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Daewoo Nubira Wagon III 1.8 i 16V (123 Hp)
Overall Rating
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)
Wagon III Overview:
Daewoo Nubira (Wagon III). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 i 16V (123 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, providing a balanced performance for a compact wagon.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is average for its class and era, not particularly efficient but acceptable for mixed use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical interior
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs
- • Comfortable and compliant ride quality
- • Generous cargo capacity for its class
- • Simple and straightforward mechanics
Cons:
- • Uninspired exterior and interior design
- • Average fuel economy (especially 1.8L)
- • Modest performance compared to rivals
- • Interior materials feel dated and cheap
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III: 2003 - 2005).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Nubira |
| Generation: | Wagon III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 i 16V (123 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 123 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | T18SED [Same engine] More details about the engine T18SED |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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