Passing along the street, some motorists saw a car with the silhouette of Opel Kadet E, but coming closer you can see the emblem of the Daewoo brand and the inscription on the stern of the trunk - Racer. A lot of people decided for themselves that this is a Kadet with fake nameplates, but in fact it is a licensed copy of a German car and it was from it that the history of Nexia began. Opel Kadet E was produced from 1984 to 1991, the model proved to be quite popular, as evidenced by the European Car of the Year title won by Opel. In those years, Daewoo was determined to produce high-quality passenger cars and in 1986 the production of Daewoo Racer began - a license was acquired - this cannot be compared with theft. In 1995, the passenger car underwent a major modernization. During restyling, the wheelbase was increased by 100mm. The model received a new name - Nexia. In its homeland, in South Korea, the car was called Cielo. In 1996, the production of Nexia was established in Uzbekistan at the UzDaewoo enterprise, as well as in Rostov. The production of Nexia in Russia lasted only two years, the enterprise was unable to compete with the more affordable Uzbek Koreans. Today, a Korean car can be considered an alternative not only to the VAZ 2110, but also to already old business sedans: and.
External review Daewoo Nexia
The vast majority of Daewoo Nexia are found in the sedan, but occasionally you can find a five and three-door hatchback. The production of hatchbacks was less massive and was discontinued in 2003. During all the years of production, two basic configurations were produced: GL and GLE. The first is budget, it is distinguished by unpainted bumpers and rear-view mirrors. The more expensive GLE stands out with painted bumpers with built-in foglights. We emphasize that foglight glasses crack quite often. The fact is that the headlights additionally heat up the light, and when water gets on them, the lens cracks. Less powerful modifications are shod with 175/70/R13 tires, and more powerful versions with a two-shaft engine and a sixteen-valve cylinder head are shod with 185/60/R14 tires. The extra inch and wider tires have a positive effect on handling. 
If you see Nexia in front of you on the fourteenth disks with the inscription DONC, then in front of you is a car not older than 2002, it was in 2002 that another external restyling took place and a new engine appeared. Since 2002, Daewoo began to be equipped with chrome-plated radiator grilles, of a more complex shape (previously, the grille was made in the form of a regular frame).
Salon and Equipment Nexia
Of course, in the Nexia salon you will not find a night vision system or massage chairs, but the salon can be safely considered the advantage of the model, because it was the most spacious among its competitors. 
There is enough space in the cabin for five adults. The landing is quite low - this distinguishes the Nexia from most budget cars, but in the GLE configuration, the driver's seat cushion is height adjustable. The basic version of the GL can be very different from one another in terms of equipment, they all do not have a tachometer, but you can find GL with air conditioning and power steering. The basic equipment included a radio with four speakers. Any of the GLE is equipped with four power windows, but air conditioning, as in the case of the GL, is an option, but a tachometer and a power antenna are installed in the GLE. Not spoiled drivers will like the fact that the gas tank flap and trunk lid can be opened from the passenger compartment. The volume of the luggage compartment of the Nexia is 530 liters, which even today is more than a worthy indicator. The disadvantage of the trunk is the inability to increase the volume. because the backs of the sofa do not fold.
Technical part and characteristics of Daewoo Nexia
Under the hood of the Nexia, you can see one of two power units. Both engines have the same volume - 1.5 liters, but the second one is equipped with a sixteen-valve cylinder head and two camshafts, which made it possible to increase power by 10 hp. The first engine develops 75 forces, and the second 85 horses. Only five-speed mechanics can dock with Daewoo Nexia power plants. The Nexia manual is also known from the first generation Opel Vectra and Astra. The gears are quite long, in some situations this is an advantage, because it saves the driver from frequent switching in the city. In most cases, Daewoo Nexia engines live for 200-250 thousand km before overhaul. Motors are equipped with a belt, which is desirable to change at least once every 50,000 kilometers. Note that when the belt breaks, the valves do not always meet the pistons, but if in the case of 16v the break occurred at high speeds, such a meeting is very likely. The CV joints of the front wheels of a Korean are nursed for 100,000 km. The factory BOGE shock absorbers that were installed on UzDaewoo are quite soft and comfortable, but they are usually enough for no more than 30,000 km. The ball bearings on the Daewoo of the Uzbek assembly are screwed with three bolts and, as a result, they are removable. Ball valves run 100,000 km. The tie rod ends of a passenger car can withstand 30 - 40 thousand.
Let's pay attention to the technical characteristics of Daewoo Nexia with a basic eight-valve engine.
Specifications
Engine: 1.5 petrol
Volume: 1490cc
Power: 75hp
Torque: 124N.M
Number of valves: 8v
Performance indicators:
Acceleration 0 - 100km: 12.5s
Maximum speed: 163km
Average fuel consumption: 6.3l
Fuel tank capacity: 50L
Body:
Dimensions: 4480mm*1660mm*1390mm
Wheelbase: 2520mm
Curb weight: 969kg
Ground clearance: 160mm
The eight-valve compression ratio is 9.5:1. According to passport data, a more powerful version accelerates to hundreds in 12.2, that is, only 0.3s faster, and its maximum speed is 170 km. 16v - the engine consumes more fuel per liter on average. The Daewoo has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
Price
Today, a used Nexia in good condition is valued at $5,000.
The car Nexia ("Nexia") of the South Korean concern Daewoo ("Daewoo") was created on the basis of the German car "Opel-Kadet", produced from 1984 to 1992. The Korean version of the car was called Daewoo Racer ("Daewoo Racer"). In 1994, the Daewoo company carried out a restyling, after which the model received the final name "Nexia". In 1996, the production of the model began in Uzbekistan (UzDaewoo Auto JSC) and in the city of Aksai near Rostov-on-Don at the Krasny Aksai plant. Since 2000, the production of the model (with the exception of engines) has been transferred to Uzbekistan. In 2008, the car underwent a restyling, during which some body panels, lighting equipment changed, and new engines began to be installed. The information is relevant for models 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 of release.
| Parameter | Engine A15SMS | F16D3 engine |
| body type | Sedan | |
| layout diagram | Front transverse engine; front wheel drive | |
| Number of seats | 5 | |
| Number of doors | 4 | |
| Curb weight, kg | 969 | 1025 |
| Gross weight in the basic configuration, kg | 1404 | 1460 |
| Gross weight of the towed trailer, kg: | ||
| not equipped with brakes | 430 | 400 |
| equipped with brakes | 860 | 860 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 163 | 175 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 4,9 | |
| Trunk volume, l | 5,3 | |
| Ground clearance, mm | 160 | |
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Engine |
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| Parameter | Engine A15SMS | F16D3 engine |
| Type | Petrol, four-stroke, four-cylinder, in-line | |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| The order of operation of the cylinders | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm | 76,5/81,5 | 79/81,5 |
| Working volume, cm3 | 1498 | 1598 |
| Compression ratio | 9,5 | 9,5 |
| Rated power, kW (hp) | 58,9 (80) | 80 (108) |
| Crankshaft speed at rated power, min-1 | 5600 | 5800 |
| Maximum torque, Nm | 123 | 153 |
| Frequency of rotation of a cranked shaft at the maximum torque, min1 | 3200 | 4000 |
| Ignition system | Electronic | |
| Gap between spark plug electrodes, mm | 0,7-0,8 | 1,0-1,1 |
| Power system type | Distributed (phased) fuel injection | |
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Transmission |
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| Parameter | Engine A15SMS | F16D3 engine |
| Clutch | Single disc, dry, with diaphragm pressure spring | |
| Clutch Release Drive | Hydraulic | |
| Transmission | Mechanical, with synchronizers in all forward gears | |
| Number of forward gears | 5 | |
| Gearbox ratios: | ||
| 1st gear | 3,818 | 3,818 |
| 2nd gear | 2,158 | 2,158 |
| 3rd gear | 1,478 | 1,478 |
| 4th gear | 1,129 | 1,121 |
| 5th gear | 0,886 | 0,886 |
| reverse | 3,333 | 3,333 |
| main gear | Cylindrical, helical | |
| Final drive ratio | 3,722 | 3,55 |
| Differential | Conical, double satellite | |
| Wheel drive | Shafts with constant velocity joints | |
Chassis |
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| Front suspension | Independent, lever-telescopic, with hydraulic shock absorber struts, made in one piece with the steering knuckles, with coil springs, lower wishbones and anti-roll bar |
| Front wheel bearings | Ball, angular contact, double row |
| Front wheel alignment angles: | |
| longitudinal on a slope of an axis of turn of a wheel | 1°45"±1° |
| camber angle | -25"±45" |
| wheel alignment | 0°±10"(0±1mm) |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, with coiled barrel springs, hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar and trailing arms resiliently connected by a U-shaped cross beam |
| Rear wheel alignment: | |
| camber | -2°10" to -1°10" |
| wheel alignment | -10" to 40" (-1 to 4 mm) |
| Rear wheel bearings | Conical, roller |
| wheels | Disc, steel, stamped or light alloy |
| Wheel rim size | 5.5JX14 |
| Tires | Radial, low profile, tubeless |
| Tire size | 185/60R14 |
This review will focus on the characteristics of the 2012 Daewoo Nexia.
Sedan category car with left-hand drive for a normal "quiet" ride. Daewoo Nexia has been an alternative to domestic cars and inexpensive foreign cars for many years. Among the main advantages are relatively low cost, stable availability of spare parts, large trunk volume, and overall endurance.
Nexia is available with 1.5-liter engines: 75-80 hp. (SOHC), 83 hp (DOHC); 1.6-l: 109 hp (DOHC). All engines run smoothly and economically with low levels of toxicity, equipped with a multi-port fuel injection system. External dimensions of the four-door sedan model in length-width-height: 4482 x 1662 x 1393 mm. Basic equipment implies variations of the standard set.
We will talk about the characteristics of Daewoo Nexia 1.5 a little lower, and now we will touch on a brief historical aspect, as well as conduct a general review of the car. As already, the prototype of the 2012 Nexia N150 is the Daewoo Lemans, produced from 1986 to 1994, based on the Opel Kadett car from 1984. 1994 is the start date for the production of the South Korean Nexia.
The running gear is quite reliable. Replacements due to wear require the same standard parts as in any machine. Soft contours are combined with external aggressiveness. Good high speed without noise and rumble, without shaking at idle. Warms up quickly in a cold garage or outside. Self-adjusting clutch, herringbone pedals. The torpedo is made of soft-touch plastic.
Instruments are bright and easy to read. The computer polls devices before starting. Very large luggage compartment. Speaker with good quality sound. Salon comfortable with soft seats. The interior upholstery is most often made of velor fabric. The rear passenger seats are very comfortable, it will be comfortable for people with large “dimensions” to sit in the back. The heated rear window is equipped with a timer. Reflective film on glass. There are electrically adjustable headlights.
The fuel tank hatch opens from the passenger compartment. The trunk can be opened from the driver's seat.
Vehicle technical data:
- body sedan, N-150;
- front-wheel drive;
- mechanical transmission;
- gasoline engine 109 hp, 1600 cc;
- fuel consumption per 100 km - from 6 to 9 liters;
- between wheel pairs - 2,520 mm;
- clearance between the roadway and the bottom - 158 mm.
- steering wheel on the left.
- Fuel consumption in the city is very low, on the highway at a speed of 80 km / h in fifth gear - up to 6 liters.
Daewoo Nexia 1.5
Daewoo Nexia 1.5 is a reliable middle-class car, considered economical and well-equipped, sold at an affordable price. Serves long and without problems at moderate loadings and reasonable operation. The radiator grille is chrome-plated, equipped with moldings, next to the internal handles there are plastic trims under the tree. Users of this car, as a rule, speak well of it.
The 1.5-liter Nexia (1498 cc) has an ample resource and decent quality characteristics. Distributed injection, 8-valve timing with an electronic control unit, giving 80 hp. at 5600 rpm. Acceleration to 175 km / h in 12.5 seconds. Fuel consumption in mixed mode does not exceed 8.1 liters.
General characteristics Daewoo Nexia 1.6
Front-wheel drive "T-body" platform with a transverse engine installation (General Motors). For the front wheels, the suspension is made independent, McPherson shock absorbers. For the rear wheels, a semi-independent suspension with an elastic cross member is used.
Complete set of rack and pinion configuration steering wheel with hydraulic booster.
The power of Nexia 1.6 (1598 cc) is more than enough for standard everyday use. Motor F16D3, timing 16-valve, multi-point power supply.
DOHC-configuration (5800 rpm) provides 109 horsepower.
In 11 seconds, the car accelerates to 100 km / h. The maximum acceleration speed is 185 km / h. In combined mode, fuel consumption is 8.9 liters.
Specifications Daewoo Nexia Gle
The car has two trim levels: GL is considered basic, GLE (“luxury”) is extended. Daewoo Nexia -1.6 Gle features an improved appearance, upholstered doors, better instrumentation, central locking for all doors in electric format, as well as power windows, a tachometer. In a more expensive configuration, it is equipped with a power steering, air conditioning.
G15MF engine, 1.5 liter volume, 75 hp. With. - base, copied from the Opel Kadett E. In 2002, upgraded to A15MF with a power of 85 hp. With. (63 kW). The parameters of the cooling system, fuel injection, ignition, gas distribution have been shifted for the better. From 2008 to 2016, the engines were replaced by A15SMS (86 hp), F16D3, (109 hp) from Chevrolet Lanos and Lacetti.
We also have other informational materials on the car in various configurations. Our informational blog guarantees the quality of the posted material.
Summary:
The car is presented on the market in two versions - basic (GL) and luxury (GLE). The latest equipment option is distinguished by the best interior trim, the door upholstery is soft fabric. The car is equipped with a central lock, a tachometer, power windows, air conditioning and power steering.
The luxury version has been equipped since 2002 with the A15MF engine, which is a modification of the base G15MF model. In the process of upgrading the one and a half liter power unit, the rated power was increased from 75 to 85 hp. With.
The characteristics of the main systems have been changed for the better: ignition, cooling and gas distribution. Over the past eight years, since 2008, Daewoo Nexia GLE has been equipped with A15SMS and F16D3 engines, developing 86 and 109 hp. With. respectively. The second of the mentioned models of the power unit is borrowed from the Chevrolet Lanos and Lacetti.
Nexia 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 rolled off the Daewoo assembly line 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, cars were imported into the country through the channels of "gray" dealers.
In 1995, the first restyling of this model took place, during which the front and rear parts of the body, lighting equipment, interior design were completely redesigned, and the wheelbase of the car increased by 100 mm. After the upgrade, the model received a new name - Nexia (in the domestic market of Korea, it was offered under the name Cielo).
The assembly of the car began to be carried out by Daewoo branches in various countries: UzDaewoo in Uzbekistan, Krasny Aksai in Russia and Rodae in Romania.
Daewoo Nexia is a fairly modern and comfortable car at a low price. The front-wheel drive model of the first years of production was offered with bodies: a sedan, 3- and 5-door hatchback, the latter, however, was not widely used.
Externally, the car looks pretty solid, with large body overhangs front and rear, as well as a very roomy trunk with a volume of 530 liters.
The cabin is designed to comfortably accommodate four passengers (three in the back seat are already cramped, although there is enough headroom for tall people). Adjustments of a driver's seat allow to get conveniently behind the wheel to the person of any complexion. In general, the ergonomics of the Nexia is not bad.
The model has two basic configurations: GL and GLE, they differ in the number of additional equipment and trim level. So the GL version is equipped with a radio, does not have a tachometer and trunk interior trim, power steering (optional for GL), air conditioning (optional for GL), etc.
Accordingly, the more expensive GLE has: height adjustment of the driver's seat, protective bars in the doors, power steering, tachometer, radio with automatic antenna + 4 speakers, electric drive for all side windows, clock, central locking, fog lights, wheel covers, mirror housings under body color and overhead moldings on the doors. Air conditioning, ABS and airbag only optional.
The main driving force was a 1.5-liter 8-valve 75-horsepower injection engine, which provided the car with quite decent dynamics.
At the end of 2002, a modernized Daewoo Nexia Minor model appeared, which was equipped with a 1.5-liter 16-valve injection engine with a capacity of 85 horsepower. In addition, several changes were made to the interior and body trim: wood-like plastic lining around the interior handles in front, moldings, and a chrome grille. The new modification is assembled in parallel with the regular Daewoo Nexia. Both power units are paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
In 2003, hatchbacks were discontinued, and now only sedans roll off the assembly line.
Daewoo Nexia is an inexpensive, practical and reliable family sedan.
In August 2008, UZ-Daewoo held an official presentation of the Daewoo Nexia compact sedan of the second incarnation, which, in fact, was only the result of the modernization of the original generation four-door.
The car, which received the internal factory index “N150”, has changed in several ways compared to its predecessor - it has changed in appearance (although it has not become much more modern), received a completely redesigned interior and placed new engines under its hood.
Commodity production of the three-volume vehicle continued until August 2016, after which it was finally discontinued.
Outwardly, the "second" Daewoo Nexia is perceived archaic and unpretentious - the exterior design clearly refers to the 90s of the last century. The car looks most attractive from the front, and the credit for this belongs to the aggressive look of the head lighting and tightly knocked down bumper. From other angles, there is nothing special to praise the sedan for - a simple silhouette with a large glazing area and rounded-square rear wheel arches and an unremarkable feed with a bulky bumper and awkward lights.
In terms of external dimensions, the Nexia of the second incarnation fits into the concepts of the C-class: the length, height and width of the car are 4482 mm, 1393 mm and 1662 mm, respectively. A 2520 mm base extends between the wheelsets at the three-volume vehicle, and there is a 158 mm ground clearance between the bottom and the roadway.
Inside, the Daewoo Nexia continues the trend set by its appearance - the interior of the four-door looks outdated in all respects: a modest but well-read instrument cluster, a “flat” three-spoke steering wheel and an angular center console that houses an archaic monochrome watch, three “twists” of the climate system and a two-din radio (in the "base" is still easier). The current situation is aggravated by the low quality of finishing materials (“oak” plastics are widely used), and clumsy assembly.
The front seats of the "Nexia" of the second generation upset with an amorphous profile with a flat back and poorly developed lateral support, and they do not differ in an abundance of adjustments. The three-volume rear sofa is clearly molded for two people (although it does not shine with hospitality), and for them the supply of free space, especially in the leg area, is extremely limited.
The trunk of the "second" Daewoo Nexia is voluminous - 530 liters in the standard state. But the back of the rear sofa does not recline, and there is no hatch for transporting long items. In the underground niche of the car are a set of necessary tools and a full-fledged spare wheel.
Specifications. For the compact sedan, there are two gasoline power units that work together exclusively with a 5-speed "manual" transmission and front-wheel drive:
- The role of the base engine is performed by a 1.5-liter (1498 cubic centimeters) A15SMS in-line four with multiport injection, an 8-valve SOHC timing structure and an electronic control unit, producing 80 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 123 Nm of peak torque at 3200 rpm /minute. In this version, the car copes with the first “hundred” in 12.5 seconds, accelerating to 175 km / h as much as possible, and “drinks” no more than 8.1 liters of gasoline in a mixed driving mode.
- More “capable” versions of the four-door rely on a four-cylinder 1.6-liter (1598 cubic centimeters) F16D3 engine with a multi-point “power” system and a 16-valve timing with a DOHC configuration, the potential of which has 109 “stallions” at 5800 rpm and 150 Nm of torque thrust at 4000 rpm. Thanks to such characteristics, the car accelerates from standstill to 100 km / h after 11 seconds, reaches a maximum of 185 km / h and “eats” about 8.9 liters of fuel in the combined cycle.
"Nexia" of the second incarnation stretches on the front-wheel drive platform "T-body" of the General Motors concern with a transverse engine installed, inherited from the Opel Kadett E. The front wheels of the sedan are suspended using an independent suspension with McPherson shock struts, and the rear wheels are on a semi-independent architecture with an elastic crossbar.
The car is equipped with a rack-and-pinion steering system (the hydraulic booster was installed only on expensive versions, but it was absent in the “base”). Ventilated disc brakes are used on the front of the three-volume vehicle, and drum mechanisms are used at the rear (ABS was not even offered as an option).
Options and prices. In the Russian market, Daewoo Nexia II was in stable demand, and it was sold in three trim levels - "Classic", "Basic" and "Lux" (prices for a car at the time of its departure from our country ranged from 450,000 to 596,000 rubles).
In the “state”, the sedan is extremely poorly equipped: steel wheel rims with a dimension of 14 inches, an interior heater, fabric seat upholstery, remote unlocking of the gas tank flap and luggage lid from the passenger compartment and rear window heating with a timer.
The “top-end” version has not gone far from the standard configuration - it is supplemented only with air conditioning, power steering, fog lights, four power windows, a two-din radio with four speakers and a USB connector and athermal windows.
