Holden’s Daewoo car hits town

HOLDEN dealers have started selling the GM Daewoo sourced, South Korean-built JF Viva ahead of the car’s official launch later this month.

A replacement of sorts for the Polish-built TS Astra Classic, the 1.8-litre Viva is a Holden-branded J200 Daewoo Lacetti and is priced from an ultra-competitive $17,990.

Standard equipment includes no less than four airbags, a CD stereo, air-conditioning, power steering and a rear spoiler. An option pack is also available.

The price point and features list is certain to make a huge impact on the small-car segment.

As a point of interest, the Lacetti retailed from $21,490 before the car was discontinued in December 2004.