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The 'Daewoo Nubira' was a car made by Daewoo Motors.
The first generation car, model J100, was released to the market in 1997 as 'Daewoo Nubira', and it was sold until 1999. The car takes its name from the Korean word Nubira, which means "to go everywhere". It was developed as a replacement for the GM T platform-based Daewoo Nexia and designed by Italian I.DE.A Institute. Both sedan and station wagon models were available.
In 2000, the first generation underwent over 90 improvements and was re-released as model J150. In Korean market, J150 was marketed as 'Daewoo Nubira II'. Examples of these include an increase in passenger space and reduction in noise, harshness and vibration, particularly from the engine by adding a fourth engine mount and by tuning the intake resonators. In addition, the exterior design was reworked by Daewoo's Worthing Technical Centre in the United Kingdom, creating a more dynamic image.
All Nubiras had a choice of 1.6 or 2.0-litre petrol engines: no diesel version was ever offered, unlike the Opel Kadett it was based on.
In 2003, Nubira was replaced by Daewoo Lacetti (model J200), a new Pininfarina-designed sedan, was unveiled, and the expansion of the lineup followed by a presentation of the new station wagon in 2004. However, in some European market, the Nubira name was kept for the sedans and the station wagons.
The Nubira was sold in the United States and Canada from 1999-2002, when it would be replaced by the 2004 Suzuki Forenza/Reno in the United States, and in Canada as the Chevrolet Optra (also introduced in 2004).
The Nubira was briefly produced from CKD kits on Taganrog, Russia TagAZ factory; it was marketed as the 'Doninvest Orion'.
The Daewoo Nubira is still produced in Romania, in a former Daewoo factory which has the licence from GM Daewoo. FSO still produces the Nubira for the Polish market.

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★ Daewoo Lacetti

External links

★ DaewooTech.com - Friendly forum (English speaking) for Daewoo owners.