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{{Short description|Compact car by GM Korea}}
{{redirect-distinguish|Chevrolet Nubira|Chevrolet Nabira}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Daewoo Lacetti
| image = GM Daewoo Lacetti 5X J200 Poly Silver (1).jpg
| caption = J200 Daewoo Lacetti hatchback
| manufacturer = [[GM Daewoo|Daewoo]] ([[General Motors]])
| production = 2002–2011 (South Korea)<br />2003–2024 ([[GM Uzbekistan]])
| class = [[Compact car]] ([[C-segment|C]])
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| predecessor = [[Daewoo Nubira]]
| successor = [[Chevrolet Cruze|Daewoo Lacetti Premiere]]<br />[[Chevrolet Cruze]]<br />[[Buick Excelle|Buick Excelle (second generation)]] (China)
}}

The '''Daewoo Lacetti''' is a [[compact car]] manufactured and marketed globally by [[GM Korea]] since 2002. The first-generation Lacetti was available as a four-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]] and five-door [[station wagon]], styled by [[Pininfarina]]—and five-door [[hatchback]] styled by [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]]. The sedan and wagon were marketed as the '''Daewoo Nubira''' in some European markets and as the '''Suzuki Forenza''' in North America. The hatchback, was introduced in 2004 and marketed as '''Daewoo Lacetti5''' in South Korea, '''Suzuki Reno''' in the United States. After the 2004 model year, it was marketed as [[Chevrolet]] Nubira and Lacetti in Europe, as the '''[[Chevrolet Optra]]''' in Canada, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, India, Pakistan, Japan and Southeast Asia, and as the '''Holden Viva''' in Australia and New Zealand.

In 2008, the second-generation Lacetti was launched as the '''Daewoo Lacetti Premiere''', a [[Rebadging|badge-engineered]] version of the [[Chevrolet Cruze]], co-developed by GM Daewoo, [[Holden]], and General Motors. It was marketed under the Daewoo [[marque]] until the beginning of 2011, when the brand was discontinued, and was thereafter marketed under the [[Chevrolet]] and Holden brands.

The name Lacetti derives from the [[Latin]] "Lacertus", meaning "youthful".<ref>{{cite web |last=Newton |first=Bruce |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/73C9B92347EFA5A1CA256D94007FD67E |title=Daewoo looks for Lacetti boost |work=GoAuto |access-date=5 September 2016 |archive-date=28 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328101739/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/73C9B92347EFA5A1CA256D94007FD67E |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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== First generation (J200; 2002) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation (J200)
| image = 20100801 daewoo lacetti 01.jpg
| aka = {{ubl
  | [[Buick Excelle]] (China)
  | Chevrolet Optra
  | Daewoo Nubira (Europe, station wagon and sedan, 2002–2005)
  | Chevrolet Nubira (Europe, station wagon and sedan, 2005–2009)
  | Chevrolet Lacetti (Europe, hatchback, 2005–2009; Uzbekistan)
  | [[Daewoo Gentra]] (Uzbekistan, 2013–2015)
  | Ravon Gentra (Russia, 2015–2020)
  | Chevrolet Estate (wagon, Indonesia)
  | Holden Viva (Australia)
  | Suzuki Reno (United States, hatchback)
  | Suzuki Forenza (United States, sedan)
 }}
| production = 2002–2009 (South Korea)<br />2004–2013 (Colombia)<br />2003–2016 (China)<br />2003–2012 (India)<br />2007–2012 (Russia)<br />2008–2024 (Uzbekistan)
| assembly = {{ubl
  | South Korea: [[Gunsan]]
  | Colombia: [[Bogota]] ([[GM Colmotores]])
  | India: [[Halol]] ([[General Motors India|GM India]])
  | China: [[Shanghai]] ([[Shanghai GM]])
  | Kazakhstan: [[Ust-Kamenogorsk]]
  | Russia: [[Kaliningrad]]
  | Taiwan: [[Miaoli City|Miaoli]]
  | Thailand: [[Rayong]] ([[GM Thailand]])
  | Venezuela: [[Valencia, Venezuela|Valencia]] (GM Venezuela)
  | Vietnam: [[Hanoi]] ([[GM Vietnam]])
  | Uzbekistan: [[Asaka, Uzbekistan|Asaka]] ([[GM Uzbekistan]])
  | Azerbaijan: [[Hajiqabul]] (AzerMash) (2021–present)<ref>{{cite web|title=UzAuto Motors started assembling cars of 5 models in Azerbaijan|date=29 December 2021|url=https://uznews.uz/uz/posts/29287|language=uz|access-date=1 January 2023|archive-date=22 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322170320/https://uznews.uz/uz/posts/29287|url-status=live}}</ref>
  }}
| designer = Goran Popović at [[Pininfarina]] (sedan, station wagon)<br />[[Giorgetto Giugiaro]] at [[Italdesign]] (hatchback)
| body_style = 4-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]]<br />5-door [[hatchback]]<br />5-door [[station wagon]]
| platform = Daewoo J
| related = [[Baojun 630]]
| engine = {{ubl
  | '''[[Petrol engine|petrol]]:'''
  | 1.4 L ''[[GM Family 1 engine#E-TEC|E-TEC II]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 1.5 L ''[[GM Family 1 engine#E-TEC|E-TEC II]]'' I4
  | 1.6 L ''[[GM Family 1 engine#E-TEC|E-TEC II]]'' I4
  | 1.6 L ''[[GM Family 1 engine#E-TEC|E-TEC II]]'' I4 (also CNG)
  | 1.8 L ''[[GM Family II engine#1.8|Family II]]'' I4
  | 2.0 L ''[[GM Family II engine#2.0|Family II]]'' I4
  | '''[[Diesel engine|diesel]]:'''
  | 2.0 L ''[[List of VM Motori engines#RA 420 SOHC|Z20S]]'' I4
  }}
| transmission = 4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2600|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{ubl
  | sedan: {{cvt|4500-4515|mm|in|1}}
  | hatchback: {{cvt|4295|mm|in|1}}
  | station wagon: {{cvt|4565-4580|mm|in|1}}
  }}
| height = {{cvt|1445|mm|in|1}}<br />station wagon: {{cvt|1460-1500|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1725|mm|in|1}}
| weight = {{cvt|2756|-|2855|lb|kg|0|disp=flip}}
| successor = [[Chevrolet Cruze]]<br />[[Suzuki SX4]] (United States) <br> [[Chevrolet Onix]] (Uzbekistan)
}}
The Lacetti was developed based on its predecessor [[Daewoo Nubira|Nubira]] under Daewoo before it was acquired by [[General Motors|GM]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Daewoo Lacetti 1.6 SX |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/first-drives/daewoo-lacetti-1.6-sx |work=Autocar |access-date=6 February 2014 |archive-date=21 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221223029/http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/first-drives/daewoo-lacetti-1.6-sx |url-status=live }}</ref> The four-door sedan, designed by [[Pininfarina]], was launched in South Korea on 25 November 2002,<ref>{{cite web |last=Newton |first=Bruce |date=13 November 2002 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/5412BD525423C109CA2572100028B846 |title=First look: GM's first Daewoo |work=GoAuto |access-date=2015-10-14 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120016/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/5412BD525423C109CA2572100028B846 |url-status=dead }}</ref> following a development period of two years and six months.

A pre-production prototype of the five-door hatchback, styled by [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]], was shown at the [[International Motor Show Germany#2003|Frankfurt Motor Show]] in September 2003 with production starting in December.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mathioudakis |first=Bryon |date=15 September 2003 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/0B925243A4B2EB6BCA2572100028B926 |title=Lacetti hatch delayed |work=GoAuto |access-date=2015-10-14 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072453/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/0B925243A4B2EB6BCA2572100028B926 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The hatchback featured a different exterior and interior design than the sedan.

At the [[Geneva Motor Show#2004|Geneva Motor Show]] in March 2004, Daewoo revealed the station wagon body variant penned by Pininfarina with the hatchback's updated interior and a facelifted derivative of the sedan's frontal styling. The facelift replaced the three-slot grille with a single item for a new full-length item featuring a bold horizontal bar capped in the center by the company's logo. The wagon's door handles ditch the lift-up variety from the sedan and hatchback for pullout versions.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mathioudakis |first=Bryon |date=16 March 2004 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/04E236677802A5ABCA256E59000EDE9E |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080825011958/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/04E236677802A5ABCA256E59000EDE9E |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 25, 2008 |title=First look: New Lacetti wagon waits in the wings |work=GoAuto |access-date=2015-10-14 }}</ref> A facelift for the sedan was released on 25 March incorporating these new door handles, front-end styling and interior changes. The hatchback also received new door handles around this time.

The sedan was facelifted for some markets from 2007, receiving the same front end as the hatchback featured since its debut. This version was only produced in third world countries, such as [[Colombia]], India or Thailand, and in 2013–2016 in [[#Uzbekistan|Uzbekistan]] as the [[Daewoo Gentra]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wroom.ru/en/cars/daewoo/gentra |title=Daewoo Gentra |website=Wroom.ru |access-date=29 March 2017 |archive-date=29 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329141444/http://wroom.ru/en/cars/daewoo/gentra |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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File:2003 Daewoo Lacetti (J200) SX Limited sedan (14292570849).jpg|Daewoo Lacetti sedan (pre-facelift)
File:Daewoo Lacetti front 20080709.jpg|Daewoo Lacetti hatchback (pre-facelift)
File:Daewoo Lacetti rear 20080709.jpg|Daewoo Lacetti hatchback (pre-facelift)
File:20121011 daewoo lacetti wagon 001.jpg|Daewoo Lacetti wagon (facelift)
File:20121011 daewoo lacetti wagon 002.jpg|Daewoo Lacetti wagon (facelift)
File:20100812 daewoo lacetti5 2.jpg|Daewoo Lacetti hatchback (facelift)
File:1.6L (DOHC), 4-Cylinders, 16 Valves.png|Engine: 4 CYL 1.6 DOHC MPI, 16 Valves
</gallery>

=== Marketing and production ===

==== South Korea ====
In South Korea, the four-door Daewoo Lacetti was released in 2002. The five-door hatchback showed off only after the 2004 facelift of the sedan, which mainly included a new front grill, switching from a three-part corporate Daewoo grill to a simpler, Chevrolet-style grill. The hatchback name was Lacetti5, offering a specific design for the front, rear and dashboard.

The wagon version, called simply the Lacetti Wagon, was introduced in late 2007—though it was already sold in many other countries. It had the same dashboard as the hatchback, with the sedan front end. At the same time, GM Daewoo introduced the [[VM Motori]] diesel engines on the Lacetti range.

When the [[Chevrolet Cruze|Lacetti Premiere]] was introduced in November 2008, the sedan and wagon version sales were discontinued, leaving the only hatchback in the range, renamed Lacetti EX. The Lacetti EX was discontinued in October 2009.

In the same year Chevrolet Optra entered the Iraqi market with the 1.6-liter engine and manual transmission, a few years later Iraqi government used the LS version as traffic police vehicle.

==== Australia and New Zealand ====
In Australia and New Zealand the Daewoo Lacetti was briefly sold between September 2003 and December 2004 as a four-door sedan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&make=Daewoo&model=Lacetti |title=Daewoo Lacetti – Used Car Research |work=GoAuto |access-date=2015-10-16 |archive-date=2015-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222124443/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&make=Daewoo&model=Lacetti |url-status=dead }}</ref> At this time, Daewoo withdrew from the Australian market.<ref name = "GoAuto J200">{{cite web |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&ID=0DB434AEDCFA6258CA257125001A14FE |title=Daewoo Lacetti (J200 Lacetti) |work=GoAuto |access-date=2015-10-16 |archive-date=2015-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222191253/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&ID=0DB434AEDCFA6258CA257125001A14FE |url-status=dead }}</ref> Fitted with the 1.8-liter engine rated at {{convert|90|kW|hp|abbr=on}} and {{convert|165|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}}, the Lacetti offered standard five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission.<ref name = "GoAuto J200"/> The single trim level, called SX, included are dual front airbags, air conditioning, power steering, keyless entry, power windows, CD player, and an alarm.<ref>{{cite web |last=Knowling |first=Michael |date=5 December 2003 |url=http://www.autospeed.com/cms/article.html?&title=New-Car-Test-Daewoo-Lacetti-SX&A=1983 |title=New Car Test – Daewoo Lacetti SX |work=AutoSpeed |access-date=2015-10-16 |archive-date=2015-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222141318/http://www.autospeed.com/cms/article.html?&title=New-Car-Test-Daewoo-Lacetti-SX&A=1983 |url-status=live }}</ref> The special edition SX Limited from October 2003 added anti-lock brakes, side impact airbags, alloy wheels, climate control air conditioning, six-stacker CD player, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, lumbar support for the front passenger seat, and leather trim.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_55716/title_Limited-Edition-Release-of-Kalos-and-Lacetti/newsarticle.html |title=Limited Edition Release of Kalos and Lacetti |work=AutoWeb |date=16 October 2003 |access-date=2015-10-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151010075610/http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_55716/title_Limited-Edition-Release-of-Kalos-and-Lacetti/newsarticle.html |archive-date=10 October 2015 }}</ref>

From 2005, the Lacetti (sedan and wagon) and Lacetti hatchback were sold together as the JF series '''Holden Viva'''. It was introduced at around the same time as the [[Daewoo Gentra]]-based [[Holden Barina]]. Unlike the Barina, however, the Viva was meant to be below the premium [[Holden Astra]] as a budget alternative.

Despite the Viva's lower price compared to the Astra ({{AUD|17,990}} compared to {{AUD|21,990}}), the Astra continued to outsell the Viva by a factor of about two-to-one.<ref name="drive.com.au">{{cite web |url=http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=40283&comparisonID=1033 |title=New Car Comparison |access-date=2008-06-14 |publisher=drive.com.au |archive-date=2009-02-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211181457/http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=40283&comparisonID=1033 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

With the release of the all new [[Chevrolet Cruze#JG|Holden Cruze]] in mid-2009 the Viva ceased to be sold in Australia. In New Zealand, where many cars are imported second-hand from Japan, several Japanese specification Chevrolet Optra sedans and wagons were also sold.

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File:2007-2008 Holden Viva (JF MY08) hatchback (2011-04-28).jpg|Holden Viva hatchback
File:2007-2008 Holden Viva (JF MY08) sedan (2011-01-05).jpg|Holden Viva sedan
File:2008 Holden Viva (JF MY09) hatchback 03.jpg|Interior
</gallery>

==== Canada ====
The Lacetti was sold in Canada as the Chevrolet Optra. Two body styles were available for the entirety of its sales run, a four-door hatchback (the Optra5) and an Optra wagon, all in LS or LT trim levels (2005 wagon only had base or LS trim levels), while sedan was available for model years 2004 and 2005, but was removed for 2006.

All are powered by the 2.0-liter inline-four D-TEC engine, rated at {{convert|119|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 5400&nbsp;rpm and {{convert|126|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} of torque at 4000&nbsp;rpm, driving the front wheels through either a five-speed [[manual transmission]] or a four-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]. Despite its compact size and the 2.0-liter engine, fuel economy was poor rated at {{convert|10.7|and|7.4|L/100km|mpgus|abbr=on}} for city and highway driving, respectively, which was worse than mid-size cars like the [[Toyota Camry]] or [[Honda Accord]], considering that the Optra was a compact car.<ref name=CC12>{{cite web |url=https://www.autos.ca/used-car-reviews/used-vehicle-review-chevrolet-optra-2004-2007-2/ | first = Chris | last = Chase | date = July 12, 2012 | title= Used Vehicle Review: Chevrolet Optra, 2004–2007 |publisher=CanadianDriver | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213233626/https://www.autos.ca/used-car-reviews/used-vehicle-review-chevrolet-optra-2004-2007-2/ | archivedate=2023-12-13 }}</ref><ref name=driving.ca>{{Cite web |url=https://driving.ca/chevrolet/optra/reviews/road-test/road-test-2005-chevrolet-optra-2 |title=Road test: 2005 Chevrolet Optra |last=Fletcher |first=Graeme |website=Driving.ca |date=10 August 2011 |archive-date=24 February 2020  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224221836/https://driving.ca/chevrolet/optra/reviews/road-test/road-test-2005-chevrolet-optra-2 |url-status=live |access-date=8 June 2025}}</ref>

The main selling point of the Optra was its low price at $12,000 MSRP.<ref name=driving.ca/> The car was positioned as a versatile and fun to drive but affordable budget compact family car. The Optra slotted between the [[Chevrolet Cobalt|Cobalt]] and the [[Chevrolet Aveo|Aveo]], and it replaced the [[Daewoo Nubira]].

Brakes are disc, front and rear. Independent suspension, 15-inch wheels, and [[CD player]] were standard on the LS sedan, with optional [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]] and air conditioning; the LT adds standard air conditioning and cruise control, standard fog lamps on both LS and LT, and an optional sunroof. The sedan is rated as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle.

The Optra5 hatchback was added to the line-up for 2004 and was more contemporary in styling and equipment, with projector type headlights and fog lamps, clear taillight lenses, and blackout grille. In addition to the same options available on the sedan LS and LT models, an options package contained alloy wheels, sunroof, spoiler, leather steering wheel and shift knob, and steering wheel mounted controls for the eight-speaker audio system.

The Optra wagon was also added to the line-up for 2005, sharing the sedan's front styling. 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.

[[General Motors Canada]] discontinued the importation of Optra for 2008, leaving 2007 as the last model year.<ref name=CC12/>

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File:2005 Chevrolet Optra LS Sedan in Melange Beige, Front Right, 10-31-2022.jpg|2005 Chevrolet Optra LS Sedan (Canada)
File:2005 Chevrolet Optra LS Sedan in Melange Beige, Rear Right, 10-31-2022.jpg|2005 Chevrolet Optra LS Sedan (Canada, rear view)
File:Chevrolet Optra Station Wagon.jpg|Chevrolet Optra wagon (Canada)
File:Chevrolet Optra5 (Front).JPG|Chevrolet Optra5 hatchback (Canada)
File:Chevrolet Optra5 (Rear).JPG|Chevrolet Optra5 hatchback (Canada, rear view)
File:Engine 4 CYL 2.0 DOHC MPI, 16 Valves.jpg|Engine: 4 CYL 2.0 DOHC MPI, 16 Valves
</gallery>

==== China ====
{{main|Buick Excelle}}

In China, the cars are marketed as the [[Buick]] Excelle sedan or wagon and Excelle HRV (hatchback). The sedan, which is also assembled in China, features an updated exterior.

The successor to the Daewoo Lacetti-based ''Buick Excelle'' is based on the global [[GM Delta II platform#Delta II|GM Delta II platform]], like the [[Opel Astra#J|Opel Astra]] and [[Chevrolet Cruze]] and their derivatives. The development center at the [[Opel]] plant in [[Rüsselsheim]], Germany, leads the development of this platform. This second generation hatchback [[Buick Excelle|Buick Excelle XT]], making its debut in 2009, is actually a replica of the [[Opel Astra]] hatchback adapted to Chinese conditions. The corresponding sedan (Excelle GT) made its debut in China in 2010. A version of this sedan for North America was introduced for model year 2012 as [[Buick Verano]], and as Opel Astra sedan in other parts of the world.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}} The Lacetti-based first generation (Excelle) sedan, however, continued to be produced for the Chinese market until 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tychodefeijter/2016/08/09/gm-retires-its-popular-buick-excelle-in-china-after-13-years/#66fb80512fc9|title=GM China Retires The Buick Excelle After 13 Years Of Stellar Sales|website=[[Forbes]]|access-date=2019-02-11|archive-date=2023-06-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230628234028/https://www.forbes.com/sites/tychodefeijter/2016/08/09/gm-retires-its-popular-buick-excelle-in-china-after-13-years/#66fb80512fc9|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Europe ====
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| caption1 = Chevrolet Lacetti hatchback (Germany)
| image2 = Chevrolet Nubira Kombi CDX front.JPG
| caption2 = [[Chevrolet Nubira]] wagon (Germany)
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In Europe, the car was initially sold as the Daewoo Nubira, with the production model being introduced at the [[International Motor Show Germany#2003|60th Frankfurt Motor Show]] in September 2003. However, by the end of 2004, it was rebadged [[Chevrolet]] Lacetti throughout the continent. 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.

The European models were initially only available with the following [[gasoline]]-powered [[Straight-four engine|four-cylinder]] engines:
* 1.4&nbsp;L [[E-TEC II]]—{{cvt|95|PS|kW|0}} at 6300&nbsp;rpm
* 1.6&nbsp;L [[Family 1 engine|Family 1]]—{{cvt|109|PS|kW|0}} at 5800&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|abbr=on}}: 10.9&nbsp;seconds (4-door) and 10.6&nbsp;seconds (5-door), top speed: {{cvt|186|km/h|mph|0}} (4-door manual) and {{convert|184|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (5-door manual)
* 1.8&nbsp;L [[Family II engine|Family II]]—{{cvt|121|PS|kW|0}} at 5800&nbsp;rpm
* 2.0&nbsp;L [[Family II engine|D-TEC]]—{{cvt|121|PS|kW|0}} at 5800&nbsp;rpm
* 2.0&nbsp;L [[DOHC]]—{{cvt|121|PS|kW|0}}, {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|abbr=on}}: 9&nbsp;seconds, top speed: {{cvt|202|km/h|mph|0}} (4-door manual)

A [[diesel engine|diesel]]-powered version was later added to the line-up with these specifications:
* 2.0-liter [[SOHC]] turbo-diesel engine, under [[VM Motori]] licence of ''RA 420'' SOHC (see [[List of VM Motori engines]]), {{cvt|121|PS|kW|0}}, {{cvt|280|Nm|lbft|0}} torque from 2000&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|abbr=on}} in 9&nbsp;seconds, {{convert|200|km/h|abbr=on}} top speed. This engine is available with five-speed manual and five-speed automatic.<ref>{{cite web |title=2010 Chevrolet Lacetti 2.0 D CDX Hatchback specs, photo & performance data (up to late-year 2010 for Europe ) |url=http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2010/558440/chevrolet_lacetti_2_0_d_cdx_hatchback.html |publisher=Automobile-Catalog |access-date=2012-04-03 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

In Europe, the sedan version was initially sold as the Daewoo Nubira. However, in late 2003, it was announced that Daewoo would be rebranded Chevrolet in some European markets. The Chevrolet Nubira went on sale in early 2004, initially only in Eastern Europe. When Daewoo was rebranded Chevrolet across Europe by the end of 2004, the Chevrolet Nubira was renamed Chevrolet Lacetti in some markets for the 2005 model year, which expanded the Lacetti line-up to include both the sedan and station wagon versions in addition to the five-door hatchback version, in line with Korea.

The engines built for the Nubira and its [[Rebadging|badge-engineered]] twins are the same as in the Lacetti hatchback and its badge-engineered versions. The 1.8-liter ''[[GM Family II engine|Family II]]'' four-cylinder engine is sourced from the Australian car maker [[Holden]].

==== India ====
[[File:2007-2008 Chevrolet Optra Magnum 01.jpg|thumb|right|Chevrolet Optra Magnum (India)]]

In 2004, The Lacetti was launched in India and sold as the Optra and the sportsback version was sold as Optra S-RV (formerly known/sold as Chevrolet SRV), which the company planned to produce with a 2.0-liter diesel engine in the near future.

The 1.6-liter petrol produced {{convert|104|bhp|kW|abbr=on}} and allowed a top speed of {{convert|177|km/h|abbr=on}}, while the 1.8-liter petrol sibling was capable of producing {{convert|114|bhp|kW|abbr=on}} and a limited top speed of {{convert|191|km/h|abbr=on}}. However, the 1.8-liter automatic was capable of {{convert|176|km/h|abbr=on}}.

In 2007 GM India introduced a facelifted diesel-engined Optra called the Optra Magnum. The Magnum sported the family nose, and better interiors as compared to the petrol version, also a new 2.0-liter TCDi engine capable of producing {{convert|121|bhp|kW|abbr=on}}. Subsequently the petrol version received the new nose treatment (as that of the Optra SRV, but with a slightly different front grill) and tail lights, and was sold as the Optra Magnum petrol.

The S-RV succumbed to competition from cheaper cars and was eventually discontinued in 2009. It had a 1.6-liter petrol engine with a maximum power output of {{convert|101|bhp|kW|abbr=on}}.

The Optra sedan continued selling in India until 2013.

==== Pakistan ====
[[Nexus Automotive]], importers and assemblers of General Motors and Daewoo vehicles in Pakistan, sold the car as Chevrolet Optra. It was available in three variants: 1.6-liter SE and LS and the 1.8-liter CDX. SE trim models came with manual transmission only, whilst LS and CDX models came with five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions. Sales however, were poor as Chevrolet was a recent entrant in Pakistan market, without many dealerships, and it was not sold for long.{{cn|date=August 2024}}

==== Japan ====
In Japan, Suzuki briefly distributed the Lacetti as the Chevrolet Optra wagon.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/minm9w4RjqY Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210115054258/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=minm9w4RjqY Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=minm9w4RjqY&app=desktop&ab_channel=n35a2| title = Chevrolet Optra Wagon 2005 commercial (japan) | website=[[YouTube]]| date = 2 November 2019 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> It was available in two trim levels, the LS and the LT. Both came with either a five-speed [[manual transmission|manual]] or 4-speed [[automatic transmission]] with a [[Manual transmission#Console-mounted shifter|console shift]]. The Optra Wagon was powered by a 1.6 or 1.8-liter engine. For model years 2004 and 2005 the Lacetti sedan was also sold in Japan as the Chevrolet Optra LT. The Optra was limited in sales due to the exterior dimensions exceeding {{convert|1700|mm|in|1}}, thereby causing Japanese owners to pay a yearly tax for a vehicle that exceeds Japanese [[Vehicle size class#Japan|dimension regulations]].

==== Mexico ====
In Mexico, the Lacetti came to the market in 2006 as Optra to replace the [[Chevrolet Cavalier]], and it was sold only as a sedan. The Optra was phased out after the 2009 model year in favour of the [[Chevrolet Cruze]], although for now, the Mexican Cruze is an imported model from South Korea.

==== Colombia ====
The Lacetti as a best seller was launched in [[Colombia]], under the Chevrolet brand as Chevrolet Optra, in 2004 with the sedan version having the following engine options:

* 1.4&nbsp;L GM Family I engine E-TEC II, {{convert|94|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 6300&nbsp;rpm
* 1.8&nbsp;L GM Family II engine D-TEC, {{convert|121|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 5800&nbsp;rpm

In 2006 the hatchback version was introduced, with only the aforementioned 1.8-liter engine. By 2006, the 1.4-liter engine was replaced by the 1.6&nbsp;L ''Family I'' E-TEC II, {{convert|109|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 5800&nbsp;rpm. In addition, the design of wheels, and the grille were updated for all models offered.

The Vehicle was sold in LT and LTZ trims. LS trim wasn't available in the Colombian market.

In 2009, the saloon version received a facelift marketed as Chevrolet Optra Advance, with a sportier interior and front styling similar to that of the hatchback, it was sold with GM's 1.6 and 1.8 engines, with the 5 Speed Manual Transmission and 4 Speed Automatic Transmission. Assembly at the Bogotá GM plant (GM Colmotores) ceased in 2013 due to the modernization of GM Colmotores lineup.

==== South Africa ====
In South Africa, the Lacetti came to the market in 2004 as Chevrolet Optra, and it was sold only as a sedan. The Optra was one of the first models brought in when Chevrolet made its comeback into South Africa. The Optra was phased out after the 2009 model year in favour of the [[Chevrolet Cruze]].

==== Southeast Asia ====
In Singapore, the name "Chevrolet" has replaced the Daewoo nameplate after GM bought Daewoo. It still offers the same line-up as did GM Daewoo, naming the Optra sedan, Optra station wagon and Optra5 hatchback in [[Malaysia]], [[Thailand]], and the [[Philippines]]. In [[Indonesia]], the sedan is simply called Optra or Optra Magnum for the facelift model, and Estate for the station wagon. The vehicles use the 1.6- or 1.8-liter engine with an automatic transmission option for selected models.

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File:Chevrolet Optra (first generation) (front), Serdang.jpg|Chevrolet Optra sedan (pre-facelift, Malaysia)
File:Chevrolet Optra (first generation) (rear), Serdang.jpg|Chevrolet Optra sedan (pre-facelift, Malaysia)
</gallery>

==== United States ====
[[Suzuki]] marketed a rebadged Lacetti as the Forenza and Reno beginning in the United States in 2004—following the end of Daewoo's North American operations in 2002 and replacing the [[Daewoo Nubira]] [[station wagon]] and [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]]. The Forenza/Reno falls between the [[Suzuki Aerio|Aerio]] (later [[Suzuki SX4|SX4]]) and the now-discontinued [[Daewoo Magnus|Verona]]. In the territories of [[Guam]] and [[Northern Mariana Islands]], it was sold as a Chevrolet Optra, but it was only available as a sedan.

The US model line features the 2.0-liter four-cylinder [[Family II engine|D-TEC]] made by General Motors, developing a maximum power of {{convert|132|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 5600&nbsp;[[revolutions per minute|rpm]].

The Forenza and the Reno were discontinued during the 2008 model year, the Reno being replaced by the [[Suzuki SX4]] sedan after the 2008 model year and the Forenza by the [[Chevrolet Cruze]].

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File:2006-2008 Suzuki Forenza sedan -- 09-03-2010.jpg|Suzuki Forenza sedan (facelift)
File:2005 Suzuki Reno LX, white (front left).jpg|Suzuki Reno
File:2005 Suzuki Reno LX, white (rear left).jpg|Suzuki Reno
</gallery>

==== Iraq ====
The Chevrolet Optra entered the Iraqi market in 2004 with the 1.6-liter engine; a few years later the LS term version was used as a traffic police patrol vehicle.

==== Uzbekistan ====
[[File:Daewoo gentra 2013 (2).JPG|thumb|right|2013 Daewoo Gentra (facelift)]]
In Uzbekistan, the Lacetti has been produced by [[GM Uzbekistan]] since 2008, in a plant located in [[Asaka, Uzbekistan|Asaka]], and marketed as the Chevrolet Lacetti.<ref>{{cite web |title=Описание – Lacetti |url=http://www.chevrolet.uz/cars/opisanie_3/ |publisher=ЗАО "ДжиЭм Узбекистан" |access-date=10 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131130215827/http://www.chevrolet.uz/cars/opisanie_3/ |archive-date=30 November 2013 }}</ref> In 2013, the partner company [[UzDaewooAuto|Uz-Daewoo Avto]] began producing the facelifted sedan version as the new [[Daewoo Gentra]]. It is marketed throughout the [[Commonwealth of Independent States|CIS]] countries.<ref>{{cite web |title=Uz-Daewoo Gentra – комплектации |trans-title=Uz-Daewoo Gentra – configuration |url=http://www.zr.ru/content/news/545542-uz-daewoo_gentra_komplektacii |publisher=Za Rulem |access-date=10 December 2013 |language=ru |date=30 May 2013 |archive-date=12 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212033537/http://www.zr.ru/content/news/545542-uz-daewoo_gentra_komplektacii/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2015 the car was renamed the "Ravon Gentra".

After [[GM Uzbekistan|UzAuto]] phased out the Ravon brand in 2020, the Ravon Gentra/R5 was renamed again as Chevrolet Lacetti.<ref name="uzautomotors.com">{{Cite news | url=https://uzautomotors.com/articles/Salom_ravon | title="UZAUTO MOTORS" ЭКСПОРТ БОЗОРЛАРИДА АВТОМОБИЛЛАРНИ CHEVROLET БРЕНДИ ОСТИДА СОТИШНИ БОШЛАМОҚДА | trans-title=UZAUTO MOTORS STARTS SALE OF CARS UNDER CHEVROLET BRAND IN EXPORT MARKETS | date=16 February 2020 | archive-date=8 November 2022 | access-date=15 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108043933/http://uzautomotors.com/articles/Salom_ravon | url-status=live }}{{in lang|uz}}</ref> The Chevrolet Lacetti received the same facelift of the Daewoo Gentra.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://uzautomotors.com/cars/chevrolet_lacetti | title=Chevrolet Lacetti | date=15 August 2022 | archive-date=15 August 2022 | access-date=15 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815090023/https://uzautomotors.com/cars/chevrolet_lacetti | url-status=live }}</ref> On July 26, 2024, the last Chevrolet Lacetti left the [[UzAuto]] plant.

==== Russia ====
[[File:Ravon Gentra (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|Ravon Gentra]]

It was sold as the Chevrolet Lacetti and includes 5-door [[hatchback]], sedan and station wagon models.
The entire line of models were produced at the [[Avtotor]] plant in [[Kaliningrad]] with full cycle of manufacturing until 2012.

In 2014, UzDaewoo, GM's subdivision in Uzbekistan, started importing the Lacetti sedan as Daewoo Gentra. After license agreement between GM and Daewoo ended, UzDaewoo (now GM Uzbekistan) re-branded all of its lineup as Ravon, due to impossibility of using both Daewoo and Chevrolet names in Russia (Chevrolet withdrew from the Russian market in early 2015 due to the economic crisis).

The Russian models are available with the following [[gasoline]]-powered [[Straight-four engine|four-cylinder]] engines:
* 1.4&nbsp;L: 95&nbsp;hp; manual; not available for station wagon
* 1.6&nbsp;L: 110&nbsp;hp; automatic and manual (wagon is manual only)
* 1.8&nbsp;L: 122&nbsp;hp; automatic and manual (wagon is manual only)

In 2020, the Ravon Gentra was discontinued along with the whole Ravon Brand in Russia.<ref name="uzautomotors.com"/>

== Sales ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Mexico<ref>{{Cite web|title=Venta al público y producción de vehículos ligeros por marca, modelo, segmento y país origen|url=https://www.inegi.org.mx/app/tabulados/pxwebv2/pxweb/es/RAIAVL/RAIAVL/RAIAVL_8_9.px/|access-date=2021-11-06|website=Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática (INEGI)|language=es-MX|archive-date=2021-10-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021011054/https://www.inegi.org.mx/app/tabulados/pxwebv2/pxweb/es/RAIAVL/RAIAVL/RAIAVL_8_9.px/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 2006
| 10,444
|-
| 2007
| 21,798
|-
| 2008
| 16,828
|-
| 2009
| 10,518
|-
| 2010
| 2,954
|}

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== Second generation (J300; 2008) ==
{{main|Chevrolet Cruze}}
[[File:Daewoo Lacetti Premiere CDX sedan 01.jpg|thumb|left|Daewoo Lacetti Premiere]]
[[File:Daewoo Lacetti Premiere CDX sedan 02.jpg|thumb|right|Daewoo Lacetti Premiere]]

The second-generation, built on the [[GM Delta II platform]], is sold in most markets as the [[Chevrolet Cruze]]. In South Korea it was originally branded as the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere, until the Daewoo brand was replaced by Chevrolet in 2011.

For the Chinese successor of the Lacetti-based ''Buick Excelle'', see [[Buick Excelle XT]] and [[Buick Excelle GT]], which are twins of the [[Opel Astra#J|Opel Astra J]] hatchback and sedan respectively.

Chinese versions also included the new [[SAIC-GM-Wuling]] joint venture called [[Baojun 630]] manufactured in [[Liuzhou]], [[Guangxi]], China.<ref>{{cite web |title=Giving Birth: GM Launches Chinese Baojun Brand, Unveils 630 Sedan |url=https://wot.motortrend.com/giving-birth-gm-launches-chinese-baojun-brand-unveils-630-sedan-9510.html |publisher=Motor Trend |access-date=23 July 2013 |date=23 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005020255/https://wot.motortrend.com/giving-birth-gm-launches-chinese-baojun-brand-unveils-630-sedan-9510.html |archive-date=5 October 2013 }}</ref> It was launched at the 2011 [[Shanghai Auto Show]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Baojun 630 Sedan to Make Its Global Motor Show Debut at Auto Shanghai 2011 |url=http://media.gm.com/content/media/cn/en/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2011/Apr/0418 |publisher=General Motors |access-date=24 July 2013 |date=18 April 2010}}</ref> and went on sale in August 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=GM Launches New Baojun Auto Brand in China | first = Jason | last = Udy | url=http://wot.motortrend.com/gm-launches-new-baojun-auto-brand-in-china-105319.html |publisher= Motor Trend Magazine | date=9 August 2011 |archive-date=21 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721173752/http://wot.motortrend.com/gm-launches-new-baojun-auto-brand-in-china-105319.html }}</ref>
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== Motorsport ==
The car has been used in the FIA's [[World Touring Car Championship]] from [[2005 World Touring Car Championship season|2005]] until [[2012 World Touring Car Championship season|2012]], and in the [[British Touring Car Championship]] from [[2008 British Touring Car Championship season|2008]] until [[2011 British Touring Car Championship season|2011]].

== Media ==
The Chevrolet Lacetti was chosen as the new "reasonably-priced car" for ''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]''{{'}}s "Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car"<ref name=Top_Gear>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/show/celebritylaps.shtml |title=Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car |publisher=bbc.co.uk |date=2008-10-16 |access-date=2010-10-09 |archive-date=2012-02-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120214063902/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mj59/features/celeblaps8-14 |url-status=live }}</ref> segment for series 8 in 2006, replacing the [[Suzuki Liana]], which had ceased production. In this segment of the show, celebrity guests set timed laps of the [[Top Gear test track|''Top Gear'' test track]] driving the Lacetti.

In the first episode of series 15 of ''Top Gear'', broadcast on [[BBC2]] on 27 June 2010, the Lacetti, that had been used for the power laps, was given a "Viking Burial" by presenter [[Richard Hammond]]. An industrial chimney was demolished, collapsing over and almost completely burying the car under rubble. Soon afterwards, the new reasonably priced car, a [[Kia Cee'd]], was unveiled to viewers.

== References ==
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