Chevrolet Lacetti Saloon (05-06) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 07 November 2008
The Chevrolet Lacetti saloon is perhaps the least desirable bodystyle in the model range, lacking the practicality of the hatchback or estate version. Not many buyers like small saloons, especially ones without a recognised badge, and Chevrolet doesn't cut it for most people. However, it does compete with other budget saloons like the , and undercuts or offers better specification than mainstream rivals. However, the Lacetti - which has latterly only been available with a 1.8-litre petrol engine and automatic gearbox - has limited appeal.
2 out of 5

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Running costs

The Lacetti saloon is cheap to buy and run, although the lack of a diesel engine means that those covering large mileages may want something more frugal. But servicing is cheap and insurance reasonable.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

12 months or 10,000 miles.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£215.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

2 out of 5

Green credentials

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    210
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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

The Lacetti is starting to show its age and that's certainly the case in terms of efficiency. The 1.8-litre engine emits 183g/km of CO2 - very high for an engine of this size and power, while fuel economy is poor at 38mpg.

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