DAEWOO Magnus 2002-2006 Photos, engines & full specs
Updated: 16 June 2021 • Maintained by:
Segment: Medium
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
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Daewoo was trying to evolve and asked its R&D department to develop a new vehicle based on the Leganza model, and the result came in 2002 as the Magnus.
In 2002, the Korean carmaker still stood on its feet and tried to expand its lineup. After a few successes recorded by the re-badged Cielo/Opel Kadett, Daewoo tried something more significant: the Leganza in 1997, followed by the Magnus in 2002.
Since the Korean carmaker didn't have enough experience in designing a successful car from scratch, it hired ItalDesign (Giugiaro) to draw the lines for the Magnus. It featured unique, double-curved headlights with sharp angles at the edges, following the new-edge design concept. The mix of curved surfaces and strong lines defined the car and formed an elegant-looking sedan. Even though it resembled the Leganza, Daewoo built the vehicle on a new platform with a longer wheelbase. Overall, the car was 10 cm (3.9") longer than that and marketed as an executive sedan.
Inside, the Evanda was very roomy, with five seats. Even though the dashboard sported average-quality plastic trims, it looked good enough for its segment. On the full options trim level, it featured a radio-cassette player and 6-CD in-dash changer.
Under the hood, Daewoo installed a 2.0-liter inline-four carried over from the Leganza and a newly developed 2.5-liter inline-six. Both versions were paired either with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.
DAEWOO Magnus 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
7 gasoline engines
- 2.0L 4AT FWD (116 HP)
- 2.0L 4AT FWD (130 HP)
- 2.0L 4AT FWD (148 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT FWD (130 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT FWD (148 HP)
- 2.5L 4AT FWD (157 HP)
DAEWOO Magnus
2.0L 4AT FWD (116 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (116 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 85 KW @ 5200 RPM 116 HP @ 5200 RPM 114 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 178 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 195/70/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
| Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.4 in (1,549/1,534 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 6.7 cuFT (190 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2921 lbs (1325 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
DAEWOO Magnus
2.0L 4AT FWD (130 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (130 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 95.6 KW @ 5400 RPM 130 HP @ 5400 RPM 128 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 181 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
| Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.4 in (1,549/1,534 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2932 lbs (1330 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4216 lbs (1912 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
DAEWOO Magnus
2.0L 4AT FWD (148 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (148 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 109 KW @ 5200 RPM 148 HP @ 5200 RPM 146 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque: | 142 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 192 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/70/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
| Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.4 in (1,549/1,534 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2932 lbs (1330 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
DAEWOO Magnus
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 85 KW @ 5200 RPM 116 HP @ 5200 RPM 114 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 178 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/70/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
| Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.4 in (1,549/1,534 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 6.7 cuFT (190 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
DAEWOO Magnus
2.0L 5MT FWD (130 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (130 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 95.6 KW @ 5400 RPM 130 HP @ 5400 RPM 128 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 181 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
| Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.4 in (1,549/1,534 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 6.7 cuFT (190 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3135.5 lbs (1422 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4216 lbs (1912 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 209 g/km |
DAEWOO Magnus
2.0L 5MT FWD (148 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (148 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 109 KW @ 5200 RPM 148 HP @ 5200 RPM 146 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque: | 142 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 192 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 128 mph (206 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/70/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
| Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.4 in (1,549/1,534 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 6.07 cuFT (172 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2888.6 lbs (1310 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
DAEWOO Magnus
2.5L 4AT FWD (157 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 4AT FWD (157 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L6 |
| Displacement: | 2492 cm3 |
| Power: | 115.5 KW @ 5800 RPM 157 HP @ 5800 RPM 155 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 240 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
| Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.4 in (1,549/1,534 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 6.7 cuFT (190 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3307.5 lbs (1500 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.8 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |