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Doninvest Assol L100 1.5i (86 Hp) Automatic
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Doninvest Assol:
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L100 Overview:
Doninvest Assol (L100). With 137 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1036 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15 s). The top speed reaches 161 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Doninvest Assol L100 was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle from the late 1990s, it would likely lack many modern safety features and structural reinforcements found in contemporary cars, offering only basic protection.
1.5i (86 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The combination of the smaller 86 Hp engine and an automatic transmission results in sluggish acceleration, making it feel underpowered, especially outside of city limits.
Fuel Economy
Despite the lower power, the automatic transmission doesn't significantly improve fuel economy over the manual 1.5i, offering 5.3 l/100 km with a notable performance penalty.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Good fuel economy across the range, especially for its era.
- • Simple and proven mechanicals (based on Hyundai Accent X3).
- • Likely affordable to purchase and maintain.
- • Practical sedan body style with decent trunk space.
Cons:
- • Dated design and interior aesthetics.
- • Basic safety features, no Euro NCAP rating.
- • Performance can be sluggish, particularly with automatic transmissions.
- • Limited availability of parts and specialized service outside of specific markets.
- • Comfort levels are basic, lacking modern amenities.
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Doninvest |
| Model: | Assol |
| Generation: | L100 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i (86 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 86 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 57.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 137 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 161 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12 kg/Hp, 83 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 132.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1036 |
| Max. weight: | 1595 |
| Max load: | 559 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 322 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4237 mm mm |
| Width: | 1678 mm mm |
| Height: | 1432 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m |
| 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 |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 155/80 R13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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