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Chevrolet Lacetti Hatchback 1.8 i 16V (122 Hp)
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Chevrolet Lacetti:
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 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....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Hatchback Overview:
Chevrolet Lacetti (Hatchback). With 165 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1205 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.5 s). The top speed reaches 194 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lacetti (tested as Daewoo Lacetti) received an average 3-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection in 2004, which was acceptable for its class and era, but not class-leading.
1.8 i 16V (122 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This engine provides the strongest manual performance in the lineup, offering brisk acceleration and confident highway cruising capabilities.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is acceptable for its power output, providing a reasonable balance between performance and running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent value for money on the used market
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Generally reliable and easy to maintain
- • Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- • Simple, no-frills approach to motoring
Cons:
- • Uninspired exterior and interior styling
- • Dated automatic transmissions impact performance and economy
- • Higher fuel consumption on some automatic trims
- • Basic interior materials and limited features compared to rivals
- • Average safety rating by modern standards
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Lacetti |
| Generation: | Hatchback |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 i 16V (122 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 122 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 67.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 165 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LDA |
| Engine displacement: | 1799 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.75 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 194 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.9 kg/Hp, 101.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1205 |
| Max. weight: | 1680 |
| Max load: | 475 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1045 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 275 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4295 mm mm |
| Width: | 1725 mm mm |
| Height: | 1445 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1480 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 195/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
If you could change one thing about the Chevrolet Lacetti, what would it be?