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{{Infobox Automobile
| image = [[Image:2007 Holden EP Epica CDX 01.jpg|250px|2007 Holden EP Epica CDX (V250)]]
| name = Daewoo Tosca
| aka = Chevrolet Epica<br />Holden Epica
| manufacturer = [[GM Daewoo]]
| parent_company = [[General Motors]]
| class = [[Mid-size car|Mid-size]]
| production = 2006–present
| predecessor = Chevrolet Evanda <br>[[Daewoo Magnus]]<br />[[Opel Vectra|Holden Vectra]]
| platform = V250
| engine = 1.8&nbsp;L ''[[GM Family II engine#D-TEC/E-TEC II|E-TEC II]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]<br />2.0&nbsp;L ''[[List of VM Motori engines#RA 420 SOHC|RA 420 SOHC]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]] ([[turbodiesel]])<br />2.0&nbsp;L ''XK'' [[Straight-6|I6]]<br />2.5&nbsp;L ''XK'' [[Straight-6|I6]]
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br />4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />5-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
| wheelbase = {{Auto mm|2700}}
| length = {{Auto mm|4805}}
| width = {{Auto mm|1810}}
| height = {{Auto mm|1450}}
}}
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The '''Chevrolet Epica''' is a [[mid-size car]] built by [[GM Daewoo]] in [[South Korea]] and marketed worldwide by [[General Motors]] as '''Chevrolet Epica''', '''Chevrolet Tosca''' and '''Holden Epica'''. Codenamed ''V250'', it replaces the [[Daewoo Magnus]] and its derivatives.<ref>{{cite web | last = Pettendy | first = Marton | date = [[2005-12-06]] | url = http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story/E518B82DB8D19D13CA2570CF00125FF5 | title = Lookout Vectra! GM-Daewoo unveils Tosca medium sedan, and it could be headed our way | work = GoAuto | publisher = John Mellor | accessdate = 2007-10-06}}</ref> The Chevrolet Epica was officially launched in Europe at the 2006 [[Geneva Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite web | date = [[2006-02-06]] | url = http://www.automotoportal.com/article/The_New_Chevrolet_Epica | title = The New Chevrolet Epica | work = GoAuto | publisher = John Mellor | accessdate = 2008-04-08}}</ref> The Tosca is noteworthy in that it is available with transversely-mounted [[Straight-6|straight-six]] engines.<ref name = "GM">{{cite web | url = http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=519&docid=23594 | title = New in the mid-size category: Chevrolet Epica with a straight six | publisher = [[General Motors]] | date = [[2006-02-27]] | accessdate = 2006-06-16}}</ref> Contrary to the preceding models (''V100'' [[Daewoo Leganza|Leganza]] and ''V200'' Magnus), which were styled by [[Italdesign Giugiaro|Giugiaro]], the ''V250'' was designed entirely in-house.<ref>{{cite web | last = Couture | first = Justin | date = [[2005-12-08]] | url = http://car-reviews.automobile.com/news/new-gmdat-tosca-previews-07-chevy-epica/1583/ | title = New GMDAT Tosca Previews 07 Chevy Epica | publisher = Automobile | date = [[2006-02-27]] | accessdate = 2008-02-23}}</ref>

== Name ==
GM Daewoo's official press releases says that ''Tosca'' is an [[acronym]] for ''"Tomorrow Standard Car"''.<ref>{{cite web | last = Pettendy | first = Marton | date = [[2005-12-06]] | url = http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story/E518B82DB8D19D13CA2570CF00125FF5 | title = First look: Holden's medium sedan future! | work = GoAuto | publisher = John Mellor Pty Ltd | accessdate = 2007-10-09}}</ref> ''"[[Tosca]]"'' is also a popular [[opera]] by [[Giacomo Puccini]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=108359 | title = GM Daewoo Sings "Tosca" With its Suzuki Verona Replacement | publisher = Edmunds Inc | date = [[2005-02-12]] | accessdate = 2007-10-09}}</ref> The "Chevrolet Epica" name was previously used on ''V200'' [[Daewoo Magnus]] models sold in [[Canada]], [[Latin America]], [[China]], [[Europe]], [[Arabia]] and [[Micronesia]]. Since April 2007, the Tosca has been marketed as the [[Holden]] Epica for the [[Australia]]n and [[New Zealand]] markets, replacing the [[Opel Vectra|Holden Vectra]], sourced from [[Opel]] in [[Germany]].<ref>{{cite web | last = Scott | first = Stuart | date = [[2007-08-06]] | url = http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/research/story/epica_holdens_budget_performer/ | title = Epica: Holden's budget performer | work = [[The Sunday Mail (Brisbane)|The Sunday Mail]] | publisher = [[News Limited]] | accessdate = 2008-01-22}}</ref> It is also manufactured and sold in [[Kazakhstan]] as Chevrolet Epica since June 2007.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gmeurope.info/social_media_newsroom/archives/98-Three-Chevrolet-models-to-be-assembled-in-Kazakhstan.html | title = Three Chevrolet models to be assembled in Kazakhstan | publisher = GM Europe | date = [[2007-04-24]] | accessdate = 2007-10-09}}</ref>

== Powertrains ==
Daewoo's ''XK'' straight-six engines are designed by [[Porsche]]<ref>{{cite journal | month = May | year = 2007 | url = http://www.mynrma.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/mynrma/hs.xsl/holden_epica_review.htm | title = NRMA Car Review - Holden Epica 2.0 CDX & 2.5 CDXi | journal = Open Road | pages = 22 | publisher = [[NRMA]] | accessdate = 2007-10-09}}</ref>, and they are what distinguish the Tosca from other similar vehicles. The ''V250'' is a [[front-wheel drive]] car and the engines are mounted [[Transverse engine|transversely]]; this configuration requires the straight-six engine to be very compact and packed quite tight. The Tosca was launched with two versions of the straight-six of different displacements: the 2.5&nbsp;litre, which was carried over from the Magnus, and a 2.0&nbsp;litre,<ref name = "GM"/> which replaces the [[Holden]]-sourced ''[[GM Family II engine#E-TEC II|E-TEC II]]'' 2.0&nbsp;litre used in the previous model.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://magnus-club.ru/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=45 | title = Daewoo Magnus: краткая история | publisher = Daewoo MAGNUS | language = Russian | accessdate = 2007-10-09}}</ref> Since 2006, a 1.8&nbsp;litre version of the ''[[GM Family II engine#D-TEC/E-TEC II|E-TEC II]]'' engine model is also available in the South Korean market. This engine is coupled to either a five-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] or four-speed [[automatic transmission]].<ref name = "GM"/>

GM also announced that in early 2007 these engines will be joined by a 2.0&nbsp;litre ''[[List of VM Motori engines#RA 420 SOHC|RA 420 SOHC]]'' [[Straight-4|straight-four]] [[common rail]] [[turbodiesel]], producing 112&nbsp;kilowatts (150&nbsp;hp) and 310&nbsp;[[newton metre]]s (229&nbsp;ft·lbf) of torque. The engine, co-developed by [[GM Powertrain]], GM Daewoo, and [[VM Motori]], debuted in the [[Daewoo Winstorm]], and was the first diesel engine used in a Daewoo car.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.globalautoindex.com/news.plt?no=1338 | title = New Chevrolet Captiva: compact SUV debuts at Geneva | work = Global Auto Index | publisher = Global Auto Systems Europe Kft | date = [[2006-01-16]] | accessdate = 2007-01-25}}</ref> In early 2008, Daewoo launched an updated version of Tosca with new six-speed automatic tramsmission in South Korea. There are two versions of six-speed automatic transmission: ''[[GM 6T40 transmission|GM 6T40]]'' for the 2.0 and 2.5&nbsp;litre pertrol engines and ''[[GM 6T40 transmission|GM 6T45]]'' for the 2.0&nbsp;litre diesel engine. At the same time, Daewoo also revised rear portion of the car, changing the rear combination lamp and rear [[Bumper (automobile)|bumper]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=57&docid=42881 | title = GM Daewoo Introduces First Six-Speed Automatic Transmissions Developed by a Korean Automaker | publisher = [[General Motors]] | date = [[2008-01-23]] | accessdate = 2008-04-08}}</ref>

{| class=wikitable
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
!Transmission
|-
| 1.8&nbsp;L ''[[GM Family II engine#D-TEC/E-TEC II|E-TEC II]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]
| 
| 
| <ul><li>5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]</li><li>4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]</li><li>
|-
| 1991&nbsp;cc ''[[List of VM Motori engines#RA 420 SOHC|RA 420 SOHC]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]] ([[turbodiesel]])
| {{Convert|110|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}
| {{auto Nm|320}}
| rowspan="2" | <ul><li>5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]</li><li>5-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]</li><li>
|-
| 1993&nbsp;cc ''XK'' [[Straight-6|I6]]
| {{Convert|104|kW|hp|abbr=on}}
| {{Auto Nm|195}}
|-
| 2492&nbsp;cc ''XK'' [[Straight-6|I6]]
| {{Convert|115|kW|hp|abbr=on}}
| {{Auto Nm|237}}
| <ul><li>5-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]</li><li>
|}
<small>''(Source: {{cite journal | author = Jarosław Maznas | issue = June 2006 | title = A teraz Epica {{Pl icon}} | journal = Auto Motor i Sport | pages = 50–51}})''</small>

== References ==
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[[Category:Mid-size cars]]
[[Category:Sedans]]
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