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Daewoo Nexia KLETN, facelift 2008 1.5 (80 Hp)
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Daewoo Nexia:
The Daewoo LeMans is a compact car, first manufactured by Daewoo in South Korea between 1986 and 1994, and between 1994 and 1997 as Daewoo Cielo — a car mechanically identical to the LeMans, differentiated only by its modified styling cues. Like all Daewoos preceding it, the LeMans took its underpinnings from a European Opel design. In the case of the LeMans, the GM T platform-based Opel Kadett E was the donor vehicle, essentially just badge engineered into the form of the LeMans, and later as the Cielo after a second more thorough facelift....(Read more on Wikipedia)
KLETN, facelift 2008 Overview:
Daewoo Nexia (KLETN, facelift 2008). With 123 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.5 l/100km). Weighing only 969 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.5 s). The top speed reaches 175 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.
1.5 (80 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides basic, unexciting performance suitable only for city driving and light loads, struggling on highways.
Fuel Economy
Expected to offer slightly better economy than the 1.6L, but still not class-leading by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Simple, robust mechanics (easy to repair)
- • Generous trunk space (530 liters)
- • Practical and straightforward design
Cons:
- • Outdated design and interior
- • Poor safety ratings by modern standards
- • High fuel consumption for its class
- • Basic comfort and driving dynamics
- • Limited availability of modern features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(KLETN: 2003 - 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Nexia |
| Generation: | KLETN, facelift 2008 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (80 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 80 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 53.4 Hp/l [10mm more] |
| Torque: | 123 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | A15SMS More details about the engine A15SMS |
| 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 oil capacity: | 3.75 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.1 kg/Hp, 82.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 969 |
| Max. weight: | 1460 |
| Max load: | 491 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 530 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4492 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Width: | 1662 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1393 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Front track: | 1400 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1406 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6j x 14 ET49 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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