2004 CHEVROLET Nubira/Lacetti Wagon 1.8L 4AT (122 HP)

Vehicle Overview

GM continued the Daewoo Motor Corporation’s projects and, thanks to its know-how, it managed to release a refreshed Nubira range in 2002, which received a facelifted version in 2004.

In the sedan and hatchback style, the Nubira/Lacetti was an adequate vehicle, with a decent price and just enough features for a family. It was an econobox that could offer enough for less money than its competitors. The station wagon followed the same guidelines, but the low demand for that kind of bodyworks made the sales even slow. Still, it kept the Nubira/Lacetti brand on more car segments.

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. On the plus sides, the Lacetti station wagon featured a low loading sill for the trunk.

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.