GM Daewoo introduced the "Daewoo Kalos" in 2002, based on a then-new T200 platform, replacing the Daewoo Lanos (T100). Under development before Daewoo's bankruptcy, the Kalos was the company's first new model introduction following its subsequent takeover by General Motors. Manufacture of the Kalos began in early March, 2002,] with pre-production prototypes shown at the Geneva Auto Show in April 2002. The nameplate Kalos derives from the Greek word καλός (kalós) for "beautiful" and "good".T200: Chevrolet Aveo LT five-door (US)
T200: Holden Barina three-door (Australia)
Originally designed by Italdesign, the Kalos derives directly from the "Kalos Dream" concept vehicle first presented at the 2000 Paris Motor Show and subsequent developmental concepts at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, 2002 Geneva Auto Show, and 2003 at the Geneva Show. During this three-year development period Daewoo was struggling financially, with the ultimate fate of the company and the concept vehicle remaining uncertain.
“It’s an exciting time for us at Chevrolet: With the Aveo we have a completely new vehicle that can compete with the best in the small car segment, the largest vehicle segment in the European market,” said Wayne Brannon, president and managing director of Chevrolet Europe.
Chevrolet AveoWho on the diesel engine would wait until the patient has to fall 2011. Then the Aveo in Europe with 1.3-liter turbo diesel will bring to the market. Equipped with Start-Stop system , common rail diesel turbo and variable will replace the Chevrolet Aveo 1.3-liter diesel version of the Eco-emission gasoline engine as Master saving and most efficient vehicles in its class. The prices for the diesel engine are not yet well known.
