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Daewoo Lacetti
Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback
Manufacturer GM Daewoo
Also called Buick Excelle
Buick Excelle HRV
Chevrolet Lacetti
Chevrolet Nubira
Chevrolet Optra
Chevrolet SRV
Holden Viva
Suzuki Forenza
Suzuki Reno
Production 2003–present
Assembly Bupyong, South Korea
Predecessor Daewoo Nubira
Chevrolet Cavalier (in Mexico)
Class Compact
Layout FF layout
Engine(s) 1. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles GM Daewoo Auto & Technology ( GM Daewoo or GMDAT) was first established as National Motor in 1937 in Bupyeong-gu Incheon, South Korea. The Daewoo Lacetti is a Compact car made by the South Korean automaker GM Daewoo. The Daewoo Lacetti is a Compact car made by the South Korean automaker GM Daewoo. Bupyeong-gu is one of the 10 administrative divisions (eight wards and two counties that comprise Incheon, South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː The Daewoo Nubira is a Compact car produced by South Korean automaker Daewoo Motors from 1997 to 2002 The Chevrolet Cavalier was Chevrolet 's version of the compact GM J platform. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A compact (North America small family (European or c-segment car is a classification of cars which are larger than a supermini In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found In Automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of 4 L 93 bhp (69 kW) Petrol I4
1. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 6 L 106 bhp (79 kW) Petrol I4
1. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 8 L 120 bhp (89 kW) Petrol I4
2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L 126 hp (94 kW) I4
2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L 127 hp (95 kW) I4
Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase 102. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 4 in (2601 mm)
Length 177. 2 in (4501 mm) (sedan)
169. 1 in (4295 mm) (hatchback)
179. 7 in (4564 mm) (Forenza station wagon)
180. 3 in (4580 mm) (Optra station wagon)

weight = 1220 - 1290
Width 67. 9 in (1725 mm)
Height 56. 9 in (1445 mm) (sedan & hatchback)
59. 1 in (1501 mm) (station wagon)
Fuel capacity 14. 5 US gallons (54. 9 L/12. 1 imp gal)
Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro
Pininfarina

The Daewoo Lacetti is a compact car made by the South Korean automaker GM Daewoo. Giorgetto Giugiaro (born August 7, 1938) is an Italian Automobile designer He was born in Garessio, Province of Cuneo See also Battista Farina, founder of the company his son Sergio Pininfarina and grandson Andrea Pininfarina. A compact (North America small family (European or c-segment car is a classification of cars which are larger than a supermini South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː GM Daewoo Auto & Technology ( GM Daewoo or GMDAT) was first established as National Motor in 1937 in Bupyeong-gu Incheon, South Korea. It is available as a four-door sedan, a five-door hatchback or a five-door station wagon. Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate

The sedan and wagon are designed by Pininfarina, and the hatchback by Giorgetto Giugiaro, and launched in 2002. See also Battista Farina, founder of the company his son Sergio Pininfarina and grandson Andrea Pininfarina. Giorgetto Giugiaro (born August 7, 1938) is an Italian Automobile designer He was born in Garessio, Province of Cuneo The hatchback, known as Lacetti-5 in Korea, was introduced in summer 2003. A second generation version, which was a facelift of the original was released in 2006.

Contents

Markets

Australia/New Zealand

In Australia and New Zealand, the Daewoo Lacetti was briefly sold between 2003 and 2004 as a four-door sedan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island During the 'Asian Economic Crisis', Daewoo became technically insolvent and the company withdrew from the Australian market.

From 2005, the Lacetti (sedan and wagon) and Lacetti 5 were sold together as the Holden Viva. In fact, other than the Chevrolet Viva for the Russian market (which is little more than a Russified Opel Astra B), this model marked the first time that the "Viva" name was used on a GM vehicle since the Vauxhall Viva was discontinued. See also Vauxhall Astra and Holden Astra for the usage of the nameplate by other General Motors subsidiaries Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending See also Vauxhall Astra and Holden Astra for the usage of the nameplate by other General Motors subsidiaries The Viva was produced by Vauxhall Motors in a succession of three versions between 1963 and 1979 It was introduced at around the same time as the Daewoo Kalos-based Holden Barina. The Daewoo Kalos is a Subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002 The Holden Barina is an subcompact Automobile sold since 1985 by Holden, the Australian arm of General Motors (GM Unlike the current Barina, however, the Viva is meant to be below the premium Holden Astra as a budget alternative. The Holden Astra is a Compact car currently being manufactured by General Motors and sold through the Holden brand

Despite the Viva's lower price compared to the Astra (AUD$17,990 compared to AUD$21,990), the Astra outsells the Viva by a factor of about two-to-one. The Australian dollar ( sign: $; code: AUD) is the Currency of the Commonwealth of Australia, including Christmas [1]

Canada

The Lacetti was available in Canada as the Chevrolet Optra in two models, a four door hatchback (the Optra5), and an Optra Wagon, all in LS or LT trim levels. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The sedan was available in 2004 and 2005, but was removed in 2006. All are powered by the 2. 0 L inline-4 engine, rated at 119 hp (89 kW) at 5400 rpmand 126 ft·lbf (171 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm, driving the front wheels through either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle The car was positioned as a versatile and fun to drive but affordable budget compact family car. Brakes are disc, front and rear. The Optra slotted between the Cobalt and the Aveo, and it replaced the Daewoo Nubira. The Chevrolet Cobalt is a Compact car introduced by Chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year The Daewoo Kalos is a Subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002

Independent suspension, 15 inch wheels, and CD player were standard on the LS sedan, with optional ABS and air conditioning; the LT adds standard air conditioning and cruise control, Standard Fog Lamps on both LS & LT, and an optional sunroof. A Compact Disc player (often written as compact disc player) or CD player, is an electronic device which plays audio Compact Discs CD players are often An anti-lock braking system, or ABS (from the German, A nti' b' lockier' s' ystem) is a safety system on Motor vehicles Length is 177. 7 in (4515 mm) on a 102. 4 in (2600 mm) wheelbase; width is 67. 9 in (1725 mm), height 56. 9 in (1445 mm) and weight 2756 lb (1250 kg). The sedan is rated as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle.

The Optra5 hatchback was added to the lineup in 2005 and was more contemporary in styling and equipment, with projector type headlights and fog lamps, clear taillight lenses, blackout grille, and minimal front and rear overhang with length only 169 in (4295 mm) on the same wheelbase, height, and width. Weight is 2765 lb (1254 kg). In addition to the same options available on the sedan LS and LT models, an options package containing alloy wheels, sunroof, spoiler, leather steering wheel and shift knob, and steering wheel mounted controls for the 8 speaker audio system was in keeping with the younger enthusiast market.

The Optra Wagon was also added to the lineup in 2005 but shares styling with the sedan. While wheelbase and width are also shared with the sedan, the wagon is taller at 59. 1 in (1500 mm) and slightly longer at 179. 7 in (4565 mm), and heavier at 2855 lb (1295 kg). The wagon has standard alloy roof rails, 60/40 folding rear seat, and a 12 volt power outlet in the rear compartment, in addition to the same options available on the sedan LS and LT models.

On November 1, 2007, General Motors Canada announced that it was discontinuing the importation of Optra for 2008. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. General Motors of Canada Limited (GM Canada is the name of General Motors ' Canadian division

China

In China, the cars are marketed as the Buick Excelle sedan and HRV (hatchback). China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Buick (ˈbjuːɪk is a Marque of automobile sold in the United States, Canada, China, Taiwan, Qatar, and The sedan, which is also assembled in China, features an updated exterior.

Europe

In Europe, the car was initially sold as Daewoo Lacetti, but by the end of the 2004 it was rebadged as a Chevrolet. Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM As with its home market, in some European markets, the Lacetti name is also used for the entire range of sedan, station wagon and hatchback models on the same J-series platform. In Finland and Germany, for example, only the hatchback is sold under the Lacetti name.

Euro-spec Chevrolet Nubira Kombi
Euro-spec Chevrolet Nubira Kombi

The European models are available with the following three gasoline-powered 4-cylinder engines:

In Europe the sedan version was also sold as Daewoo Nubira, but late in 2003 it was announced that Daewoo would be rebranded as a Chevrolet on the European markets and sales of the Chevrolet Nubira began early in 2004, initially only in Eastern Europe. Eastern Europe is a general term that refers to the Geopolitical region encompassing the easternmost part of the European continent. Following the rebranding of Daewoo products as a Chevrolets across Europe, Nubiras were renamed Chevrolet Lacetti on some markets, thereby expanding the Lacetti lineup to include not only a 5-door hatchback, but also sedan and station wagon models, in line with Korea. Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single

The engines built for the Nubira and its badge engineered twins are the same as in Lacetti hatchback and its badge engineered versions. For a list of vehicles that have been badge engineered see List of badge engineered vehicles. The 1. 8L four cylinder is sourced from the Australian car maker, Holden and is identical to the engine used in the 2004 Astra. It is commonly known as the "Family 2 unit". All of them are gasoline-powered 4-cylinder engines. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders

India

Chevrolet Optra 1.6 Elite - 2006 model
Chevrolet Optra 1. 6 Elite - 2006 model
Chevrolet Optra 2.0 Magnum sedan (India)
Chevrolet Optra 2. 0 Magnum sedan (India)
Chevrolet Optra SRV (India)
Chevrolet Optra SRV (India)

The Lacetti is manufactured in India and sold as the Optra and the hatchback version is sold as the Chevrolet Optra SRV (formerly known/sold as Chevrolet SRV), which they plan to get out with a 2L diesel engine in the near future. Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single

The Optra is sold with two engine options, 1. 6 L and 1. 8 L. In the first option it is available in three trim levels, the Elite, the Elite LS, and LT Royale. In the second engine option it is available in two levels, the LT and the LT AT, the latter coming with automatic transmission.

In 2007 GM India have come out with a diesel engined Optra called the Optra Magnum. The Magnum has a slightly different nose, and interiors as compared to the petrol version. Now both the petrol and diesel versions sport the new nose (like that of the Optra SRV but with a slightly different front grill) and tail lights, and are sold as Optra Magnum petrol/diesel.

Japan

In Japan, Suzuki briefly distributed the Lacetti as the Chevrolet Optra station wagon. It was available in two trim levels, the LS and the LT. Both came with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission with a console shift. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in The Optra Wagon was powered by a 1. 6 L or 1. 8 L engine.

Mexico

In Mexico, the Lacetti came to the market in 2006 as Optra to replace the Chevrolet Cavalier, and it is sold only as a sedan. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. The Chevrolet Cavalier was Chevrolet 's version of the compact GM J platform.

Colombia

In Colombia, the sedan and hatchback versions of the Lacetti came in 2006 to be assembled as Chevrolet Optra. Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America.

Pacific Islands

In Singapore, Chevrolet replaced the Daewoo nameplate after GM bought Daewoo. It still offers the same line-up from Daewoo, namely the Optra sedan, Optra station wagon and Optra5 hatchback in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. The vehicles use the 1. 6 L or 1. 8 L engine with an automatic transmission available for selected models.

United States

The Lacetti came as Suzuki Forenza and Reno and they went on sale in the United States in 2004, replacing the Daewoo Nubira station wagon and sedan when Daewoo's North American operations were wound up in 2002. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles a full range of Motorcycles All-Terrain The Daewoo Nubira is a Compact car produced by South Korean automaker Daewoo Motors from 1997 to 2002 A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate The Forenza/Reno slots between the Aerio (later SX4) and the now-discontinued Verona. The Suzuki Aerio (called the Liana in Europe, South Asia and Australia) was a Compact car built by Suzuki Motor Corporation The Suzuki SX4 is a Compact car developed by Japanese and Italian automakers Suzuki and Fiat and produced since 2006 The Daewoo Magnus is a Mid-size sedan developed and manufactured by Daewoo Motors until its purchase by General Motors, and now built for In the territories of Guam and Northern Mariana Islands, it is sold as a Chevrolet Optra, but it is only available as a sedan. Guam ( Chamorro: cha Guåhån) officially the Territory of Guam, is an island in the western Pacific Ocean and is an organized unincorporated The Northern Mariana Islands, officially the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI is a commonwealth in Political union with the United

The US model line features the 2. 0L 4-cylinder E-TEC II made by Holden, developing a maximum power of 126 hp at 5600 rpm. The Family II is a Straight-4 Piston engine that was originally developed by Opel in late 1970s for use in the Opel Ascona B and Opel Kadett

2004-2005 Suzuki Forenza EX

2006-2007 Suzuki Forenza

Suzuki Reno

Successor

The second generation Lacetti, which will share its mechanical design with the Opel/Vauxhall Astra, is due on sale in 2009. See also Vauxhall Astra and Holden Astra for the usage of the nameplate by other General Motors subsidiaries See also Opel Astra, Holden Astra Astra is a model-name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors [1]

World Touring Car Championship

Chevrolet Lacetti WTCC
Chevrolet Lacetti WTCC

Manufacturer-backed Lacettis are raced in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). The World Touring Car Championship ( WTCC) is an international Touring Car championship organized by the FIA. The race cars are powered by the 1998 cc engine tuned to deliver approximately 270 bhp (201 kW/274 PS) and are designed, built and entered by Ray Mallock motorsport on behalf of Chevrolet Europe. Ray Mallock Ltd, also known as RML, is a Motorsports racing team and engineering company Since Chevrolet's entry to the category in 2005, Lacettis have won several races but so far failed to consistently challenge the leading BMW and SEAT teams. The 2005 World Touring Car Championship season was the 2nd World Touring Car Championship season ( BMW) (Bavarian Motor Works is an independent German automobile manufacturer founded in 1916 SEAT SA ( English pronunciation:, "say-at" Spanish pronunciation:) is a Spanish automobile The 2008 drivers are Italian ex-F1 driver Nicola Larini, Briton Rob Huff and Swiss former British Touring Car Champion Alain Menu. Nicola Larini (born March 19, 1964) is a Racing driver from Italy. Robert Huff ( Rob Huff) of Britain (born December 25, 1979) is part of Chevrolet 's WTCC Motor racing team The British Touring Car Championship is a Touring car racing series held each year in the United Kingdom. Alain Menu (born August 9, 1963 in Geneva) is a Swiss racing driver Ex-works privateer-run Lacettis also race in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC)[2]. The British Touring Car Championship is a Touring car racing series held each year in the United Kingdom.

References

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