Optra getting a facelift! EDIT now with spy pics!!

tushky · 6th May 2007, 20:36

some more Pics

rahul_intlad · 7th May 2007, 00:16

I believe the launch date is approaching,the optra diesel is to be launched next month,confirmed news.

Vid6639 · 7th May 2007, 00:21

the front looks yukkkk. the first gen optras had the daewoo grill which was ok. the second gen looked really good with the clean bumper and bonnet. now this. they do something good and then go backwards????

The interiors look okay more modern.

BUSA · 7th May 2007, 01:01

Its really sad GM has spoilled a good looking car. The original Optra 3 grille looked much better, the NY edition looked ok but this look horible. What were they thinking. The SRV is a good looker from the rear not the front.

manikjeet · 7th May 2007, 01:08

i agree with BUSA i liked the grill of the first generation of optra but they have made the car look ugly now

vasudeva · 7th May 2007, 10:40

In fact, GM has often been criticised for uncommonality of parts which raises costs, cuts quality, raises production times, increases inventory, and imposes more demands on component suppliers. Like all lean automotive manufacturers, commonality of many parts is essential for cost and production efficiencies, and for maintaining quality since parts involved for the entire company (which may have many models) are lower. Fiat has achieved a lot through just this strategy, by having more common parts. Of course, parts and styling vary across segments (cannot expect Lexus to have the same interior parts etc as say an Aygo), but in a similar segment, this is more efficient and with higher quality.

vasudeva · 7th May 2007, 10:43

Must say the new look rather looks as being seen for too long. SRV front lights design are the same as my old outdated Corsa. Let us hope that they do not change the side profile of Optra, because in my personal preference, I consider Optra as the best looking from the 100 percent side profile when viewed at level.

navdeep · 9th May 2007, 12:22

Optra D is expected in June.

Full Story : Chevrolet Spark launched in city, waiting list of 1 month

tushky · 10th May 2007, 21:17

more pics.

NOTORIOUS · 10th May 2007, 21:29

Quote:

The shape of the headlights looks a lot like the New Maruti Baleno.

Do you mean SX4

SRK · 10th May 2007, 22:38

Oh no..
Hope they dont turn this car into a Srv.

I like the Srv...But its different..I mean its a hatch..

Optra should have sharp lines...Maybe an exterior treatment as seen on the Aveo would look cool...than the simple looking SRV..

Rodeo · 10th May 2007, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahul_intlad

I believe the launch date is approaching,the optra diesel is to be launched next month,confirmed news.

Any guesses how much will it be priced?

HSV · 10th May 2007, 23:30

The Optra NY edition (older Optra) looked way better, as compared to this feeble attempt to face lift this car. I think with this face lift it seems to lose its original charisma.

regards

CrAzY dRiVeR · 10th May 2007, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by sajo

Also, I couldnt see SRS-Airbag written anywhere on the steering wheel. Does that mean it no longer gets it (This seemed to be the top-end 1.6 version).

Top- end version comes with steel rims???

NIP · 11th May 2007, 10:12

they finally screwed up with the optra too !! its all over for the optra (and chevy ?) now. RIP optra...hope your new diesel transplant saves your life !!

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7th May 2007, 00:16	#47
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	I believe the launch date is approaching,the optra diesel is to be launched next month,confirmed news.
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7th May 2007, 00:21	#48
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,729 Thanked: 43,464 Times View My Garage	the front looks yukkkk. the first gen optras had the daewoo grill which was ok. the second gen looked really good with the clean bumper and bonnet. now this. they do something good and then go backwards???? The interiors look okay more modern.
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7th May 2007, 01:01	#49
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Its really sad GM has spoilled a good looking car. The original Optra 3 grille looked much better, the NY edition looked ok but this look horible. What were they thinking. The SRV is a good looker from the rear not the front.
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manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,618 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	i agree with BUSA i liked the grill of the first generation of optra but they have made the car look ugly now
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7th May 2007, 10:40	#51
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	In fact, GM has often been criticised for uncommonality of parts which raises costs, cuts quality, raises production times, increases inventory, and imposes more demands on component suppliers. Like all lean automotive manufacturers, commonality of many parts is essential for cost and production efficiencies, and for maintaining quality since parts involved for the entire company (which may have many models) are lower. Fiat has achieved a lot through just this strategy, by having more common parts. Of course, parts and styling vary across segments (cannot expect Lexus to have the same interior parts etc as say an Aygo), but in a similar segment, this is more efficient and with higher quality.
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7th May 2007, 10:43	#52
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	Must say the new look rather looks as being seen for too long. SRV front lights design are the same as my old outdated Corsa. Let us hope that they do not change the side profile of Optra, because in my personal preference, I consider Optra as the best looking from the 100 percent side profile when viewed at level.
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9th May 2007, 12:22	#53
navdeep BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 892 Thanked: 4 Times	Optra D is expected in June. Full Story : Chevrolet Spark launched in city, waiting list of 1 month
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10th May 2007, 22:38	#56
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,201 Thanked: 524 Times	Oh no.. Hope they dont turn this car into a Srv. I like the Srv...But its different..I mean its a hatch.. Optra should have sharp lines...Maybe an exterior treatment as seen on the Aveo would look cool...than the simple looking SRV..
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10th May 2007, 23:30	#58
HSV BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 327 Thanked: Once	The Optra NY edition (older Optra) looked way better, as compared to this feeble attempt to face lift this car. I think with this face lift it seems to lose its original charisma. regards
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11th May 2007, 10:12	#60
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	they finally screwed up with the optra too !! its all over for the optra (and chevy ?) now. RIP optra...hope your new diesel transplant saves your life !!
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