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

sajo · 22nd January 2007, 18:31

Hey guys, today I spotted an Optra with a disguised front end(I mean, have been spotting it for many days, but got a good look at it today). The front end has been changed to include SRV style headlamps and a different bumper. The interiors are revised too. The sqauare A/C vents are now gone and are replaced by round ones, exactly like in an SRV. The test mule had 15" wheels.
BTW, the diesel Optra is real fast off the line....

v1kram · 22nd January 2007, 19:22

Thats good news... Any idea when it's going to be launched?

CrAzY dRiVeR · 22nd January 2007, 19:47

might be a facelift + diesel option...

sajo · 22nd January 2007, 20:27

Maybe GM is trying to save costs by using similar front fascia for both the SRV and the Optra.

scorp 1 · 22nd January 2007, 20:52

Optra with SRV front treatment is going to be a killer ! Translating into a very smart looking sedan, coupled with diesel, should work wonders (maybe) !

Equus · 22nd January 2007, 21:16

Yep, much needed facelift! Sales had steadily declined over to about 400 units a month. Maybe this will reignite it especially with the Diesel!

danlalan · 22nd January 2007, 21:27

face lift but why srv style...i think the srv has a very blunt front compared to its rear....if you do get to have a look at the car..please click a few...

theMAG · 22nd January 2007, 21:41

There was nothing really wrong with the Optra's current styling - except for that grille. Well, if the parent wants to give a chin lift, no complaints.

sajo · 23rd January 2007, 09:48

Can photochop experts create this Optra for Team-Bhp?

. BTW, the interiors look less upmarket now.

nevertouchme · 23rd January 2007, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

There was nothing really wrong with the Optra's current styling - except for that grille.

I agree with that. I liked the car like how it looks now...

rahul_intlad · 25th January 2007, 19:29

Quote:

The front end has been changed to include SRV style headlamps and a different bumper.The interiors are revised too. The sqauare A/C vents are now gone and are replaced by round ones, exactly like in an SRV.

That may just be the death knell for the SRV,unless GM has other plans for the SRV as well.

appuchan · 25th January 2007, 20:01

Insider info... SRV prices will be cut soon to about 6 to 6.5 lacs

sajo · 25th January 2007, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by appuchan

Insider info... SRV prices will be cut soon to about 6 to 6.5 lacs

With the same level of kit? (Airbag, alloys etc). BTW, I havent seen a single non-test SRV till date.

esteem_lover · 25th January 2007, 23:15

It was high time they made some changes in a pretty drab looking car, especially the front side. the baleno could swap the back with the optra

hellspawn · 26th January 2007, 01:31

imho there is no nedd o change the look of the optra.it looks good as it is.i dont know how well the srv lights will gel with the optra due to it being a sedan.because the headlight on the srv compliment its tailamps as both have curvy designs whereas the optra has squarish taillamps.

22nd January 2007, 18:31	#1
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	Optra getting a facelift! EDIT now with spy pics!! Hey guys, today I spotted an Optra with a disguised front end(I mean, have been spotting it for many days, but got a good look at it today). The front end has been changed to include SRV style headlamps and a different bumper. The interiors are revised too. The sqauare A/C vents are now gone and are replaced by round ones, exactly like in an SRV. The test mule had 15" wheels. BTW, the diesel Optra is real fast off the line....
	() Thanks

22nd January 2007, 19:22	#2
v1kram BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Coimbatore /YEG Posts: 465 Thanked: 242 Times	Thats good news... Any idea when it's going to be launched?
	() Thanks

22nd January 2007, 19:47	#3
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,181 Thanked: 73,505 Times View My Garage	might be a facelift + diesel option...
	() Thanks

22nd January 2007, 20:27	#4
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	Maybe GM is trying to save costs by using similar front fascia for both the SRV and the Optra.
	() Thanks

22nd January 2007, 20:52	#5
scorp 1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DL Posts: 167 Thanked: 6 Times	Great News ! Optra with SRV front treatment is going to be a killer ! Translating into a very smart looking sedan, coupled with diesel, should work wonders (maybe) !
	() Thanks

22nd January 2007, 21:16	#6
Equus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 423 Times	Yep, much needed facelift! Sales had steadily declined over to about 400 units a month. Maybe this will reignite it especially with the Diesel!
	() Thanks

22nd January 2007, 21:27	#7
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	face lift but why srv style...i think the srv has a very blunt front compared to its rear....if you do get to have a look at the car..please click a few...
	() Thanks

22nd January 2007, 21:41	#8
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	There was nothing really wrong with the Optra's current styling - except for that grille. Well, if the parent wants to give a chin lift, no complaints.
	() Thanks

23rd January 2007, 09:48	#9
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	Can photochop experts create this Optra for Team-Bhp? . BTW, the interiors look less upmarket now.
	() Thanks

25th January 2007, 20:01	#12
appuchan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangy Posts: 642 Thanked: 27 Times	Insider info... SRV prices will be cut soon to about 6 to 6.5 lacs
	() Thanks

25th January 2007, 23:15	#14
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	It was high time they made some changes in a pretty drab looking car, especially the front side. the baleno could swap the back with the optra
	() Thanks

26th January 2007, 01:31	#15
hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	imho there is no nedd o change the look of the optra.it looks good as it is.i dont know how well the srv lights will gel with the optra due to it being a sedan.because the headlight on the srv compliment its tailamps as both have curvy designs whereas the optra has squarish taillamps.
	() Thanks