UK: The Chevrolet Lacetti Saloon

[nadepalma]

http://www.carpages.co.uk/chevrolet/...1-11-02-05.asp




Four-Door Model With Spacious Interior And Fully Equipped
Taking long trips in comfort is one of the key attributes of the Chevrolet Lacetti four-door saloon. It is extremely spacious and offers the most rear legroom in its class. The elegant, sporty design by Pininfarina, the wide-ranging comfort and safety features and very favourable prices make this model a particularly attractive proposition for single-car families and user-choosers.

New name for familiar package
The Chevrolet Lacetti saloon is a new model in the Chevrolet range. Detailed design upgrades include new style door handles and a modified grille which brings a ‘family look’ face to all Lacetti models. The saloon range features two powerful 16V four-cylinder engines. The Lacetti 1.6 SX (£10,495) produces 80 kW/109 hp and has a maximum speed of 116 mph with moderate consumption of 39.8 mpg (MVEG combined). The Lacetti 1.8 CDX (£11,995) generates 90 kW/122 hp, has a top speed of 121 mph and an average consumption of 37.7 mpg. This engine can be ordered with a modern, automatic four-speed transmission from ZF (£12,995).

Its style is characterised by strong, clearly defined contours. From the side, it is dominated by its wedge shape and clearly accentuated shoulders. The roof line drops down to the high rear section almost like that of a coupe, and the prominent wheel arches give the car a solid stance.

Comprehensive features, crisp style
The face of the Chevrolet Lacetti clearly distinguishes it as a member of the current UK Chevrolet line-up. Its personality is shaped by the crease lines on the bonnet converging towards the front of the car, and continuing over the family look chrome grille all the way down to the front apron.

The interior is dominated by subdued elegance and a touch of luxury. This is particularly apparent on the CDX trim level. A wide strip of walnut-look veneer surrounds the ****************pit on three sides. All the key information for the driver is accommodated in three circular instruments. The audio unit and the controls for the air-conditioning are easy to reach for the driver and passenger in the centre console.

The standard equipment of the Lacetti leaves little to be desired, even in the entry-level SX version. It includes power windows at the front, central locking, an electric remote release for the boot, height-adjustable driver's seat, adjustable steering wheel angle and electrically operated door mirrors.

In the CDX, which has the more powerful 1.8-litre engine, the equipment is nothing short of luxurious. Leather seat trim combines with full climate control air-conditioning for comfort and the audio system includes a five-disc CD changer and steering-wheel remote controls. The 1.8 CDX also has speed-sensitive power-steering. In bad weather, fog lamps and a rain sensor for the windscreen wipers ensure great visibility.

Quietly comfortable
The Lacetti has MacPherson struts with gas pressure shock absorbers on all four wheels. An A-frame arm takes over the lower wheel control while at the back two additional wishbones and a trailing arm link the wheels precisely to the chassis. Four disc brakes guarantee good deceleration. A standard state-of-the-art four-channel ABS by Bosch effectively prevents the wheels from locking. There is also an integrated electronic brake-power distribution system.

The emphasis on the passengers’ well-being also shows in the extensive noise insulation as well as in a number of other details. The rear seats can be folded down in a 40:60 split and the numerous storage places include cupholders in the front central console, pockets on the outsides of the front seats, compartments in all four doors and a ticket clip in the driver’s sun visor.

Chevrolet’s complete care package - cost effective ownership
Like the rest of the Chevrolet range, Lacetti four-door models benefit from Chevrolet’s complete care package, with three years free servicing, comprehensive warranty and AA Total recovery service. The Chevrolet range is available throughout the UK from nearly 90 retailers.

[Bravada]

I was kind of invited to this thread, so let me contribute

GM DAT are doing their best to make up for the unattractive styling of the sedan. Now that they can't refer to it as 'Nubira' and have to admit it's a relation of the beatufiul Lacetti hatch, it got more urgent, hence the facelifting. The previous front was terrible, so no wonder it only lasted for one season

I am scared by the thought of "walnut-look veneer surrounds the ****************pit on three sides" (thanks GMI for suggesting I meant something nasty). Somebody has to tell the Koreans that their faux wood does not go well with grey plastic. Actually, it would not go well with anything, because it is awful and tacky!

Apart from that the Lacetti is a nice proposition for somebody looking for a cheap car with a lot of go.

[Kowalski]

Originally Posted by nadepalma

http://www.carpages.co.uk/chevrolet/...1-11-02-05.asp




Four-Door Model With Spacious Interior And Fully Equipped
Taking long trips in comfort is one of the key attributes of the Chevrolet Lacetti four-door saloon. It is extremely spacious and offers the most rear legroom in its class. The elegant, sporty design by Pininfarina, the wide-ranging comfort and safety features and very favourable prices make this model a particularly attractive proposition for single-car families and user-choosers.

New name for familiar package
The Chevrolet Lacetti saloon is a new model in the Chevrolet range. Detailed design upgrades include new style door handles and a modified grille which brings a ‘family look’ face to all Lacetti models. The saloon range features two powerful 16V four-cylinder engines. The Lacetti 1.6 SX (£10,495) produces 80 kW/109 hp and has a maximum speed of 116 mph with moderate consumption of 39.8 mpg (MVEG combined). The Lacetti 1.8 CDX (£11,995) generates 90 kW/122 hp, has a top speed of 121 mph and an average consumption of 37.7 mpg. This engine can be ordered with a modern, automatic four-speed transmission from ZF (£12,995).

Its style is characterised by strong, clearly defined contours. From the side, it is dominated by its wedge shape and clearly accentuated shoulders. The roof line drops down to the high rear section almost like that of a coupe, and the prominent wheel arches give the car a solid stance.

Comprehensive features, crisp style
The face of the Chevrolet Lacetti clearly distinguishes it as a member of the current UK Chevrolet line-up. Its personality is shaped by the crease lines on the bonnet converging towards the front of the car, and continuing over the family look chrome grille all the way down to the front apron.

The interior is dominated by subdued elegance and a touch of luxury. This is particularly apparent on the CDX trim level. A wide strip of walnut-look veneer surrounds the ****************pit on three sides. All the key information for the driver is accommodated in three circular instruments. The audio unit and the controls for the air-conditioning are easy to reach for the driver and passenger in the centre console.

The standard equipment of the Lacetti leaves little to be desired, even in the entry-level SX version. It includes power windows at the front, central locking, an electric remote release for the boot, height-adjustable driver's seat, adjustable steering wheel angle and electrically operated door mirrors.

In the CDX, which has the more powerful 1.8-litre engine, the equipment is nothing short of luxurious. Leather seat trim combines with full climate control air-conditioning for comfort and the audio system includes a five-disc CD changer and steering-wheel remote controls. The 1.8 CDX also has speed-sensitive power-steering. In bad weather, fog lamps and a rain sensor for the windscreen wipers ensure great visibility.

Quietly comfortable
The Lacetti has MacPherson struts with gas pressure shock absorbers on all four wheels. An A-frame arm takes over the lower wheel control while at the back two additional wishbones and a trailing arm link the wheels precisely to the chassis. Four disc brakes guarantee good deceleration. A standard state-of-the-art four-channel ABS by Bosch effectively prevents the wheels from locking. There is also an integrated electronic brake-power distribution system.

The emphasis on the passengers’ well-being also shows in the extensive noise insulation as well as in a number of other details. The rear seats can be folded down in a 40:60 split and the numerous storage places include cupholders in the front central console, pockets on the outsides of the front seats, compartments in all four doors and a ticket clip in the driver’s sun visor.

Chevrolet’s complete care package - cost effective ownership
Like the rest of the Chevrolet range, Lacetti four-door models benefit from Chevrolet’s complete care package, with three years free servicing, comprehensive warranty and AA Total recovery service. The Chevrolet range is available throughout the UK from nearly 90 retailers.

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWN...

The "New" (yeah right...) Chevrolet Lacetti Saloon..BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH...Cheaper than its rivals...BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH...

Designed by Pininfarina, OH...Am I supposed to be impressed by this???

What's the Point, if it is the same Daewoo Nubira, with a More "Respectable" Badge and the same Ugly Looks?

DAEWOO - CHEVROLET UK. A COMPLETE FOOOK-UP!!!

Best Wishes.

[nadepalma]

Originally Posted by Kowalski

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWN...

The "New" (yeah right...) Chevrolet Lacetti Saloon..BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH...Cheaper than its rivals...BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH...

Designed by Pininfarina, OH...Am I supposed to be impressed by this???

What's the Point, if it is the same Daewoo Nubira, with a More "Respectable" Badge and the same Ugly Looks?

DAEWOO - CHEVROLET UK. A COMPLETE FOOOK-UP!!!

Best Wishes.

Wow, dont' care much for it, huh? ;-) Personally, I don't think it's the most exciting vehicle, but I also know that it will be replaced in the next year or so by a vehicle that has been completely engineered by GM. They say that the replacement for this car will be based on the Delta Platform (all of GM's newer architectures are going to be 'developed' into a Daewoo/Chevrolet for manufactur in Korea).

So I agree it isn't exciting, but the very fact that they at least tried to upgrade a few things and are trying to relaunch the brand seems like a good idea to me -- if for any other reason than that the Chevy badge makes a comeback in the UK for better vehicles down the road.

[Taycron]

It's better looking than the Cobalt.

[69nova]

One more small sedan from the cookie cutter. God, they all look alike.

[AG3]

Originally Posted by 69nova

One more small sedan from the cookie cutter. God, they all look alike.

Look Alike?
Well, I think that it does look better than a Cobalt... at least from the side view...