Daewoo Nubira Sole Generation

J100 platform engineered with input from Ricardo and GM Holden, styled by Italdesign Italy. Engineering chief Dr Ulrich Bez (ex-Porsche/BMW, later CEO Aston Martin). 2.0L D-TEC DOHC I4 (129 hp / 133 lb-ft). Five-speed manual or four-speed Aisin-Warner automatic. FWD only. Body styles for US market: four-door sedan and five-door wagon. The wagon was a particularly interesting offering — uncommon at this price point in early 2000s America. Standard equipment included dual airbags, ABS, side airbags, air conditioning. Production at Daewoo's Kunsan plant in South Korea. Approximately 30 months of development time. After Daewoo Motor America's exit in 2002, the next-generation J200 Lacetti was sold in the US as Suzuki Forenza (sedan) and Suzuki Reno (hatchback) — and as Chevrolet Optra in some markets.