Chevrolet Kalos

Years2005–2008
Generations3
Total variants23
Body stylesHatchback · Sedan
DesignerGiorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign · James C. Shyr · (2006 · exterior)
AssemblySouth Korea: Bupyeong-gu · China: Yantai · Mexico: San Luis Potosí · Colombia: Bogotá · Ecuador: Quito · Venezuela: Valencia · Thailand: Rayong · Vietnam: Hanoi
PredecessorLanos
SuccessorAveo
Also known asAveo · Daewoo Gentra · Holden Barina · Kalos · Lova · Nexia · Pontiac G3 (United States) · Pontiac G3 Wave (Canada) · Pontiac Wave (Canada) · Ravon Nexia · ZAZ Vida
Related modelsDaewoo Kalos · Suzuki Swift

The Chevrolet Kalos is a hatchback and sedan model, produced 2005–2008, spanning 3 generations with 23 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Kalos (2005-2008), Kalos (2005-2008) and Kalos (2005-2006). Body styles across the Kalos lineage span hatchback and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Kalos (2005-2008) generation is the most extensively documented, with 10 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 3

Choose your Kalos generation.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Chevrolet Kalos have?

The Chevrolet Kalos has 3 generations with 23 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Chevrolet Kalos produced?

The Chevrolet Kalos has been produced 2005–2008. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Chevrolet Kalos?

The Chevrolet Kalos is available as Hatchback, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

23,299Estimated total · €4,660 per year
  • Depreciation4,498
  • Fuel / energy8,991
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax3,060

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 11

Chevrolet Kalos: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Aveo
  • Daewoo Gentra
  • Holden Barina
  • Kalos
  • Lova
  • Nexia
  • Pontiac G3
    United States
  • Pontiac G3 Wave
    Canada
  • Pontiac Wave
    Canada
  • Ravon Nexia
  • ZAZ Vida
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Kalos (2005-2008)2005–200888 hp12.1 s8€11k–€16k★ 2.6
Kalos (2005-2008)2005–200885 hp12.2 s10€10k–€17k★ 2.8