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Segment: Compact
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

DAEWOO Lanos 1996-2002 7 Photos
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By 1996, Daewoo needed to replace the already old Nexia/Cielo, based on the 1984 Opel Kadett E.

The Daewoo Motors ceased to exist in 2001 when it was bought by General Motors, with which it was linked and produced few vehicles based on GM platforms. The Lanos was the last compact vehicle produced by the Korean company, and its success was limited due to high price and weak performance. After GM purchased it, the Lanos was facelifted and sold in some parts as Chevrolet Lacetti.

The Lanos was introduced at the peak of the biodesign era, with round curves and surfaces. Giorgetto Giugiaro made its design, and the final details were shaped at Italdesign, in Italy. The car was available in three shapes: coupe, hatchback with five doors, and a sedan. The latter was the main choice for East European customers.

Inside, the car-maker installed comfortable seats and a curved dashboard, which resembled the one found in the first generation Mondeo. It was just a coincidence, of course. Lanos was an important evolution for the Korean brand, which tried to grow faster than its main home-competitor, Hyundai Motor Company. On the center stack, Lanos featured a sound system with a radio-cassette and CD-player. It was a time of changes in the way used to listen to music on the road.

The platform was carried-over from the Nexia/Cielo but with different settings for the suspension. Porsche helped to develop the car. For the powerplant, Daewoo worked closely with several suppliers. But by the time Lanos was known enough to increase its market share, the parent company fell into financial troubles that forced them out of the market.

DAEWOO Lanos 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
  3 gasoline engines
  • 1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.5L 5MT FWD (86 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (106 HP)

DAEWOO Lanos
1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1349 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 5400 RPM
75 HP @ 5400 RPM
74 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:85 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM
115 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:103.2 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/70 R 13
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.7 in (4234 mm)
Width:66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height:56.4 in (1433 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.3/56.1 in (1,405/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.9 in (175 mm)
Cargo Volume:33.6 cuFT (951 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2381.4 lbs (1080 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3517 lbs (1595 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:171 g/km

DAEWOO Lanos
1.5L 5MT FWD (86 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (86 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1498 cm3
Power:63 KW @ 5400 RPM
86 HP @ 5400 RPM
84 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:96 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM
130 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/70 R 13
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.7 in (4234 mm)
Width:66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height:56.4 in (1433 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.3/56.1 in (1,405/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.9 in (175 mm)
Cargo Volume:33.6 cuFT (951 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2394.6 lbs (1086 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3517 lbs (1595 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:188 g/km

DAEWOO Lanos
1.6L 5MT FWD (106 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (106 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:78 KW @ 6000 RPM
106 HP @ 6000 RPM
105 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:107 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM
145 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.9 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/70 R 13
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.7 in (4234 mm)
Width:66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height:56.4 in (1433 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.3/56.1 in (1,405/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.9 in (175 mm)
Cargo Volume:33.6 cuFT (951 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2460.8 lbs (1116 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3517 lbs (1595 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway:39,2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:188 g/km
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