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Daewoo Nexia Hatchback (KLETN) 1.8 i (101 Hp)
Overall Rating
Daewoo Nexia:
The Daewoo LeMans is a compact car, first manufactured by Daewoo in South Korea between 1986 and 1994, and between 1994 and 1997 as Daewoo Cielo — a car mechanically identical to the LeMans, differentiated only by its modified styling cues. Like all Daewoos preceding it, the LeMans took its underpinnings from a European Opel design. In the case of the LeMans, the GM T platform-based Opel Kadett E was the donor vehicle, essentially just badge engineered into the form of the LeMans, and later as the Cielo after a second more thorough facelift....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Hatchback (KLETN) Overview:
Daewoo Nexia (Hatchback (KLETN)). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 i (101 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers the most robust performance in the lineup, providing adequate power for both city and highway driving, making it the most capable option for longer journeys.
Fuel Economy
While no specific fuel data is provided, a 1.8L engine from this era would likely offer moderate fuel economy, acceptable for its power output but not class-leading.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price and low running costs
- • Simple, robust, and easy-to-maintain mechanics (Opel Kadett heritage)
- • Practical hatchback body style with decent cargo space
- • Good fuel economy on 1.5L manual variants
- • Reliable for its era if well-maintained
Cons:
- • Outdated design and safety features by modern standards
- • Lackluster performance, especially with automatic transmissions
- • Basic interior quality and limited features
- • Poor crash test performance (if tested) compared to newer cars
- • Limited availability of parts in some regions now
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Nexia |
| Generation: | Hatchback (KLETN) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 i (101 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Doors: | 3-5 |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 101 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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