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Daewoo Matiz

Years1998–2004
Generations2
Total variants8
Body stylesHatchback
PlatformGamma II
DesignerFabrizio Giugiaro at Italdesign · Giorgetto Giugiaro · Taewan Kim
AssemblySouth Korea: Changwon · Uzbekistan: Asaka · Poland: Warsaw · Romania: Craiova · Iran: Kerman · China: Liuzhou, Guangxi · India: Surajpur · Pakistan: Karachi
PredecessorDaewoo Tico
SuccessorChevrolet Bolt
Also known asBaojun Lechi (China) · Chevrolet Beat (India, Latam) · Chevrolet Chevytaxi (Colombia) · Chevrolet ChevyTaxi Plus (Colombia) · Chevrolet Exclusive · Chevrolet Joy · Chevrolet Lechi (China) · Chevrolet Taxi 7:24 Chronos · Chevrolet Taxi 7:24 Chronos (Colombia) · Formosa Matiz (Taiwan) · FSO Matiz (Poland) · Holden Barina Spark (Australasia) · Holden Spark (Australasia) · Matiz (1998–2002) · Matiz (South Korea) · Matiz Creative (South Korea, 2009–2011) · Pontiac G2 (Mexico) · Pontiac Matiz (Mexico) · Ravon Matiz (Russia) · Ravon R2 (Cis, Ukraine)

The Daewoo Matiz is a hatchback model, produced 1998–2004, spanning 2 generations with 8 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Matiz (2001-2004) and Matiz (1998-2001). The Matiz (2001-2004) generation is the most extensively documented, with 6 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 · 2

Choose your Matiz generation.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Daewoo Matiz have?

The Daewoo Matiz has 2 generations with 8 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 Daewoo Matiz produced?

The Daewoo Matiz has been produced 1998–2004. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Daewoo Matiz?

The Daewoo Matiz is available as Hatchback. 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?

22,079Estimated total · €4,416 per year
  • Depreciation3,598
  • Fuel / energy8,531
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax3,200

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 · 20

Daewoo Matiz: names by market

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

  • Baojun Lechi
    China
  • Chevrolet Beat
    India, Latam
  • Chevrolet Chevytaxi
    Colombia
  • Chevrolet ChevyTaxi Plus
    Colombia
  • Chevrolet Exclusive
  • Chevrolet Joy
  • Chevrolet Lechi
    China
  • Chevrolet Taxi 7:24 Chronos
  • Chevrolet Taxi 7:24 Chronos
    Colombia
  • Formosa Matiz
    Taiwan
  • FSO Matiz
    Poland
  • Holden Barina Spark
    Australasia
  • Holden Spark
    Australasia
  • Matiz
    1998–2002
  • Matiz
    South Korea
  • Matiz Creative
    South Korea
    2009–2011
  • Pontiac G2
    Mexico
  • Pontiac Matiz
    Mexico
  • Ravon Matiz
    Russia
  • Ravon R2
    Cis, Ukraine
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Matiz (1998-2001)1998–200151 hp17 s2€8k–€9k★ 2.1
Matiz (2001-2004)2001–200455 hp16.4 s6€8k–€11k★ 2.4