Lanos1997–2002

The Daewoo Lanos was the company's late-1990s small car, styled with Italdesign input and sold worldwide in hatchback and sedan forms with simple petrol engines. It was part of Daewoo's aggressive global push, sold on price and warranty rather than sophistication, before GM absorbed the brand.

A modest number reached Sri Lanka in the brand's heyday, and survivors today are deep-budget used cars. The ownership equation is straightforward: the mechanicals are simple and fixable by any garage, GM-Daewoo parts channels and generic components cover most needs, but two decades of age mean condition varies wildly and resale is minimal. For a buyer who needs four wheels for the least money and can inspect carefully, a well-kept Lanos still does the job; there is no enthusiast angle to speak of.