Chevrolet Optra 2005 - 2014 Review

The Optra features a General Motors E-Tech II 1.6-liter, 16-valve, 4-cylinder engine with dual overhead camshafts and multi-point injection. It generates 107 hp at 5,800 rpm and 150 Nm of torque at 3,600 rpm. The car is available with two transmissions: a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic from the Japanese company Aisin. The car is offered in one manual and one automatic variant.

The car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds for the manual version, and in 11.5 seconds for the automatic. The top speed is 180 km/h for the manual, and 175 km/h for the automatic.

The car achieves an actual fuel consumption of between 9 and 10 liters per 100 km. The tank capacity is 60 liters.

Engine and Drivetrain Features:

The car's engine is dynamic, efficient, and powerful, providing good performance and enabling the car to accelerate at high speeds. The car also achieves good acceleration and a decent top speed. The engine provides good horsepower and high torque.

The transmission has few faults and provides smooth shifts.

The transmission and engine work together seamlessly.

The car is considered somewhat economical, with average running costs, but fuel consumption is high.

The engine and drivetrain have drawbacks:

There are problems with the oil sensor and the compressor sensor.

There are problems during initial drives, especially with passengers and the air conditioning on.

The engine insulation is average, and its noise can be heard in the cabin.

The car is 4,515 mm long, 1,725 ​​mm wide, and 1,445 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm. It weighs approximately 1,235 kg, with a large trunk capacity of 450 liters.

The cabin features two power outlets for charging mobile phones, electric right and left side mirrors, and a trip meter. It also features a dashboard light switch, a storage drawer, a hood switch, and a child-proof door lock. There are also horizontal air conditioning vents below the cassette player, three air conditioning reels, and a storage drawer.

Cabrio Features: 

The car is spacious and practical, providing interior comfort for the driver and passengers. The interior space is good and there are no problems for the driver, front passenger, or rear passengers, and there are no complaints about this.

The car's seats are comfortable and do not cause fatigue for the driver or passengers. The rear seat is also good, and the transmission tunnel is not high. There's also a lever to control the driver's seat forward and backward, and two pulleys to control the height of the front seat.

The car has good storage space, including a sunglass case on the top right of the driver's seat, a small drawer to the left of the steering wheel, an armrest with storage space, two cup holders behind the gearshift, and a storage drawer in the rear door.

The car offers fairly good manufacturing materials, some of which combine plastic, leather, and velvet, with aluminum accents appearing on the interior door handles.

The trunk is very spacious, with the ability to increase storage capacity by folding the rear seats, and a low loading edge.

The cassette player sounds good and looks good with the CD.

Thermal insulation is good.

The car's flaws : 

The insulation isn't the best in its class against wind and external noises, and the sound of the tires scraping against the ground can be heard.

The air conditioning is average, not the best, and requires regular maintenance.

The dashboard is poorly equipped and has a traditional design, but it ultimately gets the job done.

The center armrest may have problems, with the unlock button breaking, which keeps it open constantly.

Car spare parts are readily available and widely distributed in all governorates. Their prices are reasonable and are available from numerous dealers and distributors. There are no complaints about the availability or distribution of car spare parts, as they have achieved significant sales in Egypt over many years.

The car comes with a MacPherson strut front suspension with a stabilizer bar and a double-link MacPherson strut rear suspension, giving the car better control and stability at straight-line speeds. The car's weight of 1,235 kg provides stability and some maneuverability. The car is also comfortable for long-distance travel.

The car has a good ground clearance, which allows it to handle bumps well and avoid rubbing. The ground clearance is 13.5 cm.

The Optra is considered the first generation of cars to achieve good resale values. The car has a good resale market in Egypt due to the absence of common problems other than high fuel consumption. It is also well-known among buyers in Egypt, and its spare parts are readily available and easy to maintain. The car also suffers few breakdowns and is reliable.

Therefore, its resale value is considered good. The car is also considered good value for the price and is currently available for between 110,000 and 150,000 Egyptian pounds on the used market, depending on its exterior and interior condition. You can look for cars in good condition that have completed their periodic maintenance, which is considered of good quality, and avoid worn-out models that have not been serviced.

The car's main flaws are related to its safety features, as it lacks any safety features at all, as it does not have ABS, EBD, ESP, or any other type of brake safety features. It also lacks any airbags, whether in the manual or automatic versions. It also lacks an immobilizer or anti-theft system.

However, it can be said that the braking system includes discs, including ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear. These brakes are considered good and help the car stop well, but of course, at high speeds, and without ABS, the car slips and does not stop quickly, especially on slippery and dirt roads.

The car also only has seat belts. It only has front fog lights, a central locking system, and brake stop lights.

تأتي السيارة بتجهيزات قليلة للغاية بسبب قدم الموديل وكونه من النوع الاقتصادي. 

وزودت السيارة بعجلات 14 بوصة في البداية وزادت الي 15 بوصة بعد ذلك بداية من موديلات 2011. وتشمل مجموعة الاضاءة فيها مصابيح اشارة وفرامل ومصابيح ستوب خلفية وللنمر الخلفية ونور صالون ونور قراءة ونور للشنطة الخلفية. وتشمل تجهيزات السيارة : 

باور ستيرنج

تكييف عادي

4 زجاج كهرباء

مرايات جانبيه كهربائية الضبط

كاسيت شرايط وسى دى و AUX

مسند يد امامى

حامل أكواب

جراب نظاره

مخرج كهرباء اضافى

تحكم فى مستوى الاضاءه الداخليه

طى الكنبه الخلفيه 60 : 40

فتحة تبريد داخل التابلوه

فتح الشنطه وتانك البنزين من الداخل

تحكم فى الكراسى الاماميه 

وتتميز السيارة بالمصابيح الأمامية الجيدة التي تكشف الطريق.  

وتفتقر السيارة العديد من التجهيزات الخارجية والداخلية مثل الاسبويلر أو لمسات وتطعيمات داخلية ولا يوجد بها شاشة داخلية أو وسائل مساعدة للسائق أو غيرها من التجهيزات الحديثة في السيارات المعروفة حالياً.