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The '''Chevrolet Townsman''' was a full-size [[station wagon]] produced by [[Chevrolet]] from 1953 to 1957 and again from 1969 to 1972.
{{Infobox Automobile
|image = [[Image:Daewoo Lacetti front 20080709.jpg|250px|1st-gen Daewoo Lacetti hatchback]]
|name = Daewoo Lacetti
|manufacturer = [[GM Daewoo]]
|production = 2002–2009
|class = [[Compact car|Compact]]
|body_style=4-door [[sedan]]<br />5-door [[hatchback]]<br />5-door [[wagon]]
|predecessor=[[Daewoo Nubira]]<br />[[Chevrolet Cavalier]] (in [[Mexico]])<br />[[Suzuki Esteem]]
|layout = [[FF layout]]
|assembly = [[Bupyong]], [[South Korea]]<br />[[Bogota]], [[Colombia]]
|successor=[[Suzuki SX4]] (For Forenza & Reno)<br /><ref name="drive.com.au">{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_autosblog/2007/08/suzuki-to-dump-.html|title=Suzuki to dump two models, says publication|accessdate=2007-08-24|work=Orlando Sentinel}}</ref><br> [[Chevrolet Cruze]]
}}


==1953-1957==
The '''Chevrolet Lacetti''' is a [[compact car]] made by the [[South Korea]]n automaker [[GM Daewoo]] since 2002. The first generation Lacetti was available as a four-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]], a five-door [[hatchback]] or a five-door [[station wagon]]. The sedan and wagon were designed by [[Pininfarina]], and the hatchback by [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]]. The hatchback, known as '''Lacetti-5''' in South Korea, was introduced in summer 2003. A facelift version was released in 2005.
[[Image:1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Townsman.jpg|thumb|right|1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Townsman station wagon]]
The Townsman name was first used in 1953 on the [[Chevrolet 210|210 series]] four-door station wagon. For 1954, the name was shifted to the luxury [[Chevrolet Bel Air|Bel Air]] series station wagon, which featured Di-Noc woodgrain paneling. In both years, all Townsmans were eight-passenger models. In 1955 and 1956, the Townsman was once again a 210, but in 1957 it was available as both a 210 and a Bel Air. All 1955-1957 Townsmans were six-passenger models. A 235.5-cid inline six-cylinder engine was standard power in all five years, with V8s available beginning in 1955.  


==1969-1972==
In 2008 the second generation Lacetti launched, being a badge engineered version of the [[Chevrolet Cruze]].  
[[Image:1970 Chevrolet Townsman.jpg|thumb|right|1970 Chevrolet Townsman station wagon with 454-cid V8]]
During the second run, the Townsman was based on the rear-wheel drive [[GM B platform]]. It came in both six- and nine-passenger versions and only [[V8]]s were available, ranging from 327 to 427 cubic inches in 1969, and 350 to 454 cubic inches from 1970 forward. The sedan equivalent in this period was the [[Chevrolet_Bel_Air#1966.E2.80.931975:_Low-line_model|Bel Air]]. It was considered a little more deluxe than the [[Chevrolet Brookwood]], but not quite as nice as the [[Chevrolet Kingswood]] and [[Chevrolet Kingswood Estate|Kingswood Estate]], which were Impala- and Caprice-level cars, respectively.


In 1971, a power rear window was made standard as well as a tailgate that disappeared beneath the floor, optionally also under electric power. That year wheelbase also increased from 119" to 125", the longest of any Chevrolet regular passenger car ever produced.
== First generation (2002–2008) ==
{{Infobox Automobile
|image = [[Image:Chevrolet Nubira Kombi Sweden 008.jpg|250px|Euro-spec Chevrolet Nubira Kombi]]
|name = First generation
|production = 2002–2009
|body_style=4-door [[sedan]]<br />5-door [[hatchback]]<br />5-door [[wagon]]
|aka = Buick Excelle<br />Buick Excelle HRV<br />Chevrolet Lacetti<br />Chevrolet Nubira<br />Chevrolet Optra<br /> Chevrolet SRV<br />Holden Viva<br />Suzuki Forenza<br />Suzuki Reno
|designer = [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]]<br />[[Pininfarina]]
|wheelbase = {{Auto in|102.4|0}}
|assembly = [[Bupyong]], [[South Korea]]<br />[[Bogota]], [[Colombia]]
|length = {{Auto in|177.2|0}} (sedan)<br /> {{Auto in|169.1|0}} (hatchback)<br /> {{Auto in|179.7|0}} (Forenza station wagon)<Br /> {{Auto in|180.3|0}} (Optra station wagon)
weight = 1220 - 1290{{clarifyme|kg?}}
|width = {{Auto in|67.9|0}}
|engine=1.4 L {{Auto bhp|93|0}} Petrol [[Straight-4|I4]]<br /> 1.6 L {{Auto bhp|106|0}} Petrol [[Straight-4|I4]]<br /> 1.8 L {{Auto bhp|120|0}} Petrol [[Straight-4|I4]]<br /> 2.0 L {{Convert|126|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Straight-4|I4]]<br />2.0 L {{Convert|127|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Straight-4|I4]]
|transmission=4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]
|height = {{Auto in|56.9|0}} (sedan & hatchback)<br />{{Auto in|59.1|0}} (station wagon)
}}


Midway through the 1971 model year, Turbo HydraMatic transmission was made standard equipment on all full-sized station wagons, including Townsmans.
=== Market ===
==== Australasia ====
In [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]], the Daewoo Lacetti was briefly sold between 2003 and 2004 as a four-door sedan. During the 'Asian Economic Crisis', Daewoo became technically insolvent and the company withdrew from the Australian market.


For 1973, Chevrolet eliminated the Townsman and upper-level Kingswood/Kingswood Estate designations for its full-sized station wagons. The Bel Air nameplate continued to be applied to all full-sized wagons through 1975 in the United States, and 1981 in Canada.
[[Image:Holden Viva.jpg|thumb|left|A red Holden Viva]]
{{Early Chevrolet cars}}
From 2005, the Lacetti (sedan and wagon) and Lacetti 5 were sold together as the '''Holden Viva'''. It was introduced at around the same time as the [[Daewoo Kalos]]-based [[Holden Barina]]. Unlike the current Barina, however, the Viva is meant to be below the premium [[Holden Astra]] as a budget alternative.
[[Category:Chevrolet vehicles|Townsman]]
 
[[Category:Station wagons]]
Despite the Viva's lower price compared to the Astra (AUD$17,990 compared to [[Australian dollar|AUD$]]21,990), the Astra outsells the Viva by a factor of about two-to-one.<ref name="drive.com.au">{{Cite web|url=http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=40283&comparisonID=1033|title=New Car Comparison|accessdate=2008-06-14|work=drive.com.au}}</ref>
[[Category:Vehicles introduced in 1953]]
 
[[Category:Goods manufactured in the United States]]
==== Canada ====
The Lacetti was available in [[Canada]] as the '''Chevrolet Optra''' in two models, a four door hatchback (the '''Optra5'''), and an Optra Wagon, all in LS or LT trim levels. The sedan was available in 2004 and 2005, but was removed in 2006. All are powered by the 2.0&nbsp;L inline-4 engine, rated at 119&nbsp;hp (89&nbsp;kW) at 5400&nbsp;rpmand 126&nbsp;ft·lbf (171&nbsp;N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm, driving the front wheels through either a 5-speed [[manual transmission]] or a 4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]. Despite its compact size and the 2.0L engine. Fuel economy was poor rated at 10.7L/ 100&nbsp;km for city and 7.4 for highway driving which was worse than larger cars like the Camry or Accord. The car was positioned as a versatile and fun to drive but affordable budget compact family car. Brakes are disc, front and rear. The Optra slotted between the [[Chevrolet Cobalt|Cobalt]] and the [[Chevrolet Aveo|Aveo]], and it replaced the Daewoo Nubira.
 
[[Image:Chevrolet Optra5 (Rear).JPG|thumb|left|Chevrolet Optra5 (Canada)]]
 
Independent suspension, 15&nbsp;inch wheels, and [[CD player]] were standard on the LS sedan, with optional [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]] and air conditioning; the LT adds standard air conditioning and cruise control, Standard Fog Lamps on both LS & LT, and an optional sunroof. Length is 177.7&nbsp;in (4515&nbsp;mm) on a 102.4&nbsp;in (2600&nbsp;mm) wheelbase; width is 67.9&nbsp;in (1725&nbsp;mm), height 56.9&nbsp;in (1445&nbsp;mm) and weight 2756&nbsp;lb (1250&nbsp;kg). The sedan is rated as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle.
 
The Optra5 hatchback was added to the lineup in 2005 and was more contemporary in styling and equipment, with projector type headlights and fog lamps, clear taillight lenses, blackout grille, and minimal front and rear overhang with length only 169&nbsp;in (4295&nbsp;mm) on the same wheelbase, height, and width. Weight is 2765&nbsp;lb (1254&nbsp;kg). In addition to the same options available on the sedan LS and LT models, an options package containing alloy wheels, sunroof, spoiler, leather steering wheel and shift knob, and steering wheel mounted controls for the 8 speaker audio system was in keeping with the younger enthusiast market.
 
The Optra Wagon was also added to the lineup in 2005 but shares styling with the sedan. While wheelbase and width are also shared with the sedan, the wagon is taller at 59.1&nbsp;in (1500&nbsp;mm) and slightly longer at 179.7&nbsp;in (4565&nbsp;mm), and heavier at 2855&nbsp;lb (1295&nbsp;kg). The wagon has standard alloy roof rails, 60/40 folding rear seat, and a 12 volt power outlet in the rear compartment, in addition to the same options available on the sedan LS and LT models.
 
On [[November 1]], [[2007]], [[General Motors Canada]] announced that it was discontinuing the importation of Optra for 2008.
 
==== China ====
In [[China]], the cars are marketed as the '''[[Buick]] Excelle''' sedan and '''HRV''' (hatchback). The sedan, which is also assembled in China, features an updated exterior.
 
=== Europe ===
In [[Europe]], the car was initially sold as '''Daewoo Lacetti''', but by the end of the 2004 it was rebadged as a [[Chevrolet]]. As with its home market, in some European markets, the ''Lacetti'' name is also used for the entire range of sedan, station wagon and hatchback models on the same J-series platform. In Finland and Germany, for example, only the hatchback is sold under the Lacetti name.
[[Image:Chevrolet Nubira Kombi CDX rear.JPG|thumb|right|Euro-spec Chevrolet Nubira CDX Kombi]]
The European models are available with the following three [[gasoline]]-powered [[Straight-4|4-cylinder]] engines:
* '''1.4&nbsp;L''' [[GM Family 1 engine#E-TEC II|E-TEC II]] — 93&nbsp;hp (69&nbsp;kW) at 6300&nbsp;rpm
* '''1.6&nbsp;L''' [[GM Family 1 engine#E-TEC II|E-TEC II]] — 108&nbsp;hp (80&nbsp;kW) at 5800&nbsp;rpm
**1.6L [[DOHC]] engine sedan (4-Door) {{Auto bhp|108|0}} 0-100&nbsp;km/h: 10.9 sec., top speed: {{Auto km/h|186|0}} MT
**1.6L [[DOHC]] engine hatch (5-Door) {{Auto bhp|108|0}} 0-100&nbsp;km/h: 10.6 sec., top speed: {{Auto km/h|184|0}} MT
* '''1.8&nbsp;L''' [[GM Family II engine#E-TEC II|E-TEC II]] — 120&nbsp;hp (90&nbsp;kW) at 5800&nbsp;rpm
* '''2.0&nbsp;L''' [[GM Family II engine#E-TEC II|E-TEC II]] — 132&nbsp;hp (101&nbsp;kW) at 5800&nbsp;rpm
**2.0L [[DOHC]] engine sedan(4-Door) {{Auto bhp|132|0}} 0-100&nbsp;km/h: 9 sec., top speed: {{Auto km/h|202|0}} MT
 
In [[Europe]] the sedan version was also sold as '''Daewoo Nubira''', but late in 2003 it was announced that Daewoo would be rebranded as a Chevrolet on the [[Europe]]an markets and sales of the '''Chevrolet Nubira''' began early in 2004, initially only in [[Eastern Europe]]. Following the rebranding of Daewoo products as a Chevrolets across Europe, Nubiras were renamed '''Chevrolet Lacetti''' on some markets, thereby expanding the Lacetti lineup to include not only a 5-door [[hatchback]], but also sedan and station wagon models, in line with Korea.
 
The engines built for the Nubira and its [[badge engineered]] twins are the same as in Lacetti hatchback and its badge engineered versions. The 1.8L four cylinder is sourced from the Australian car maker, Holden and is identical
to the engine used in the 2004 Astra. It is commonly known as the "Family 2 unit". All of them are [[gasoline]]-powered [[4-cylinder]] engines.
 
==== India ====
The Lacetti is manufactured in India and sold as the Optra and the [[hatchback]] version is sold as the Chevrolet Optra SRV (formerly known/sold as Chevrolet SRV), which they plan to get out with a 2L diesel engine in the near future.
 
The Optra is sold with two engine options, 1.6 L and 1.8 L. In the first option it is available in three trim levels, the Elite, the Elite LS, and LT Royale. In the second engine option it is available in two levels, the LT and the LT AT, the latter coming with automatic transmission.
 
In 2007 GM India have come out with a diesel engined Optra called the Optra Magnum. The Magnum has a slightly different nose, and interiors as compared to the petrol version. Now both the petrol and diesel versions sport the new nose (like that of the Optra SRV but with a slightly different front grill) and tail lights, and are sold as Optra Magnum petrol/diesel.
<gallery>Image:Chevy Optra DSC 0475.JPG|Chevrolet Optra 1.6 Elite - 2006 model
Image:2007-2008 Chevrolet Optra Magnum 01.jpg|Chevrolet Optra 2.0 Magnum sedan (India)
Image:Chevrolet Optra SRV 01.jpg|Chevrolet Optra SRV (India)</gallery>
 
==== Japan ====
In Japan, Suzuki briefly distributed the Lacetti as the Chevrolet Optra station wagon. It was available in two trim levels, the LS and the LT. Both came with either a 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] or 4-speed [[automatic transmission]] with a [[Manual transmission#Console-mounted shifter|console shift]]. The Optra Wagon was powered by a 1.6 L or 1.8 L engine.
 
==== Mexico ====
In [[Mexico]], the Lacetti came to the market in 2006 as Optra to replace the [[Chevrolet Cavalier]], and it is sold only as a sedan.
 
==== Colombia ====
In [[Colombia]], the sedan came in 2004 as Optra to replace the [[Chevrolet Esteem]], and hatchback versions of the Lacetti came in 2006 to be assembled as Chevrolet Optra, in 2008 the new Optra is called Optra Advanced.
 
==== Southeast Asia ====
[[Image:Chevy Optra 2004.JPG|thumb|right|2004 Philippine Market Chevrolet Optra]]
In Singapore, Chevrolet replaced the Daewoo nameplate after GM bought Daewoo. It still offers the same line-up from Daewoo, namely the Optra sedan, Optra station wagon and Optra5 hatchback in [[Malaysia]], [[Thailand]], the [[Philippines]], and [[Indonesia]]. The vehicles use the 1.6 L or 1.8 L engine with an automatic transmission available for selected models.
 
==== United States ====
[[Suzuki]] marketed a rebadged Lacetti as the '''Forenza''' and '''Reno''' beginning in the United States in 2004 &mdash; following the end of Daewoo's [[North America]]n operations in 2002 and replacing the [[Daewoo Nubira]] [[station wagon]] and [[sedan (car)|sedan]]. The Forenza/Reno falls between the [[Suzuki Aerio|Aerio]] (later [[Suzuki SX4|SX4]]) and the now-discontinued [[Daewoo Magnus|Verona]]. In the territories of [[Guam]] and [[Northern Mariana Islands]], it is sold as a Chevrolet Optra, but it is only available as a sedan.
 
The US model line features the 2.0 L 4-cylinder [[GM Family II engine#E-TEC II|E-TEC II]] made by Holden, developing a maximum power of {{convert|126|hp}} at 5600 [[Revolutions per minute|rpm]].
 
''Automotive News'' says the Forenza and Reno will be discontinued within the 2008 model year, and the Forenza sedan has been replaced by the [[Suzuki SX4]] sedan after the 2008 model year.
 
<gallery>
Image:2004-05 Suzuki Forenza.jpg|2004-2005 Suzuki Forenza sedan
Image:Suzuki Forenza Sedan.jpg|2006-2008 Suzuki Forenza sedan
Image:Suzuki-Reno.jpg|2006-2008 Suzuki Reno
</gallery>
 
== Second generation (2008–present) ==
The second generation Lacetti, built on the [[GM Delta II platform]] is a [[badge engineered]] version of the [[Chevrolet Cruze]].
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
 
== External links ==
 
*[http://www.suzukiauto.com/sr_08/ Suzuki 2008 models] (US distributor)
*[http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/chevrolet/optra/index.jsp GM Canada's Optra site]
*[http://www.chevroletoptramagnum.in/ Chevrolet India's Optra Magnum site]
*[http://www.srvchillzone.com/ Chevrolet India's Optra SRV site]


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