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===Recent Changes===  
===Recent Changes===  
Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the [[automobile|vehicle]] here.
There has currently been only one facelift to the model since it was released (a slight remodelling of the front bumper and grill) but a new model has been destined for release in the next 2 to 3 years.


===Styles and Major Options===
===Styles and Major Options===
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===Gas Mileage===
===Gas Mileage===
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Typical fuel consumption is listed in the vehicle manual for a 1.8L inline 4 sedan with 5 speed manual transmission as:
City Driving: 9L/100km
Highway Driving: 6L/100km


As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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===Reliability===
===Reliability===
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.  
The Lacetti was sold with a standard 3 Year/100,000km limited warranty when sold new from dealerships, however, since the Lacetti is still considered relatively new on the market, not many issues regarding
reliability have been easily found in this late stage.


===Safety===
===Safety===
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===Colors===
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===Main Competitors===
===Main Competitors===
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The Daewoo Lacetti's main competitors can be easily stated as any small to medium sized car. The Mitsubishi Lancer and Toyota Corolla, however, are considered its main rivals.
 
==Hybrid Models==
If there are [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.


==Unique Attributes==
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==Resale Values==
==Resale Values==
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There has been constant criticism regarding the poor resale values of used Daewoos and the Lacetti is considered no different. Although the Lacetti is considered one of Daewoos better made vehicles,
many pundits consider that the Daewoo badge itself is to blame and they have been quoted in car reviews as saying "badge snobs beware", saying that the car itself is a class effort but it is the Daewoo badge that let it down
as a consumer product.


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==Criticisms==
==Criticisms==
Please make sure to '''''keep critiques in a third-person point of view'''''. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.
There have been some criticisms regarding the CD player face plate. Critics have commented on the buttons being to small to be easy to use. Some more criticism relates to the fact that when one releases
the accelerator pedal the engine tends to remain at the same revolutions before the pedal was released for a brief moment. Many have commented that other cars experience this similar issue but consider
it just a "quirk" of the car.


==Generations==  
==Generations==  
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==Design quirks and oddities==
==Design quirks and oddities==
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section.
The British television program Top Gear has been using the Daewoo Lacetti (Badged as a Chevrolet Lacetti in the UK) as the vehicle used by celebrities in the "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" segment of the show.
The previous car (A Suzuki Liana) was replaced at the start of Series 8 and host Jeremy Clarkson has commented on the fact that the Lacetti is easier to drive and over four seconds faster on a typical lap of the
Top Gear circuit.


==Awards==
==Awards==

Revision as of 02:28, 22 April 2008

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Daewoo Lacetti
Daewoo / Buick
aka Buick HRV
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Recent Changes

There has currently been only one facelift to the model since it was released (a slight remodelling of the front bumper and grill) but a new model has been destined for release in the next 2 to 3 years.

Styles and Major Options

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Pricing

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Gas Mileage

Typical fuel consumption is listed in the vehicle manual for a 1.8L inline 4 sedan with 5 speed manual transmission as: City Driving: 9L/100km Highway Driving: 6L/100km


Reliability

The Lacetti was sold with a standard 3 Year/100,000km limited warranty when sold new from dealerships, however, since the Lacetti is still considered relatively new on the market, not many issues regarding reliability have been easily found in this late stage.

Safety

This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.

Photos

Add Photos of the vehicle here.

Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.

Main Competitors

The Daewoo Lacetti's main competitors can be easily stated as any small to medium sized car. The Mitsubishi Lancer and Toyota Corolla, however, are considered its main rivals.

Unique Attributes

If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.

Resale Values

There has been constant criticism regarding the poor resale values of used Daewoos and the Lacetti is considered no different. Although the Lacetti is considered one of Daewoos better made vehicles, many pundits consider that the Daewoo badge itself is to blame and they have been quoted in car reviews as saying "badge snobs beware", saying that the car itself is a class effort but it is the Daewoo badge that let it down as a consumer product.

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Criticisms

There have been some criticisms regarding the CD player face plate. Critics have commented on the buttons being to small to be easy to use. Some more criticism relates to the fact that when one releases the accelerator pedal the engine tends to remain at the same revolutions before the pedal was released for a brief moment. Many have commented that other cars experience this similar issue but consider it just a "quirk" of the car.

Generations

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Worldwide

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Design quirks and oddities

The British television program Top Gear has been using the Daewoo Lacetti (Badged as a Chevrolet Lacetti in the UK) as the vehicle used by celebrities in the "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" segment of the show. The previous car (A Suzuki Liana) was replaced at the start of Series 8 and host Jeremy Clarkson has commented on the fact that the Lacetti is easier to drive and over four seconds faster on a typical lap of the Top Gear circuit.

Awards

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See Also

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