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Chevrolet Lacetti Sedan 1.6 i 16V (109 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
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)
Sedan Overview:
Chevrolet Lacetti (Sedan). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.2 l/100km). Weighing only 1180 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.5 s). The top speed reaches 175 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. 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, indicating acceptable but not class-leading safety for its time.
1.6 i 16V (109 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for city driving, but the automatic transmission dulls performance significantly, making it sluggish on highways and during overtakes.
Fuel Economy
Higher fuel consumption compared to the manual 1.6L, typical for an older automatic transmission, impacting running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs
- • Spacious and practical interior for families
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially on longer journeys
- • Simple, proven mechanicals often lead to easier maintenance
- • Good value for money in the used car market
Cons:
- • Uninspired exterior styling and dated interior design
- • Average fuel economy, particularly with older automatic transmissions
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to rivals
- • Some reports of common issues like head gasket failures on certain engines
- • Handling is competent but lacks the dynamism of some competitors
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Lacetti |
| Generation: | Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 i 16V (109 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 109 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L44, LXT |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| 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: | 7.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 127.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1180 |
| Max. weight: | 1675 |
| Max load: | 495 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1225 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 405 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4515 mm mm |
| Width: | 1725 mm mm |
| Height: | 1445 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1487 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| 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 | 15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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