Segment:
        
        
            Compact/Small Family Car
        
     
    
        
            Target Audience:
        
        
            Budget-conscious buyers seeking practical transportation
        
     
    
    
        
            Key Competitors:
        
        
            Chevrolet Cavalier, Ford Escort, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra
        
     
    
    
        
            Body Styles:
        
        
            4-door Sedan, 5-door Hatchback, 5-door Station Wagon
        
     
    
        
            Value Proposition:
        
        
            Affordable pricing, decent interior space, and straightforward mechanicals
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Powertrain:
        
        
            Engine mechanical, Engine control (ECM), Fuel system, Ignition system, Exhaust system, Cooling system
        
     
    
        
            Drivetrain:
        
        
            Manual transmission, Automatic transmission, Clutch system, Driveshafts, Differentials
        
     
    
        
            Chassis:
        
        
            Suspension (front and rear), Steering system, Braking system (ABS optional)
        
     
    
        
            Electrical:
        
        
            Body electrical systems, Powertrain electrical, Lighting, Instrumentation, Audio system, Power accessories
        
     
    
        
            Body And Frame:
        
        
            Body construction, Exterior panels, Interior trim, Doors, Hood, Trunk, Glass, Seats
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance Tasks:
        
        
            Scheduled maintenance (oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks), Tune-up procedures, Belt replacement, Spark plug replacement
        
     
    
        
            Repair Operations:
        
        
            Engine overhaul, Transmission rebuild, Brake caliper replacement, Strut replacement, Radiator replacement, Alternator/starter replacement
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostics:
        
        
            Troubleshooting guides, Symptom-based diagnostics, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), Wiring diagrams for electrical fault finding
        
     
    
        
            Special Procedures:
        
        
            Torque specifications, Lubrication points, Jacking and lifting points, Wheel alignment procedures, Air conditioning system servicing
        
     
    
    
        
            Diagnostic Capabilities:
        
        
            Detailed diagnostic flowcharts, component testing procedures, electrical system troubleshooting using wiring diagrams
        
     
    
        
            Rebuild Information:
        
        
            Complete engine and transmission rebuilding procedures, including tolerances, clearances, and assembly sequences
        
     
    
        
            Structural Repairs:
        
        
            Information on body repair, panel replacement, and frame straightening (limited detail expected)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Front Impact Driver:
        
        
            Likely 3 or 4 stars (typical for era, no specific record found for this model)
        
     
    
        
            IIHS Side Impact:
        
        
            Likely Acceptable or Marginal (no specific record found for this model)
        
     
    
    
        
            ABS Availability:
        
        
            Optional on higher trims
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags Standard:
        
        
            Driver and passenger front airbags
        
     
    
        
            Seatbelts:
        
        
            Front 3-point, Rear 3-point and lap belts
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Audio System:
        
        
            Factory fitted radio with cassette player and optional CD player
        
     
    
        
            Speakers:
        
        
            Typically 4 speakers (optional 6)
        
     
    
    
        
            Cruise Control:
        
        
            Optional on higher trim levels
        
     
    
    
        
            Auxiliary Input:
        
        
            Not standard, aftermarket solutions may exist
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval Km:
        
        
            7,500 - 10,000 km (or 6 months, whichever comes first)
        
     
    
        
            Air Filter Replacement Km:
        
        
            20,000 - 30,000 km
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement Km:
        
        
            60,000 - 100,000 km (depending on plug type)
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Type:
        
        
            API SG/SH or ACEA A2/A3, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (check manual for specific climate recommendations)
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Ethylene Glycol based, OAT or HOAT (Orange/Pink/Red or Yellow/Green)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid Manual:
        
        
            API GL-4, SAE 75W-90
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid Automatic:
        
        
            Dexron III (or equivalent)
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid Type:
        
        
            DOT 3 or DOT 4
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Electrical Problems:
        
        
            Faulty ignition coils, sensor failures (e.g., crankshaft position sensor), intermittent power window operation
        
     
    
        
            Common Engine Problems:
        
        
            Oil leaks, head gasket issues (less common but possible), exhaust manifold cracks
        
     
    
        
            Common Suspension Problems:
        
        
            Worn ball joints, worn control arm bushings, premature shock absorber failure
        
     
    
        
            Common Transmission Problems:
        
        
            Clutch wear (manual), potential for hard shifting or slipping (automatic) with age
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Parent Company:
        
        
            Daewoo Motor Company (South Korea)
        
     
    
    
        
            Development Basis:
        
        
            Based on the GM Opel Astra (F) platform
        
     
    
        
            Styling Inspiration:
        
        
            Styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro (Italdesign)
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Period:
        
        
            1997-2004 (Globally)
        
     
    
        
            Manufacturing Locations:
        
        
            South Korea, Poland, Romania, Vietnam, Egypt