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

IMP · 9th December 2006, 23:34

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Originally Posted by hkanitkar

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

It is a 2.0-litre engine, 121PS@3,800rpm & 280Nm@2,000rpm. So much torque at so little revs! Its going to be very driveable, especially looking at the Verna CRDi engine, which is already so much fun.

sajo · 10th December 2006, 00:49

I dont think it will be sub 10L either. At the most the base version will be around 10L ex-showroom.

PS : Why the upturned tailights on the test mule?

IMP · 10th December 2006, 13:37

@Sajo - it seems that the test mule is sourced from some other market, maybe GM india is getting help from there for the new engine.

Same tail lights can be seen over here. (click photo to enlarge)

Chevrolet Lacetti CDX 4 door - Exterior features - Chevrolet Lacetti - Chevrolet UK

Boom Shiva · 10th December 2006, 13:46

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Originally Posted by sajo

PS : Why the upturned tailights on the test mule?

So you don't recognise it as an Optra. GM is very clever, you see...

jeetu4444 · 10th December 2006, 18:48

guys this car will be 10 + and if iam not wrong diesel is always above the fully loaded petrol versions ...........so u can guess howmuch it will be

BUSA · 10th December 2006, 20:14

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Originally Posted by sajo

PS : Why the upturned tailights on the test mule?

Those are the stock lights found in the LT version of the 1.8 Optra, not upturned for sure

These lights are found only on the LT version as they have fog lamps in them. If you notice closely they have square lights, whereas normal Optras have round ones.

garvit2002 · 11th December 2006, 19:20

well this car might rock the indian car scenes , if it is 121ps then it will give immense pleasure while driving ,well thrashing diesels is fun ain't it ?

SUV · 11th December 2006, 20:51

if i am right the Lacetti CDX comes only in petrol form .. Prolly the one you saw might be a export version which GM is planning to produce in INDIA for the UK market.

Chevorlet has never produced any diesel powered Car so far ... The Lacetti Diesel is being first showcased @ Bologna 2006. I am doubtful if its in INDIA so soon .....

Check the linky below ...
UK/ITALY: Chevy to show diesel Lacetti in Bologna : Automotive News & Comment

CrAzY dRiVeR · 11th December 2006, 22:02

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Originally Posted by SUV

Chevorlet has never produced any diesel powered Car so far ... The Lacetti Diesel is being first showcased @ Bologna 2006. I am doubtful if its in INDIA so soon .....

Check the linky below ...
UK/ITALY: Chevy to show diesel Lacetti in Bologna : Automotive News & Comment

This month's OVERDRIVE has an interview NICK REILLY, President, GM Asia Pacific.

Q: You are conspicous by the absence of diesels in your range.

Reply: "We are defenitly going to address this... But these things take time... The first actual diesel offering will be the OPTRA next year... Beyond that, Aveo will get a diesel, but not for a couple of years... "

Boom Shiva · 12th December 2006, 12:52

Optra CDX - 2 litre crdi. 130 hp in Korea. Detuned for India to around 122-125 hp. Should be available early next year. Only one fully loaded model which should be on par with the Royale.

Goodbye Skoda Tdi

abhibh · 12th December 2006, 13:12

Nice to see something that is more comfortable and is in diesel.

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Originally Posted by Boom Shiva

Goodbye Skoda Tdi

rubin2006 · 12th December 2006, 13:24

Optra is a good car and an disel option will make it even better

LandCruiser · 12th December 2006, 15:10

When I see the odd optra passing by I used to wonder where the rest of the optras disappeared suddenly. It is a rare sight to find a optra in chennai at least.

It is a nice looking car and it is biggg. Every one praises its ride quality and road manners. The diesel engine, if frugal, should give it a lease of life.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 12th December 2006, 15:51

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Originally Posted by LandCruiser

When I see the odd optra passing by I used to wonder where the rest of the optras disappeared suddenly. It is a rare sight to find a optra in chennai at least.

It is a nice looking car and it is biggg. Every one praises its ride quality and road manners. The diesel engine, if frugal, should give it a lease of life.

There are a decent number of optras here in TVM...

Got an oppurtunity to drive one few days back... My friends car... Must say... Very good... Very spacious, nice build, and soaks up bad roads without making a fuss about it...

Just hope the diesel doesnt make it very nose heavy...

porsche_fan · 12th December 2006, 17:00

Which engine does this one have?

10th December 2006, 00:49	#17
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	I dont think it will be sub 10L either. At the most the base version will be around 10L ex-showroom. PS : Why the upturned tailights on the test mule?
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10th December 2006, 13:37	#18
IMP BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 123 Thanked: 30 Times	@Sajo - it seems that the test mule is sourced from some other market, maybe GM india is getting help from there for the new engine. Same tail lights can be seen over here. (click photo to enlarge) Chevrolet Lacetti CDX 4 door - Exterior features - Chevrolet Lacetti - Chevrolet UK
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10th December 2006, 18:48	#20
jeetu4444 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 305 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	guys this car will be 10 + and if iam not wrong diesel is always above the fully loaded petrol versions ...........so u can guess howmuch it will be Last edited by jeetu4444 : 10th December 2006 at 18:50.
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11th December 2006, 19:20	#22
garvit2002 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jaipur Posts: 241 Thanked: 2 Times	well this car might rock the indian car scenes , if it is 121ps then it will give immense pleasure while driving ,well thrashing diesels is fun ain't it ?
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11th December 2006, 20:51	#23
SUV BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 256 Thanked: 3 Times	if i am right the Lacetti CDX comes only in petrol form .. Prolly the one you saw might be a export version which GM is planning to produce in INDIA for the UK market. Chevorlet has never produced any diesel powered Car so far ... The Lacetti Diesel is being first showcased @ Bologna 2006. I am doubtful if its in INDIA so soon ..... Check the linky below ... UK/ITALY: Chevy to show diesel Lacetti in Bologna : Automotive News & Comment
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12th December 2006, 12:52	#25
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 18 Times	Optra CDX - 2 litre crdi. 130 hp in Korea. Detuned for India to around 122-125 hp. Should be available early next year. Only one fully loaded model which should be on par with the Royale. Goodbye Skoda Tdi
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12th December 2006, 13:24	#27
rubin2006 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: delhi/calgary Posts: 286 Thanked: Once	Optra is a good car and an disel option will make it even better
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12th December 2006, 15:10	#28
LandCruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 712 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	When I see the odd optra passing by I used to wonder where the rest of the optras disappeared suddenly. It is a rare sight to find a optra in chennai at least. It is a nice looking car and it is biggg. Every one praises its ride quality and road manners. The diesel engine, if frugal, should give it a lease of life.
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12th December 2006, 17:00	#30
porsche_fan BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Epinal,France Posts: 83 Thanked: 8 Times	Which engine does this one have?
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