Chevrolet Optra 1st Geeration (2002-2008)

Chevrolet Optra

The 1st Generation Chevrolet Optra was introduced in 2002. The 2002 Chevrolet Optra is a front engine front wheel drive subcompact sedan. The Chevrolet Optra 1st Generation is also known as the Daewoo Lacetti, Chevrolet Lacetti and Chevrolet Nubira in other regions around the world. The Chevrolet Optra was designed and developed by South Korean manufacturer Daewoo as the Daewoo Lacetti and retagged as the Chevrolet Optra and sold in Pakistan among various other markets. Production of the 1st Generation Chevrolet Optra lasted for 7 years, the Chevrolet Optra was available to purchase in the years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and the year 2008. The Chevrolet Optra was available in two variants SE and CDX. The price of the 2002 Chevrolet Optra was fairly competitive when compared to other cars in the same class available in the local market.

Exterior

The exterior of the 1st Generation Chevrolet Optra features a fairly restrained and minimalistic design language. The front end houses angular trapezium styled side swept headlights, an angular trapezium grille with chrome accents, dual air intakes and standard rectangular fog lights. The raised rear end houses stacked rectangular side swept taillights and an outward sticking bumper. All variants of the Chevrolet Optra feature identical styling in every aspect. The overall exterior of the 2002 Chevrolet Optra features fairly restrained and minimalistic styling.

Interior

The exterior of the 1st Generation Chevrolet Optra features a fairly restrained and minimalistic design language. The front end houses angular trapezium styled side swept headlights, an angular trapezium grille with chrome accents, dual air intakes and standard rectangular fog lights. The raised rear end houses stacked rectangular side swept taillights and an outward sticking bumper. All variants of the Chevrolet Optra feature identical styling in every aspect. The overall exterior of the 2002 Chevrolet Optra features fairly restrained and minimalistic styling.

Engine

1.6 Liter Inline-4
1.8 Liter Inline-4
2.0 Liter Inline-4

Gearbox

5-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Speed Automatic Transmission

Mileage

The Chevrolet Optra 1st Generation can achieve an average of up to 10KM/L making for an estimated driving range of up to 500KM from the compact sedans 50-liter fuel tank.

Competitor

The main competitors of the Chevrolet Optra 2002 are the Nissan Sunny, Honda City, Toyota Corolla, Suzuki Margalla and the Honda Civic.

Specifications

1.6 Liter Inline-4 109bhp@5800RPM
1.8 Liter Inline-4 119bhp@5800RPM
2.0 Liter Inline-4 129bhp@6000RPM

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fairly Spacious

Cons

Below par fuel economy
Lack of spare parts
Expensive maintenance
Below par quality on interior fit and finish