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The Daewoo Lacetti is a Compact Car made by the South Korea n automaker GM Daewoo . It is available as a four-door Sedan , a five-door Hatchback or a five-door Station Wagon . The sedan and wagon are designed by Pininfarina , and the hatchback by Giorgetto Giugiaro , and launched in 2002. 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. NAMES Visually identical models are currently also sold as Chevrolet Nubira in some Europe an markets, '''Chevrolet Optra''' and '''Chevrolet Optra5''' (hatchback) in Canada , Mexico , Philippines , Central America , South America , India , Pakistan , Arabia , Southeast Asia , and South Africa , ''' Suzuki Forenza''' and '''Suzuki Reno''' (hatchback) in the USA , '''Buick Excelle HRV''' (hatchback) in China , and '''Holden Viva''' in Australia and New Zealand . The hatchback version has recently been launched in India as '''Chevrolet SRV'''. As of 2007, the first generation Lacetti remains in production and is still sold as the Chevrolet Optra in Canada. The Buick Excelle sedan assembled and marketed 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 . 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, for example, only the hatchback is sold under the Lacetti name. 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 Europe an markets and sales of the '''Chevrolet Nubira''' began early in 2004, initially only in Eastern Europe . 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. The engines built for the Nubira and its Badge Engineered twins are the same as in Lacetti hatchback and its badge engineered versions. All of them are Gasoline -powered 4-cylinder engines. World Touring Car Championship Since 2005, the European Lacetti sedan is used as a base for race cars competing in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), and in spring of the same year Chevrolet released the first pictures of a street legal Concept Car based on the race cars from this championship and called Lacetti WTCC R+. The concept car is powered by a 1.8 L E-TEC II Engine available in production models, but with power increased from 122 PS (90 kW) to 172 PS (127 kW) through Supercharging . Its acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) is estimated at 8 seconds and it is able to reach the top speed of 215 km/h (134 mph). Top Gear The Chevrolet Lacetti sedan has been used for the '' Star In A Reasonably-Priced Car '' segment of the BBC 's '' Top Gear '' TV show since the beginning of their spring 2006 season (Series 8). It was also noted on the 14 May 2006 airing by Jeremy Clarkson that the Lacetti was more nimble around the '' Top Gear '' track than the Suzuki Liana , and about a second quicker in a lap around the Top Gear Track. USA Since early 2004, various Rebadged versions of the Lacetti are also available in the North America n market. The cars feature only one engine, a gasoline-powered 2.0 L 4-cylinder E-TEC II made by Holden, developing a maximum power of a 126 Hp or 94 KW (US version) or 119 hp or 89 kW (Canadian version) at 5600 Rpm . The Suzuki Forenza and '''Suzuki Reno''' went on sale in the United States in 2004, replacing the Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon and Sedan when Daewoo's North America n operations were wound up in 2002. The Forenza/Reno slots between the Aerio (later SX4 ) and the now-discontinued Verona . In the United States territories of Guam and Northern Mariana Islands , it is sold as a Chevrolet Optra, but it is only available as a sedan. CANADA The Optra is available in Canada in two models, a four door hatchback (the Optra5), and an Optra Wagon, all in LS or LT trim levels. 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 rpm and ·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 . The car is positioned as a versatile and fun to drive but affordable budget compact family car. Brakes are disc, front and rear. The Optra currently slots between the Cobalt and the Aveo , and it replaced the Daewoo Nubira. Independent suspension, 15 inch wheels, and CD Player are 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. 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 is 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 is 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. MEXICO In Mexico, the Optra came to the market in 2006 to replace the Chevrolet Cavalier , and it is sold only as a sedan. AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND In Australia and New Zealand , the Daewoo Lacetti was sold between 2003 and 2004 as a four-door sedan, before being discontinued. It was regarded as a flop. 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. It was introduced at around the same time as the Daewoo Kalos -based Holden Barina . Unlike the current Barina, however, the Viva is meant to be below the premium Holden Astra as a budget alternative. Just like the Korean Barina, sales have been down in 2007. 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 {Link without Title} . INDIA The Lacetti is manufactured in India and sold as the Optra and the Hatchback version is sold as the Chevrolet SRV. 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 later 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 its petrol version. Formula Rolon Chevrolet In India the 1.6 L engine used in Chevrolet Optra powers the Open Wheel Car called Formula Rolon .The series is a single make series raced in India similar to Formula Asia series. JAPAN In Japan, Suzuki distributes the Chevrolet Optra station wagon. It is available in two trim levels, the LS and the LT. Both come with either a 5-speed Manual or 4-speed Automatic Transmission with a Console Shift . The Optra Wagon is powered by a 1.6 L or 1.8 L engine. SOUTH EAST ASIA In Singapore, Daewoo is replaced by the Chevrolet brand 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 . The vehicles use the 1.6 L or 1.8 L engine with an automatic transmission available for selected models. SEE ALSO FUTURE GM DAT announced that they will have and all new compact model for 2009. Rumors said that possibly this car would replace Lacetti, and that will be build on GM Delta Platform . EXTERNAL LINKS
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