THE all-new Daewoo Kalos is revealed for the first time in the UK market.

Initially available as a five-door hatchback, the Kalos was designed by Italdesign in Turin.

The new Kalos will be one of the biggest small cars on the market.

Within its compact size - its overall length is just 3.8 metres - it has a wheelbase of 2.48 metres, one of the longest in its class.

The high roofline also provides above-average headroom, particularly for rear seat passengers.

Short front and rear overhangs and the pronounced shoulder line are key characteristics of the expressive and aerodynamically efficient styling.

Small details create a lasting impression. For example, the indicators, unusually placed under the headlamps and the sculptured lines in the rear side panels, leading to the flared wheelarches.

The style of the glass area includes an additional small window in the C pillar, not only giving rear passengers a wider view but also distinguishing the profile of the car. Initially, the Kalos will be available in the UK with an efficient 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. This robust unit develops 60 kW (83 hp) at 5600 rpm and a maximum torque of 123 Nm at 3000 rpm. Combined with its five-speed manual gearbox, the car achieves a maximum speed of 105 mph with excellent through-the-gears performance.

The new Kalos will be on sale in late 2002 and will be displayed on the Daewoo stand at the British International Motor Show in Birmingham from October 23 to November 3, 2002. The UK's new Daewoo sales, distribution and service organisation (part of GM DAT) will replace the Daewoo Cars Ltd and will be operational early in the last quarter of 2002.