Segment: Compact
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
GM continued the Daewoo Motor Corporation's projects and, thanks to its know-how, it managed to release a refreshed Nubira range in 2002, which received a facelifted version in 2004.
In the sedan and hatchback style, the Nubira/Lacetti was an adequate vehicle, with a decent price and just enough features for a family. It was an econobox that could offer enough for less money than its competitors. The station wagon followed the same guidelines, but the low demand for that kind of bodyworks made the sales even slow. Still, it kept the Nubira/Lacetti brand on more car segments.
While the 2002 version featured rounded shapes and narrow angles, the facelifted version brought a bigger pair of headlights and a wider chromed grille with three slats. Depending on the trim level, the Lacetti sported a pair of fog lights in the bumper. From its sides, the dark-colored B- and C-pillars made it look above the budget-car segment. The rear end was redesigned, and a new pair of taillights made their way on the quarter panels. On the plus sides, the Lacetti station wagon featured a low loading sill for the trunk.
Inside, the carmaker installed a better interior and included wood trims on the dashboard and door panels, depending on the options. It tried to hide the low-quality plastics from the center stack and center console with a two-tone color scheme. In the rear, there was a tight room for three passengers, but enough for two.
Chevrolet installed Opel or VM Motori-sourced gasoline and turbo-diesel engines paired as standard to a 5-speed manual under the hood. For selected markets and versions, GM provided an automatic gearbox for the Lacetti/Nubira.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (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: | 111 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 150 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: | 116.2 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 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: | 180.3 in (4580 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 49.4 cuFT (1399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2756.2 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3891.8 lbs (1765 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1799 cm3 |
Power: | 89.7 KW @ 5800 RPM 122 HP @ 5800 RPM 120 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 165 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: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
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: | 180.3 in (4580 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 49.4 cuFT (1399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1799 cm3 |
Power: | 89.7 KW @ 5800 RPM 122 HP @ 5800 RPM 120 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 165 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 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: | 180.3 in (4580 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 49.4 cuFT (1399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2822.4 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3958 lbs (1795 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) |