I've got the 1.6L Lanos and pretty much since around 6 months after I bought it, I've noticed that I get horrible gas mileage, which I've not been able to figure out. (It's been 2.5 years since I bought it) Getting around 18-22 MPG.
Anyways, here's info that I've gathered.
1) I always floor it (contributes alot I think)
2) I've never checked the fuel pump.
3) I don't think injectors have ever been cleaned.
Gas mileage...
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kinkyllama
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i get better gas milage in my 2.0! 
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04' Dropped Foreno
-Coil-overs, sway bars, 13" brakes, LSD, 235mm tires, the works
-Turbo in the works
01' Lanos Sport
-Undergoing 2.0 swap w/ lots of performance bits
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04' Dropped Foreno
-Coil-overs, sway bars, 13" brakes, LSD, 235mm tires, the works
-Turbo in the works
01' Lanos Sport
-Undergoing 2.0 swap w/ lots of performance bits
http://www.cardomain.com/id/kinkyllama
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BosnianLanos
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You are quite right, it is your driving techniques that are negatively affecting your gas mileage. When the Lanos 1.6L reaches high RPM, something in the ECU tells it to send tons of gas to the cylinders which causes you to get about 4-8 MPG when flooring it. However, if you drive consistently and cruise at about 2000 RMP and shift at about 2500, you will see the better side of about 30 MPG.