2004 CHEVROLET Nubira/Lacetti 4 door 1.6L 5MT FWD (109 HP)

Vehicle Overview

After GM bought the Daewoo Motor Corporation’s remaining, it took its project from where it found it and produced the vehicles under the bow-tie brand, such as the 2004 Lacetti/Nubira.

The carmaker used the Nubira or Lacetti name depending on the market, but it was the same vehicle. It was introduced in 2002 with a sedan styled by Pininfarina and a hatchback designed by Bertone. Two years later, GM considered that a facelift would increase its slow sales.

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 without crossing on the trunk lid.

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.