Daewoo Nexia is the most widespread and popular car made in Southeast Asia. However, it would be wrong to consider it “purely Asian”. Opel Kadett E, produced in Germany from 1984 to 1991, owes its birth to the "deushka", as the owners affectionately called it.
The first copies of the model produced under license from Opel left the Daewoo assembly line back in 1986. The car was exported to the USA and Canada under the name Pontiac Le Mans, and in the markets of other countries it became known as Daewoo Racer.
The first Racers appeared on the Russian market in the early 90s and were sold unofficially through "gray" dealers. In 1994, the first restyling of this model took place, during which the front and rear parts of the body, headlights, taillights were completely redesigned, in addition, the wheelbase of the car increased by 100 mm. After modernization, the model received a new name - Nexia (in the domestic market of Korea it was offered under the name Cielo).
And soon Daewoo branches in various countries began to assemble: UzDaewoo in Uzbekistan, Krasny Aksai in Russia and Rodae in Romania.
Until 2002, only one 1.5-liter was offered for the Nexia Gas engine, developed at one time by the Opel company. Its power was both 75 and 90 liters. with. depending on the head of the block: if it is 16-valve (it was extremely rare), then the car produced almost 100 hp. Well, if the 8-valve - 75 hp. For the Nexia, there were 2 types of gearboxes: a 4-speed automatic (only for European versions) and a five-speed mechanic, which proved itself well on the Kadett. The front suspension is a classic MacPherson strut used on most foreign cars. Rear - the so-called twisted beam, which is also a stabilizer lateral stability... Porsche had a hand in tuning both suspensions, which is perhaps why the Nexia is so confident at speed without compromising on comfort. Minus - small rolls in corners.
The Nexia was available in 3 body styles: sedan, 3- and 5-door hatchback. Hatchbacks were produced in Romania only for the European market. Their production ended in 1997.
For Russian market Nexia was offered only in a sedan body and in two trim levels: GL and GLE. The first equipment was frankly "empty": a simple cassette radio and air conditioning (until 2002), there was not even a tachometer. antenna + 4 speakers (by the way, the sound quality is not bad), bumpers in body color, power steering, central locking... European cars had a driver's airbag and ABS.
The salon, by the standards of the class, is not bad and is designed for more or less comfortable accommodation of 4, not too tall people. Its finish is at a high level for such a cheap car. That only there is velor, very pleasant to the touch, which will cover the interior and upholstery of the doors. Soundproofing is also excellent. The front seats have good lateral support. The torpedo is made in a purely German style: everything is in its place; but clearly outdated by design. One of the car's trump cards is a huge 530-liter trunk.
By 2002, at factories in Romania and Russia, the production of Nexia was phased out and moved entirely to Uzbekistan. At the same time, a restyling was carried out, during which Nexia acquired rear "crystal" lamps, a decorative plastic trim on the trunk lid, a chrome-plated radiator lining and new door panels in the cabin.
But the main innovation is more modern engine 1.5 DOHC 85 hp c, which has a sixteen-valve cylinder head with two camshafts and a more modern distributed fuel injection system, capable of accelerating the Nexia to a hundred in 11 seconds and having maximum speed 185 km / h
The car, due to its attractive price, good road performance and reliability, is very popular in Russia, three times became the sales leader among foreign cars from 1999 to 2002 and to this day it confidently keeps in the top five. To support the interest of buyers in the car, in 2008 the next, third in a row, restyling is planned.
During which the Nexia will receive a new look for the front and rear (new headlights, radiator grill, mirrors with turn signals, new front and rear bumpers). It is also planned to equip the Nexia with a new 1.6-liter engine that will meet the Euro-3 requirements.
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Daewoo Nexia is a compact sedan from the Korean manufacturer. Daewoo started production of this car back in 1986.
Nexia is equipped with 1.5 and 1.6 liter gasoline engines and mechanical five-speed gearbox gear. The car is currently being manufactured at the Uz-Daewoo plant in the Uzbek city of Asaka.
The production of the model at this plant was launched in 1996.
Daewoo Nexia history
The prototype of Daewoo Nexia was the German Opel Kadett E, produced from 1984 to 1991.
Initially, the car was known as the Daewoo Racer. In Canada, the model was sold under the name Pontiac LeMans.
Having occupied its niche among the comfortable inexpensive cars Over the years, Daewoo Nexia has changed both externally and in terms of equipment. The car was sold as a sedan, as well as a three- and five-door hatchback. But it was the sedan that received the greatest distribution.
Until 1996, Daewoo Nexia was imported to Russia in small quantities from South Korea. Then production was established in Rostov, thus relieving motorists from the burden of customs duties. Nexia dropped significantly in price and began to rapidly gain popularity. The quality of the car remained the same - at the Krasny Aksai plant, only SKD machines were assembled.
An English design company took part in the creation of the modern image of Daewoo Nexia
In 1992, the UzDaewooAuto company was created in Uzbekistan, which is engaged in the assembly production of passenger cars. By 1996, serial production was established, including the manufacture of bodies. Uzbek Nexia quickly pushed cars out of the market from Rostov. Both in Rostov and in Uzbekistan, Nexia was produced only in a sedan body.
The management of the successful "UzDAEU" decided to acquire the trade marks Daewoo Nexia and. In May 2007, a strategic agreement was signed between the government of Uzbekistan and GM DAT. It provided for the right to modernize the acquired brands, localize production and release new models at UzDAEU.
A year after the conclusion of the strategic agreement, a new enterprise GM Uzbekistan is being created.
In 2008, the Nexia went through a restyling. The body remains the same, but the front and rear optics, bumpers have changed, reinforcing beams appeared in the doors, the interior has been updated. More modern engines that meet new environmental standards began to be installed on the car.
In 2012, the production volumes of Nexia will begin to gradually decline. In the near future, the model will be replaced by a new one - Cobalt.
Technical features
Daewoo Nexia was equipped with a basic 8-valve engine with a volume of 1.5 liters and a power of 75 hp. The dynamics of the car was moderate, but sufficient for city driving. Since 2002, the Nexia has been equipped with a 16-valve power plant with a volume of 1.5 liters and an output of 85 hp.
Daewoo Nexia received a global restyling in 2008. In this form, the car is produced to this day. The British design company Concept Group Intenational took part in creating the modern image of Daewoo Nexia. The front and rear parts of the sedan have changed dramatically. The U-shaped radiator grille is decorated with a chrome rib that crosses it horizontally. The headlights have been modernized - they have got lenses. The front bumper with a trapezoidal air intake and fog lights has become more attractive. The tailgate of the car has changed noticeably. Rear bumper decorated with a solid ledge and trapezoidal stamping at the bottom. The taillights took on an arched shape and decreased in size.
New motors also appeared: they began to install engines from the Lanos and. Their power is 80 and 108 hp. respectively.
Statistics claim that it is Daewoo Nexia that becomes the first foreign car purchased by a Russian motorist after owning a domestically produced car.
There have been changes in the interior of the car. A new speedometer, combined gauge block and tachometer have appeared on the dashboard. The center console, as before, is combined with the dashboard and is deployed towards the driver. Front seats have wide cushions and backrests with adequate lateral support
Currently, there are several options for complete sets of Daewoo Nexia. In budget options, there is no tachometer, power steering and air conditioning. There is also no trunk lining. Extended equipment includes power accessories, sound system, fog lights, central locking, air conditioning, etc.
Daewoo Nexia's accomplishments lie in sustained popularity and high sales volumes. In the first 5 years of UzDAEWOOauto's existence alone, 250 thousand copies of this model were produced and sold. Currently, this figure exceeds 500 thousand. In Russia alone, the company is represented by 5 distributors. This allows Daewoo Nexia to maintain its leading position in the segment of budget cars.
The sedan is popular not only in Russia. It is the leader in sales in its class in the countries of the Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine. The secret to success lies in vehicle performance and affordability.
Statistics claim that it is Daewoo Nexia that becomes the first foreign car purchased by a Russian motorist after owning a domestically produced car.
Pros and cons of Daewoo Nexia
The main competitors of Daewoo Nexia are VAZ cars (such as Priora), as well as Renault Logan and Chevrolet Lanos.
The indisputable advantage of the Nexia over them is a huge trunk with a convenient opening for loading, a soft and energy-intensive suspension and good sound insulation.
The disadvantages include the inability to fold the back rear seat, small glove compartment, tendency to rust and not very long life of the rear springs.
Nevertheless, over the long years of existence, Daewoo Naxia has confirmed its reliability. In addition, the Daewoo service network is well developed in Russia, spare parts can always be found in stock.
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Daewoo is one of the most popular car brands in Ukraine. But I would like to talk specifically about one thing - the Daewoo Nexia. Daewoo Nexia is a C-class sedan that first saw the light of day in 1995. When it was created, the Opel Kadett was taken as a basis. It is interesting that at home, in the South Korean Republic, the car was sold under the Daewoo Racer brand.
In 1996, it was discontinued in Korea and is produced in Daewoo branches in different countries. And in 2008 it was modernized. The manufacturer also plans to update the car model in the near future. The whole range of Daewoo.
Car history
The Daewoo Nexia sedan seems to be a simple and cheap car. Experts associate the considerable popularity of Nexia Daewoo in the market of the Russian Federation with rather competitive price tags, which have always been. In a different way, the popularity of this vehicle hard to justify.
It will not be superfluous to recall that the car became the successor of the 1984 Opel Kadett E. This machine sold well, despite the unsightly appearance and outdated design. Moreover, sales were made not only at home, but also in European countries, which include Russia and Ukraine.
1995 Daewoo Nexia
The next year, 1996, in the Rostov region, they began to produce Nexia at the Krasny Aksai plant, which were called, so to speak, "Russian". We organized a SKD assembly of cars in a sedan body. Hardly had a year passed when the machines began to be produced at an enterprise in Uzbekistan.
Unusually, the cost of cars produced in Uzbekistan was significantly lower, so they almost completely ousted the twins that were produced in Rostov and even in Korea from the domestic car market.
First generation
From 1998 to 2008, the cars were equipped with G15MF engines, the volume of which was 1.5 liters, which eventually gave 75 "horses". Such power unit in reality, it was a copy of the engine that was installed in the Opel Cadet E. In 2003, the car underwent an update, which influenced not only the external characteristics, but also the technical parameters.
Daewoo Nexia hatchback Now the improved engine developed 85 "horses". The power units met the European Euro-2 environmental standards and were produced until 2008. Already in 2008, Uzbek employees of the UzDaewoo firm decided to modernize the sedan. Thanks to this update, the car has got brand new bumpers, optics and interior.
Daewoo Nexia first generations The engine was also replaced - now they installed 80-horsepower and 109-horsepower power plants from Chevrolet Lanos and Chevrolet Lacetti. This article describes Daewoo Nexia a new version, its dimensions, cost, crash test and operation. Also below there is a Daewoo Nexia photo and video review.
Restyling
Since 2008, the car has been removed from production in Uzbekistan, and in return it was developed a Daewoo Nexia restyling, which has become more improved and modified. The second family is not produced in a hatchback body. The company only offers the car in sedan form.
It is clear that after the restyling, the appearance of the Nexia has changed. The car received new halogen optics with a lens system. And the headlights have acquired strange curly outlines that have no analogues. The radiator grill is located at a considerable angle of inclination, but retained its trapezoidal shape.
The diffuser located in the front bumper and niches for foglights. At the stern, the lanterns were reduced and also acquired a certain curly shape, which resembles the stylistic appearance of flags.
Exterior
Most often, the car can be seen in the sedan body, but sometimes you can see both 5 and 3-door hatchbacks. The production of such cars with such a body was not as massive as a sedan, and stopped back in 2003.
Especially something to say about external characteristics Daewoo Nexia is not very much and I want to, as there is a feeling that the sedan was stuck back in the 1990s of the last century.
As elsewhere, there is a flip side of the coin here, because simple forms have made it possible to drastically reduce the production cost, which is really important for a budget car. Some details in external appearance it is worth highlighting - quite attractive optics and a rather modernly made hood.
Throughout the entire production period, 2 basic configurations were produced: GL and GLE. GL was considered budgetary and was equipped with unpainted bumpers and rear-view mirrors. The second version already had painted bumpers and built-in fog lights.
Daewoo Nexia front view It is worth emphasizing that fog lamp glasses often crack. This is partly due to the fact that the headlights of the auxiliary lighting get hot, and when water gets on them, the lens cracks. Not such powerful configurations were shod in 13-inch wheels, and more powerful modifications came with 14-inch wheels.
It would seem that the difference is only one inch, but thanks to the even wider tires, the handling is noticeably improved. If you come across a Daewoo Nexia with 14-inch wheels and the DONC name, it means that the car in front of you is not older than 2002.
Daewoo Nexia photo Indeed, just in 2002, she went through another external update and began to be equipped with a new power unit. Starting in the same year, the sedan had chrome-plated radiator grilles, with a more complex shape.
Interior
It is clear that in the interior of Daewoo Nexia it will not be possible to meet the option of night vision, or seats with massage, however, the interior in this brand is considered an advantage, because it has the greatest spaciousness among opponents.
The front-mounted seats feature medium lateral support, heated and electrically adjustable six-way adjustment. The salon has free space for five adult passengers.
Daewoo Nexia II interior If we talk about landing, then it is quite underestimated, which distinguishes Nexia from others. budget cars... Interestingly, in the GLE modification, the driver's seat cushion is adjustable in height.
Standard GL configurations differ greatly from each other in modifications, however, you can see GL with support for air conditioning, power steering. All versions of the GLE come with four power windows, a tachometer and an electrically operated antenna.
Photo salon Daewoo Nexia II The backs of the rear sofa do not have a folding function, which is a disadvantage when transporting bulky items. After restyling, the dashboard received a transformed look, a fashionable visor, under which there are 3 large sensors.
The center console turned out to be slightly turned towards the driver. The console has various control buttons and a navigation system, which will now be available to customers even in the standard configuration.
All plastic has improved a lot in quality, all unloved cracks and gaps have disappeared, it was possible to increase the noise insulation in the cabin.
Luggage compartment Daewoo Nexia The steering wheel received a brand new rim with a special notch for the fingers. The calm illumination of the devices will not leave you indifferent either. For extra money, you can install a sliding sunroof on top. In the second generation of the famous sedan, more expensive plastic was used, and the quality of fastening elements and parts improved significantly.
The front panel has oval and rectangular details. All elements are located comfortably and have been backlit. Some of the controls, or rather the buttons for the electric package, are installed on the driver's door.
The volume of the luggage compartment of the Daewoo Nexia new is 530 liters. This is a very decent result for today.
Specifications
Power unit
The list of power units for Daewoo Nexia is not as large as that of its rivals. It contains only a couple gasoline engines, which are designed for four cylinders and comply with Euro-3 environmental standards. The weakest in the line of engines is the A15SMS, to which everyone is used to in Chevrolet Lanos. The device has a working volume of 1.5 liters and develops 80 horsepower at 5600 rpm.
The power unit received a distributed fuel injection system. There is also an electronic control unit that allows you to fill in various fuel modifications (from AI-80 to AI-95). The gas distribution mechanism was made according to the SOHC type, which means a pair of valves for each cylinder, which are controlled camshaft installed at the top.
Daewoo engine Nexia Such characteristics allow the car to accelerate to 175 km / h, and it overcomes the first hundred in 12.5 seconds. It is difficult to call an economical engine, because in the urban cycle it eats about 8.5 liters, on the highway - 7.7 liters, and in the combined cycle it requires 8.1 liters of fuel per 100 km.
Next comes a more powerful engine, which came from the Chevrolet Lacetti. Its capacity is 109 "horses", taking into account its volume - 1.6 liters. Chevrolet Cobalt has a similar engine. The power unit is equipped with a DOHC type gas distribution system with a pair of camshafts located at the top and 4 valves per cylinder.
The power of such a motor makes it possible to accelerate to 185 km / h. The first hundred is reached by a passenger car in 11 seconds.
It is logical to conclude that with an increase in power, fuel consumption will also increase - 9.3 liters in urban mode, 8.5 on highways and 8.9 in a combined cycle. Both engines received a front, transverse layout, and also have an in-line arrangement of cylinders.
Transmission
Synchronized operation of power units with 5-speed manual transmission and one clutch disc, which, in practice, has a "heavy" shifting device. If the timing belt breaks, the engine will need to be sorted out, although the fact that the valves will necessarily meet with the pistons is not guaranteed.
Suspension
The front-mounted suspension is independent, spring-loaded on a McPherson strut platform. At the rear, semi-independent structures with springs and a torsion beam are used. The suspension behaves quite well on Russian roads. The old design, cheap equipment and low settings remind of themselves with every operation of the car.
Based on the results of the test drive, it should be concluded that the Nexia behaves on the road even better than the "classic Lada", but Kalina, Priora and Grant lose on many points. Most likely, these shortcomings made the engineering staff think about the production of the 3rd generation Daewoo Nexia.
Dimensions (edit)
The car reaches 4482 mm in length, 1662 mm in width, and 1393 mm in height. The wheelbase is 2520 mm, and ground clearance is set at 158 mm, which, in principle, is not so much, given the quality of our roads. The turning radius is 4.9 meters.
The entire vehicle weighs 1,025 kg and has a maximum weight of 1,530 kg. One of the advantages of Daewoo Nexia is its spacious luggage compartment- 530 liters of free space. However, the opening was made a bit narrow, which makes it difficult to load any items.
| Modification | engine's type |
Engine volume |
Power | Transmission |
Acceleration to 100 km / h, s. | Max speed km / h |
| Daewoo Nexia 1.5 MT | Petrol | 1498 cm³ | 80 h.p. | Mechanical 5st. | 12.5 | 175 |
| Daewoo Nexia 1.6 MT | Petrol | 1598 cm³ | 109 h.p. | Mechanical 5st. | 11.0 | 185 |
Brake system
The braking equipment is as follows - disc brakes are installed in front, and drum brakes in the back.
Steering
Rack and pinion steering. But the hydraulic power steering is not included in the basic configuration, but the engineers foresaw the free space for its installation.
New motors 2008
At the onset of 2008, in addition to body changes in appearance, Nexia updated the list of engines. Instead of the morally obsolete G15MF engine, they began to install a power plant internal combustion A15SMS.
ICE has fuel system from Chevrolet Lanos, so the engine meets Euro-3 eco standards. But the 16-valve A15MF has been replaced with a fresh 1.6-liter F16D3.
The first engine from Chevrolet Lanos has become more powerful than its predecessor - now its power is 90 Horse power... However, the engine got a big drawback - due to the fact that the cylinder head of the new model is installed from "Lanos", when the timing belt breaks, the valve "hits" the pistons.
The petrol 1.6-liter 109-horsepower engine has one interesting point. To reduce the emission of toxic gases, an EGR valve is installed on it. However, from "our" gasoline, the recirculation system is often clogged, so most car owners shut off this valve.
However, the power plant also adopted some of the disadvantages of the German motor. Often the lambda probe leaves the working position, oil flows from under the valve cover and difficulties arise with the functioning of the thermostat, which opens earlier than necessary.
The fact that the oil is flowing is not the whole problem. Often, oil flows into the candle wells, after which the internal combustion engine begins to triple. But on the power unit, occasionally oil is coming between the piston rings, therefore, in this regard, the F16D3 is reliable.
Just like all cars, an Uzbek-made sedan requires passing Maintenance, and in the engine you need to change the oil at the same time interval as indicated in the established regulations.
As with other vehicles, the oil should be changed every 10,000 kilometers. If the conditions for using the vehicle are difficult (heavy loads, operation in a hot region), the oil must be changed after 5,000 kilometers.
There are no special recommendations for oils for Nexia engines. So that the oil does not burn and blackness does not appear on the elements from the inside power plant, it is good if it is of high quality and has good additives. It is better to refuse mineral oil, it is advised to use "synthetics" or "semi-synthetics".
During the start of the power unit on thick oil, characteristic wear of engine parts occurs, the motor resource decreases, so it is better not to use the all-season vehicle in winter. It is advised to buy almost any oil from popular global manufacturers, and not a fake. This could be Castrol, Mobil, Chevron, ELF, and so on.
Many drivers already know that it is precisely because of fake oil that carbon deposits and a reduction in the resource of the power unit occur. Counterfeits do not have high-quality additives that have the necessary lubricating properties and reduce the friction of parts.
Security
Daewoo Nexia previously passed crash tests in a frontal collision at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour. Then everyone was frightened by the driver's door jammed in the opening, the welded seams that simply parted in the floor area, and the metal of the B-pillar, which bent from the tug of the seat belt.
A little later, the sedan had to pass another crash test, more difficult. This is an impact with a deformable barrier at a speed of 64 kilometers per hour with a smaller area of overlap. Based on modern rules, an offset collision occurs in such a way that the car hits an obstacle not 50, but 40% of the front end.
Daewoo Nexia front view Initially, this seems like a minor change, but because of it there is a global increase in the load on the driver's side member. So, Nexia was dispersed to a certain speed mode and she crashed into an obstacle.
It feels like an invisible object took the car by the bow and turned to one side, squeezing the driver's doorway. The left windshield pillar has risen almost vertically, the roof lined up "in a house". The body sill broke and went in a big zigzag to the left.
Daewoo Nexia car The inner door panel was folded inside the crumpled opening at an acute angle. If we talk about the outer panel, then it moved away from its base so that it became visible to the crippled insides in the form of locks sticking out in different directions, bent window guides.
In the middle, between a pair of torn door panels, a safety bar protruded alone. The latter is a powerful tube integrated into the door to help it “contain” side and frontal impacts. Similar bars, which served as spacers, were installed in the front doors of the VAZ-2110, as well as Svyatogor.
Photo of Daewoo Nexia They helped these cars to keep the doorway from the consequences of terrible collisions. However, on our sedan, this bar was torn off the side of the door along the spot welded areas and could not change the result of the collision in any way.
The vehicle of the Uzbek production seemed to have decided to catch up and surpass the worst results of all the cars that had only been tested up to this moment. The windshield pillar was offset longitudinally by 370 millimeters (Oka has an indicator of 365 millimeters!).
Daewoo Nexia 2010 The end of the steering shaft has moved back by 290 millimeters (the same Oka has an indicator of 295 mm!). The clutch pedal was recessed into the vehicle by 4.10 centimeters. The space under the panel was reduced by 3 times, and the driver's (dummy's) left foot was clamped by the seat cushion and the wheel well. The right foot is stuck tightly to the floor between the gas and brake pedals.
If we talk about the driver himself, then during the impact he kissed wheel, bent its rim, hit his head on the corner of the dashboard visor. The impact was so violent that the probable HIC brain damage indicator bypassed the 1,000-point red line.
Photo sedan Daewoo Nexia The impact itself with the steering column shifting towards the driver gave a serious load of sensors in the dummy's neck. Therefore, getting a fractured ribs in such a collision is a real danger. On top of that, Nexia guarantees a fracture of the left femur, because during the collision, the load on it reached a ton!
The left knee hits the area of the panel where the junction box as well as fuses and relays. The knee of my right leg rested against the soft papier-mâché panel in an area free from hard objects. However, as the foot of the right foot was “locked” under the pedals, the lower leg felt a strong bending force. When the blow is stronger, the shin bone will simply break.
New Daewoo Nexia Of course, the passenger did not get so much, but it did. He hit his head on the padded pad on the dashboard, which isn't as dangerous based on a 608 HIC. However, the stretching of the neck during the "nod" was significant.
The left femur of the dummy has experienced loads that go beyond the boundaries of the "green" area. After the impact, the passenger began to rest his knees on the glove compartment lid. Therefore, the test result can be called sensational - only 1 point out of 16 possible during a frontal collision.
Daewoo Nexia rear view It turns out that the sedan provides its customers with protection at the same level as the small Oka. Even the VAZ-2110 is much better than the Daewoo Nexia. When viewing the sedan's body, I had to observe a terrible picture. The panels came off each other, the metal crumpled in a chaotic manner.
I was very struck by the unusual degree of deformation - the shield of the bow was curled to one side, but was not bent. He was almost unharmed. However, all the elements that are located behind it - floor panels, sills, body pillars - are crumpled as if they were made of cardboard.
The photo Daewoo car Nexia If you take hold of the edge of the floor panel, which is torn off the floor, you feel that the metal "breathes" like bent organic glass. One gets the feeling that the body floor has been stamped out of an overly soft metal. Probably substandard.
Therefore, during the impact, the bottom went in a "wave" - it offered almost no resistance to deformation. The result of the Nexia is the following - the presence of weak seams, weak metal and the bottom itself.
After the first generation Daewoo Nexia was turned over, other equally amazing moments were revealed. The bottom of the gas tank gleamed with bare metal that they had forgotten to paint over. Rust has coated the flanges of the exhaust pipes.
Crash test
Options and prices
2015 made it possible for Daewoo to sell a passenger car in 13 trim levels. However, in fact, they can be divided into 3 generalized - "Classic" (GL), "Norm" and "Lux" (GLE). Modification "Classic" implies meager equipment of the car, where there is not even an audio recorder and only a single 1.5-liter power unit is offered.
The arsenal of the basic configuration includes inertial seat belts, 13-inch wheel rims, adjustable head restraints on the front seats, heating rear window, a clock, a rear shelf mounted on the dashboard, and an electric headlight corrector. Evaluated this model from 450,000 rubles
New Daewoo Nexia Modification "Norm" just provides everything you need. It includes: air conditioning, and / or power steering, a radio tape recorder with four speakers, 13 or 14-inch wheel disks. Besides, the best interior upholstery.
It is possible to choose the power unit you personally need: 1.5-liter or 1.6-liter. There is a Nexia "Norm" with a 1.5-liter engine - 502,000 rubles, and with a 1.6-liter engine - 525,000 rubles.
Photo of the new Daewoo Nexia Modification "Lux", in addition to all of the above, has a central lock, power steering, air conditioning (optional), electric windows, wheel covers, fog lights, repeaters on the side mirrors, 14-inch wheel disks, a sun strip on the windshield and painting bumpers in body color. The "Lux" version with a 1.5-liter engine is estimated at 563,000 rubles, and with a 1.6-liter engine - from 569,000 rubles.
| Equipment | Price | Engine | Box | Drive unit |
| 1.5 Classic MT | 450 000 | petrol 1.5 (80 HP) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.5 HC19 / 81 MT | 502 000 | petrol 1.5 (80 HP) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.5 HC28 / 81 MT | 519 000 | petrol 1.5 (80 HP) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.6 НД19 / 81 MT | 525 000 | gasoline 1.6 (109 hp) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.5 HC22 / 81 MT | 537 000 | petrol 1.5 (80 HP) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.6 НД28 / 81 MT | 543 000 | gasoline 1.6 (109 hp) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.5 HC23 / 18 MT | 553 000 | petrol 1.5 (80 HP) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.5 НС18 MT | 563 000 | petrol 1.5 (80 HP) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.6 ND18 MT | 569 000 | gasoline 1.6 (109 hp) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.6 НД23 / 81 MT | 575 000 | gasoline 1.6 (109 hp) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.5 HC16 MT | 596 000 | petrol 1.5 (80 HP) | mechanics (5) | front |
| 1.6 ND16 MT | 596 000 | gasoline 1.6 (109 hp) | mechanics (5) | front |
Daewoo Nexia is a popular car and, to some extent, legendary for a Russian motorist. And the point is just the price, and the fact that for relatively little money you can buy a car, the characteristics of which are not too inferior to an average foreign car. And certainly much better than some modern VAZs.
However, not the highest price also makes itself felt, first of all, expressed in the "stuffing" and reliability of some of the details. Therefore, before making such a purchase, you must very carefully study all the shortcomings of the Daewoo Nexia, and determine whether all possible breakdowns are worth having a comfortable and powerful enough (for the city) car.
Weaknesses Daewoo Nexia:
- Various sensors that, after several years of operation, may show inaccurate information, or stop showing it altogether;
- High wear of shock absorbers, which are completely unsuitable for our roads;
- A muffler that has a phenomenally poor service life;
- The gearbox, although this is a problem for many cars, but on the "Nexia" it should be started to follow already on the run of 150,000 kilometers.
- Turn signal tumblers that simply break down, suddenly, for no particular reason;
- Corrosion, which, as already mentioned, can naturally "eat" your car if you do not monitor it.
Perhaps one of the main drawbacks of Daewoo Nexia is that it does not live up to expectations. The car looks very solid, which bribes inexperienced owners, and in the future they are simply disappointed. After all, they expect some kind of premium car, but in reality it turns out only a good foreign car of the last decade.
Metal quality
One of the most weak points Daewoo Nexia can be called the quality of the metal, which should definitely be better. For this reason, even new car should be carefully treated with various compounds that are designed to help in the fight against corrosion. This is especially true in large cities, where roads are sprinkled with various harmful compounds.
You should also monitor various electrical appliances. In these cars, the rapid wear of wires is very strongly developed, and they withstand various external influences very poorly. Even such components as, for example, the ignition lock, can fail precisely due to external factors. And, by the way, severe Russian frosts and the same powder on the road also have a very negative effect on all this. And more "open" parts, such as the clutch, can make you a frequent visitor to the service station, because such a breakdown can hardly be called petty, and this repair will need to be done immediately.
Chassis
I would like to highlight shock absorbers as a separate point, as a sore spot for Daewoo Nexia. The fact is that although the car was created mainly for bad Russian roads, it is difficult to call it reliable in this regard. For this reason, the suspension, shock absorbers, and all other components of this plan fail very quickly, letting the driver down at the most unexpected moment. In particular, the factory springs already after 50,000-60,000 kilometers begin to "crumble", and if you miss this moment and do not make repairs, then further breakdown will be much more severe and expensive.
Rust and paint problems
When buying a Daewoo Nexia, special attention should be paid to the body. Because he is not capable of fighting the salt that is being poured on the road. And the problems begin even with the paint, after several years of operation. Surprisingly, when choosing a car, there is an opportunity to protect yourself, and a very unusual way - you need to choose a metallic color. Apparently, due to the peculiarities of the paint, it is able to withstand much more than another type of color.
Disadvantages of Daewoo Nexia:
- Door locks;
- Electrical appliances;
- Fog lights;
- Equipment.
Door locks
In addition to problems with the paint, you should be prepared for the fact that you will be "tormented" by the wear of the larvae of the door locks, up to their complete failure. This will be especially felt on the trunk lock.
Yes and windshield it is difficult to call reliable, small stones from under the wheels of oncoming cars in three or four years will give it a not quite marketable appearance, and may even affect the view in the car.
Sophisticated electrical
The electrician in the car, although it works properly, does not last long. This is especially true of the instrument panel, which can simply fail at one point due to a broken wire.
And in general, all the elements of the car that use electricity fail quickly enough, including such key ones as a generator or a starter. And staying with the window open, simply because the motor is unable to lift it back, can also be very offensive.
Fog lights
I would like to highlight the fog lights as a separate item, which experts generally advise not to include in dampness - they simply burst from an unexpected hit of cold water. A bit strange when you consider that the fog appears just in wet weather.
Ease of assembly
The choice of a complete set of this car probably requires special attention. And if the characteristic does not change too much, then the variety of options is amazing.
In the cheapest configuration, the car will be equipped only with a radio tape recorder and an alarm. None of the features that are now standard, such as electric lifters, power steering or air conditioning, are not here. Even the tachometer will be missing. Although, as the more expensive "filling", they will still appear in the car.
Thus, the maximum configuration will have all the "buns" of a good foreign car - electric lifters for all windows, air conditioning, heated seats, power steering, fog lights, and much more. Of course, you will have to pay extra for all this, and not the smallest amount.
On the other hand, if you look at the "rivals" of Nexia, and most often they put domestic VAZ- it does not have some functions at all, even in expensive trim levels. And to buy a car with a set of options, or not, is everyone's decision.
The assembly of the car can be done:
- in Korea, at the home plant of the car. And although cars have been fiddling from there for a long time, they began to gain popularity only after the price of a car fell sharply. The reason was not the change in characteristics, or something else, but the fact that the cars were disassembled at the border, and then disassembled on the territory of Russia. Thus, it was possible to save on duties and, as a result, to reduce the final price.
- in Rostov, at the Krasny Aksai plant. And although it is customary to think that cars assembled in Russia suffer in quality, this is clearly not the case. The peculiarity is that such cars are completely assembled using parts sent from Korea. This means that they have the same quality.
- Another assembly option is in Uzbekistan. And surprisingly, it is here that the best quality cars are assembled, at the same time, cheaper in price. The secret lies in the fact that many parts are produced in the same place, on the spot, and the assembly uses serial production, and not a "screwdriver assembly". Although, the old generation of cars assembled there can really be inferior in quality, possessing, as auto mechanics put it, “childhood diseases”.
It is quite easy to determine the place where your car was going specifically - using the VIN code that is on any car, as well as additional marks. For Rostov cars, this is the "Plant" Red Aksai"", And for Uzbekistan - the inscription " ULV»In the VIN-code of the car.
Conclusion.
To summarize, then, despite all the pros and cons, we can safely say - it makes sense to buy such a car.
One of the key features of a car when buying is a fairly high-quality assembly for a cheap price. There are simply no alternatives to the car among the new ones, not counting the VAZ, but it just loses to Daewoo Nexia in all respects. But, just like with VAZs, you need to be prepared for periodic repairs and replacement of parts. On the other hand, if you use high-quality parts, then repeated breakdowns will not appear soon.
The parts themselves are very cheap, and it will not be a problem to find them, because most of them are manufactured in Russia, and due to the popularity of the car, key "consumables" will always be available in car dealerships and service stations.
So, if you are ready for the fact that the car will need to be monitored, and sometimes repaired, and the vulnerable sides do not scare you - choose Daewoo Nexia and enjoy the ownership. Moreover, there really is plenty to choose from, thanks to the large number of very different trim levels.
PS: Dear car owners, if you have noticed systematic breakdowns of any parts, units of this model, then let us know in the comments below.
