Segment: Compact
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004
After GM bought what was left from the former Korean carmaker Daewoo, it tried to use the plans and the projects made by the former carmaker engineers, such as the Lacetti.
In some markets, the Lacetti was known as the Nubira since it made a connection with a former Daewoo model. Yet, the 2002 Nubira was different. It sported a design signed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and was launched after the bio-design era.
The Lacetti/Nubira hatchback featured a pair of narrow headlights that looked sharp on their inner side and rounded on the outer one. Like the Nubira, the Lacetti was available as a sedan, a hatchback, and a station wagon. Unlike its predecessor, on the other hand, the five-door version looked sportier, not cut before it was finished. Even though the C-pillar was quite thick and raised some problems for the driver, the overall look of the car was appealing.
Inside, GM had to rely on what Daewoo's designers created. Maybe it was not the best-inspired cabin, but it was decent. There was a simple layout with a two-tone, silver and black dashboard. The center stack sported a CD player with an in-dash changer as an option. While the base version was offered with a tape player. The two bucket seats at the front were just simple and looked like they were the cheapest on the market. At the back, the split-folding bench helped the owner increase the trunk area.
Under the hood, there was a mix of GM-sourced and Daewoo-developed engines. The base version was put in motion by a 95 hp 1.4-liter engine. Top of the range version gained a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated that was previously available on the Leganza flagship model. Last but not least, for specific markets, Chevrolet offered the Nubira/Lacetti with a two-liter turbo-diesel powerplant.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1399 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 6300 RPM 95 HP @ 6300 RPM 94 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 131 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.1 in (4295 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 36.6 cuFT (1036 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2579.8 lbs (1170 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3627.2 lbs (1645 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (106 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 6000 RPM 106 HP @ 6000 RPM 105 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 139 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.1 in (4295 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 36.6 cuFT (1036 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2624 lbs (1190 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3638.2 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 5800 RPM 109 HP @ 5800 RPM 107 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 142 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.9 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.1 in (4295 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 36.6 cuFT (1036 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590.9 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3638.2 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (121 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 89 KW @ 5800 RPM 121 HP @ 5800 RPM 119 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 169 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.1 in (4295 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 36.6 cuFT (1036 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3704.4 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 5400 RPM 120 HP @ 5400 RPM 118 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 126 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 171 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.1 in (4295 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 36.6 cuFT (1036 L) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0d 5MT FWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 89.7 KW @ 3800 RPM 122 HP @ 3800 RPM 120 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 280 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.6 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 95/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.1 in (4295 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 36.6 cuFT (1036 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2822.4 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3869.8 lbs (1755 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |