Forenza
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Generations and technical specifications
Daewoo Lacetti – First generation (J200)2002–2024
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002–2009 (South Korea) 2004–2013 (Colombia) 2003–2016 (China) 2003–2012 (India) 2007–2012 (Russia) 2008–2024 (Uzbekistan) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon |
| Platform | Daewoo J |
| Engines | petrol 1.4 L E-TEC II I4 1.5 L E-TEC II I4 1.6 L E-TEC II I4 1.6 L E-TEC II I4 (also CNG) 1.8 L Family II I4 2.0 L Family II I4 diesel 2.0 L Z20S I4 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm |
| Length | Sedan Hatchback: 4,295 mm |
| Width | 1,725 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,250–1,295 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Gunsan Colombia: Bogotá (GM Colmotores) India: Halol (GM India) China: Shanghai (Shanghai GM) Kazakhstan: Ust-Kamenogorsk Russia: Kaliningrad Taiwan: Miaoli Thailand: Rayong (GM Thailand) Venezuela: Valencia (GM Venezuela) Vietnam: Hanoi (GM Vietnam) Uzbekistan: Asaka (GM Uzbekistan) Azerbaijan: Hajiqabul (AzerMash) (2021–present) |
| Designer | Goran Popović at Pininfarina (sedan, station wagon) Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign (hatchback) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2008 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2008 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2008 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2004–2008 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Small estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2004–2008 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 18 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 340–538 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,690–2,747 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2004–2008 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 360 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Electrical system | 188 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Airbags | 177 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Engine and cooling | 154 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Lights | 104 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Speed control and cruise | 74 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Latches and locks | 34 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Body and structure | 31 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Seat belts | 31 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Steering | 26 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2004–2008: 907 complaints, 59 with a crash and 55 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.