GM introduced the facelifted version of the Aveo/Kalos lineup in 2008 as an alternative for the budget car market, which was increasing due to the world financial crisis.

Chevrolet desperately tried to save its European branch by introducing a budget car able to increase the sales in a drowning market.

Chevrolet tried to make its presence on the European market as long as possible and offered a budget vehicle based on the old Daewoo platform.