Daewoo Nubira

The first impression of driving Nubira is that it steers and handles like no traditional Korean cars. In fact, it is even sharper and feels richer than all Japanese competitors bar Honda Civic. How can Daewoo achieve this ? In fact, base on the Opel Vectra's suspensions, it employed Porsche as their consultant, test and tune the car extensively in Germany. No wonder it could be so good. Of course, it is still no Peugeot. 

Besides chassis, fine engines (helped by Holden) and decent cabin are also competitive factors. Yes, its IDEA-styled enclosure does not look attractive, but which Japanese car in this segment looks attractive ? 
 

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Specifications

Model
Nubira
Layout
Front-engined, Fwd
Dimension
L / W / H / WB: 4467 / 1700 / 1425 / 2570 mm
Engine
Inline-4, dohc, 4v/cyl, variable intake manifold.
Capacity
1598 c.c.
Power
106 hp
Torque
107 lbft
Transmission
5M
Suspension
F: Strut; R: Torsion beam
Tyres
185 / 65 R14
Weight
1178 kg
Top speed
N/A
0-60 mph
N/A
0-100 mph
N/A
 

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