Daewoo To Turn Up The Heat?

Not so long ago, the chances of seeing the words Daewoo and Sport in the same sentence were non-existent - but not any more.

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02nd June 2004

The GM-owned manufacturer has launched a performance version of the Lacetti hatch, and hinted that a hot estate could arrive later this year.

As well as a new 120bhp 1.8-litre engine, the flagship Lacetti Sport comes with lowered suspension and a leather interior. It goes on sale in September, priced ΂£11,995. An estate version arrives at the same time.

Speaking at the Motor Show, a Daewoo spokesman added: "We're considering a Sport load-lugger, too, but no decision has yet been made. The estate on our stand has the lowered suspension, so adding a bodykit and leather would make a Sport Wagon."

Meanwhile, Daewoo's Kalos Blue has been renamed Sport as it now comes in other colours. And the ΂£6,495 Matiz Xtra Cool is the UK's cheapest car with standard air-con.