Daewoo Nubira

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Daewoo Nubira notchback (1997-1999)
Daewoo Nubira notchback (1997-1999)
Nubira
Production period: 1997-2004
(in Egypt: still in production)
Class : Compact class
Body versions : Sedan , hatchback , station wagon
Engines:
Petrol engines : 1.6–2.0 liters
(76–98 kW)
Length: 4285-4550 mm
Width: 1720 mm
Height: 1430 mm
Wheelbase : 2585 ​​mm
Empty weight : 1264-1313 kg
successor Chevrolet Nubira

The Daewoo Nubira is a vehicle from the South Korean car brand GM Daewoo . It was manufactured from spring 1997 to the end of 2004.

The name Nubira is Korean and means “to drive around the world” in translation; which should indicate the long-term quality of the car. Currently, the model is only manufactured by the Vietnamese subsidiary of GM Korea as Daewoo. The manufacturer there has been GM Daewoo Vidamco since 1998 .

Model series

Nubira (J100, 1997-1999)

The first Nubira (code: J100) was offered from June 1997 as a four-door notchback , five-door hatchback and as a station wagon . With a wheelbase of 2585 mm, the vehicle width is 1720 mm and the vehicle height is 1430 mm. The SH model is 4285 mm long, the STH model 4495 mm and the Kombi 4550 mm. The curb weight ranges from 1264 kg for the STH to 1313 kg for the station wagon.

Two engine variants and three equipment variants were available for the market launch: as 1.6 SE, 1.6 SX and 2.0 CDX (best equipment variant). Both the 1.6 l and the 2.0 l machines could be ordered with a four-speed automatic transmission at an additional cost. All models are front-wheel drive .

The Nubira series was sold with a 3-year manufacturer warranty up to a maximum of 100,000 kilometers.

The vehicles are considered to be comparatively robust and very reliable. For this vehicle class, the standard equipment was very extensive, as it included, for example, ABS, double airbags, four-way electric windows, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors and central locking with radio remote control.

In Russia, the first generation Nubira was produced as the Doninvest Orion .

  • Rear view

  • Daewoo Nubira hatchback (1997-1999)

Nubira (J150, 1999-2002)

During the facelift of the Nubira (J150) carried out in May 1999, the front and rear as well as the entire interior were redesigned and partly replaced by higher quality materials.

The dashboard got wooden inlays in the CDX equipment. The seats were also changed and now got more lateral support and contact surface.

The floor pan , the basic body shape , engine, electrics and drive train were retained. The hatchback version was withdrawn from the offer.

Daewoo also marketed the car in South Korea as "Nubira 2".

  • Daewoo Nubira notchback (1999-2002)

  • Rear view

  • Daewoo Nubira station wagon (1999-2002)

Nubira (J190, 2002-2003)

The J190 series was offered from mid-2002 to spring 2003.

The body shape of the J150 was adopted, external distinctions only concerned the front headlights (H4 instead of H1) and the side indicators (now in white). The rear lights have also been changed on the estate model. The engines now met the Euro 3 emissions standard. The interior got new upholstery fabrics and a third headrest at the back.

Nubira (J200, 2003-2004)

This Nubira already celebrated its world premiere at the Seoul Motor Show 2002.

In Korea, the new model was immediately on sale as Daewoo Lacetti . The vehicle designed by Pininfarina was also available in Germany from mid-2003 . The station wagon was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2004 and was available at dealers four months later.

Like the Lacetti, the Nubira has some European components and was also coordinated in England with regard to the chassis and driving behavior. A 1.6l with 80 KW and a 1.8l in-line four-cylinder engine with 90 KW were offered as drive.

After the restructuring of Daewoo and the new GM model policy (General Motors), the model was available in Germany under the name Chevrolet Nubira from the beginning of 2005 .

  • Daewoo Nubira notchback (2003-2004)

  • Rear view

particularities

Daewoo was one of the few manufacturers to offer the Nubira ex works with an LPG system. The gas tank with a capacity of 60 liters of LPG (Liquefied Propane Gas) is installed in the recess provided instead of the spare wheel. This extends the range of the vehicle by up to 450 km.

Web links

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