Target Audience:
        
        
            Budget-conscious car buyers, small families, commuters
        
     
    
    
        
            Key Competitors:
        
        
            Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta
        
     
    
    
        
            Value Proposition:
        
        
            Affordable price, decent fuel economy, practical interior for its size
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Mechanical:
        
        
            Yes (including disassembly, assembly, specifications)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Management System:
        
        
            Yes (fuel, ignition, emissions, sensors, actuators)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Manual:
        
        
            Yes (operation, diagnostics, repair)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Automatic:
        
        
            Yes (operation, diagnostics, repair)
        
     
    
        
            Drivetrain:
        
        
            Yes (axles, drive shafts, differential)
        
     
    
        
            Suspension:
        
        
            Yes (front and rear suspension components, alignment)
        
     
    
        
            Steering:
        
        
            Yes (power steering system, steering gear)
        
     
    
        
            Brakes:
        
        
            Yes (hydraulic system, ABS, parking brake)
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            Yes (battery, charging, starting, lighting, accessories, wiring diagrams)
        
     
    
        
            Body And Chassis:
        
        
            Yes (structural components, interior trim, exterior panels)
        
     
    
        
            HVAC System:
        
        
            Yes (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)
        
     
    
        
            Safety Systems:
        
        
            Yes (airbags, seat belts)
        
     
    
    
        
            Scheduled Maintenance:
        
        
            Yes (oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks)
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostic Procedures:
        
        
            Yes (troubleshooting guides, symptom-based diagnostics)
        
     
    
        
            Repair Procedures:
        
        
            Yes (step-by-step instructions for component replacement and repair)
        
     
    
        
            Overhaul Procedures:
        
        
            Yes (detailed procedures for major component rebuilds)
        
     
    
        
            Wiring Diagrams:
        
        
            Yes (essential for electrical diagnostics)
        
     
    
        
            Tightening Torques:
        
        
            Yes (critical for component assembly)
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Factory-level (covers everything from basic maintenance to full component rebuilds and diagnostics)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Wheelbase:
        
        
            approx. 98.4 inches (2500 mm)
        
     
    
        
            Length:
        
        
            approx. 161.3 inches (4100 mm)
        
     
    
        
            Width:
        
        
            approx. 67.7 inches (1720 mm)
        
     
    
        
            Height:
        
        
            approx. 59.4 inches (1510 mm)
        
     
    
    
        
            Curb Weight:
        
        
            approx. 2300-2400 lbs (1043-1089 kg) depending on configuration
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Front Driver:
        
        
            Likely 4-star (based on sibling models and era)
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Front Passenger:
        
        
            Likely 4-star (based on sibling models and era)
        
     
    
    
        
            ABS:
        
        
            Available on higher trims or as an option
        
     
    
        
            Electronic Brakeforce Distribution:
        
        
            Often paired with ABS
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags:
        
        
            Front airbags standard, optional side airbags
        
     
    
        
            Seatbelts:
        
        
            3-point seat belts with pretensioners
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Change:
        
        
            Every 7,500 miles or 6 months (whichever comes first) under normal driving conditions; 3,750 miles or 6 months under severe driving conditions. Consult manual for exact details.
        
     
    
        
            Air Filter Replacement:
        
        
            Every 30,000 miles or 24 months.
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement:
        
        
            Typically every 100,000 miles for iridium-tipped plugs.
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Type:
        
        
            SAE 5W-30 (API SN or newer)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Oil Capacity:
        
        
            Approx. 4.0 quarts (3.8 liters) with filter change (verify in manual).
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Dex-Cool (GM 6240M / GMDAT-1) - Orange silicate-free coolant
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Capacity:
        
        
            Approx. 6.0 quarts (5.7 liters) (verify in manual).
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid Type Auto:
        
        
            Dexron-VI
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid Type Manual:
        
        
            Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) - specific viscosity like 75W-90 or similar GL-4/GL-5 rated, consult manual.
        
     
    
    
        
            Ignition Coils:
        
        
            Premature failure of ignition coils can lead to misfires and rough running.
        
     
    
        
            Oil Leaks:
        
        
            Leaking valve cover gaskets or oil pan gaskets are relatively common.
        
     
    
        
            Evaporative Emission Control System:
        
        
            Issues with the EVAP system, such as a faulty purge solenoid or vent solenoid, can trigger check engine lights.
        
     
    
        
            Rear Wheel Bearings:
        
        
            Premature wear and failure of rear wheel bearings leading to noise.
        
     
    
        
            Climate Control Actuators:
        
        
            Blend door actuators in the HVAC system can fail, affecting temperature and airflow distribution.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Parent Company:
        
        
            General Motors (GM)
        
     
    
    
        
            First Generation:
        
        
            T100 (2003-2007)
        
     
    
        
            Second Generation:
        
        
            T250/T255 (2007-2010) - This generation featured a significant exterior and interior redesign, based on GM's global small car platform.
        
     
    
        
            Successor:
        
        
            Chevrolet Sonic (2011 onwards)
        
     
    
    
        
            Manufacturing Locations:
        
        
            Korea (GM Daewoo), South Korea; also manufactured or assembled in other global locations.