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Daewoo Kalos road test. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

Daewoo Kalos road test
The first ever Daewoo I drove for any length of time was the little Matiz we tested last year. I liked it, despite my preconceptions. It was with this in mind that I picked up the keys to the gold 5-door Kalos you see pictured here.

   


Reviews homepage -> Daewoo reviews -> 2003 Daewoo Kalos -> 1.4-litre SX 5-door technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 105
0-62 mph (seconds): 13.3

Urban mpg: 27.7
Extra urban mpg: 47.7
Combined mpg: 37.7
CO2 (g/km): 175


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3880
Height (mm): 1495
Width (mm): 1670
Wheelbase (mm): 2480
Front track (mm): 1450
Rear track (mm): 1410
Cargo volume (litres): 980
Kerb weight (kg): 1050
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1100
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 500
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 45


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Single overhead camshaft, four-cylinder, mounted transversely, petrol.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1399
Bore x stroke (mm): 77.90 x 73.40
Valve gear: Two valves per cylinder (8 in total). Single overhead camshaft.
Max. power (bhp): 83 at 5600 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 91 at 3000 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual driving the front wheels.

Gear ratios:
Final drive: 4.176:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent McPherson struts

Rear: Torsion beam

Turning circle diameter (m): 9.78

Brakes: Four-channel ABS operating on discs up front, drums at the rear.

Wheels: 14" x 5.5J steel standard (test car fitted with 14" Irmscher alloys at £395 including VAT).

Tyres: 185/60 R14.







 

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