GM Daewoo Matiz To be Manufactured in India

September 19, 2009, 10:10 IST by Satish Kalepu

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GM Daewoo Auto and Technology revealed its latest mini car Matiz in Seoul last week. The car will go on sale in Europe by 2010 and will be later sold in over 150 countries across the world. GMDAT will assemble these cars in India along with other countries like Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Columbia to cater to the overseas demands. However, it is not very clear about a possible launch in India.

"GM Daewoo has a very bright future. The Matiz Creative showcases that GMDAT is a major manufacturing base for GM Daewoo to produce mini-cars," said Michael Grimaldi, GM Daewoo chief executive.

GMDAT is Korea’s third largest car manufacturer and came into existence in 2002 when GM took over the bankrupt Daewoo Motor Co. "We wanted to make it stand apart from a typical mini-car. We positioned it as a mini-car offered at the price of mini-car but still offering a style to suit urban lifestyles and engine power," said Taewan Kim, vice president of GM Daewoo Design.

The car can accommodate five adults and is powered by a new 1,000-cc DOHC engine which has earned Korea's Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle rating. Average fuel economy is put at 6 litres per 100 kilometres. The company has already received 5000 orders for the car that had a preview last month.

Under: Daewoo Matiz

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I also have matiz sg 2001 was glad to hear this news but its now more than 2 yrs nothing has happend they are just selling spark not even supplying spares to matiz.I think it was the worst decision of GM management if i would have been their i must have continued giving service to matiz and earn the all blessings of matiz proud owners(approx 1 lac cars in India).And the owners come out of the shameful used car selling prices 35k, 40k,50k,70k

November 04, 2011 by Umakant

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I HAVE VERY GOOD CONDITIONED MATIZ FOR RS.90,000/- WITH INSURANCE/PIONEER CAR SYSTEM.PLEASE CONTACT ME 99529 61133 IMMDLY. VAMSHII

December 27, 2010 by Vamshii

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Hwy its a gr8 car, i love matiz. i wanna buy this car in bangalore can any 1 help me out, whats the price of this used car, regards/

October 08, 2010 by Hussain

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GREAT BUT WHEN IT WILL STAR BECOUSE I HAVE A MATIZ AND IAM NOT GETTING ITS PARTS

August 27, 2010 by ANURAG

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Great news I am very happy to hear this but what about cielo?

April 09, 2010 by Shailesh

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GMDAT shoud restart selling matiz with 1 litre & 800 cc engine as early as possible along with its other vehicals nd maintenance of old matiz running in the country.this way GM will be parallel to maruti & hyundai,i am sure. And offer Aveo-uva with new 1.2litre engine along with old engine may keep some price difference since marketing shoud be according to public interest providing diferent options

April 02, 2010 by Dr Saini

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above comments, i read are true. i say matiz is a very good car. cute-looks,comfertable sitting,sturdy,safe reliable, economic, the-best in this segment even the latest cars do not match it. if it would have continued,would have been maximum in number today.i fully agree with rakesh,its pleasure to have this vehical

April 02, 2010 by Dr Y K Saini

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what a cute and powerful machine it was @the time of 1999 still can beat the cars of 2009.tremendous A/C i cant describe i had several long drive with fmly of 5 with luggage no his and pis no lack of power with a/c on DAEWOO really a great

February 02, 2010 by Shekar

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I really proud the GMDAT is going to Relaunch Matiz again in india however i have Cielo car with me from last 5 years and i am very happy because might be GMDAT will relaunch the Cielo again.All the best for your fantstic car and kick the all bloddy car.

December 01, 2009 by Kshitj Saxena

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Well, i am a proud of this damsel in distress. Its a very good and soothing news about the relaunch of MATIZ.

October 26, 2009 by Packz

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Yes, Yes. I am very happy with the news of Matiz launching again. I am enjoying its ownership for last 10 years and challange to any other car of its segment in comfort, style, durability and everything. No other car manufacturer is able to reach near Matiz quality. It will certainly catch the Indian market.... I wish GM for the happy lauching of MATIZZZZZ.

September 22, 2009 by Niyam

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matiz the real great machine of its time in small car segment in india a very ahead of its time , till now maruti and others fails to introduce such perfect machine in small segment in terms of design,comfort and safty. welcome matiz creative

September 20, 2009 by Rakesh

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MATIZ IS THE NO 1 VEHICLE UNFORTUNATELY THE PRODUCTION WILL STOP BUT NOW IT WILL RESTART GOOD 100% SURE THIS MOODEL IS CATCH THE WHOLE INDIA MARKET

September 19, 2009 by SAJID ALI

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