Pics : Optra CDX (Diesel) spotted..EDIT now Launched. Pg. 5

sajo · 9th December 2006, 13:43

Had seen this Chevrolet Optra CDX yesterday, when it passed by very close. (Was undergoing testing). Was amazed by how refined the engine sounds. Managed to get a few pics today. Has decent grunt too. Must be the 2.0L engine.
(Sorry, couldnt get pics of the CDX badge, but it was there.). All I can say is, Skoda Octavia, better watch out!
You can also see the Lacetti badge.

sajo · 9th December 2006, 14:00

If it is the 2.0L engine, we would be looking at 121ps and 280Nm. The 1.9TDi is no match for this powerplant then.

GTO · 9th December 2006, 14:20

Great find! The 2.0 Diesel is just what the doctor ordered to rejuvenate Optra sales. They have fallen big time and are barely at 300 - 400 cars a month.

Buttttttttttttttttttt I hope GM does not do a pricing blunder. The Octavia is no longer the only diesel sedan for 10 lacs. Theres the competent Verna and the super-smooth Fiesta to contend with.

Considering that the 1.6 Optra goes for under 8 lacs OTR in Mumbai, a 9 lac price would be mouth-watering. Question is...what will the price be vis-a-vis the 1.8?

CrAzY dRiVeR · 9th December 2006, 14:38

The competent Verna and the super- smooth fiesta are DEFENITLY a class below the optra...

It would sell well within 9+ lakhs considering, Verna and fiesta diesels sell between 8-9L

@sajo: Great find!!!

pugram · 9th December 2006, 15:52

@SAJO - Are you sure the CDX is a diesel..

Just couldn't help googling after your post - The CDX (which resembles the car in your picture) is a petrol car according to this link.

Chevrolet Lacetti CDX 4 door - Engine & Transmission - Chevrolet Lacetti - Chevrolet UK

The new Lacetti TDCi with a 2.0 litre engine is to be introduced in the Bologna auto show, as per the below link. The looks are entirely different

Moldova.org - Auto - News - 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti TCDi Diesel Revealed

I think the Chevy people are not yet into the diesel game in India, but for the Tavera.

correct me if i am wrong. No offense meant.

Nikhilb2008 · 9th December 2006, 16:55

nice find....somehow you seem to get lucky again and again

First the Estilo and now this :P

Keep them coming dude!!

Vid6639 · 9th December 2006, 17:03

Hey Sajo, this looks promising. ACI mentioned something about a 150bhp engine. which can later be used in the captiva.

jkdas · 9th December 2006, 17:05

First would be the Optra Diesel then Spark I guess and in btw the CAptiva.
Diesel Optra sure would cost 9lac plus making iy 10lac plus OTR.

sajo · 9th December 2006, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by pugram

@SAJO - Are you sure the CDX is a diesel..

Just couldn't help googling after your post - The CDX (which resembles the car in your picture) is a petrol car according to this link.

Chevrolet Lacetti CDX 4 door - Engine & Transmission - Chevrolet Lacetti - Chevrolet UK

You are right!! It probably isnt a diesel. No wonder it sounded so smooth and revvy.
I am sorry, I got carried away by the badge! Should have researched a bit. I apologise for misleading everyone. Moderators can close this thread.

PS : Will post something definitely more relevant later, to make up for this debacle.

IMP · 9th December 2006, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by pugram

@SAJO - Are you sure the CDX is a diesel..
Just couldn't help googling after your post - The CDX (which resembles the car in your picture) is a petrol car according to this link.
Chevrolet Lacetti CDX 4 door - Engine & Transmission - Chevrolet Lacetti - Chevrolet UK
I think the Chevy people are not yet into the diesel game in India, but for the Tavera.

correct me if i am wrong. No offense meant.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sajo

You are right!! It probably isnt a diesel. No wonder it sounded so smooth and revvy.

Hey, SAJO rest assured it is a diesel, I was at one of the chevy dealerships today, (for servicing my optra) where i saw the same car, you instantly recognise that it is a diesel from its engine sound.

I also got to know that it is undergoing tests at the ARAI and is expected to be launched in March '07.

The badging might be misleading, but i'm quiet sure that it's a diesel!

rahul_intlad · 9th December 2006, 21:54

Nice work there imp and sajo.

Optra comfort,good looks coupled with the diesel effect and boy do you have a killer product.Now all that is needed is a killer price tag too.

And yes GM will surely have toyota and hyundai caught on the wrong foot.

adya33 · 9th December 2006, 22:03

Exellent catch sajo and IMP.

Optra Diesel will be a success for sure. Even if they price it higher thanks to its comfort feature it will sell like hot cakes.
Optra Diesel and Aveo U-Va, GM India is on roll

rahul_intlad · 9th December 2006, 22:14

Some articles which came up in 2005:

1>. Diesel optra-rediff.com
2>. Diesel optra-economic times

GM it seems is keeping its word.Well done GM[if true]

Mugen_Power · 9th December 2006, 22:34

Wow.. Great Find..
I have seen 2 testing cars with GJ 17 Reg and seen 2-3 cars with Gj registration on Tbhp.

Why there is GJ 17 registration ? Anything specific ?

Cheers,
Mugen_Power.

hkanitkar · 9th December 2006, 23:18

@Ojas & Indrajit -- nice find guys !! It has a 1.9 litre engine - right ??

@Mugen - GJ 17 registration as the factory is situated in Halol, Gujarat.

9th December 2006, 13:43	#1
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	Pics : Optra CDX (Diesel) spotted..EDIT now Launched. Pg. 5 Had seen this Chevrolet Optra CDX yesterday, when it passed by very close. (Was undergoing testing). Was amazed by how refined the engine sounds. Managed to get a few pics today. Has decent grunt too. Must be the 2.0L engine. (Sorry, couldnt get pics of the CDX badge, but it was there.). All I can say is, Skoda Octavia, better watch out! You can also see the Lacetti badge. Last edited by sajo : 9th December 2006 at 13:47.
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9th December 2006, 14:00	#2
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	If it is the 2.0L engine, we would be looking at 121ps and 280Nm. The 1.9TDi is no match for this powerplant then.
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9th December 2006, 14:20	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,512 Thanked: 300,694 Times View My Garage	Great find! The 2.0 Diesel is just what the doctor ordered to rejuvenate Optra sales. They have fallen big time and are barely at 300 - 400 cars a month. Buttttttttttttttttttt I hope GM does not do a pricing blunder. The Octavia is no longer the only diesel sedan for 10 lacs. Theres the competent Verna and the super-smooth Fiesta to contend with. Considering that the 1.6 Optra goes for under 8 lacs OTR in Mumbai, a 9 lac price would be mouth-watering. Question is...what will the price be vis-a-vis the 1.8?
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9th December 2006, 14:38	#4
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,180 Thanked: 73,491 Times View My Garage	The competent Verna and the super- smooth fiesta are DEFENITLY a class below the optra... It would sell well within 9+ lakhs considering, Verna and fiesta diesels sell between 8-9L @sajo: Great find!!!
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9th December 2006, 15:52	#5
pugram BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 400 Thanked: 206 Times	@SAJO - Are you sure the CDX is a diesel.. Just couldn't help googling after your post - The CDX (which resembles the car in your picture) is a petrol car according to this link. Chevrolet Lacetti CDX 4 door - Engine & Transmission - Chevrolet Lacetti - Chevrolet UK The new Lacetti TDCi with a 2.0 litre engine is to be introduced in the Bologna auto show, as per the below link. The looks are entirely different Moldova.org - Auto - News - 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti TCDi Diesel Revealed I think the Chevy people are not yet into the diesel game in India, but for the Tavera. correct me if i am wrong. No offense meant.
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9th December 2006, 16:55	#6
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	nice find....somehow you seem to get lucky again and again First the Estilo and now this :P Keep them coming dude!!
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9th December 2006, 17:03	#7
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,729 Thanked: 43,464 Times View My Garage	Hey Sajo, this looks promising. ACI mentioned something about a 150bhp engine. which can later be used in the captiva.
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9th December 2006, 17:05	#8
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	First would be the Optra Diesel then Spark I guess and in btw the CAptiva. Diesel Optra sure would cost 9lac plus making iy 10lac plus OTR.
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9th December 2006, 21:54	#11
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	Nice work there imp and sajo. Optra comfort,good looks coupled with the diesel effect and boy do you have a killer product.Now all that is needed is a killer price tag too. And yes GM will surely have toyota and hyundai caught on the wrong foot. Last edited by rahul_intlad : 9th December 2006 at 22:02.
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9th December 2006, 22:03	#12
adya33 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 1,839 Thanked: 183 Times	Exellent catch sajo and IMP. Optra Diesel will be a success for sure. Even if they price it higher thanks to its comfort feature it will sell like hot cakes. Optra Diesel and Aveo U-Va, GM India is on roll Last edited by adya33 : 9th December 2006 at 22:04.
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9th December 2006, 22:14	#13
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	Some articles which came up in 2005: 1>. Diesel optra-rediff.com 2>. Diesel optra-economic times GM it seems is keeping its word.Well done GM[if true]
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9th December 2006, 22:34	#14
Mugen_Power Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gujarat 03 Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 18 Times	Wow.. Great Find.. I have seen 2 testing cars with GJ 17 Reg and seen 2-3 cars with Gj registration on Tbhp. Why there is GJ 17 registration ? Anything specific ? Cheers, Mugen_Power.
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9th December 2006, 23:18	#15
hkanitkar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: pune Posts: 668 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	@Ojas & Indrajit -- nice find guys !! It has a 1.9 litre engine - right ?? @Mugen - GJ 17 registration as the factory is situated in Halol, Gujarat.
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