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Daewoo Arcadia CE 3.2 i V6 24V LX (220 Hp) Automatic
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Daewoo Arcadia:
The Honda Legend is a series of V6-engined executive cars that was produced by Honda between 1985 and 2021, and served as its flagship vehicle. The Legend has also been sold under the Acura Legend, RL and RLX nameplates — the successive flagship vehicles of Honda's luxury Acura division in North America from 1986 until 2020.
The first-generation Legend, introduced to Japan on October 22, 1985, was the first production Honda vehicle to offer only a SOHC V6 engine worldwide. The introduction of the Legend also coincided with the launch of a new dealership sales channel in Japan, called Honda Clio. The Legend was the result of a joint venture with Britain's Austin Rover Group called Project XX that started in November 1981 with the Austin Rover-Honda XX letter of intent signed by the two companies to replace the Rover SD1 and to provide a luxury vehicle for Honda, and was codenamed as HX. The Rover Company had a long-established reputation as a luxury car maker in the United Kingdom and Europe, demonstrated by the Rover P5 and Rover P6, and Honda wanted to introduce a luxury car for the Japanese, European and North American markets. Rover also wanted to return to the American market when previously they had reportedly sold only 1,500 cars in 1971, and a brief return in 1980, selling 800 Rover SD1s by offering the Sterling which was also a result of the ARG-Honda partnership. The development work was carried out at Rover's Canley, Coventry plant and Honda's Tochigi Prefecture development centre. Design work concluded on the Legend in 1982, with a design patent being filed on September 27, 1982, at the Japan Patent Office under application number 1982-043493 and registered on September 19, 1984, under patent number 0640105....(Read more on Wikipedia)
CE Overview:
Daewoo Arcadia (CE). With 292 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1555 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 205 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.
The Daewoo Arcadia CE was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, thus no official rating exists. Safety features are typical for a mid-90s vehicle, including ABS, but lack modern active and passive safety systems.
3.2 i V6 24V LX (220 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Paired with an automatic transmission, this 3.2L V6 offers a refined and effortless driving experience, prioritizing comfort over outright sportiness.
Fuel Economy
The automatic gearbox, while smooth, likely exacerbates the already modest fuel economy of the 3.2L V6, especially in stop-and-go traffic.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Smooth and powerful 3.2L V6 engine
- • Spacious and comfortable interior with good ride quality
- • Refined driving dynamics inherited from Honda Legend platform
- • Distinctive executive sedan styling for its era
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy, especially with the automatic transmission
- • Dated safety features compared to modern standards (no NCAP rating)
- • Potentially challenging parts availability due to limited production run
- • Rear drum brakes are a drawback for a premium sedan
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Arcadia |
| Generation: | CE |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.2 i V6 24V LX (220 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 220 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 292 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3206 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 90 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.1 kg/Hp, 141.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 187.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1555 |
| Max. weight: | 1830 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 427 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4950 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2910 mm |
| Front track: | 1550 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1540 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/65 R15 V |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
If you could change one thing about the Daewoo Arcadia, what would it be?