Originally Posted by arugula

I know nothing about Opel reliability but there are a number of very appealing Opel models that are efficient and look fun to drive in Europe. So will someone please explain to me why GM brought us the Daewoo Aveo instead of the Corsa and the Astra? I'd be seriously tempted by a small Opel but the dismal city mpg rating of the Aveo leaves me cold, not to mention the very bland styling. It is almost as if GM iis deliberately bringing us junk just so that they can justify their lack of more appropriate entries (and future model development) in the small segment.