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Daewoo Nubira Hatchback II 2.0 (133 Hp) Automatic
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Daewoo Nubira:
Daewoo Nubira is a compact car which was produced by the South Korean automaker Daewoo from 1997 to 2002 as a 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback and a 5-door station wagon.
The Daewoo Nubira was released in 1997 reflecting Daewoo's new found design and manufacturing process. Production took under 30 months by ex-Porsche and BMW engineering chief Dr. Ulrich Bez , with Daewoo's growing in-house R&D network in Korea, Worthing and Munich collaborating with the world's best engineering consultancies. Styling was done by I. DE. A Institute in Italy, and other companies involved in the development programme included Ricardo and GM Holden. Built in Kunsan, South Korea in a factory equipped with sophisticated laser-guided robots, it was developed as a replacement. People weren't entirely sure what was the replacement, but Daewoo said that not only did it replace the lower and medium specification of the Espero, but also those at the upper end line-up of the Nexia....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Hatchback II Overview:
Daewoo Nubira (Hatchback II). With 184 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1205 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 9 s). The top speed reaches 195 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.
2.0 (133 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving, though the automatic transmission can feel sluggish and impacts responsiveness, making it less engaging.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is on the higher side, especially in urban settings (12.2 l/100 km), typical for an older automatic 2.0L engine.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price and good value for money when new
- • Spacious interior for its class, offering decent passenger and cargo room
- • Decent standard equipment levels for its price point
- • Comfortable ride quality, absorbing most road imperfections well
Cons:
- • Subpar safety rating (Euro NCAP), a significant concern for occupant protection
- • Questionable long-term reliability and build quality compared to Japanese rivals
- • High depreciation, making it a poor investment in the used car market
- • Uninspired driving dynamics and steering feel
- • Dated interior design and material quality
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatchback (KLAJ): 2000 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Nubira |
| Generation: | Hatchback II |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (133 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2001 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 133 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 66.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 184 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| 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: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.1 kg/Hp, 110.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.5 kg/Nm, 152.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1205 |
| Max. weight: | 1720 |
| Max load: | 515 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 860 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 320 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4250 mm mm [250mm less] |
| Width: | 1700 mm mm [25mm less] |
| Height: | 1430 mm mm [15mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm mm [30mm less] |
| Front track: | 1464 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1454 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 | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
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