Daewoo Lacetti History
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Launched in South Korea on 25 November 2002, the Lacetti was GM Daewoo's replacement for the Nubira, offered in sedan and wagon body styles designed by Pininfarina and a hatchback designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign. It was the first compact Daewoo sold after GM's 2002 acquisition of the brand.
Globally the Lacetti wore many badges: Chevrolet Optra (Canada, India, Latin America), Suzuki Forenza and Reno (United States, 2004–2008), Holden Viva (Australia/New Zealand), and Buick Excelle (China). A second-generation hatchback, co-developed with Holden, became the Chevrolet Cruze — one of GM's global volume models — completing the Lacetti's transformation from a Korean regional car to a worldwide platform.
Generations
First generation · J200
GM Daewoo compact in sedan, wagon, and hatchback; Pininfarina and Giugiaro styled.
Body styles
- Sedan
- Station wagon
- Hatchback
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