Chevrolet Optra Sedan - Generation 1.2 (2005-2007)

CHEVROLET OPTRA SEDAN (2005-2007)

For its first update, the Optra loses the 1.8 model while the line-up gets expanded with the introduction of a wagon (separately featured), body kit clad SS, and an automatic transmission 1.6 L.

See the overview of this Optra Sedan

See the Generation 1.1 or 1.3 model

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.6 SS	1.6 LS	1.6 L
Years Available	October 2006-October 2007	August 2005-October 2007	August 2005-October 2007
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	ETEC-II 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	ETEC-II 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	ETEC-II 1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	112hp @ 5,800rpm	112hp @ 5,800rpm	112hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque	150Nm @ 4,000rpm	150Nm @ 4,000rpm	150Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	ECI Multi Port Injection	ECI Multi Port Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters	60 Liters	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,500mm	4,500mm	4,500mm
Width	1,725mm	1,725mm	1,725mm
Height	1,445mm	1,445mm	1,445mm
Wheelbase	2,600mm	2,600mm	2,600mm
Curb Weight	1,225kg (MT), 1,250kg (AT)	1,225kg (MT), 1,250kg (AT)	1,200kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson Strut	Independent McPherson Strut	Independent McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Independent Dual Link	Independent Dual Link	Independent Dual Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	195/50 R16	195/55 R15	195/55 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy or Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	1	1	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Body Kit, Rear Spoiler	None	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: 60/40 Fold Rear Seats, Cooled Glove Box	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk Release	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk Release	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk Release
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/5 CD	AM/FM/5 CD	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	6	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer
NOTES			Automatic transmission model added in July 2006. Reverted to steel wheels in October 2006. Alarm and keyless entry added in October 2006.
RIVALS	Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla Altis

Chevrolet Optra Sedan - Generation 1.1 (2003-2005)

CHEVROLET OPTRA SEDAN (2003-2005)

After the failure of the Cassia, Chevrolet had brought in the Optra which is based on a Daewoo. From launch, the 1.6 LS was available with a 1.8 model and a basic 1.6 followed suit.

See the overview of this Optra Sedan

See the Generation 1.2 or 1.3 model

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.8 LT	1.6 LS	1.6 L
Years Available	August 2004-July 2005	August 2003-July 2005	January 2005-July 2005
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	ECOTEC 1.8 DOHC 16V I4	ETEC-II 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	ETEC-II 1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	123hp @ 5,800rpm	112hp @ 5,800rpm	112hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque	165Nm @ 4,000rpm	150Nm @ 4,000rpm	150Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	ECI Multi Port Injection	ECI Multi Port Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters	60 Liters	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,500mm	4,500mm	4,500mm
Width	1,725mm	1,725mm	1,725mm
Height	1,445mm	1,445mm	1,445mm
Wheelbase	2,600mm	2,600mm	2,600mm
Curb Weight	1,260kg	1,225kg	1,200kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson Strut	Independent McPherson Strut	Independent McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Independent Dual Link	Independent Dual Link	Independent Dual Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	195/55 R15	195/55 R15	185/65 R14
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	14 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	1	1	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: ISO-FIX Child Seats	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Chrome Rear Plate Garnish	None	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Wood Grain Accents	Adds: 60/40 Fold Rear Seats, Cooled Glove Box	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk Release	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk Release	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk Release
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/5 CD	AM/FM/5 CD	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	6	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	None
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Ford Lynx, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla Altis

Chevrolet Optra Sedan - Generation 1.3 (2008-2010)

CHEVROLET OPTRA SEDAN (2008-2010)

Last of its series before being replaced by the Cruze in 2010, the Optra gets new items like a front grille, auxiliary jack, steering wheel controls, and chrome bits.

See the overview of this Optra Sedan

See the Generation 1.1 or 1.2 model

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.6 LS	1.6 L
Years Available	October 2007-February 2010	October 2007-February 2010
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	ETEC-II 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	ETEC-II 1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	112hp @ 5,800rpm	112hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque	150Nm @ 4,000rpm	150Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	ECI Multi Port Injection	ECI Multi Port Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,500mm	4,500mm
Width	1,725mm	1,725mm
Height	1,445mm	1,445mm
Wheelbase	2,600mm	2,600mm
Curb Weight	1,225kg (MT), 1,250kg (AT)	1,225kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson Strut	Independent McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Independent Dual Link	Independent Dual Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	195/55 R15	195/55 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	2	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Side Mirror Signal Repeater, Chrome Grille and Door Handles	Body Color Door Handles
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: 60/40 Fold Rear Seat
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk Release	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk Release
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer
NOTES
RIVALS	Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Suzuki SX4, Toyota Corolla Altis

Chevrolet Optra Wagon - Generation 1.1 (2006-2007)

CHEVROLET OPTRA WAGON (2006-2007)

The only wagon that can be purchased for below a million pesos, the first version of the Optra wagon was released in 2006. Apart from the body and a cargo net/cover, there's not much differences in terms of specifications.

See the overview of this Optra Wagon

See the Generation 1.2 model

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.6 SS	1.6 LS
Years Available	October 2006-October 2007	January 2006-October 2007
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	ETEC-II 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	ETEC-II 1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	112hp @ 5,800rpm	112hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque	150Nm @ 4,000rpm	150Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	ECI Multi Port Injection	ECI Multi Port Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,580mm	4,580mm
Width	1,725mm	1,725mm
Height	1,460mm	1,460mm
Wheelbase	2,600mm	2,600mm
Curb Weight	1,235kg (MT), 1,270kg (AT)	1,235kg (MT), 1,270kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door Wagon	5 Door Wagon
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson Strut	Independent McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Independent Dual Link	Independent Dual Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	195/50 R16	195/55 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	1	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Body Kit, Rear Spoiler	Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: 60/40 Fold Rear Seats, Cooled Glove Box, Cargo Cover and Net
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk Release	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk Release
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/5 CD	AM/FM/5 CD
Speakers	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer
NOTES
RIVALS

Chevrolet Optra Wagon - Generation 1.2 (2008-2010)

CHEVROLET OPTRA WAGON (2008-2010)

Before receiving a trip to heaven, the Optra Wagon gets a refresh for 2008 gaining new equipment like a front grille, auxiliary jack, steering wheel controls, and chrome bits.

See the overview of this Optra Wagon

See the Generation 1.1 model

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.6 LS
Years Available	October 2007-February 2010
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	ETEC-II 1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	112hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque	150Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	ECI Multi Port Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,580mm
Width	1,725mm
Height	1,460mm
Wheelbase	2,480mm
Curb Weight	1,235kg (MT), 1,270kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door Wagon
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Independent Dual Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc
Tires	195/55 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front
Other Exterior Features	Side Mirror Signal Repeater, Chrome Grille and Door Handles, Roof Rail, Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Cargo Net, Cargo Cover
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Trunk Release
Climate Control	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX
Speakers	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer
NOTES
RIVALS