The free servicing and breakdown cover helps to keep servicing costs reasonable. Insurance fuel and repair costs are nothing to be scared of either. Biggest cost will be the dreaded depreciation.

Lacetti performs reasonably on the eco front. With an average of 182 g/km CO2 across the range, its emissions are quite low for a small family hatchback. It’s worth noting that the line-up does not feature any diesel models, which typically produce less carbon dioxide than petrol engines with similar power outputs. The range is not particularly economical, averaging 37 mpg.

The model has not been out long enough to say for sure, but we would expect reliability to be reasonably good. Other Daewoos have a reputation for being mechanically sound, but having flimsy interiors. Lacetti is large step forward.