Pontiac LeMans Sales Figures

Pontiac LeMans

he LeMans was a South-Korean-made rebadged Daewoo LeMans, which in its turn was based on the 1984-1991 European Opel Kadett E / Vauxhall Astra Mk II. It was available in the United States as a subcompact four-door sedan and as a three-door hatchback. A facelifted version of this car, known in Europe as the Daewoo Nexia, is still produced in Uzbekistan as the UZ-Daewoo Nexia in 2016.

Pontiac LeMans Overview

The Pontiac LeMans is a model nameplate that has been used by Pontiac for several distinct vehicles spanning multiple decades. The LeMans name first appeared in 1962 as an upscale trim level of the compact Pontiac Tempest. It was named after the 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race in France, reflecting a performance-oriented image.

In the late 1970s and into the 1980s, in response to oil crises and changing consumer preferences, the LeMans, like many American cars, was downsized. In 1988, Pontiac introduced a completely new LeMans, which was a departure from its predecessors. This version was based on the Opel Kadett E and was a compact front-wheel-drive car. It was built in South Korea by Daewoo, marking a significant change from its American-built predecessors. The Pontiac LeMans was last produced in 1993. Afterward, the nameplate was retired as Pontiac shifted its focus to other models and segments.