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Daewoo Gentra X 1.6i 16V (109 Hp) Automatic
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Daewoo Gentra:
The Daewoo Lacetti is a compact car manufactured and marketed globally by GM Korea since 2002. The first-generation Lacetti was available as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon, styled by Pininfarina—and five-door hatchback styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The sedan and wagon were marketed as the Daewoo Nubira in some European markets and as the Suzuki Forenza in North America. The hatchback, was introduced in 2004 and marketed as Daewoo Lacetti5 in South Korea, Suzuki Reno in the United States. After the 2004 model year, it was marketed as Chevrolet Nubira and Lacetti in Europe, as the Chevrolet Optra in Canada, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, India, Pakistan, Japan and Southeast Asia, and as the Holden Viva in Australia and New Zealand....(Read more on Wikipedia)
X Overview:
Daewoo Gentra (X). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1025 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11 s). The top speed reaches 188 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Daewoo Gentra X (based on the Chevrolet Lacetti) achieved a 3-star Euro NCAP rating in 2006, indicating acceptable but not class-leading adult occupant protection by contemporary standards.
1.6i 16V (109 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides convenient automatic shifting, though it may feel less responsive and slightly duller than the manual, despite similar listed acceleration figures.
Fuel Economy
Expect slightly higher fuel consumption compared to the manual version, particularly in urban driving conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs
- • Practical hatchback design with decent cargo space
- • Simple, proven mechanicals contribute to reliability
- • Comfortable ride for its class
- • Good value for money as a used car
Cons:
- • Uninspired performance, especially with the automatic transmission
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Limited advanced safety features by modern standards
- • Higher fuel consumption compared to more modern rivals
- • Basic handling and driving dynamics
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Gentra: 2005 - 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Gentra |
| Generation: | X |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6i 16V (109 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 109 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| 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 layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 188 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.4 kg/Hp, 106.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.8 kg/Nm, 146.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1025 |
| Max. weight: | 1350 |
| Max load: | 325 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 735 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 200 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3940 mm mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm mm |
| Height: | 1505 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2480 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1430 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 [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Semi-dependent beam with stabilizer lateral stability |
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