2004 CHEVROLET Nubira/Lacetti 4 door 2.0L D 5MT FWD (121 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.