New compact sedan from GM Daewoo is to debut in 2009

DmitryKo · 02-16-2007, 12:29 PM

The Expert, no. 6, 2007, p.84 (in Russian, the article is not available online)

A joker in a multi-brand pack
by Andrei Fyodorov

... We interviewed Jacek Gorski, Commercial Director of GM CIS ...

- Have you decided what cars will the new Saint Petersburg factory produce?

- First and foremost, it's the Chevrolet Captiva. But we will also make a new compact sedan. It will be a completely new model, it's being developed in South Korea right now.

Note: the factory is scheduled to open in 2009 Q1.

**nadepalma** · 02-16-2007, 04:41 PM

NICE! I hope that they let us know more about it in the coming months. It's probably the Lacetti/Nubira replacement, no?

**Ming** · 02-16-2007, 05:05 PM

It would be interesting if the rumors pan out and the Lacetti replacement is a variant of Epsilon II. I say variant because I'd like to see GMDAT do their thing to make it more affordable (while keeping it safe). If that can all be done by powertrain choices, componentry and trim bits while keeping the platform essentially the same and using generic Ep II components where it makes sense, so much the better.

SonicAerio · 02-16-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ming

It would be interesting if the rumors pan out and the Lacetti replacement is a variant of Epsilon II. I say variant because I'd like to see GMDAT do their thing to make it more affordable (while keeping it safe). If that can all be done by powertrain choices, componentry and trim bits while keeping the platform essentially the same and using generic Ep II components where it makes sense, so much the better.

Why would GMDAT use Ep II on a compact sedan? Isn't EP II for midsize? Most likely they would use a delta i think right?

AndrewGS · 02-16-2007, 06:53 PM

Here comes DeltaII!

**BBDOS CV8** · 02-16-2007, 07:14 PM

Given that Holden's involved with GMDAT, maybe it will be 'Mini-Zi'

Perhaps they might just develop their own smallcar as they have previously.

Bravada · 02-16-2007, 07:50 PM

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... We interviewed Jacek Gorski, Commercial Director of GM CIS ...

Ha ha ha, yet another Polish expat in Russia... Funny how things change...

t-rex · 02-16-2007, 09:53 PM

It's been tipped in some foreign source I read a few months ago (Brazil maybe, but I may be wrong), that Daewoo is developing GM's Corolla-killer on the Opel-designed Delta-II platform for the '09 MY. The article stated that the Daewoo Delta2 would be manufactured in Eastern Europe, North America, and Korea. If it's produced here, it seems logical that this is what's going to replace the Cobalt. Perhaps that's why the Cobalt MCE was canceled.

macphisto · 02-16-2007, 10:14 PM

It's being developed in South Korea with the international scene in mind.

It is the Cobalt replacement and it will be here next fall when it will also debut as a Chevy globally. Not sure if it will be called Cobalt globally or not. GM has developed solid equity with the name so they do no want to dump it in the US. Currently they are leaning on calling it the Chevy Cobalt globally and selling it as such wherever Chevys are sold.

Styling is in line with the WTCC Ultra Concept. Engines are Euro Ecotecs and there is likely to be a global diesel option, including in the US market.

Gm786 · 02-16-2007, 10:48 PM

Sounds good. I can't wait to see it.

megeebee · 02-17-2007, 12:41 AM

Jock-er?

That's funy.

Relly.

RedVee8 · 02-17-2007, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macphisto

It's being developed in South Korea with the international scene in mind.

It is the Cobalt replacement and it will be here next fall when it will also debut as a Chevy globally. Not sure if it will be called Cobalt globally or not. GM has developed solid equity with the name so they do no want to dump it in the US. Currently they are leaning on calling it the Chevy Cobalt globally and selling it as such wherever Chevys are sold.

Styling is in line with the WTCC Ultra Concept. Engines are Euro Ecotecs and there is likely to be a global diesel option, including in the US market.

Now that makes sense. Replaces the Lacetti/Viva as well I guess.

macphisto · 02-17-2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RedVee8

Now that makes sense. Replaces the Lacetti/Viva as well I guess.

It should. Probably won't be called the Cobalt in S. Korea or Oz. I don't believe GM plans on launching the Chevy brand in Oz, though there will be one new Chevy badged car sold there when the Camaro hits. Holden will sell it, though.

SimonDavid · 02-17-2007, 03:39 AM

How is it related to the Opel / Saturn Astra?

Does this mean GM still has 2 different products in that market segment?

osv_alero · 02-17-2007, 07:55 AM

Meaning an all new Cobalt to be shown in 2008?

If this true, GM will actually have a compact that should get the gas mileage of toyotas and hondas in that class. We can only hope.

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DmitryKo 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Moscow, Russia Drives: Posts: 818	New compact sedan from GM Daewoo is to debut in 2009 The Expert, no. 6, 2007, p.84 (in Russian, the article is not available online) A joker in a multi-brand pack by Andrei Fyodorov ... We interviewed Jacek Gorski, Commercial Director of GM CIS ... - Have you decided what cars will the new Saint Petersburg factory produce? - First and foremost, it's the Chevrolet Captiva. But we will also make a new compact sedan. It will be a completely new model, it's being developed in South Korea right now. Note: the factory is scheduled to open in 2009 Q1. Last edited by DmitryKo : 02-17-2007 at 06:15 AM.

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nadepalma GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 6,689	Re: New compact sedan from GM Daewoo is to debut in 2009 NICE! I hope that they let us know more about it in the coming months. It's probably the Lacetti/Nubira replacement, no? __________________ Email: nadepalma@gminsidenews.com "La vita è come un albero di Natale..c'è sempre qualcuno che ti rompe le palle!" "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves" -Abraham Lincoln

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t-rex 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans Drives: 2005 BMW 325i. Posts: 7,518	Re: New compact sedan from GM Daewoo is to debut in 2009 It's been tipped in some foreign source I read a few months ago (Brazil maybe, but I may be wrong), that Daewoo is developing GM's Corolla-killer on the Opel-designed Delta-II platform for the '09 MY. The article stated that the Daewoo Delta2 would be manufactured in Eastern Europe, North America, and Korea. If it's produced here, it seems logical that this is what's going to replace the Cobalt. Perhaps that's why the Cobalt MCE was canceled.

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macphisto 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 471	Re: New compact sedan from GM Daewoo is to debut in 2009 It's being developed in South Korea with the international scene in mind. It is the Cobalt replacement and it will be here next fall when it will also debut as a Chevy globally. Not sure if it will be called Cobalt globally or not. GM has developed solid equity with the name so they do no want to dump it in the US. Currently they are leaning on calling it the Chevy Cobalt globally and selling it as such wherever Chevys are sold. Styling is in line with the WTCC Ultra Concept. Engines are Euro Ecotecs and there is likely to be a global diesel option, including in the US market.

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Gm786 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Far away Drives: Oldsmobile 88 LS Posts: 4,672	Re: New compact sedan from GM Daewoo is to debut in 2009 Sounds good. I can't wait to see it.

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