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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 another way, the popularity of this vehicle is hard to justify.
It will not be superfluous to recall that the car became the heir to the 1984 Opel Kadett E. This car sold well, despite the unprepossessing appearance and outdated design.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 a power unit was in reality 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 generation The engine was also replaced - now they installed 80-horsepower and 109-horsepower power plants from Chevrolet Lanos and Chevrolet Lacetti. This article describes the Daewoo Nexia 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, the Daewoo Nexia restyling has been developed, 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 the niches for the foglights have been greatly increased. 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.
I don't particularly want to say something about the external characteristics of the Daewoo Nexia, and I want to, since 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 of the details in the external appearance are 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 trim 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 name DONC, 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 bolster, heated and electrically adjustable six-way adjustment. The salon has free space for five adult passengers.
Daewoo Nexia II interior If we talk about the landing, then it is quite underestimated, which distinguishes the Nexia from other 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 much 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 pair of 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 per cylinder, which are controlled by a camshaft mounted at the top.
Daewoo Nexia engine 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 an increase in power will increase fuel consumption - 9.3 liters in urban mode, 8.5 on highways and 8.9 in the 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 a 5-speed manual gearbox and one clutch disc, which, as you can see 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", however, 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 the 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 1025 kg and the maximum weight is 1530 kg. One of the advantages of Daewoo Nexia is the 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
With 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 the A15SMS internal combustion power plant.
The internal combustion engine has a fuel system from Chevrolet Lanos, so the engine meets Euro-3 eco standards. But the 16-valve A15MF was 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 horsepower. 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 there is occasionally oil between the piston rings, therefore, in this regard, the F16D3 is reliable.
Just like all cars, an Uzbek-made sedan requires maintenance, and the engine oil needs to be changed at the same time as specified 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 of the 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 limit, 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 stood almost vertically, the roof lined up "in a house". The body sill broke and went in a big zigzag to the left side.
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 from 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 the steering 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 and fuses and relays are located. The knee of my right leg rested against the soft papier-mâché panel in an area free from hard objects. However, as 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 soft pad on the panel, which is not so dangerous based on the HIC of 608. 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 looking at the body of the sedan, 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.
Photo of the car Daewoo 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 basic arsenal includes inertial seat belts, 13-inch wheel rims, adjustable head restraints on the front seats, heated rear window, a clock, a rear shelf mounted on the dashboard, and an electric headlight corrector. This model is estimated 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 locking, 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 |
Countries collecting and producing Daewoo cars- South Korea, Uzbekistan, Ukraine
Is it a member of other companies, divisions, corporations, groups?
As a single company it disappeared in 1999. Since 2002, it has been part of General Motors, since 2011 GM abolished the Daewoo name, and replaced it with Chevrolet. Although some parts of the company still continue to be produced under the name Daewoo.
What does the emblem, sign, logo mean
A brief history of the Daewoo brand
The company, whose Daewoo brand is well known in some countries, is considered relatively young in the global automotive market. Its very appearance was a testament to how fast South Korea began to move in terms of development, whose Daewoo company became one of the first in the country to specialize in the production of automobiles. 
The name of the company where Daewoo is assembled literally translates as "Great Universe", although many drivers whose car is Daewoo might disagree with this interpretation due to the insufficient quality (in comparison with cult brands). Nevertheless, this company, whose Daewoo brand was not recognized for some time on the territory of its own country, managed to make its way to the surface.
In 1972, the South Korean authorities considered that only Hyundai, Shinjin, Asia Motors and Kia had the right to produce cars in the country. Soon the last two companies merged into one, and Shinjin established contacts with American manufacturers, and after a while, with the support of General Motors, it was transformed into Daewoo Motor.
Until 1993, the factories where Daewoo are produced continued to cooperate with the Americans. In the 90s, cars whose manufacturer Daewoo did not want to be limited to the local market, managed to "leave" outside South Korea. The cars of the Daewoo Nexia company, as well as Daewoo Espero were appreciated by the German consumer, and they successfully established themselves in the automotive market. 
European countries. In many ways, the Daewoo Nexia car resembles the world famous Opel Kadett E, which was launched in South Korea back in 1986. Interestingly, the same car entered the North American markets under the name Pontiac Le Mans, and among the locals it became known as the Daewoo Racer.
In the 90s, the company, whose production Daewoo was becoming more and more technically advanced, began to gain more and more popularity, but over time it was ousted into the category of manufacturers of budget cars, which became interesting to consumers from the CIS countries.
Who produces Daewoo today
Today, the production of cars of this brand is established in several countries, with priority given to those states that liberated themselves from the Soviet Union. Daewoo cars were produced on the territory of Ukraine and Uzbekistan, where they gained considerable popularity due to their low cost and tolerable quality. At the end of the 90s, the company began to experience significant financial difficulties. However, the South Korean authorities refused to nationalize it, making it an interesting acquisition target. The winner of the auction was General Motors, which made it its subsidiary and assigned it a new name - GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. Thus, the close cooperation between South Korean and American car manufacturers in the past has allowed Daewoo to survive in a difficult situation, remaining a distinctive manufacturer with its own brand.
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 petrol engines and a five-speed manual gearbox. The car is currently being produced 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 in the range of comfortable inexpensive cars, Daewoo Nexia has changed both externally and in terms of equipment over the years. 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 remained the same, but the front and rear optics, bumpers, reinforcing beams appeared in the doors, the interior was 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 were 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. The rear bumper is decorated with a solid protrusion 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 car enthusiast 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 of the rear seat, a small glove compartment, a tendency to rust and not a very long service 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.
In August 2008, the UZ-Daewoo company held an official presentation of the compact sedan Daewoo Nexia of the second incarnation, which, in fact, became only the fruit of the modernization of the original generation four-door.
The car, which received the internal factory index "N150", has changed in several directions compared to its predecessor - it has changed externally (although it did not become much more modern), received a completely redrawn interior and placed new engines under its hood.
Commercial production of the three-volume machine continued until August 2016, after which it was finally discontinued.
Outwardly, the "second" Daewoo Nexia is perceived as archaic and unassuming - the exterior design clearly refers to the 90s of the last century. The car looks most attractive from the front, and the credit for this belongs to the aggressive look of the head lighting equipment and the tightly knocked down bumper. From other angles, the sedan has nothing to praise for - a simple silhouette with a large glass area and rounded-square rear wheel arches and an unremarkable stern with a bulky bumper and awkward headlights.
In terms of external dimensions, the Nexia of the second incarnation fits into the concepts of the C-class: the length, height and width of the car are 4482 mm, 1393 mm and 1662 mm, respectively. There is a 2520 mm base between the wheelsets of the three-volume, and there is a 158 mm ground clearance between the bottom and the roadway.
Inside, Daewoo Nexia continues the trend set by the exterior - the interior of the four-door looks outdated in all respects: a modest but well-read instrument cluster, a "flat" three-spoke steering wheel and an angular center console that houses an archaic monochrome clock, three "twists" of the climate system and a two-din a radio tape recorder (in the "base" it is still easier). The situation is aggravated by the low quality of finishing materials (“oak” plastics are widely used) and clumsy assembly.
The front seats of "Nexia" of the second generation upset with an amorphous profile with a flat back and poorly developed lateral support, and they do not differ in the abundance of adjustments. The rear sofa of the three-volume is clearly molded for two people (however, it does not shine with hospitality), and for them the supply of free space, especially in the leg area, is extremely limited.
The trunk of the "second" Daewoo Nexia is voluminous - 530 liters in standard condition. But the back of the rear sofa does not recline, and there is no hatch for transporting long lengths. A set of necessary tools and a full-fledged spare wheel are located in the underground niche of the car.
Specifications. For the compact sedan, there are two gasoline power units that work together exclusively with a 5-speed "manual" transmission and drive front wheels:
- The role of the base engine is performed by the A15SMS inline-four with a volume of 1.5 liters (1498 cubic centimeters) with distributed injection, an 8-valve SOHC timing structure and an electronic control unit, producing 80 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 123 Nm of peak torque at 3200 rpm / minute. In this version, the car copes with the first "hundred" in 12.5 seconds, accelerating to a maximum of 175 km / h, and "drinks" no more than 8.1 liters of gasoline in a mixed driving mode.
- More "capable" versions of the four-door relies on a four-cylinder 1.6-liter (1598 cubic centimeters) F16D3 engine with a multi-point "power supply" system and a 16-valve timing belt with a DOHC configuration, the potential of which has 109 "stallions" at 5800 rpm and 150 Nm of torque thrust at 4000 rpm. Thanks to such characteristics, the car accelerates from standstill to 100 km / h after 11 seconds, reaches a maximum of 185 km / h and "eats" about 8.9 liters of fuel in the combined cycle.
"Nexia" of the second incarnation extends on the front-wheel drive platform "T-body" of the concern General Motors with a transverse engine installed, inherited from the Opel Kadett E. crossbar.
The car is equipped with a rack and pinion steering complex (the power steering was installed only on expensive versions, but it was not included in the "base"). At the front, ventilated disc brakes are used on the three-volume, and drum mechanisms at the rear (ABS was not even offered as an option).
Options and prices. In the Russian market, Daewoo Nexia II enjoyed stable demand, and it was sold in three trim levels - Classic, Basic and Lux (prices for a car at the time of its departure from our country ranged from 450,000 to 596,000 rubles).
In the "state" the sedan is equipped extremely poorly: steel wheel rims measuring 14 inches, a heater of the interior, fabric seat upholstery, remote unlocking of the gas tank flap and luggage cover from the passenger compartment and heated rear window with a timer.
The "top" version has not gone far from the standard configuration - it is supplemented only with air conditioning, power steering, fog lights, four power windows, a two-din radio with four speakers and a USB connector and athermal glasses.
Much has never been demanded from this car. Nexia bribed with its low price and good reliability. I must say that the first generation of "Ksyusha" (as the people called this car) more or less justified the trust. The car took care of its first 100 thousand, as a rule, without any problems. In mid-2008, the plant presented an updated model - Nexia N150. Now, after almost 3 years, we decided to summarize all the sores and problem areas of the updated model ...
Engines
Nexia buyers can choose from two engines. The company for the 1.5-liter eight-valve (80 hp) was made up of a relatively modern 1.6-liter 16-valve engine with a capacity of 109 hp. Both comply with Euro 3 standards, and do not differ in agility. This is especially true for the 1.5-liter unit.
The motors are oil eaters. However, this largely depends on the operating conditions and driving style. Consumption of 300 g for every thousand km is considered normal for them. Under our operating conditions, in the intervals between scheduled service visits, it is better not to forget about the oil level. Speaking of maintenance. In 2010, a new maintenance schedule was developed. Previously, the so-called zero maintenance had to be completed after a thousand kilometers, now the service interval has increased to two thousand. Scheduled maintenance visits are prescribed to be made at intervals of 10 thousand kilometers or once a year, and not every six months, as it was before. Violation of the rules of service leads to the loss of warranty, in fact, like any automaker.
Note that according to the new regulations, the warranty for Nexia is 3 years or 100 thousand kilometers.
Maintenance is written scrupulously and quite extensively. So, TO-3 (20 thousand km of run) involves the replacement of oil, air and fuel filters, spark plugs. Together with the original components, a visit to the service will cost about 8 thousand rubles. (works - up to 2 thousand rubles, parts - about 6 thousand rubles). Expensive, of course, but under the hood you will get a lot of updates.
The timing kit on both engines changes every 40 thousand kilometers (TO-5). On the eight-valve, a tensioner roller is included with the belt. The timing design of the 1.6-liter 16-valve engine is more complex. In addition to the belt, it includes an automatic tensioner roller and a support roller.
"Sweating" of a 1.5-liter engine is the talk of the town! Oil regularly oozes from under the valve cover and cylinder head gaskets. Replacing the gaskets helps, at best, for a couple of thousand km. One of the ways to eliminate oil "excess" is to install a valve cover from Chevrolet Lanos. The other is to wash the engine at every MOT. The procedure will cost 300 rubles, but it will always be clean under the hood.
Transmission
It was on the Nexia in the new body that the clutch for some reason began to differ in thoughtfulness. To turn on a particular gear without any problems, you need to wait a 3-second pause. Agree, in the conditions of city traffic is not the most pleasant feature.
There was a period when a fairly liquid oil was poured into the gearbox at the factory. It warmed up very quickly, losing its viscosity. The first symptom is knocking on the gearbox during sharp operation with the clutch pedal. Experts recommended not to wait for the second and third symptoms, but simply pour the time-tested semisynthetics into the box.
Today, the plant has improved: a fluid of the SAEW80W-90 specification was poured into the gearbox, the viscosity is more appropriate for operation in summer conditions. The manufacturer recommends using a less viscous oil of SAEW75W-90 specification in the "Vehicle Manual" in winter conditions.
As for the frequency of oil change in the manual gearbox, it is 120 thousand km. The clutch nurses about 80 thousand km. CV joints run about 50-60 thousand km.
Electrical equipment
At first, a lot of complaints were caused by the Check Engine light, which suddenly came on and did not go out, despite any tricks. Let's calm down right away - as a rule, nothing criminal, the reason is a controller glitch. The controller simply "did not see" the engine crankshaft position sensor (error P13360). It could only be cured by a dealer, and often by replacing the controller itself. By the beginning of 2009, the plant coped with the problem. If the Check Engine disturbs you today, it is most likely the fault of low-quality gasoline.
Relays, sensors and other electrical appliances are manufactured in various parts of our planet, from Kaluga and Pskov to India. Alas, at first they could not boast of either quality or maintainability. So, the instrument cluster, made in India, suffered from "hanging" arrows. A phantom malfunction sometimes appeared on both the new Nexia and on a car that had run tens of thousands of kilometers. This did not change the essence of the matter: it took at least two or three months to wait for the "socket". In 2009, complaints about Indian devices reached critical mass, and at the urging of the manufacturer, the Indians finally got down to business. As a result, by 2010, there were isolated cases of "freezing".
Chassis and body
Ball joints and shock absorbers are not very tolerant of road potholes. Active off-road driving will reduce their service life by almost half - somewhere up to 60 thousand kilometers.
Front brake pads run about 60 thousand km, discs are changed with every second pad change. Rear drum pads take care of up to 120 thousand km.
More and more often, the specialists of dealership technical centers pay attention to the deterioration of the quality of the paintwork. Today cars with "shagreen", uncolored and variegated colors are in the order of things. But this is not so much a problem for Nexia as for all automakers in this segment.
But the low quality of sealing the joints of the body panels, alas, is the peculiarity of "Ksyusha". It happened that in heavy rain water seeped into the cabin and trunk. The glass seals also sinned the same.
In my opinion...
Editor:
This car is not taken at the behest of the heart, the Nexia is often used exclusively as a means of transportation or delivery. It is clear that the requirements for such a car are purely pragmatic: efficiency, reliability, unpretentiousness. And although at first the model N150 could not boast of reliability, we should give the plant its due - today "Ksyusha" is confidently on the mend.
