Daewoo Lanos (Sens) Lanos (KLAT) 1.6 16V (106 Hp)


Overall Rating

6.4 / 10
Safety 3.0 / 5
Engine 2.5 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 2.5 / 5
Comfort 3.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Daewoo Lanos (Sens):

The Daewoo Lanos is a compact hatchback / sedan car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Daewoo from 1997 to 2002, and thereafter produced under license agreements in various countries worldwide. It has also been marketed as the Daewoo Sens, ZAZ Sens and ZAZ Lanos in Ukraine, Doninvest Assol and ZAZ Chance in Russia, FSO Lanos in Poland, or Chevrolet Lanos in Ukraine, Russia, and Egypt.
It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and initially featured three body styles: three-door and five-door hatchbacks and a four-door sedan. The Lanos was designated the T100 model code at launch; the T150 code applies to the updated models introduced in 1999. In 2006, a panel van version, produced in Ukraine by ZAZ, was also introduced. The Daewoo Lanos was designed to replace the Daewoo Nexia in the Daewoo line-up and was itself replaced by the Daewoo Kalos....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Lanos (KLAT) Overview:

Daewoo Lanos (Sens) (Lanos (KLAT)). With 145 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~12 l/100km). Weighing only 1060 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.5 s). The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.6 16V (106 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

This 106 Hp 1.6L 16V engine with a manual gearbox is the most capable powertrain in the Lanos range, offering decent acceleration (11.5 sec 0-100 km/h) and better highway manners for its class.

Fuel Economy

The most powerful option, it will likely consume more fuel than the 1.3L or 1.5L manual, but offers a good balance of performance and reasonable economy for its output.

Best Use Case: Mixed Driving / Occasional Highway

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Affordable purchase price and maintenance
  • • Simple, robust mechanicals (especially manual versions)
  • • Spacious interior for its class
  • • Good fuel economy on manual 1.3L/1.5L variants
  • • Easy to find parts in many markets

Cons:

  • • Dated interior design and materials
  • • Sluggish performance, especially with automatic transmissions
  • • High fuel consumption for automatic variants
  • • Limited safety features by modern standards (3-star Euro NCAP)
  • • Lack of refinement and driving dynamics

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Daewoo
Model:Lanos (Sens)
Generation:Lanos (KLAT)
Modification (Engine):1.6 16V (106 Hp)
Start of production:1997
End of production:2002
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:106 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre:66.3 Hp/l
Torque:145 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:A16DMS
Engine displacement:1598
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:3.75 l
Coolant:7 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:79 mm mm
Piston Stroke:81.5 mm mm
Compression ratio:9:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:12 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:6.2 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:11.5 sec
Maximum speed:180 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:10 kg/Hp, 100 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.3 kg/Nm, 136.8 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:10.9 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1060
Max. weight:1595
Max load:535
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:960 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:320 l
Fuel tank capacity:48 l
Size:
Length:4237 mm mm
Width:1678 mm mm
Height:1432 mm mm
Wheelbase:2520 mm mm
Front track:1405 mm
Rear (Back) track:1425 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeWorm-reduction unit
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size185/60 R14
Wheel rims size5.5J x 14
Front suspensionIndependent type McPherson
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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