Dearjoshua Neutral Newbie August 18, 2007 Share August 18, 2007 Hi, any bro here know the difference btwn the new magnum optra model as compared to the old optra? looks-wise seems similar... ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermodynamics Neutral Newbie August 18, 2007 Share August 18, 2007 Seems like a face lift from the old optra. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeze Neutral Newbie September 18, 2007 Share September 18, 2007 (edited) it's only a face lift model with some extra bells and whistles but nothing much to brag about. i found a review article on it at this link http://www.xxxxxxx.com/articles/article.p...pageid=1&view=1 Edited September 18, 2007 by Cheeze 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourwheels Clutched December 14, 2007 Share December 14, 2007 fyi, the new optra will be launch in korea Oct 2008 with a new wheel base of 2685mm competing the corolla and elantra. my source also indicate a very new styling. let wait and see. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear December 23, 2007 Share December 23, 2007 doubt its goinng to sell well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear January 2, 2009 Share January 2, 2009 it's only a face lift model with some extra bells and whistles but nothing much to brag about. i found a review article on it at this link http://www.xxxxxxx.com/articles/article.p....id=1&view=1 =================== Alamak. I clicked on the link & went to a sex lubricant website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah_dude Neutral Newbie January 3, 2009 Share January 3, 2009 (edited) =================== from paper today...seem like the magmun one also has CNG factory fitted..... Edited January 7, 2009 by Ah_dude 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear January 27, 2009 Share January 27, 2009 Yup. Optra & Optra Magnum seems like the only low cost car with factory CNG but b careful hor. Although u can have CNG without void the manufacturers warranty, it is not perfect. It is installed in the Thai factory & has the ugly & boot robbing tank in the boot. That seems to indicate it is still an "aftermarket" system. Original factory CNG cars sud have the CNG tanks concealed under the boot so u cannot see them. The factory CNG is not without problems. Do some research 1st. I did not want to do the CNG conversion even during the hike in petrol prices & boy am I glad I didnt go there. Now many pple who installed CNG r kicking themselves. I wil still bet my money on Diesel being a better option in years to come. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah_dude Neutral Newbie January 29, 2009 Share January 29, 2009 Yup. Optra & Optra Magnum seems like the only low cost car with factory CNG but b careful hor. Although u can have CNG without void the manufacturers warranty, it is not perfect. It is installed in the Thai factory & has the ugly & boot robbing tank in the boot. That seems to indicate it is still an "aftermarket" system. Original factory CNG cars sud have the CNG tanks concealed under the boot so u cannot see them. The factory CNG is not without problems. Do some research 1st. I did not want to do the CNG conversion even during the hike in petrol prices & boy am I glad I didnt go there. Now many pple who installed CNG r kicking themselves. I wil still bet my money on Diesel being a better option in years to come. Thanks I see..no wonder the only CNG on the sgcarmart is hanging there for quite sometimes liao....and reposting the advert with another 2k reduction from the previous advert... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferraricalifornia 1st Gear February 15, 2009 Share February 15, 2009 the ride is impressive for the MIT optra estate. sedan was too floaty. however, both cars suffered from a lack of power...waiting for the chevrolet cruze to come in...set to replace the optra... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesussaves Neutral Newbie May 5, 2009 Share May 5, 2009 Wow! Just saw the Ads on the Saturday's papers....The Optra's going for 38,999 only!.. unbelievable, though the COE qouta drop still we see such deals. Though i am still not thinking of changing my ride soon, but i think i will be going down to LK for a look see to see if there would be any good lobangs... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear May 5, 2009 Share May 5, 2009 Wow! Just saw the Ads on the Saturday's papers....The Optra's going for 38,999 only!.. unbelievable, though the COE qouta drop still we see such deals. Though i am still not thinking of changing my ride soon, but i think i will be going down to LK for a look see to see if there would be any good lobangs... its going cheap because this model going to be replaced by the CRUZE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesussaves Neutral Newbie May 5, 2009 Share May 5, 2009 Cruze? wht that?....a new model, when? The price tag on the Optra is very appealing.....still must go try. Tell me more about the new model?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear May 5, 2009 Share May 5, 2009 Cruze? wht that?....a new model, when? The price tag on the Optra is very appealing.....still must go try. Tell me more about the new model?? details i also not sure. but optra is going EOL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyboy 1st Gear May 5, 2009 Share May 5, 2009 u are right abt diesel superiority. but i think i still prefer new car+CNG to straight petrol, or petrol hybrid. and the thing abt diesel is the tax structure. i'm thinking of upgrading from getz to a commercial van. dun ferry people around very often anyway and my dad has a coy to register with. whatever eurovan i buy will be a huge upgrade in every way except for speed limit petrol still has a place... for sports cars, currently. high revving NA petrol engine or TC petrol engine still rules when it comes to excitement. but for practical commuting daily, low end torque will be king 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferraricalifornia 1st Gear May 5, 2009 Share May 5, 2009 Chevrolet Cruze...will be larger in size than Optra Magnum and will be sold side by side with the Optra Magnum for 1 year... only available in 1.6L 115bhp and 1.8L 140bhp...but due to the large body, don't expect even decent amounts of acceleration timing... 1.6L 5M/T comes in at 12.5secs i think, 1.8L 5A/T comes in at 11.5 or 12.0secs... but expect a much updated interior, more stylish exterior, and better quality materials... price wise, it's anticipated to be from $45,999 for the 1.6L 5M/T version to compete with Kia Forte which is selling off the shelves...any price higher, it will definitely not sell enough for Starsauto to actually continue be in Singapore... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesussaves Neutral Newbie May 6, 2009 Share May 6, 2009 Thanks Ferraricalifornia Did some research...hehe..wow the Cruze is already launched in Europe and think i stumbled across some links about Chevy using them as racing cars... Din see them in the F1 here? or do they race in other countries only.. BTW should i consider the Optra @ 38,999 ? any advise? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangie Neutral Newbie May 12, 2009 Share May 12, 2009 Optra is now on lelong now, thanks to cruze. But it does not come with any options such as leather, sports rim, reverse sensor blah blah... Aveo5 going at 39,999 almost full option. 1.4l ,new facelift... It all depends on what you want in a car. Matured family sedan or fun young yappy hatch. I went for the extate 2 yrs ago ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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