A Korean nameplate absorbed by GM
Daewoo
Daewoo Motors was a major Korean maker whose passenger-car business was bought by General Motors in 2002 and rebadged as Chevrolet; the badge lives on in some markets.
- Country
- South Korea
- Group
- GM Korea
- Founded
- 1937
- Headquarters
- Bupyeong
Known for
- Matiz city car
- Value engineering
- GM Korea plants
- Nubira and Lanos
Ownership & structure
Assets absorbed into GM Korea.
Daewoo model line-up3 lines
Name & badge guide
“Daewoo” is the manufacturer; each heading below is a model family or a grouped set of closely related models. Engine, battery, trim and regional badges can vary without indicating a new generation.
Matiz
Seg AHatchback · Microcar / City Car
City car later sold globally as the Chevrolet Spark.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
Lanos
Seg CSedan · Compact / Small Family
Compact sedan still built under licence in some markets.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
Nubira
Seg CSedan · Compact / Small Family
Family sedan and wagon.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
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