The Chevrolet Optra has been selling since 2003 with a minor facelift here and there. The replacement for the Optra is the Chevrolet Cruze and GM plan to launch it in 2009. The Chevy Cruze will take the fight to the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla in the D segment. 
The Cruze will be adapted to Indian roads when it will be launched here. It will get 15 inch wheels and will get the same 2.0 liter diesel engine which does duty in the currect Optra. The roomy cabin can comfortably accommodate five adults. It offers rear passengers exceptional space, with more leg, head and shoulder room than usually found in this class. The petrol engine will be a all new 1.8 liter variable valve timing unit which will produce around 130 horses. Pricing will be competitive and expect it to undercut the Civic and Corolla by a few thousands. 
Chevy To Launch Cruze in 2009
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May 6, 2009 at 12:46 am
oh its shocking news for me… i already booked optra magnum…. plz help me anyone should i go for magnum or not..as it will be replaced.. thn optra will just become like hundai accent.. wat shuld i do..anybody reply..
May 6, 2009 at 11:53 am
Nits, ask the dealer about the Cruze. If you can wait for the Cruze, then you should. It is worth the wait.
July 24, 2011 at 6:42 am
Huge leap for chevy.Like the styling of this new ride over honda and toyota inside and out.But what gets me is why in the world would they make this car only available with a freaking lawnmower motor.What are we saving here(a gallon of gas every 200 mls)My guess is the power and drive train are very cheap and will not last.What is a car if it is no fun to drive and half to down shift and still be unsure to safely pass another vehicle.This car should at least have a 1.8 turbo or 2.4 ltr motor with at least 165 horses min.BET IT GETS THE SAME IF NOT BETTER GAS MILLAGE BECAUSE YOU DONT HALF TO BARRY YOUR FOOT IN THE PEDDLE TO MAKE IT OVER A MOUNTAIN OR BY PASSING AND ALSO THINGS LAST LONGER WHEN THERE BUILT TO PERFORM.Not red line?