Comments on: Hicom-Chevrolet launches Chevrolet Optra Magnum sedan and estate, Chevrolet Aveo notchback http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:44:15 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: JonW http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-161191 JonW Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:59:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-161191 went to have a look at the estate looks very good in-flesh with the bodykits rear suspension are same as the sedan, since it's the same chassis independent all-round went to have a look at the estate
looks very good in-flesh with the bodykits
rear suspension are same as the sedan, since it’s the same chassis
independent all-round

]]> By: transformer http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160912 transformer Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:38:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160912 Just read that the Estate even come with all-round disc! Even Grand Livina and Innova had drums at rear! Now what kind of suspension setup at rear.... Just read that the Estate even come with all-round disc!
Even Grand Livina and Innova had drums at rear!

Now what kind of suspension setup at rear….

]]> By: chap_de_x http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160893 chap_de_x Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:13:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160893 hmm the magnum seems cool...but the estate dun think it wil sell wel in malaysia market...the magnum interior is not at its best i think hmm the magnum seems cool…but the estate dun think it wil sell wel in malaysia market…the magnum interior is not at its best i think

]]> By: raybrig85 http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160887 raybrig85 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:46:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160887 haha..nice car..good...me...147 haha..nice car..good…me…147

]]> By: BanyakMasukWorkshop http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160884 BanyakMasukWorkshop Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:50:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160884 LHQ, DRB is deceiving no one.. If anything, please blame chevy. Do you think DRB can actually make decisions on what chevy's to bring into malaysia? of course not. but then again, if you brought in 100% true american chevy cars to malaysia, they will definitely bomb as well. LHQ, DRB is deceiving no one.. If anything, please blame chevy. Do you think DRB can actually make decisions on what chevy’s to bring into malaysia? of course not.

but then again, if you brought in 100% true american chevy cars to malaysia, they will definitely bomb as well.

]]> By: bavarian http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160875 bavarian Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:33:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160875 the optra magnum looks OK but how many Malaysians are going to buy it ??? the optra magnum looks OK but how many Malaysians are going to buy it ???

]]> By: raptorclans http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160870 raptorclans Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:07:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160870 raybrig85, Alfa 155 :) U drive Alfa too? raybrig85,

Alfa 155 :)
U drive Alfa too?

]]> By: pOckeTbOcoR http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160855 pOckeTbOcoR Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:05:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160855 i dun get it, why use male models for optra? car for gays? huahuahuahuahua i dun get it, why use male models for optra?

car for gays?

huahuahuahuahua

]]> By: waimak http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160851 waimak Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:21:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160851 In general, Malaysians dont go for the etate but Chevy can try. The rest of the models will sell well I think. But what's up with the placard gimmick? I think there are bettre ways to do it lah, seriously. In general, Malaysians dont go for the etate but Chevy can try. The rest of the models will sell well I think. But what’s up with the placard gimmick? I think there are bettre ways to do it lah, seriously.

]]> By: jules http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160846 jules Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:52:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160846 Pricing more or less the same as before (before the huge discount)...so good luck in selling it. The name already tarnished. Who is going to buy? Can't see the reason for buying it. I rather scrape to get more money to buy the Altis. At least the resale value is better. Pricing more or less the same as before (before the huge discount)…so good luck in selling it. The name already tarnished. Who is going to buy? Can’t see the reason for buying it. I rather scrape to get more money to buy the Altis. At least the resale value is better.

]]> By: jaygan http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160828 jaygan Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:28:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160828 Looks sporty. But not sure if Malaysian will buy into it. Good luck, Chevy. Looks sporty.

But not sure if Malaysian will buy into it.

Good luck, Chevy.

]]> By: LHQ http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160763 LHQ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:19:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160763 and the Cobalt for tuner class car. and the Cobalt for tuner class car.

]]> By: LHQ http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160762 LHQ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:15:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160762 joe1209p said, April 16, 2008 @ 7:43 pm cute? great car? oh come on ppl.. chevy has always have very boring design.. except for the very expensive ones of course.. you’re better off with a proton.. seriously… ------------------------------------- Chevy has always hav very boring design? then tell me that corvettes, camaros , and those old time classic muscle cars are boring. Didn't u see the comment above, this is just Chevy badged Daewoo from Korea, those idiots in DRB-Hicom are just deceiving all of us. joe1209p said,

April 16, 2008 @ 7:43 pm

cute? great car? oh come on ppl.. chevy has always have very boring design.. except for the very expensive ones of course.. you’re better off with a proton.. seriously…

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Chevy has always hav very boring design? then tell me that corvettes, camaros , and those old time classic muscle cars are boring. Didn’t u see the comment above, this is just Chevy badged Daewoo from Korea, those idiots in DRB-Hicom are just deceiving all of us.

]]> By: topgunthang http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160761 topgunthang Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:09:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160761 isnt the optra a daewoo laceti or something. koreans really like it. its good to drive in a sense its a new car and feels new to drive. but after 1 day feels crap. isnt the optra a daewoo laceti or something. koreans really like it.

its good to drive in a sense its a new car and feels new to drive. but after 1 day feels crap.

]]> By: edmandwong http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160759 edmandwong Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:58:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160759 old design, old model, old engine old design, old model, old engine

]]> By: edmandwong http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160757 edmandwong Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:56:52 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160757 this a deowood Korea car, but now market by cherolet and in some area by suzuki. this is a old design even the dashborad is taken direct from the previours Optra 5. you can just buy a half cut old Optra 5 (front) and old Optra (back) mix in to this so call new car!!!! worst deal, the last batch of optra and Optra 5 is given 30k discount to clear stock before this lunch!!! it only sold 63k for the 1.8 model. so do you want to buy one of this? for 100K???? i prefer add a bit more for toyota/honda. this a deowood Korea car, but now market by cherolet and in some area by suzuki.
this is a old design even the dashborad is taken direct from the previours Optra 5.
you can just buy a half cut old Optra 5 (front) and old Optra (back) mix in to this so call new car!!!!
worst deal, the last batch of optra and Optra 5 is given 30k discount to clear stock before this lunch!!! it only sold 63k for the 1.8 model.
so do you want to buy one of this? for 100K????
i prefer add a bit more for toyota/honda.

]]> By: edwindudley2003 http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160756 edwindudley2003 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:30:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160756 are all of these new models still designed by pininfarina like the chevy optra 1.8 ?.btw.. the rear of the optra magnum doesnt look in-proportion with the front "sporty" design...looks plain weird. are all of these new models still designed by pininfarina like the chevy optra 1.8 ?.btw.. the rear of the optra magnum doesnt look in-proportion with the front “sporty” design…looks plain weird.

]]> By: Javanese http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160755 Javanese Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:23:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160755 2 words... Rubbish Cars. Absolutely uninspiring, totally bland, cash cow, I could go on but you got the general idea.... 2 words… Rubbish Cars. Absolutely uninspiring, totally bland, cash cow, I could go on but you got the general idea….

]]> By: king http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160754 king Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:49:52 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160754 altimi said, April 16, 2008 @ 4:29 pm wrong-turn said, Not many for less than 100k ..for wagon! How about Toyota Caldina? ___ you gotta be kidding.....caldina is at least 130k-140k for an old 4-5 year 2nd hand model altimi said,
April 16, 2008 @ 4:29 pm

wrong-turn said,

Not many for less than 100k ..for wagon!

How about Toyota Caldina?

___

you gotta be kidding…..caldina is at least 130k-140k for an old 4-5 year 2nd hand model

]]> By: joe1209p http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160752 joe1209p Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:56:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160752 chevy cars, such as the Aveo, can be sold in the US because it is in small, cheap car segment. ppl couldn't complaint about the dull design because of the low price they're willing to pay. but here in Msia, i think it is kinda silly to buy an Aveo. Persona or even the new Saga would give you much better value for money. if you want to spend pre-RM100k, buy a Honda or Toyota instead. better than a Chevy in most, if not all aspects. chevy cars, such as the Aveo, can be sold in the US because it is in small, cheap car segment. ppl couldn’t complaint about the dull design because of the low price they’re willing to pay. but here in Msia, i think it is kinda silly to buy an Aveo. Persona or even the new Saga would give you much better value for money. if you want to spend pre-RM100k, buy a Honda or Toyota instead. better than a Chevy in most, if not all aspects.

]]> By: joe1209p http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160751 joe1209p Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:43:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160751 cute? great car? oh come on ppl.. chevy has always have very boring design.. except for the very expensive ones of course.. you're better off with a proton.. seriously... cute? great car? oh come on ppl.. chevy has always have very boring design.. except for the very expensive ones of course.. you’re better off with a proton.. seriously…

]]> By: altimi http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160746 altimi Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:29:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160746 wrong-turn said, April 16, 2008 @ 1:36 am I love estate - the only problem is not enough being offered! Honda Airwave - too expensive due to CBU V70 - cheap 2nd hand, but maintenance can be high Skoda Fabia Wagon - too small AD Resort - bought already, old model now! Kia Rio - ? Not many for less than 100k ..for wagon! ................................................................ How about Toyota Caldina? wrong-turn said,

April 16, 2008 @ 1:36 am

I love estate – the only problem is not enough being offered!

Honda Airwave – too expensive due to CBU
V70 – cheap 2nd hand, but maintenance can be high
Skoda Fabia Wagon – too small
AD Resort – bought already, old model now!
Kia Rio – ?

Not many for less than 100k ..for wagon!

……………………………………………………….

How about Toyota Caldina?

]]> By: altimi http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160745 altimi Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:26:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160745 LOve the estate version. If only it comes with Nissan/Honda/Toyota badge LOve the estate version. If only it comes with Nissan/Honda/Toyota badge

]]> By: kevyeoh http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160738 kevyeoh Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:50:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160738 doesn't look to be a good package.... boring design... doesn’t look to be a good package….
boring design…

]]> By: wong http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160737 wong Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:38:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160737 kevintth said, April 16, 2008 @ 10:54 am I’m confused… Chevrolet is American made right? Why someone said is Korean car? ============================================== It's Korean Daewoo,using Chevy badge.... kevintth said,

April 16, 2008 @ 10:54 am

I’m confused… Chevrolet is American made right? Why someone said is Korean car?
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It’s Korean Daewoo,using Chevy badge….

]]> By: fastcx http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160735 fastcx Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:35:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160735 guys, PS n HP is different...121ps is just around 119hp, seach the web for converter guys, PS n HP is different…121ps is just around 119hp, seach the web for converter

]]> By: fastcx http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160734 fastcx Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:33:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160734 kevintth, it is just daewoo that is rebadge as chevy for asean market kevintth, it is just daewoo that is rebadge as chevy for asean market

]]> By: jules http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160733 jules Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:26:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160733 Just the front end got facelift. No big deal but it is quite a well built car. Overall the packaging is no longer that attractive as the car engines offered not that attractive anymore since Proton came out with CPS .. 1.6 with 125hp and the 1.8 Chevy comes out with inly 121hp. Also remember recently the huge discount given. I think the pricing must at least around 60 - 70 k region . Just the front end got facelift. No big deal but it is quite a well built car. Overall the packaging is no longer that attractive as the car engines offered not that attractive anymore since Proton came out with CPS .. 1.6 with 125hp and the 1.8 Chevy comes out with inly 121hp. Also remember recently the huge discount given. I think the pricing must at least around 60 – 70 k region .

]]> By: azrai http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160732 azrai Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:22:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160732 They not gonna make it. Didn't they ask themself why previously they failed it. Why they all caucasian model? An 'orang putih''s car only? They not gonna make it. Didn’t they ask themself why previously they failed it. Why they all caucasian model? An ‘orang putih’’s car only?

]]> By: Xoomie http://paultan.org/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160730 Xoomie Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:13:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/04/15/hicom-chevrolet-launches-chevrolet-optra-magnum-sedan-and-estate-chevrolet-aveo-notchback/#comment-160730 not my cup of tea. not my cup of tea.

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