What distinguishes brand cars Daewoo, is a reasonable ratio of quality and reliability with the price. Today, the manufacturer Daewoo continues to produce economical, easy-to-drive and comfortable cars. Thanks to this, they have earned high popularity and trust of motorists in Russia.
History of the automaker Daewoo
The birthplace of Daewoo is Korea. It is in this country that the headquarters of Daewoo Motor Co. is located. Ltd and since 1977, the brand's well-known cars have been produced to date.
From Korean, the name "Daewoo" is translated as "great universe". In accordance with this value, the management chose a logo in the form of an image of a seashell.
The history of the creation of an automobile corporation begins in 1972. At that time, there were already four largest automakers in Korea, including Kia, Hyundai Motor, Asia Motors and Shinjin. A little later, an alliance between Kia and Asia Motors was created, and Shinjin became known as Daewoo.
Daewoo was founded by General Motors and Suzuki in the same 1972. Some time later, the automaker received a new name Daewoo Motor, the most famous today.
Both at the beginning of its formation and in subsequent decades, Daewoo Motor made serious efforts in order to be a worthy competitor to such corporations as Hyundai and Kia.
The lineup
The very first cars manufacturer Daewoo began to produce in 1977. One of these models was Daewoo Maepsy, almost a complete analogue of the Opel Rekord, a popular car at that time.
The next model was Daewoo Nexia, which was also assembled under license from Opel. The model, which at one time conquered many world car markets, was called Pontiac Le Man in the USA and Canada, its other acquired name is Daewoo Racer. At the same time, body modifications were used in the model (sedan, 3- and 5-door hatchbacks), as well as various technical equipment. In 2003, the production of Nexia hatchbacks was closed, the sedan is still produced to this day.
In the future, Daewoo auto designers created small and middle class models - an inexpensive sedan Espero(1993), model Nubira(1997), produced in various body types. Nubira platform update led to the creation of a model based on it Daewoo Lacetti(2002).
One of the most interesting models in the history of Daewoo is Leganza. Its release began in 1997. The idea of the concern, which this car embodied, is the creation of an exceptional model, which has no analogues. To do this, the world's best manufacturers joined the creation of Leganza.
Daewoo Leganza has become the embodiment of harmonious style and excellent technical characteristics. For its level, the new car received a very rich list of equipment and additional options. With all this, the cost of the car did not go beyond the acceptable and became another undoubted advantage of the model.
Simultaneously with the Leganza, a presentation of a new class “C” model took place - Daewoo Lanos. In fact, it was this car that became the very first completely independent project of the Korean automaker. This model also had various body modifications and technical equipment.
In 1998, a bright novelty was presented in Geneva: a front-wheel drive mini-car with a transverse engine. It was the very first car Daewoo Matiz, a new supplemented version of which was then presented in October 2000 at the Paris Motor Show.
The updated version, which was introduced so soon by the manufacturer Daewoo Matiz, has received recognition among motorists. And there were many reasons for this. The manufacturer Daewoo Matiz was talked about all over the world as a concern that produces high-quality and comfortable cars. Due to the low cost, these cars were available to a wide range of buyers, thanks to which the sales of Daewoo Matiz grew rapidly year by year.
Since 2003, all Daewoo assembly plants have been given the status of independent production. Today they continue to work actively:
- Uz-Daewoo plant in Uzbekistan (production of Matiz, Lacetti, Damas, Nexia);
- Polish plant FSO (manufactured by FSO Lanos and FSO Matiz);
- Romanian company Daewoo Romania (assembly of Matiz, Nexia and Nubira II).
Since 2005, Daewoo Motor cars produced for Europe and Russia began to bear the Chevrolet name.
Daewoo Nexia is the most common and popular car made in Southeast Asia. However, it would be wrong to consider it “purely Asian”. The “deushka”, as the owners affectionately called it, owes its birth to the Opel Kadett E, which was produced in Germany from 1984 to 1991.
The first copies of the model produced under license from Opel left the Daewoo assembly line back in 1986. The car was exported to the USA and Canada under the name Pontiac Le Mans, and in the markets of other countries it became known as the Daewoo Racer.
The first Racers appeared on the Russian market in the early 90s and were sold unofficially through "gray" dealers. In 1994, the first restyling of this model took place, during which the front and rear parts of the body, headlights, taillights were completely redesigned, and the wheelbase of the car increased by 100 mm. After modernization, the model received a new name - Nexia (in the domestic market of Korea, it was offered under the name Cielo).
And soon Daewoo branches in various countries began to assemble: UzDaewoo in Uzbekistan, Krasny Aksai in Russia and Rodae in Romania.
For Nexia until 2002, only one 1.5-liter gasoline engine was offered, developed at one time by Opel. Its power was both 75 and 90 hp. With. depending on the head of the block: if it is a 16-valve (very rare), then the car produced almost 100 hp. Well, if the 8-valve - 75 hp For Nexia, there were 2 types of gearboxes: a 4-speed automatic (only for European versions) and a five-speed manual, which has proven itself well on Kadett. The front suspension is a classic MacPherson strut used on most foreign cars. Rear - the so-called twisted beam, which is also an anti-roll bar. Both suspensions were tuned by Porsche. Perhaps that is why the Nexia behaves so confidently at speed without sacrificing comfort. Minus - small rolls in corners.
Nexia was produced in 3 body types: sedan, 3- and 5-door hatchback. Hatchbacks were produced in Romania only for the European market. Their production ended in 1997.
For the Russian market, Nexia was offered only in a sedan and two trim levels: GL and GLE. The first trim was frankly “empty”: a simple cassette recorder and air conditioning (until 2002), there was not even a tachometer. a radio tape recorder with an electric antenna + 4 speakers (by the way, the sound quality is not bad), bumpers in body color, hydraulic booster, central locking. European cars had a driver's airbag and ABS.
Salon, by the standards of the class, is not bad and is designed for more or less comfortable accommodation for 4 ex, not too tall people. Its finish is high for such a cheap car. What is velor worth, very pleasant to the touch, which is covered with interior and door trim. Soundproofing is also excellent. The front seats have good lateral support. The torpedo is made in a purely German style: everything is in its place; but clearly outdated by design. One of the trump cards of the car is a huge 530-liter trunk.
By 2002, at factories in Romania and Russia, the production of Nexia was curtailed and completely transferred to Uzbekistan. At the same time, a restyling was made, during which Nexia acquired rear “crystal” lights, a decorative plastic trim on the trunk lid, a chrome-plated radiator lining and new door panels in the cabin.
But the main innovation is a more modern 1.5 DOHC engine with 85 hp. s, having a sixteen-valve cylinder head with two camshafts and a more modern system of distributed fuel injection, capable of accelerating the Nexia to hundreds in 11 seconds and having a maximum speed of 185 km / h.
The car, due to its attractive price, good road performance and reliability, is very popular in Russia, became the sales leader among foreign cars three times from 1999 to 2002, and to this day is confidently in the top five. To support the interest of buyers of the car, in 2008 the next, third in a row, restyling is planned.
During which Nexia will receive a new look front and rear (new headlights, grille, mirrors with turn signal, new front and rear bumpers). It is also planned to equip Nexia with a new 1.6-liter engine that will meet Euro-3 requirements.
The Daewoo Nexia sedan is a simple and cheap car. It has been present on our roads for more than fifteen years and, apparently, is not going to leave them. The first five-seater front-wheel drive Daewoo Nexia was released in 1995. The car was developed based on the Opel Kadett. Only seven years later, the manufacturer decided on minor changes to the first generation: this is how the second-generation Daewoo Nexia appeared, which is very popular today.
The appearance of the Daewoo Nexia is unremarkable: the design of the car is associated with the 90s of the last century, despite all the changes and the transition to a new generation. On the other hand, the conciseness of the forms makes it possible to reduce the cost of production, which is very important for a budget brand. Nevertheless, some exterior details can be distinguished: attractive optics and a modern hood with beautiful embossed stamps. One of the distinguishing features of the car is a capacious trunk of five hundred and thirty liters, but the opening is quite narrow, which makes loading difficult. The salon is simple but tastefully decorated.
The second generation does not have the disadvantages inherent in its predecessor: gaps and crevices disappeared, more expensive plastic was used for finishing, the quality of fastening parts became noticeably higher. The front panel is dominated by ovals and rectangular shapes. The elements are conveniently located, have a backlight, some of them, in particular the power package buttons, can be found on the driver's door. The instrument panel is also highlighted, which significantly brings it closer to modern standards. Improved interior soundproofing. The rear seat stands out from this overall pleasant picture: it is not very comfortable and does not fold.
Specifications Daewoo Nexia
Of course, the first thing that interests a driver choosing a car is the technical characteristics of the Daewoo Nexia. The range of engines for the sedan is not as extensive as that of competitors - two four-cylinder gasoline power units.
Engine A15SMS
This unit, known from Lanos, with a volume of 1.5 liters is capable of developing up to 80 hp at 5600 rpm. With. power. The engine is equipped with an electronic control unit and a system of distributed fuel injection. Thanks to this, the car rides equally well on AI-80 and AI-95 gasoline. There are two valves for each cylinder. They are driven by a single overhead camshaft. Daewoo Nexia accelerates to 100 km / h in about 12.5 seconds.
The A15SMS engine cannot be called economical: when driving in the city, fuel consumption will be 8.5 liters. will cost you 7.7 liters per hundred.
F16D3 engine
The older engine with a volume of 1.6 liters already develops 109 liters. With. power. The engine equipment is already different: a DOHC type timing system is used, two overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. With such an engine, Daewoo Nexia easily accelerates to 185 km / h in a little more than 10 seconds.
Increased power requires appropriate fuel consumption: 9.3 liters in the city, 8.5 on the highway.
Both engines are front, transverse and linked to a five-speed manual transmission. The gears are quite long, in some situations this is an advantage, as it saves the driver from frequent switching in the city. She works easily and understandably. Despite the fact that both engines comply with Euro-3 standards, they did not lose in thrust. Factory shock absorbers are soft and comfortable, but they last no more than thirty thousand kilometers. The front suspension for Daewoo Nexia is completely independent, spring. The rear uses a spring-and-torsion beam design. satisfied with their performance. The steering mechanism is rack and pinion, the amplifier is not included in the standard package, but the developers have provided a place for its independent installation. The behavior of the suspension on Russian roads cannot be called ideal. A technically imperfect design, inexpensive components and poor settings remind of themselves on every trip. As the test drive of Daewoo Nexia shows, the car behaves better than the classic Lada, but inferior to Priora and Grant.
On the video test drive of the Daewoo Nexia car:
Equipment and prices
In Russia Daewoo Nexia can be bought in three versions.
Initial equipment
Low Cost is a practically “naked” car with a basic set of equipment: inertial seat belts, adjustable front seat headrests, heated rear window, clock on the instrument panel and rear shelf, electric headlight range control. The cost of Daewoo Nexia in the initial configuration is 244,000 rubles.
Basic equipment
In this version, the car is equipped with power windows, a full-size spare wheel, a CD radio and air conditioning. The price of a Daewoo Nexia as standard starts at 294,000 rubles with a younger engine and 321,000 rubles with a more powerful engine.
Maximum equipment
Daewoo Nexia "Lux" in addition to the above has decorative caps, central locking, power steering, fog lights, a sun strip on the windshield, in body color, repeaters on the side mirrors. The luxury version of a car with a 1.5-liter engine is offered at a price of 335,000 rubles, and for an engine with a capacity of 109 liters. With. you will have to fork out for an amount of at least 346,000 rubles.
Daewoo Nexia - pros and cons
Of course, Daewoo Nexia deserves attention. Many people like a budget car. For those who are thinking about buying a Daewoo, it will be useful to know the advantages and disadvantages of this car.
Advantages of Daewoo Nexia
In addition to an attractive appearance, this car has everything that a simple driver needs:
- The car holds the road well even at high speed, which is important for the native.
- Large ground clearance, thanks to which you can easily overcome curbs and minor obstacles.
- Bumpers are made of durable plastic, if damaged, repairs will not require large expenses.
- Daewoo maintenance is carried out at affordable prices.
- The light is decent, the height can be adjusted.
- There is a wonderful view from the salon.
- There are buttons for opening the hatch of the fuel tank and trunk, as well as a heater with four heating modes.
- The boot under the hood will not allow the engine to get very dirty.
- and convenient location of all elements in the car.
Disadvantages of Daewoo Nexia
With all the advantages, Daewoo Nexia also has disadvantages:
- High fuel consumption - about twelve liters per hundred kilometers in the city. After running in, this figure decreases to nine.
- In winter, it is recommended to lubricate the locks to prevent them from freezing. Motorists also note the problem with mirrors, which are quite fragile.
- In winter, Nexia suffers from road brine, with most of the damage occurring to electrical equipment. The service life of certain parts can be assumed with an accuracy of up to six months.
- If the car is equipped with power windows, you will have to periodically change the motors in the doors. Problems begin in the spring: the glass does not move, but after tapping, signs of life appear.
- Trapeze "wipers" will live for two years, then it starts to work intermittently.
- Once every three years, the generator and starter will need to be repaired.
- A small opening in the luggage compartment and the inability to fold the rear seats will not allow you to carry cargo of non-standard length.
Video review of the car Daewoo Nexia:
After analyzing the pros and cons of the Daewoo Nexia, only one summary is possible: the car has an optimal price-quality ratio, and low operating costs should also be noted. This structurally imperfect car in terms of reliability and durability is lower than modern foreign cars, but higher than domestic models.
| Car model: | Daewoo Nexia |
| Manufacturer country: | Uzbekistan |
| body type: | Sedan |
| Number of places: | 5 |
| Number of doors: | 4 |
| Engine capacity, cu. cm: | 1498 |
| Power, l. s./about. min.: | 80/5600 |
| Maximum speed, km/h: | 175 |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h, s: | 12.5 |
| Type of drive: | front |
| Checkpoint: | 5MKPP |
| Fuel type: | gasoline AI-92 |
| Consumption per 100 km: | city 8.2; route 7 |
| Length, mm: | 4482 |
| Width, mm: | 1662 |
| Height, mm: | 1393 |
| Clearance, mm: | 158 |
| Tire size: | 185/60R14 |
| Curb weight, kg: | 969 |
| Gross weight, kg: | 1404 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 |
Finishing the Daewoo Nexia review, the following can be noted: from the very beginning of production to the present, the sales level of Daewoo Nexia remains at a high level and its decline is not expected. This is due to excellent performance and inexpensive operation. Driving comfort is important. Many, even more expensive Daewoo models cannot boast of such convenience.
Daewoo Nexia is a comfortable sedan, which is one of the most popular foreign cars in our country. This is due to the practicality and dynamism of the machine, its laconic design and affordable price. , good handling and stability due to the powerful engine with a five-speed gearbox. In addition, Daewoo Nexia meets all the requirements for car safety. The spacious interior allows each passenger to accommodate comfortably and has all the necessary systems and devices.
Daewoo Nexia is ideal for those who want to buy a decent car of European quality for driving around the city. We will be glad to read your comments if you drive Daewoo Nexia.
Daewoo Nexia is a compact sedan from a Korean manufacturer. Daewoo started producing this car back in 1986.
Nexia is equipped with petrol engines of 1.5 and 1.6 liters and a five-speed manual gearbox. Currently, the car is produced at the Uz-Daewoo plant in the Uzbek city of Asaka.
The production of the model at this plant was launched in 1996.
History Daewoo Nexia
The prototype of the Daewoo Nexia was the German Opel Kadett E, produced from 1984 to 1991.
At first, the car was known as the Daewoo Racer. In Canada, the model was sold under the name Pontiac LeMans.
Having occupied its niche in a number of comfortable inexpensive cars, Daewoo Nexia has changed both externally and in terms of equipment over the years. The car was sold in a sedan, as well as a three- and five-door hatchback. But the most widespread was the sedan.
Until 1996, Daewoo Nexia was imported into Russia in small quantities from South Korea. Then production was established in Rostov, thus relieving motorists from the burden of customs duties. Nexia fell significantly in price and began to rapidly gain popularity. The quality of the car remained the same - only SKD assembly of cars was carried out at the Krasny Aksai plant.
An English design company took part in creating the modern image of Daewoo Nexia
In 1992, the UzDaewooauto company was created in Uzbekistan, which is engaged in the assembly production of cars. By 1996, mass production was established, including the manufacture of bodies. Uzbek Nexia quickly ousted cars from Rostov from the market. Both in Rostov and Uzbekistan, Nexia was produced only in a sedan.
The management of the successful UzDaewoo decided to acquire the trademarks Daewoo Nexia and. In May 2007, a strategic agreement was signed between the government of Uzbekistan and GM DAT. It provided for the right to modernize acquired brands, localize production and release new models at UzDaewoo.
A year after the conclusion of the strategic agreement, a new enterprise GM Uzbekistan is being created.
In 2008 Nexia went through a restyling. The body remained the same, but the front and rear optics, bumpers changed, reinforcing beams appeared in the doors, and the interior was updated. They began to install more modern engines that meet new environmental standards on the car.
In 2012, Nexia's production volumes will begin to gradually decline. In the near future, the model will be replaced by a new one - Cobalt.
Technical features
Daewoo Nexia was equipped with a base 8-valve engine with a volume of 1.5 liters and a power of 75 hp. The dynamics of the car was moderate, but sufficient for city driving. Since 2002, Nexia has been equipped with a 1.5-liter 16-valve power plant with 85 hp.
Global restyling Daewoo Nexia received in 2008. In this form, the car is produced to this day. The English design company Concept Group Intenational took part in creating the modern image of Daewoo Nexia. The front and rear of the sedan has changed dramatically. The U-shaped grille was adorned with a chrome rib that crosses it horizontally. The headlights have been modernized - they have acquired lenses. The front bumper with a trapezoidal air intake and fog lights has become more attractive. The tailgate of the car has noticeably changed. The rear bumper was decorated with a solid ledge and a trapezoidal stamping at the bottom. The taillights took on an arcuate shape and decreased in size.
New engines also appeared: engines from Lanos and models began to be installed on Nexia. Their power is 80 and 108 hp. respectively.
Statistics say that it is Daewoo Nexia that becomes the first foreign car purchased by a Russian car enthusiast after owning a domestic car
There have been changes in the interior of the car. The dashboard has a new speedometer, a combined gauge cluster and a tachometer. The center console, as before, is integrated with the dashboard and deployed to the driver. The front seats have wide cushions and backs with sufficient lateral support.
Currently, there are several options for completing the Daewoo Nexia. Budget options do not have a tachometer, power steering and air conditioning. The trunk lining is also missing. Extended equipment includes power accessories, sound system, fog lights, central locking, air conditioning, etc.
Daewoo Nexia's achievements are stable popularity and large sales volumes. In the first 5 years of UzDaewooAuto's existence alone, 250,000 copies of this model were produced and sold. Currently, this figure exceeds 500 thousand. Only in Russia the company is represented by 5 distributors. This allows Daewoo Nexia to maintain its leading position in the budget car segment.
The sedan is popular not only in Russia. It leads in sales in its class in the countries of the Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine. The secret of success lies in vehicle performance and affordability.
Statistics say that it is Daewoo Nexia that becomes the first foreign car purchased by a Russian car enthusiast after owning a domestic car.
Pros and cons of Daewoo Nexia
The main competitors of Daewoo Nexia are cars produced by VAZ (such as Priora), as well as Renault Logan and Chevrolet Lanos.
The undeniable advantage of Nexia over them is a huge trunk with a convenient opening for loading, a soft and energy-intensive suspension and good sound insulation.
The disadvantages include the inability to fold the back of the rear seat, a small glove compartment, a tendency to rust and a not very long service life of the rear springs.
Nevertheless, over the long years of its existence, Daewoo Nexia has confirmed its reliability. In addition, the Daewoo service network is well developed in Russia, spare parts can always be found in stock.
Daewoo (Daewoo Motor Co., Ltd.), a South Korean company specializing in the production of cars. The headquarters is located in Seoul. In 1972, the Korean authorities legally secured the right to engage in automobile production for four companies - Kia, Hyundai Motor, Asia Motors and Shinjin.
Then there was a merger between Kia and Asia Motors. And Shinjin turned into a joint venture between Daewoo and General Motors, and a few years later - into Daewoo Motor. A fairly young dynamic company Daewoo cooperated with General Motors until 1993. In 1995, Daewoo entered the German market with the small Nexia and the medium Espero.
The 1986 Opel Kadett E became a donor for the Daewoo Nexia, the company's future bestseller.
In the US, Nexia was sold under the name Pontiac Le Mans.
Daewoo Nexia is the latest generation of the memorable Opel Kadett E, which began to be produced under license in 1986 in Korea. The car was exported to the USA and Canada under the name Pontiac Le Mans, in the local market it became known as the Daewoo Racer.
The Russians first met him in 1993. After another upgrade in March 1995, the model was renamed Nexia (Cielo for Korea). And soon the assembly was transferred to Daewoo branches in various countries: UzDaewoo in Uzbekistan, Krasny Aksai in Russia and Rodae in Romania.
Such a Nexia looks today, but restyling of the car is not far off.
The Tico front-wheel drive hatchback for city trips based on the Suzuki Alto has been produced in South Korea since 1988, and in Uzbekistan since 1996. Until 1993, the company collaborated with General Motors. By the beginning of 1996, Daewoo had built three large technical centers: in Worthing (Great Britain), near Munich (Germany) and in Pulyane (Korea). The company's chief technical project manager is Ulrich Betz (formerly a senior BMW manager).
Daewoo Tico is a Korean "eye", an affordable car with a good level of build quality.
The Daewoo Prince was based on another Opel model, this time the large Senator sedan.
Since 1993, the Prince sedan and its more comfortable Brougham variant have been produced based on the discontinued Opel Senator. The Espero sedan was designed by Bertone based on the units of the Opel Ascona model. It was first introduced in 1993. At the end of 1997, the company introduced the last three models at international motor shows - Lanos, Nubira and Leganza.
The Lanos car was designed and put into production in 30 months and cost the company $420 million. This is Daewoo's first own design. In Russia, the Lanos version was called "Assol".
Lanos was supposed to replace the Daewoo Nexia model in our market, borrowing suspension and steering from it. But he didn’t replace it, Nexia remained on the Russian market, and Lanos is now assembled in Ukraine and sold in our country under the auspices of Chevrolet.
The appearance of the Daewoo Espero is the work of Italian masters from the Bertone design studio.
Daewoo Nubira - the company's own development (branch in England), design - I. D. E. A. Work on the Nubira model (translated from Korean as "to travel the world") began in 1993 and lasted 32 months. The design was developed in Worthing, and the first layout, modified later, was presented at the end of 1994. This is a transverse-engined, front-wheel-drive golf car that replaced the Espero. In Russia, the version is called "Orion".
With the help of Daewoo Nubira, the Korean company has taken a big step forward in the field of creating a modern car.
The Leganza model is the company's attempt to produce business class models. The most comfortable and equipped car of the company. The design of this model is based on the body of the Opel Senator car, modified by Italian specialists from Italdesign. Russian analogue of the Korean model "Condor".
Opel Senator again, but already changed beyond recognition by Italian designers from ItalDesign studio. The result was Daewoo Leganza - a modest application for entry into the business class.
Daewoo Matiz, a mini car model with a transverse engine and front-wheel drive. The model was first presented in 1998 in Geneva. At the Paris Motor Show in October 2000, an updated version of the Daewoo Matiz was presented.
After the Asian financial crisis in 1998, Daewoo faced enormous difficulties. However, the South Korean government abandoned the idea of nationalizing the company. The largest corporations in the world fought for the right to acquire it.
Daewoo Matiz is one of the most successful cars of the company, which has gained popularity in many countries of the world, including Russia.
South Korean Daewoo since September 2002 officially came under the jurisdiction of General Motors, changing its name to GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. Today, the Daewoo brand is familiar to domestic consumers mainly due to cars manufactured in Uzbekistan at the UzDaewoo plant, which remained outside the framework of the newly created company.
