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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Volt blows in]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car Enthusiast - Chevrolet is cranking up its wind tunnel to push its Volt electric vehicle closer to production by making it slip through the air more cleanly.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4 A Family Hatch For Supermini Money : COST EFFECTIVE?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - A family hatchback for supermini money. Chevrolets Lacetti isnt the first car to make a similar claim but its one that value-conscious customers would do well to consider.The supermini is the most popular type of car amongst UK buyers and with good reason. Its compact and manoeuvrable but with a decent amount of space inside, its fun and its affordable. If youve amassed a budget of around £10,000 to spend on a new car, the leading superminis are its most likely destination and the chances are that you and your Fiesta, Clio, Corsa or 207 will be very happy together. Dont sign on the dotted line just yet though. There are alternatives to joining the massed ranks of supermini drivers when youve got ten grand burning a hole in your pocket and weve been testing one of them. Chevrolets Lacetti 1.4-litre SE is a family-sized hatchback for supermini money.£9,795 is the going rate for ownership of the 1.4-litre petrol-engined Lacetti weve been running the rule over for the last few months and thats not very much when you look at the car in context of the wider market. As weve already indicated, £10,000 is the sort of outlay required for a reasonably plush supermini but the Lacetti is a family hatchback so its larger and its a Chevrolet so you still get a respectable quota of equipment. There are drawbacks in terms of the quality of the interior and the rather drab styling but the Lacetti is basically inoffensive and there are some areas where it excels. Interior space is one. No matter how you measure it, the Lacetti is a big car for under £10,000. Most superminis will take rear seat passengers but only grudgingly so. Kids will fit in fine but adults will usually find the accommodation cramped, particularly on longer journeys. The Lacetti, on the other hand offers up a spacious rear bench with room enough for three adult passengers on short trips or for two to be transported in some comfort over longer distances. The boot is a big un as well, with capacity that you simply wouldnt get in a supermini. Those extra inches pay dividends when youve got bulky items to shift and with the rear bench folded down theres yet more fresh air to be exploited."its a good indication of how far modern cars have come"If you like a car brimming with character and groundbreaking design, the Lacetti isnt it. This is a car that keeps things simple but this means that from behind the wheel, its instantly apparent where everything is and what everything does. This kind of accessibility will be just what some buyers are looking for. Some thought has obviously gone into the dashboard design. The oval air-vents are ringed with chrome and raised out of the top section of the fascia. Theres a letterbox-like aperture at the top which houses the digital clock and the bold speedo design makes it easy to read. The quality of the materials used gives the game away, the leather-effect plastic fooling nobody and the ventilation controls, although solid in operation, are fashioned from the kind of shiny black plastic thats been largely banished from todays soft touch family hatchback interiors. Storage is never in short supply though, with no fewer that 25 different places to put your odds and ends dotted around the cabin. Special mention goes to the water bottle holder next to the handbrake (thats ideal for those 1.0-litre bottles often sold at filling stations) and the box under the armrest that takes a good handful of CDs. The styling wont win any awards for originality but our 5-door hatchback is a well-proportioned car. The chrome grille along with its pronounced ridge that runs down the flanks and around the tailgate even gives a little individuality. The driving position in the Lacetti is very polished indeed. Theres only rake adjustment for the steering column in the 1.4-litre model weve been testing but that hasnt hampered a number of differently proportioned drivers in getting comfortable. The gearlever is well located as well and its action around the gate is positive, if slightly long throw. The suspension is well judged, giving reasonable composure at the kind of cornering speeds that most owners will attempt and good ride quality. The weighty steering helps make the Lacetti a relaxing motorway car without sacrificing convenience when parking or turning at lower speeds but the wheel could be attached to an oil tankers rudder for all the feedback you get. Youre never going to get savage performance from a 1.4-litre engine in a car this size but the Lacettis powerplant pulls well enough. Its been found out on a few occasions, one in particular when a full load of passengers and luggage meant that 1st gear and full throttle had to be engaged to crest a particularly steep hill, but otherwise complaints have been rare. Refinement is particularly good with the measures taken to soundproof the cabin really paying dividends on longer trips. Weve averaged around 35mpg on the test and thats more than respectable. The Lacetti represents lowest common denominator motoring but its a good indication of how far modern cars have come. Not so long ago, buyers at this lower end of the market ran the gauntlet of disintegrating trim, threadbare equipment lists and lethargic design. Budget cars used to look and feel decidedly budget but the Lacetti doesnt. Its a very capable vehicle and at under £10,000, has plenty to offer prospective supermini buyers who would prefer to get the maximum metal for their money.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4SE 5-door PRICE: £9,995 on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 5 CO2 EMISSIONS: 171g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 11.6s / Max Speed 108mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 30.8mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE ?: Length/Width/Heightmm 1925/1452/1180mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti Business Users View : THE BUSINESS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - What Is It About Chevrolets Lacetti That Makes It Appeal So Strongly To Business People Who Have To Spend Their Lives On The Road? Jonathan Crouch Has Been Finding Out At The WheelLife as a rep isnt so bad these days. The quality of the Little Chefs is better. Theres the Birmingham Toll Road to make cross-country commuting more bearable. And the standard of the kind of medium range motor the fleet managers likely to give you for the journey has changed beyond recognition. Think back ten years then ten years before that. Motorway marathons were things you psyched yourself up for with a stock of Mars bars and a few bottles of Red Bull. No longer. At the wheel of a car like our long term Chevrolet Lacetti 1. 6, youve the kind of luxury normally reserved for the Chairman. Of course it helps that our long term car is a SX model equipped with all the bells and whistles that you might not bother with if you, rather than your company, were paying the ownership cheque. Having said that, even the most basic repmobile these days comes with things like air conditioning, front and side airbags and a decent stereo. To these things, our Lacetti test car added satellite navigation, leather trim and electric almost everything. Its well equipped, as we said. As for the price, well the SX version we have lists at £11,115 but you can buy Lacettis from around the £10,000 mark and theres a choice of hatch, saloon or estate bodystyles. For business buyers of course, these figures are often only the starting point for negotiation and Fleet Sales people selling cars like this have in times past often had to be very flexible, given the product on offer elsewhere. The current Lacetti however, is good enough to make their lives a lot easier in this respect. Its priced as a Focus-sized Family Hatch yet offers interior space approaching that of a Mondeo or Vectra class of car."To overlook the Lacetti in this sector would be a mistake. Any Sales Rep whos tried one will tell you that.."Break out the tape measure and youll find that the Lacettis wheelbase is a full 2600mm long, longer than cars like the Alfa 159 and the Audi A3. Given that most cars in the Mondeo class campaign with a wheelbase of around 2670mm, youll appreciate that the Lacetti offers a surprising amount of room for a compact car. With 932mm of rear legroom and 275 litres of boot volume, youll not feel claustrophobic in the back of a Lacetti. Fold the rear bench down, keep a keen eye open for animal welfare types and youll be able to swing a generously sized cat in the 1,045 litres of fresh air at your disposal. The 109bhp 1.6-litre unit in the version weve been using manages a top end of 116 mph and it dispatches the benchmark sprint in a sprightly 10.4 sec. With an even better fuel economy figure than the 1. 4 (39.7mpg combined), the Lacetti 1.6 has a range of over 520 miles from the 13 gallon tank. As an alternative to the manual five-speed transmission, an electronically-controlled adaptive four-speed automatic transmission is also offered. Plus theres a faster 1.8-litre Sport model, priced at £12,695. Only a diesel variant is missing from the range something Chevrolet will put right next year. The ride and handling have been optimised for European driving conditions, Chevrolet doing most of their chassis tuning at MIRA near Nuneaton. Twin front and side airbags, four-channel anti lock braking and five three-point seat belts are offered as standard on every model, the front belts featuring load limiters. Styled by Italdesign, the Lacetti certainly doesnt smack of something bargain basement. Chevrolet have forged quite a relationship with this design house, having been extremely happy with the styling work performed on the Matiz citycar and the Kalos supermini. The Lacettis shape is well resolved; a purposeful wedge with strong shoulders and a very pert rump. The wheel at each corner look not only gives a dynamic stance but also maximises internal space. The rear light clusters are an interesting design feature, bisected as they are by the shutline of the hatchback, and the stub tail and roofline of the car look very much like a Vauxhall Astra -which may be something less than a coincidence. The almond-shaped clear glass headlamps and well-defined wheel arches are signature post millennial design features and the Lacetti looks the part even in traditionally frumpy five-door guise. A three-door model isnt offered which is something of a shame, as this would be quite a looker. In a market sector dominated these days by excellence, its easy for motoring journalists and Fleet Managers alike to take the Lacettis talents for granted. Even to overlook the car in conversations dominated by cars like the Mazda6, the Honda Accord and the Peugeot 407. That would be a mistake. Any sales rep whos tried one will tell you that. FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 SX PRICE: £11,115 on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 7 CO2 EMISSIONS: 178g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 10.4s / Max Speed 116mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 39.7mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE ?: Length/Width/Heightmm 1925/1452/1180mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti Value, Quality and Design : LONG SERVICE MEDAL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Our long term Chevrolet Lacetti has been notching up the miles and the miles with us and its attracted rather a following around the officeSix months in a Chevrolet Lacetti. It might not be a dream assignment but its been an interesting one. Expectations obviously have to be managed a little when were talking about a full-sized, well equipped family hatchback for under £10,000 but once youve got your head around this, theres plenty to enjoy about the Lacettis simple competence.For a start, nothing major has gone wrong with the car and thats a factor thats never to be underestimated at the budget end of the market where the Lacetti operates. Weve managed close to 10,000 miles of faultless reliability over the twenty seven weeks weve been running it. Thats a substantial distance that goes some way towards dispelling the preconceptions that surround low cost vehicles. Buyers with £10,000 in their back pockets, have vast swathes of the used car market at their mercy with all manner of desirable possibilities leaping at them from the small ads but are you really better off with a pre-owned model than a brand new Lacetti packing a full warranty? Its largely a matter of taste with a little bit of luck thrown in but theres going to be some uncertainty attached to any used car purchase and our experience with the Chevrolet, although limited in the grand scheme of things, has been reassuring. The Lacetti isnt the last or the first word in chic, modernist car design but its not an ugly looking thing and is never going to polarise opinion in the way that some of todays trendier hatchbacks do. Leave it in any suburban supermarket car park and the majority of people wont notice it and those that do will have very little opinion one way of the other. Ordinary? Boring? Thats about as extreme an opinion as anybodys likely to have on Chevrolets offering, so if you like your car to do the A to B thing without making any kind of fashion statement or revealing anything much about the person whos driving it, the Lacetti fits the bill."With the Lacetti, what you see is what you get"Its more of the same in the interior. The layout is simple and reasonably functional, many of the plastics feel on the cheap side and the cloth covering for the seating isnt something youll be running your fingers over for the sheer pleasure of it. You can see where the money that goes into creating the interior ambiance of plusher hatchbacks hasnt been spent here but that wont matter to the Lacetti buyer. The car is comfortable enough to sit in and the basic equipment that you wouldnt want to do without is included as standard. Rear seat accommodation is quite generous provided the front seats arent right back on the extent of their travel and theres a surprisingly big boot that could easily take the familys luggage on a week away. Storage is never in short supply though, with no fewer that 25 different places to put your odds and ends dotted around the cabin. Special mention goes to the water bottle holder next to the handbrake (thats ideal for those 1.0-litre bottles often sold at filling stations) and the box under the armrest that takes a good handful of CDs. The driving position in the Lacetti is quite polished. Theres only rake adjustment for the steering column in the 1.4-litre model weve been testing but that hasnt hampered a number of differently proportioned drivers in getting comfortable. The gearlever is well located as well and its action around the gate is positive if slightly long throw. The suspension is well judged, giving reasonable composure at the kind of cornering speeds that most owners will attempt and good ride quality even over difficult surfaces. The weighty steering helps make the Lacetti a relaxing motorway car without sacrificing convenience when parking or turning at lower speeds but the wheel could be attached to an oil tankers rudder for all the feedback you get from it. The Lacetti isnt a car that responds well to being driven quickly but if driving quickly isnt your thing, its not half bad. Youre never going to get savage performance from a 1. 4-litre engine in a car this size but the Lacettis powerplant pulls well enough. Its been found out on a few occasions, one in particular when a full load of passengers and luggage meant that 1st gear and full throttle had to be engaged to crest a particularly steep hill, but otherwise complaints have been rare. Refinement is particularly good with the measures taken to soundproof the cabin really paying dividends on longer trips. Weve averaged around 35mpg on the test and thats more than respectable. The Chevrolet Lacetti was never a car destined to set the motoring world alight with its technology or design innovation. Its a fairly standard and unremarkable hatch with a low price. Buyers seeking a decently sized family car with inoffensive styling that isnt going to cost the earth to run will like it and our experience with the car has been preferable in many ways to the time weve had with more advanced products with ill-judged features that try to be too clever by half. With the Lacetti, what you see is what you get. Buyers need only decide if what they see is what they want.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4SE 5-door PRICE: £9,995 on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 5 CO2 EMISSIONS: 171g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 11.6s / Max Speed 108mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 30.8mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE ?: Length/Width/Heightmm 1925/1452/1180mm]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti All TheCar You Need? : HEAD CHEV?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - After affordable family motoring and want a new car? Youre not alone. To make the right choice, youll need to factor in purchase price, value, reliability and depreciation. Chevrolets Lacetti 1.4 SE seems, on paper, to offer all of the above. Weve been clocking up the miles in one to find out whether it can really deliver.Car makers would be placed in a bit of a predicament if we all simply bought the car we need rather than the one we want. The entire global automotive industry is underpinned by motorists aspiring to own ever more desirable and expensive cars, ultimately settling for the best one that they can afford. If we all short-circuited the advertising and marketing machines of the various manufacturers, ignored the brand engineering and chose our next car based on a dispassionate evaluation of what we actually needed it to do, most of us would probably end up with something like Chevrolets Lacetti 1.4 SE. Weve spent quite some time at the wheel of the Lacetti and its a pretty inoffensive sort. Theres plenty of room for four adults, five can squeeze in at a pinch and when you lift the hatch, youll get a decent quantity of luggage in the good sized boot. The engine is relatively economical and pokey enough to get you about without any unnecessary frustration. There are better finished cars, cars that are more exciting to look at and cars that are more enjoyable to drive but the Lacetti takes care of the basics while keeping costs low. They probably wouldnt feel as good about themselves or relish the prospect of getting behind the wheel quite as readily but most motorists could live reasonably happily with the Lacetti 1.4 SE and save themselves a lot of money into the bargain. To owners of performance sportscars, racy convertibles, rugged 4x4s, imperious executive saloons and even funky citycars, this will constitute a nightmarish vision. Theres definitely an argument that says the joy of car ownership is the freedom it affords. Not just the freedom to travel independently but the freedom to express our identity through what we drive. Cars are so much more than a tool for travel, theyre a status symbol, an object of desire and of pride, an extension of the self capable of entertaining and bringing enjoyment on a number of levels."Most of the time, it is all the car you need."This, of course, is exactly the state of affairs that the car makers perpetuate. Through this they can oblige us to lust after ever faster, more luxurious and more stylish vehicles, funnelling us up the automotive food chain relieving us of more and more of our cash along the way. Most of us are only too happy to engage in this process but cars like the Lacetti do provide the option of opting out, at least to an extent. Chevrolets PR people will still tell you that their famous American badge holds greater kudos with the British car buyer than rival budget marques coming out of south east Asia, so even at this end of the market, the battle of the brands is being fought. On close inspection, the Lacetti doesnt disgrace itself on grounds of quality. The materials in the cabin arent quite of mainstream calibre but some of them come close. The seating will be on the soft side for many tastes and theres little inspiration in the design. On the plus side, accommodation is generous, theres a comfortable driving position with a good degree of adjustment and plenty of storage options are laid on. If you view your car as a tool for getting you to work and the kids to school, why pay more? The driving position in the Lacetti is quite polished. Theres only rake adjustment for the steering column in the 1.4-litre model weve been testing but that hasnt hampered a number of differently proportioned drivers in getting comfortable. The gearlever is well located as well and its action around the gate is positive if slightly long throw. The suspension is well judged, giving reasonable composure at the kind of cornering speeds that most owners will attempt and good ride quality even over difficult surfaces. The weighty steering helps make the Lacetti a relaxing motorway car without sacrificing convenience when parking or turning at lower speeds but the wheel could be attached to an oil tankers rudder for all the feedback you get from it. The Lacetti isnt a car that responds well to being driven quickly but if driving quickly isnt your thing, its not half bad. Youre never going to get savage performance from a 1. 4-litre engine in a car this size but the Lacettis powerplant pulls well enough. Its been found out on a few occasions, one in particular when a full load of passengers and luggage meant that 1st gear and full throttle had to be engaged to crest a particularly steep hill, but otherwise complaints have been rare. Refinement is particularly good with the measures taken to soundproof the cabin really paying dividends on longer trips. Weve averaged around 35mpg on the test and thats more than respectable. For the money, its hard to fault the Lacetti. The TV advertisements and that twinge of jealousy when you catch sight of more prestigious hatchbacks on the street will tell you otherwise but most of the time, it is all the car you need. Were not righting off the undoubted benefits of a well balanced chassis a muscular engine or beautifully finished interior here but these are not essentials to a lot of people. The Lacetti has proved to us on this long term test that it does the budget car thing very admirably and it deserves respect for that. FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4SE 5-door PRICE: £9,995 on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 5 CO2 EMISSIONS: 171g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 11.6s / Max Speed 108mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 30.8mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE ?: Length/Width/Heightmm 1925/1452/1180mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti Station Wagon 1.6 SX : WELCOME TO THE SPACE STATION]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - The Chevrolet Station Wagon offers estate drivers a lot more for their money. Andy Enright reportsStarting as it means to go on in the UK, Chevrolet has hit the ground running with a car set to shake up rivals in the compact estate segment. The Station Wagon is a small estate that isnt, well, that small. It isnt that expensive either, priced at £11,615 for the 1.6SX. Once upon a time styled in Korea meant a car whose looks could curdle milk but the Station Wagon is a different proposition. Credit for the estate conversion goes to the Chevrolet design centre in Bupyong and theyve done a very effective job. We can all think of estate conversions that resembled saloons that looked as if theyd reversed into somebodys conservatory but take a walk around the Station Wagon and youll be amazed at the cohesiveness of the design. Of course it helps that the existing lines of the Lacetti saloon with its rising hipline lend themselves well to an estate conversion but the stylists have attempted to give this estate a little personality of its own. The chromed grille takes a little getting used to if youre accustomed to the front of four and five-door Lacetti models, while the rear lamps are stacked vertically, thus ensuring a decent wide hatch. The loading bay is generously proportioned, this most modern of estates subscribing to the old school more is better philosophy when it comes to hauling ability. A recent package of changes aims to further strengthen the cars value proposition. Buyers can now, for example, expect to find little touches like alloy wheels, preparation for trailer connections, rear seat heating ducts, a rear seat coathook and a space saver spare tyre. "Some estate conversions have resembled saloons that looked as if theyd been reversed into somebodys conservatory. Not so this one"Theres 400 litres of space available with the rear seats in place but a whopping 1,410 litres available should you drop them down. The rear bench features a 60/40 split for added versatility and theres an auxiliary 12v power supply in the luggage bay. Plus there are no fewer than 25 individual storage spaces. Theres also generous headroom for the driver and front seat passenger and the legroom in the rear is among the best in class. The SX model is fitted with a 109bhp 1.6-litre petrol unit. This engine will get the car to a respectable 116mph and yet will also return a combined fuel economy figure of 34.5mpg. What you cant have (yet) is diesel power and until Chevrolet get sorted out on this front, the lack of this could prove something of an Achilles heel in this section of the market. The suspension has been set up in tune with European requirements. Heavily disguised test mules bashed the UKs highways and byways for thousands of miles in order to optimise the damper, spring, bush and anti-roll bar settings as well as the steering feel. The UK set up is more suitable for high-speed motorway driving as well and body roll has been reduced when cornering. Denis Chick, Manager of Product Communications for GM UK, highlights the culture gap. "Korean drivers prefer a softer ride. We know that Europeans prefer a sportier feel with more precise steering and firmer suspension." The power steering system has, as a result, been thoroughly revised with a tougher torsion bar and a beefier pump tuned to give more feedback. Wafting through downtown Seoul may be one thing, but when youre in the cut and thrust of a UK city, you need a bit of information coming back through the wheel and the seat of your pants. Piloting a soggy South-East Asian hovercraft around just doesnt ring our collective bells. Therefore we get firmer damping to cut out bounce, stiffer springs and a bigger gauge anti-roll bar. Tyres were also an integral part of the equation and the Station Wagons tyres feature a stiffer sidewall to complement the sportier suspension. Chevrolet currently sells in over ninety countries worldwide, one reason why the marque builds one car every seven seconds. In fact, one car in every sixteen sold worldwide is a Chevrolet and over 175 million of them have been sold to date. This hasnt stopped the brand from struggling somewhat in recent times but now, with a more sustainable long-term plan in place, the marque looks healthier than ever. Targeted products that are right for key markets have replaced their old one size fits all philosophy. Hence the Station Wagons European look and feel. With a resurgence of interest in compact estate cars, the Station Wagon looks set to capitalise. Although the lack of a diesel engine will strike it off a few shortlists, its still a compelling proposition. Rivals that offer as much space for the same money arent likely to be too plentiful. Although its a resolutely modern offering, the Station Wagon falls back on some very traditional Chevrolet principles.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Chevrolet Station Wagon 1.6 SX PRICE: £11,615 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 7 CO2 EMISSIONS: 183g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph - 10.7s / Max Speed - 116mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 34.5mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE ?: Length/Width/Height mm 4562 / 1725 / 1459]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti Saloon 1.8 CDX : ALL THE CAR YOU NEED?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - You wont need to hit the bottle to make Chevrolets flagship Lacetti Saloon look attractive. Andy Enright reportsYour mental image of the typical Chevrolet buyer may well be due for an overhaul. Surely its someone in one of those huge Yankee 4x4s, guzzling fuel and a bottle of Bud. Wrong. The bow tie brand are committed to selling in Europe these days and are doing so with a range of compact Italian-styled family models like this 1. 8-litre Lacetti Saloon that make a lot of sense.The 1.8-litre CDX Lacetti saloon flagship we examine here retails at £12,715, which makes it look a better bet than products offered from other Far Eastern value brands and a good deal easier on the eye. A recent equipment upgrade that includes metallic trim on the doors and dash, plus passenger seat lumbar support is welcome too. Sized between a Ford Focus saloon and a Mondeo, the 1. 8-litre Lacetti also comes in hatchback form (with a sporty bodykit) and as an estate. With 120bhp on tap, the 1.8-litre Lacetti Saloon feels surprisingly zippy but you will have to work the throttle hard as the 16-valve engine thrives on revs. Manufactured in Australia by GM Holden, its the antithesis of the typical lazy Aussie lump. Its enthusiastic nature means that youll enjoy letting it off the leash, and 60mph can be reached in 9.3 seconds faster than a 2.0-litre Audi A4. A top speed of over 120mph and a combined fuel economy figure of 37. 7mpg are also very creditable. A four-speed automatic transmission is available as a £1,000 option. Built by ZF, its one of the new crop that allow drivers to replicate a manual sequential shift should they so desire. A hold feature enables the driver to lock the car into gear when approaching a series of fun corners, whilst the sport button moves the upshift points nearer the redline. Mind you, the fuel consumption penalty of some 6.7mpg is quite a price to pay for this sort of fun."The CDX trim level entitles buyers to all manner of refinements that youd never expect to find on a sub-£13,000 family car"The CDX trim level entitles buyers to traction control, automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers, 16-inch alloy wheels and all manner of other refinements that youd never expect to find on a sub-£13,000 family car. The steering wheels adjustable for reach, there are neat front fog lamps integrated into the grille and then theres the leather trimmed steering wheel, chilled glovebox, twin front and side windows and so on. We could go on, but you probably get the picture. The Lacetti Saloon 1. 8 CDX isnt shy of kit. Nor is it shy when it comes to flaunting its chiselled looks. Chevrolet claim the Lacetti Saloon is a synthesis of Pininfarinas experience in creating dynamic yet elegant forms. Wed call it a quietly good-looking family car. Some of the styling touches, especially around the rear three-quarter, are reminiscent of the current Vectra, although Chevrolets traditional grille and the big headlamps give it a distinctive look. Although development cars have been tested everywhere from Alice Springs to Arjeplog in Sweden, UK cars have been set up with suspension in tune with European requirements. Heavily disguised test mules bashed the UKs highways and byways for thousands of miles in order to optimise the damper, spring, bush and anti-roll bar settings as well as the steering feel. The UK set up is more suitable for high-speed motorway driving as well and body roll has been reduced when cornering. The power steering system has also been thoroughly revised for our market, with a tougher torsion bar and a beefier pump tuned to give more feedback. Theres also firmer damping to cut out bounce, stiffer springs and a bigger gauge anti-roll bar. Tyres were also an integral part of the equation and the Lacetti Saloons tyres feature a stiff sidewall to complement the sporty-ish suspension. At 4500mm long and 1725mm wide, the Lacetti Saloon is a fair bit larger than you might expect, although still someway shy of being truly Mondeo-sized. Chevrolet has been clever in the packaging department, though; the long 2600mm wheelbase improving all-round interior space and giving this model decent rear legroom. Shoulder width for three across the back is a bit tight due to the cars inherent narrowness, the flipside of which is that the Lacetti Saloon is easy to thread through gaps that would have a Vectra driver slamming on the brakes. Chevrolet know that UK buyers tend to be quite cool about compact saloons and expect the five-door hatch to outshine this car in the sales charts. Putting aside our inherent distrust of anything with four doors thats smaller than a Mondeo, the Lacetti Saloon 1. 8 CDX looks a very accomplished performer. Ultimate handling and interior quality arent class-leading but at the money, you can forgive that. If what you really want is value, and youre after a sub-£13,000 saloon, then this car needs to be on your list.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Chevrolet Lacetti Saloon 1.8 CDX PRICE: £12,715 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 9 CO2 EMISSIONS: 183g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 9.3s / Max Speed 121mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (urban) 28.8 (extra urban) 45.6 (combined) 37.7mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE ?: Length/Width/Height mm 4500 / 1725 / 1445]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 SX Range : GAME, CET AND MATCH?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - The 1.6-litre mid-range model in Chevrolets Lacetti line up offers the marques usual excellent value for money and a wider choice of bodystyles than you might expect. Andy Enright reportsChevrolet are not a manufacturer who do things by halves. Over 175 million Chevys have been sold to date and at present, one is manufactured every seven seconds ready for sale in one of ninety markets around the world. Youd expect then that customer choice would be a major part of their selling proposition as it is in the case of the 1.6-litre Lacetti model featured here. The SX trim level is available in any of three bodystyles 5-Door Hatch (£10,795), Saloon (£11,115) or Station Wagon (£11,615). For this kind of money, youre getting something a good deal smarter than many far more expensive cars. The well built and stylish interiors are certainly a cut above what youd expect for this kind of money. Admittedly thats no great achievement, but when you realise the fit and finish are in fact superior to some of the mainstream bestsellers, the Lacetti suddenly seems a credible prospect. A recent package of changes aims to further strengthen the cars value proposition. Buyers can now, for example, expect to find little touches like alloy wheels, preparation for trailer connections, rear seat heating ducts, a rear seat coathook and a space saver spare tyre. Remote central locking and anti lock brakes are, as before, fitted as standard to SX models, along with four airbags, 15-inch alloy wheels, powered and heated door mirrors, air conditioning and steering wheel mounted stereo controls. The steering wheel and gear knob are leather-covered and the exterior door handles and bodyside mouldings are colour-keyed. "Youre getting something a good deal smarter than many far more expensive cars"The 109bhp 1.6-litre unit manages a top end of 116 mph and it dispatches the benchmark sprint in a sprightly 10.4 sec. With an even better fuel economy figure than the 1. 4 (39.7mpg combined), the Lacetti 1.6 has a range of over 520 miles from the 13 gallon tank. As an alternative to the manual five-speed transmission, an electronically-controlled adaptive four-speed automatic transmission is also offered on the Hatch and Station Wagon models. The ride and handling have been optimised for European driving conditions, Chevrolet doing most of their chassis tuning at MIRA near Nuneaton. Twin front and side airbags, four-channel anti lock braking and five three-point seat belts are offered as standard on every model, the front belts featuring load limiters. Styled by Italdesign, the Lacetti certainly doesnt smack of something bargain basement. Chevrolet have forged quite a relationship with this design house, having been extremely happy with the styling work performed on the original Matiz citycar and the Kalos supermini. The Lacettis shape is well resolved; a purposeful wedge with strong shoulders and a very pert rump. The wheel at each corner look not only gives a dynamic stance but also maximises internal space. Break out the tape measure and youll find that the Lacettis wheelbase is a full 2600mm long, longer than cars like the Alfa 156 and the Audi A3. Given that most cars in the Mondeo class campaign with a wheelbase of around 2670mm, youll appreciate that the Lacetti offers a surprising amount of room for a compact car. With 932mm of rear legroom and 275 litres of boot volume in the Hatch, youll not feel claustrophobic in the back of a Lacetti. Fold the rear bench down, keep a keen eye open for animal welfare types and youll be able to swing a generously sized cat in the 1,045 litres of fresh air at your disposal in the Hatch. This rises to 1,410 litres in the Station Wagon variant. The rear light clusters are an interesting design feature of the Hatch, bisected as they are by the shutline of the hatchback, and the stub tail and roofline of the car look very much like a Vauxhall Astra -which may be something less than a coincidence. The almond-shaped clear glass headlamps and well-defined wheel arches are signature post millennial design features and the Lacetti looks the part even in traditionally frumpy five-door guise. A three-door model isnt offered which is something of a shame, as this would be quite a looker. Its vitally important for Chevrolet to establish a meaningful presence in the family hatch sector. First impressions suggest the Lacetti will be able to stand toe to toe with some of the more established family hatch favourites. Assuming you get the right deal, the 1.6SX models looks to be interesting propositions for the motorist whos self assured enough not to worry unduly about badge equity.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 SX range PRICE: £11,115-£11,615 on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 7 CO2 EMISSIONS: 178g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 10.4s / Max Speed 116mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 39.7mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE ?: Length/Width/Heightmm 1925/1452/1180mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti Range : SERIOUS VALUE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Chevrolets range of Lacetti Hatches, Estates and Saloons aims to prove that spacious family motoring doesnt have to cost the thick end of £15,000. Jonathan Crouch reportsEvery sixteenth car on the planet is a Chevrolet. Not in Britain of course, though over time, that is going to change now that the marque is establishing itself on these shores. Key to that process is sales performance of the Lacetti range were looking at here, a car now being offered not only as a five-door hatch but also in saloon and Station Wagon forms.Smartly styled by Guigiaro, the Lacetti certainly doesnt smack of something bargain basement, even if prices starting at £9,995 for the entry-level 1.4SE 5-door Hatch pitch it against Superminis rather than larger family fare. Actually, in size, it sits somewhere between the Focus and Mondeo-sized classes, though if youre travelling in the rear (where the legroom is particularly impressive), you might pitch the car towards the upper end of that comparison. A recent package of changes aims to further strengthen the cars value proposition. The price of the entry-level 1.4-litre version has been reduced, despite the fact that the car now comes with alloy wheels, an alarm and rear parking sensors. Other prices in the line-up are pretty much unchanged, again, despite careful extra tweaks to the specifications of various models. The 1. 6 SX variant for example, gets little touches like preparation for trailer connections, rear seat heating ducts, a rear seat coathook and a space saver spare tyre. It features alloy wheels too."Chevrolet have, by and large, done their homework well."Break out the tape measure and youll find that the Lacettis wheelbase is a full 2600mm long, longer than cars like the Audi A3. Given that most cars in the Mondeo class campaign with a wheelbase of around 2670mm, youll appreciate that the Lacetti offers a surprising amount of room for a compact car. And as weve suggested, with 932mm of rear legroom and 275 litres of boot volume, youll not feel claustrophobic in the back of a Lacetti. Fold the rear bench down in the Hatch for example and, while keeping a keen eye open for animal welfare types, youll be able to swing a generously sized cat in the 1,045 litres of fresh air at your disposal. If space is a particularly key issue, then the £11,615 1.6-litre Station Wagon version could well appeal. Theres 400 litres of room available with the 60/40 split rear seats in place but a whopping 1,410 litres on offer should you drop them down. Alternatively, theres a 1. 8-litre CDX Saloon model priced at £12,715 with a focus more on style and comfort. Chevrolet have, by and large, done their homework well. The company claim that almost two-thirds of all petrol engines in this segment, for example, have a capacity of between 1.4 and 1. 8 litres, so the three power units available for the Lacetti would seem to fit this bill very well. There are, however, lies, damned lies and statistics. The 1.4, 1. 6 and 1.8-litre engines with which Chevrolet go to battle in this segment have an Achilles heel. They all drink from the green pump. Those statistics quoted take into account diesel cars too, which represent a growing proportion of UK new car registrations and without a diesel to campaign with, the Lacetti finds itself at a comparative competitive disadvantage. This is an issue that the company will fully address soon. The engines that are available are all tried and tested twin overhead camshaft powerplants driven by a toothed belt with four-valve technology. The entry-level power train in the Lacetti 1.4 Hatch generates 92 bhp and will accelerate the car through 60mph in 11. 3 sec and on to a top speed of 107 mph. Overall fuel consumption is a very creditable 39.2 mpg. Next up is the 109bhp 1. 6-litre unit, offered in hatch and estate bodystyles. This manages a top end of 116.2 mph and it dispatches the benchmark sprint in a sprightly 10.4 sec. With an even better fuel economy figure than the 1.4 (39.7mpg combined), the Lacetti 1.6 has a range of over 520 miles from the 13 gallon tank. The 122bhp 1.8-litre engine used in the Saloon provides some entertainment and can notch off the dash to 60mph in 9.3 seconds and will only run out of puff at a heady 121mph. Despite these eyebrow raising performance statistics, its average fuel consumption is just 37. 6 mpg. The Lacettis ride and handling have been optimised for European driving conditions, Chevrolet doing most of their chassis tuning at MIRA near Nuneaton. Twin front and side airbags, four-channel anti lock braking and five three-point seat belts are offered as standard on every model, the front belts featuring load limiters. Equipment levels have to be good to give the Lacetti any real chance against cheap Korean brands and by and large they are. As well as the features already mentioned, all buyers can expect to find central locking and electric front windows, while only the entry-level 1.4-litre Hatch does without air conditioning. Credible, quality, affordable cars always have a place in the family hatch sector and of late there have been precious few to fulfil those three criteria. Korean built it may be but Louis Chevrolet would have found a lot to like at the wheel of a Lacetti. FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Chevrolet Lacetti range PRICES: £9,995-£12,715 on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 5-9 CO2 EMISSIONS: 171-183g/km PERFORMANCE: [1.8] 0-60mph 9.5s / Max Speed 121mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: [1.8] (combined) 37.6mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE ?: Length/Width/Heightmm 1925/1452/1180mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti The Day-To-Day Choice : FAMILY VIRTUES]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4SE Five-Door : THE JOY OF SPECS]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Kalos 1.2S : SMALL WONDER]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Lacetti Saloon : CHEVY STYLE]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Matiz 0.8SE Automatic : CITY SLICKER]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 18:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Matiz Range : COOL LOGIC]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 18:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Matiz 1.0 Range : CONCEPT MEETS REALITY]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 18:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 18:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 15:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevrolet Volt concept]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:13:49 GMT</pubDate>
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