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Old 05-07-2007, 12:54 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: Chevy Optra in India gets a facelift

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Originally Posted by nadepalma
The Aveo hatch is long overdue. CD/BP has even stated that he is shocked that they haven't released pics or an autoshow date, etc regarding this product. So I'd suspsect we'll see the launching of the next Aveo Hatch soon --- it'll still be based on the old platform, but nevertheless it will be updated.

As for the Lacetti, we can expect the next version when the new Delta II platform arrives. Since GM is reducing platforms and wants to create global platforms, the next Lacetti/Nubira/Optra will have to debut when the next Astra and Cobatl debut --- so figure end of decade if not a bit sooner.
Yeah..the Aveo (Barina) actually drives better than it should but definitly needs an update esp. from a crash safety point of view. A new engine wouldn't go amiss either. The Lacetti is not a good drive however and I don't know how they are going to get that to the end of the decade without a relatively major update.
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