Segment: Medium
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
After taking over the Korean automaker Daewoo, General Motors tried to take its place in the European market by filling the gap with Chevrolet-branded Daewoo models, such as the 2006 Epica.
The car was already created by the Korean automaker, and it was intended to replace the Daewoo Magnus. So, instead of getting that model, the Europeans received the Chevy Epica while Holden sold the Epica in Australia and New Zeeland. But basically, it was the same car. Chevrolet unveiled this model at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, and it tried to get an important part of the market. Maybe, after all, its effort could have paid off, but then the world financial crisis burst and GM was one of the first to take a serious hit that made it step back from the Old Continent.
With a conservative styling, the Epica still featured some interesting highlights, such as the wrap-around headlamps, the projector-type bulbs, and the grille.
The midsize sedan had a great advantage over some of its competitors, besides the competitive price. It was well loaded with lots of goodies such as a standard MP3 CD player, and steering wheel mounted controls.
The Epic was available in two trim levels, the CDX, and the CDXi. While the CDX version was not equipped with many features, the price difference between the two was not impressive. Thus the CDXi was the best option.
With the CDXi, the Epica came equipped with 17-inch alloys, a sports body kit, fog lamps, leather upholstery, air-conditioning, an 8-speaker audio system, and curtain airbags.
Safety-wise, the Epica was equipped with ABS and Traction Control. However, no Electronic Stability Program was offered.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5AT (145 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 106.6 KW @ 4000 RPM 145 HP @ 4000 RPM 143 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.1 in (4803 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61/60.8 in (1,549/1,544 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.8 cuFT (476 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3439.8 lbs (1560 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4509.2 lbs (2045 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT (145 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 1993 cm3 |
Power: | 107 KW @ 6300 RPM 145 HP @ 6300 RPM 143 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 138 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 187 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128.6 mph (207 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.1 in (4803 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61/60.8 in (1,549/1,544 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.8 cuFT (476 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3197.2 lbs (1450 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4288.7 lbs (1945 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 205 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5AT (156 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2492 cm3 |
Power: | 114.7 KW @ 5800-6300 RPM 156 HP @ 5800-6300 RPM 154 BHP @ 5800-6300 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 235 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: | 128.3 mph (206 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.1 in (4803 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61/60.8 in (1,549/1,544 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.8 cuFT (476 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3296.5 lbs (1495 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4376.9 lbs (1985 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 221 g/km |