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Daewoo Nexia KLETN 1.8 i (101 Hp)
Overall Rating
Daewoo Nexia:
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KLETN Overview:
Daewoo Nexia (KLETN). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Daewoo Nexia (KLETN) was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle from the mid-90s, its safety features were basic for its era, lacking modern active and passive safety systems.
1.8 i (101 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers the most robust performance in the Nexia lineup, providing adequate power for highway driving and overtaking, making it the most capable option.
Fuel Economy
Likely the least fuel-efficient option among the Nexia engines, but still acceptable for its displacement and era, especially with careful driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs
- • Simple and robust mechanics, easy to maintain
- • Good fuel economy on 1.5L manual variants
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Practical and no-frills transportation
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features compared to contemporaries
- • Basic interior quality and design
- • Lack of modern amenities and technology
- • Unrefined ride quality and handling
- • Limited engine choices and performance
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Nexia |
| Generation: | KLETN |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 i (101 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| 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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