Chevrolet Nubira Station Wagon 1.8 i 16V (122 Hp) Automatic
People\'s Opinion
N/A / 5
Chevrolet Nubira:
The Daewoo Lacetti is a compact car manufactured and marketed globally by GM Korea since 2002. The first-generation Lacetti was available as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon, styled by Pininfarina—and five-door hatchback styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The sedan and wagon were marketed as the Daewoo Nubira in some European markets and as the Suzuki Forenza in North America. The hatchback, was introduced in 2004 and marketed as Daewoo Lacetti5 in South Korea, Suzuki Reno in the United States. After the 2004 model year, it was marketed as Chevrolet Nubira and Lacetti in Europe, as the Chevrolet Optra in Canada, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, India, Pakistan, Japan and Southeast Asia, and as the Holden Viva in Australia and New Zealand....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Station Wagon Overview:
Chevrolet Nubira (Station Wagon). With 165 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1280 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.9 s). The top speed reaches 194 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The automatic transmission significantly dulls the performance of the 1.8L engine, leading to slower acceleration and less engaging driving dynamics.
Fuel Economy
Suffers from notably higher fuel consumption compared to its manual counterpart, making it the least economical option in the lineup.
Best Use Case:
City (for convenience)
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical interior
- • Generous boot space (400-1410 liters)
- • Affordable purchase and running costs (for manual versions)
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Good value for money as a used car
Cons:
- • Uninspired performance, especially with the automatic transmission
- • Higher fuel consumption for the automatic variant
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Average Euro NCAP safety rating (3 stars)
- • Inconsistent build quality in some areas
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
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| Model: | Nubira |
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| Generation: | Station Wagon |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 i 16V (122 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 2005 |
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| End of production: | 2010 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 122 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 67.8 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 165 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | LDA |
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| Engine displacement: | 1799 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3.75 l |
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| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 81.6 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.5 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 194 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.8 kg/Nm, 128.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.3 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1280 |
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| Max. weight: | 1795 |
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| Max load: | 515 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1410 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 400 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4580 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1725 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1460 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1480 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1480 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 195/55 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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