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Daewoo Leganza KLAV 2.0 i (116 Hp) Automatic
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Daewoo Leganza:
The Daewoo Leganza is an executive car , sometimes classified as luxury large family car , that was manufactured and marketed by the automobile manufacturer Daewoo. The Leganza was only available as a front engine, front-wheel drive, four-door, five-passenger sedan in South Korea over a single generation for model years 1997-2002 and was internally designated as the V100.
The Leganza replaced mid-size luxury car Daewoo Prince and was succeeded by the Daewoo Magnus using a new V200 platform. The name Leganza was a portmanteau of the Italian words elegante and forza....(Read more on Wikipedia)
KLAV Overview:
Daewoo Leganza (KLAV). With 178 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1220 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13 s). The top speed reaches 188 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 Daewoo Leganza KLAV generation was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. While it featured basic safety systems like ABS, its structural integrity and occupant protection were not independently rated by this body.
2.0 i (116 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The combination of lower power and an automatic transmission makes this the slowest variant, best suited for very relaxed driving.
Fuel Economy
Despite the lower power, the automatic transmission increases fuel consumption compared to the manual 116hp version, though still relatively economical for an auto.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Generous standard equipment
- • Comfortable and spacious interior
- • Smooth ride quality
- • Distinctive Giugiaro design
Cons:
- • Poor resale value
- • Questionable long-term reliability and build quality
- • High fuel consumption for some variants
- • Uninspiring driving dynamics
- • Limited engine refinement compared to rivals
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Leganza |
| Generation: | KLAV |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i (116 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 116 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 58.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 178 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| 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: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 188 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 145.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1220 |
| Max. weight: | 1830 |
| Max load: | 610 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 970 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 400 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4671 mm mm |
| Width: | 1779 mm mm |
| Height: | 1437 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2670 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1515 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1507 mm |
| 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 | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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