Chevy SRV - 2.0 Lt TCDi - Team-BHP

vid6639 · 12th September 2007, 08:49

This went fairly unnoticed. Did anyone know that the SRV also has the 2L TCDi engine inside. As per the chevrolet website it costs Rs. 7.9L exshowroom delhi.

I wonder how it is with the diesel engine now. looks to be promising although the pricing is not that great.

http://2007optrasrv_in.in.pls.carsco...ch/dispatch.do

ps: if the thread exists or it has been posted before apologies as I didn't find it.

car_crazy1400 · 12th September 2007, 08:55

This sure is news to me!

I guess SRV will now find more than a couple of hundred odd buyers who were willing to buy the vehicle (me included) but due to the pathetic engine compared to a japanese car, were shying away from it.

Great job vid

DieselFan · 12th September 2007, 09:38

I was comparing Magnum with SRV diesel variants and I found that SRV has loads of good features vis-a-vis Magnum Max (base Variant). SRV is also 1 L cheaper than Magnum. I am not sure why people should pay a high price and buy a magnum (Is it just to get 25 cm of more length?). it doesn't make sense. see the comparison in below link -

http://2007optrasrv_in.in.pls.carsco...ch/dispatch.do

GTO · 12th September 2007, 09:43

So much for that lazy engine in a "sporty" car......the diesel is surely more competent. And faster. But then, a diesel sporty car?

What exactly is the SRV's positioning because I am sure as hell confused.

reignofchaos · 12th September 2007, 09:52

I hope the SRV has a stiffer chassis than the optra. That oil burner coupled with a nice chassis would make one hell of a car.

Amey · 12th September 2007, 09:59

8L for a hatch ?? Isnt that a bit too much ?
Even if it is diesel and all, 8L is a bit hard to swallow, atleast for me.

contactme27 · 12th September 2007, 10:06

The surprise is, their official website do not talk about diesel varient. very good find Vid. SRV Chill Zone

GeekSrik · 12th September 2007, 10:47

cool find vid, i never knew SRV had a diesel in it! well i agree that the cost might seem too much, but its a hot hatch atleast with looks, so its probably justified to be in the 7 lac territory though not in the 8 lacs one.

that aside if at all honda launches jazz, i m sure it wont/cant be around 5 lac! it would rather be about 6-7 lacs! somehow the manuf cost for all these seem too high even now to break price barriers. no guesses which diesel will be winner then! i'm waiting for the PUNTO!

diabloo · 12th September 2007, 10:50

Sporty: For the feel & thrill
Diesel: For the pocket

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

But then, a diesel sporty car?

What exactly is the SRV's positioning because I am sure as hell confused.

itwasntme · 12th September 2007, 10:59

Agree with Diabloo: It should be a stonker with the new engine and the lighter (?) weight as compared to the Optra Magnum!

I for one don't really care about the fuel used as long as I stay ahead of the plebs :-)

Also the latest Autocar has a article on a GM-partnered (semi-official) supercharger kit option for the petrol SRV which boosts power etc but MAY void the warranty. Why would anyone go for something like that if the diesel delivers?

maxbhp · 12th September 2007, 11:03

Thats a great find but I dont understand why the company hasnt taken any effort in promoting it coz compared to Fusion diesel , SRV simply rocks !!!!! Great move by GM , hmm...they are really moving fast these days.

reignofchaos · 12th September 2007, 11:03

IMHO 8lac for the SRV diesel with that amazing engine and all options is way more justified than 8.75lac for the NHC Vtec plus. To hell with the boot...

ajmat · 12th September 2007, 11:05

Hmmmm, the old man slowly inches to the GM dealer this weekend

Single Malt with diesel!!!

shuvd · 12th September 2007, 11:14

When did this come out? Why, oh why did I buy the saloon?

Rtech · 12th September 2007, 11:16

I wonder what kind of discounts and finance incentives GM is offering on this. If any. Its tempting! The SRV finally has decent power to go with its looks.

12th September 2007, 08:49	#1 (permalink)
vid6639 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,415 View My Garage	How about a Optra SRV diesel ? This went fairly unnoticed. Did anyone know that the SRV also has the 2L TCDi engine inside. As per the chevrolet website it costs Rs. 7.9L exshowroom delhi. I wonder how it is with the diesel engine now. looks to be promising although the pricing is not that great. http://2007optrasrv_in.in.pls.carsco...ch/dispatch.do ps: if the thread exists or it has been posted before apologies as I didn't find it. __________________ \ / ][ \|) `/ [_] "!" (\./) (o.o) ( X ) This is Bunny. Copy Bunny into your signature to help him achieve world domination.

12th September 2007, 08:55	#2 (permalink)
car_crazy1400 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 105	Whoa! This sure is news to me! I guess SRV will now find more than a couple of hundred odd buyers who were willing to buy the vehicle (me included) but due to the pathetic engine compared to a japanese car, were shying away from it. Great job vid __________________ Beer Drinkers Make Better Lovers! Quote courtesy - DAD

12th September 2007, 09:38	#3 (permalink)
DieselFan BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 519	I was comparing Magnum with SRV diesel variants and I found that SRV has loads of good features vis-a-vis Magnum Max (base Variant). SRV is also 1 L cheaper than Magnum. I am not sure why people should pay a high price and buy a magnum (Is it just to get 25 cm of more length?). it doesn't make sense. see the comparison in below link - http://2007optrasrv_in.in.pls.carsco...ch/dispatch.do __________________ If you have not failed you have not tried enough. Swift Diesel VDI - Feb '07 onwards Santro LS- Mar '01-Feb '07(59000 KM) Sold.

12th September 2007, 09:43	#4 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,562 View My Garage	So much for that lazy engine in a "sporty" car......the diesel is surely more competent. And faster. But then, a diesel sporty car? What exactly is the SRV's positioning because I am sure as hell confused. __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

12th September 2007, 10:47	#8 (permalink)
GeekSrik BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 849 View My Garage	cool find vid, i never knew SRV had a diesel in it! well i agree that the cost might seem too much, but its a hot hatch atleast with looks, so its probably justified to be in the 7 lac territory though not in the 8 lacs one. that aside if at all honda launches jazz, i m sure it wont/cant be around 5 lac! it would rather be about 6-7 lacs! somehow the manuf cost for all these seem too high even now to break price barriers. no guesses which diesel will be winner then! i'm waiting for the PUNTO! __________________ blog.chowchowbath.com the Bengaluru blog

12th September 2007, 09:52	#5 (permalink)
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,017 View My Garage	I hope the SRV has a stiffer chassis than the optra. That oil burner coupled with a nice chassis would make one hell of a car.

12th September 2007, 09:59	#6 (permalink)
Amey BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 240 View My Garage	8L for a hatch ?? Isnt that a bit too much ? Even if it is diesel and all, 8L is a bit hard to swallow, atleast for me.

12th September 2007, 10:06	#7 (permalink)
contactme27 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 49	The surprise is, their official website do not talk about diesel varient. very good find Vid. SRV Chill Zone

12th September 2007, 10:59	#10 (permalink)
itwasntme BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 312 View My Garage	Agree with Diabloo: It should be a stonker with the new engine and the lighter (?) weight as compared to the Optra Magnum! I for one don't really care about the fuel used as long as I stay ahead of the plebs :-) Also the latest Autocar has a article on a GM-partnered (semi-official) supercharger kit option for the petrol SRV which boosts power etc but MAY void the warranty. Why would anyone go for something like that if the diesel delivers? __________________ Into each life some rain must fall Last edited by itwasntme : 12th September 2007 at 11:05.

12th September 2007, 11:03	#11 (permalink)
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,094 View My Garage	Thats a great find but I dont understand why the company hasnt taken any effort in promoting it coz compared to Fusion diesel , SRV simply rocks !!!!! Great move by GM , hmm...they are really moving fast these days. __________________ People drive to live ,I live to drive. -maxbhp

12th September 2007, 11:03	#12 (permalink)
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,017 View My Garage	IMHO 8lac for the SRV diesel with that amazing engine and all options is way more justified than 8.75lac for the NHC Vtec plus. To hell with the boot...

12th September 2007, 11:05	#13 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,313 View My Garage	Hmmmm, the old man slowly inches to the GM dealer this weekend Single Malt with diesel!!! __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing

12th September 2007, 11:14	#14 (permalink)
shuvd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 879 View My Garage	When did this come out? Why, oh why did I buy the saloon? __________________ I (still) feel the need...the NEED for SPEED

12th September 2007, 11:16	#15 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,982 View My Garage	I wonder what kind of discounts and finance incentives GM is offering on this. If any. Its tempting! The SRV finally has decent power to go with its looks. __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

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