The 2025 Chevrolet Optra is a compact vehicle that is not available in North America. Instead, it is sold under different names in different regions.
In Mexico as Chevy Aveo, in South America as Chevy Sail and in Egypt as Chevy Optra. What is particularly striking is that General Motors This model is marketed in Egypt as a separate series, although it is essentially the same vehicle. But what is really under the hood?
Engine and Performance – No Rocket
Under the hood of the 2025 Chevy Optra works a 1,5 liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with the label HOME. The performance is 98 PS rather modest, while the torque at 140 Newton meters This means that the Optra is not one of the most dynamic vehicles in its class, which is probably one of the reasons why it is not offered in North America - buyers there prefer more powerful engines.
There are two transmission options available: A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) or a manual 6-speed transmissionWhile the CVT variant focuses on comfort and efficiency, the manual transmission should offer better control over the already limited performance.
Equipment – More than just basic comfort
In Egypt, the Optra is offered in two trim levels: LS and LT. The basic version LS already comes with electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, LED taillights, a dual-pipe exhaust system and 15-inch steel rims hence.
If you want a little more Equipment wants, resorts to LT version, which among other things Alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, fog lights, automatic air conditioning and a grey-black two-tone interior offers.
Both models are equipped with a 8 inch touchscreen infotainment system equipped, that Android Auto and Apple CarPlay supported. A small but appreciated comfort feature, already known from the Chevrolet Sonic, has been retained: A front center armrest, which is not a given in this vehicle class.
Why is it called Optra in Egypt?
The model name “Optra” has a special history in Egypt. A renamed model of the Bao Jun 630 sold as the Chevy Optra. However, with the current generation, GM has decided to keep the name even though it is now a completely different platform.
The new version of the Optra is SAIC-GM-Wuling produced and bears the model identification 310C, During the Aveo in Mexico as both a sedan and a hatchback offered, the Optra is available in Egypt exclusively as a sedan.
Price and Production – Made in China and Egypt
The 2025 Chevy Optra is produced in two plants: At the SGMW plant in Liuzhou, China, and at the GM plant in 6th of October City, EgyptThe starting price of the vehicle in Egypt is equivalent to about 13.500 EURThis makes it an inexpensive option in the compact segment, but without any really outstanding technical features.
For comparison: the Chevrolet sonic, which was offered in the USA until 2020, was one of the last subcompact cars to be sold in the United States were manufactured – more precisely in Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan. Since interest in subcompact vehicles remains low in North America, it is unlikely that the Optra will ever be offered there.
Conclusion – Solid, compact without any big surprises
The 2025 Chevrolet Optra is a typical budget vehicle for markets where affordable small cars are in demand. Its technology is rather simple, the performance is manageable, but the equipment offers some pleasant features.
It would probably be difficult in North America, as more powerful and better equipped vehicles are preferred there. All further information can be found in the video! Image and video credits/source: Chevrolet | This content was created using AI and reviewed by an editor.
