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Daewoo Nexia KLETN 1.5 i 16V (90 Hp) Automatic
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Daewoo Nexia:
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KLETN Overview:
Daewoo Nexia (KLETN). With 137 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1036 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.2 s). The top speed reaches 170 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 Nexia (KLETN) was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle from the mid-90s, its safety features were basic for its era, lacking modern active and passive safety systems.
1.5 i 16V (90 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Improved power output over the 8V 1.5i, but the automatic transmission still limits its full potential for spirited driving, best suited for relaxed cruising.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy, though slightly higher than the 8V version due to increased power and the inherent inefficiencies of the automatic gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs
- • Simple and robust mechanics, easy to maintain
- • Good fuel economy on 1.5L manual variants
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Practical and no-frills transportation
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features compared to contemporaries
- • Basic interior quality and design
- • Lack of modern amenities and technology
- • Unrefined ride quality and handling
- • Limited engine choices and performance
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatchback (KLETN): 1995 - 1997).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Nexia |
| Generation: | KLETN |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 i 16V (90 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 4800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 137 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | A15MF [Same engine] More details about the engine A15MF |
| Engine displacement: | 1498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.75 l |
| Coolant: | 6.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.5 kg/Hp, 86.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 132.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1036 |
| Max. weight: | 1530 |
| Max load: | 494 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 530 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4482 mm mm [226mm more] |
| Width: | 1662 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1393 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1400 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1406 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13; 185/60 HR14 |
| Wheel rims size | 5J x 13; 5.5J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
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