Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
By 1996, the compact hatchback Daewoo Nexia/Cielo was already old, and the Korean carmaker decided to replace it with a new model: the Lanos.
The Nexia/Cielo was based on the 1984 Opel Kadett platform, and despite its affordable price, it wasn't an option anymore for the European customers. Its sales were drowning, and that had a significant effect on the Korean carmaker finances. The Lanos was the last compact vehicle produced by the Korean company, and its success was limited due to its weak performance.
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: hatchback with three and five doors and a sedan.
Inside, the carmaker 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. To increase the trunk space, the Lanos featured a folding seatback in one piece.
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. Its engine range was good to fit in everyone's budget, but the car came too late on the market to save the parent company, which was sold to GM in 2001.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 103.2 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.4 in (4074 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: | 31 cuFT (878 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2381.4 lbs (1080 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3517 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (86 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.4 in (4074 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: | 31 cuFT (878 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2394.6 lbs (1086 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3517 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 178 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (107 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 6000 RPM 107 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 | |
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Top Speed: | 111.9 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.4 in (4074 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: | 31 cuFT (878 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2460.8 lbs (1116 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3517 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |