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ZAZ Chance Hatchback 1.3 (70 Hp)
Overall Rating
ZAZ Chance:
The Daewoo Lanos is a compact hatchback / sedan car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Daewoo from 1997 to 2002, and thereafter produced under license agreements in various countries worldwide. It has also been marketed as the Daewoo Sens, ZAZ Sens and ZAZ Lanos in Ukraine, Doninvest Assol and ZAZ Chance in Russia, FSO Lanos in Poland, or Chevrolet Lanos in Ukraine, Russia, and Egypt.
It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and initially featured three body styles: three-door and five-door hatchbacks and a four-door sedan. The Lanos was designated the T100 model code at launch; the T150 code applies to the updated models introduced in 1999. In 2006, a panel van version, produced in Ukraine by ZAZ, was also introduced. The Daewoo Lanos was designed to replace the Daewoo Nexia in the Daewoo line-up and was itself replaced by the Daewoo Kalos....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Hatchback Overview:
ZAZ Chance (Hatchback). With 108 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1182 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 17 s). The top speed reaches 162 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Based on its Daewoo Lanos origins, the ZAZ Chance's safety performance is modest by modern standards, reflecting older design and safety technologies from the late 90s.
1.3 (70 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.3-liter engine provides very modest performance, struggling with acceleration (17 sec 0-100 km/h) and highway speeds. It is best suited for urban driving where demands are lower.
Fuel Economy
Urban fuel consumption of 8.9 l/100 km is rather high for an engine of this size and power output, indicating older, less efficient technology.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Very affordable purchase price
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanics
- • Practical hatchback body style
- • Good for city driving and short commutes
Cons:
- • Poor acceleration and overall performance
- • High fuel consumption for its class and power output
- • Outdated safety features and low NCAP rating
- • Basic interior quality and limited features
- • Noisy engine at higher speeds and poor refinement
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | ZAZ |
| Model: | Chance |
| Generation: | Hatchback |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (70 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 70 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 53.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 108 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1299 |
| 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 |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 17 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 17 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 162 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.9 kg/Hp, 59.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.9 kg/Nm, 91.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 16.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1182 |
| Max. weight: | 1595 |
| Max load: | 413 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4074 mm |
| Width: | 1678 mm |
| Height: | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 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 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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