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Daewoo Nexia KLETN 1.5 i (75 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 Overview:
Daewoo Nexia (KLETN). With 123 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.3 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 163 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 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 (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Basic but adequate performance for city driving, with the manual transmission making it feel more responsive and engaging than its automatic counterpart.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel efficiency for its time, making it an economical choice for daily commuting and budget-conscious drivers.
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- • Outdated safety features compared to contemporaries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:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Nexia |
| Generation: | KLETN |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 i (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 50.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 123 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G15MF |
| 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 |
| Coolant: | 6.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 163 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.4 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: | 4482 mm mm |
| Width: | 1662 mm mm |
| Height: | 1394 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm mm |
| 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 | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
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