Daewoo Nexia- This is an excellent and at the same time budget Korean sedan. In addition, this model is one of the most common cars in our state. For the first time, this car left the assembly line back in 1995.
However, even today it is considered the best of its kind among inexpensive cars. It is worth noting that after the auto giant General Motors acquired the rights to Daewoo Nexia 2019 in 2008 new model: photo, the price has slightly become just a little higher, but the style and quality have improved many times over. 
Daewoo Nexia specifications
All latest versions this car completed gasoline engines with a working volume of 1.5 liters. or 1.6 liters. The power of the first is only 80 Horse power. In turn, the second specifications Daewoo Nexia 1.6 16 valve power reaches 109 hp.
In addition, a more powerful motor is installed only in top configurations. To top it all, it is worth mentioning that the gearbox did not please with its diversity and is calculated by only one representative in the form of a 5-speed “mechanics”.
Daewoo Nexia owner reviews, disadvantages
Nothing too bad about this sedan do not speak. Only that this machine clearly does not belong to the executive class. Although it has a rather stylish body design, a comfortable interior and good performance, its main purpose is various work trips and nothing more.
(2008 - present)1st generation
(2008 - 2010)
Daewoo Nexia began its history in our country in 1995. It was then that the first Korean-made Daewoo Motors cars appeared on sale. It was a C-class car, which was created on the basis of Opel Kadett E. It was produced from 1984 to 1991 at the same plant under the name Pontiac LeMan or Daewoo Racer. A year later, noticing the ever-growing popularity of the car, its production was launched at the Uz-Daewoo enterprise, which is located in the Uzbek city of Asaka, as well as at a plant in Rostov in Russia. Unfortunately, the Rostov branch of the plant had to be closed two years later due to the loss in price competition with Uzbek cars.
The very first Dao Nexia cars that left the assembly line in Uzbekistan were equipped with very weak body. Due to poor assembly, its parts simply loosened over time. The company quickly responded to customer complaints, and such problems did not recur again. It should be noted that at that time the Deo Nexia car was produced not only in the sedan, as our car owners used to think. In Europe, three- and five-door hatchbacks produced in Romania are quite common. But for some reason they were not delivered to our country.
Auto Deo Nexia has confidently occupied the niche of inexpensive budget cars. After the collapse Soviet Union already tired of outwardly and morally obsolete Muscovites and Zhiguli, our motorists gladly became the owners of this not expensive, but comfortable (at that time) car. Daewoo car Nexia was called the first "people's" foreign car. Therefore, the impossible was never demanded of her. accustomed to features domestic cars our drivers were glad to get at least some comfort and quality. And the car reciprocated and did not require almost any repair for the first 100 thousand run.
The first update of the car in 2003 was outwardly not very noticeable. The main significant difference was that the new Daewoo Nexia was equipped with a noticeably modified engine. Now, instead of one gas distribution shaft, there are two, the number of valves has also increased to sixteen.
Body auto daewoo Nexia is not galvanized, but only phosphated. This was the reason that the machine requires increased attention to itself. The most reliable way to prevent body rotting is to do additional anti-corrosion treatment and install plastic fender liner. Without these preventive measures, even if the car is not stored in a garage, but on the street, in the wheel arches and at the bottom of the doors, only individual pinpoint foci of rust will appear quite quickly, which will corrode all the wings over time.
Recently, dealer technical centers have begun to pay attention to the deterioration in the quality of painting new cars. Today, cars often come across with different colors, lack of paint, etc. In addition to the quality of work, the quality of paint and varnish materials also decreased.
The wiring of the car, those places that are at the bottom of the car, also have a predisposition to rotting. First of all, these are the wires for fog lights and sound signals, which are located under the front bumper. High voltage wires this machine is not distinguished by increased survivability. On top-end machines with air conditioning, you should pay attention to the wire of the fourth cylinder, it can give a spark to the tube that runs nearby.
When it rains, moisture often gets on the door lock mechanisms through micro-gaps in the glass seal. As a result, they begin to rust and seize. In general, tightness is not only a problem for car windows. The trunk lid also has it, when water can be found in the luggage compartment when operating the car in heavy rain. The glasses themselves have a negative tendency to warp. The reason for this was only one guide in the design of power windows. All of the above problems were inherited by the Deo Nexia car from its older brother Opel Kadett. But positive features were also “inherited”: the gearbox and engine are very reliable and big problems with them are unlikely. Until their first overhaul the car is able to cover about 200-250 thousand kilometers.
The next restyling was waiting for the Deo Nexia car in 2008. This restyling of the car has become much more tangible than the first. It concerns external design, interior design and internal filling of the car.
The “face” of the car has noticeably changed, it has become more modern. Manufacturers achieved this effect by decorating the car with a bumper of a different shape and color, as well as changing the lines of the front optics. Behind the changes in the car also did not go unnoticed. The trunk lid has acquired a rounded elegant shape. The same changes were waiting for the rear lights of the car. rear bumper cars became more aerodynamic. Now it does not exist separately from the car (as it was in the pre-styling version), but is a smooth continuation of the wings, as if growing out of them.
The new Daewoo Nexia began to differ slightly from the previous model and interior design. Corners have disappeared from the dashboard of the car. All lines became smooth, without clearly defined edges. There was also no shelf above the glove compartment. Wheel the car is large - this was done specifically to facilitate control, since the hydraulic booster is not available in all trim levels. The quality of interior trim materials remained at the same level, except that the design of the design has become a little brighter. No matter how hard the manufacturers try, the budget of the car is visible per kilometer. But if in the mid-nineties it was a car that could surprise with its novelty, then today it is already obsolete. Its only advantage is still its low price, low cost of Daewoo Nexia parts and cheap consumables.
As for the internal changes, they are mainly focused on the engine of this car. The motors of the previous model A15MF and G15MF are noticeably outdated. They were unable to meet all European environmental regulations. They were replaced by new engines A15SMS and F16D3. They lowered fuel consumption and despite this increased the power of the restyled model. Manufacturers spent a little more than ten million dollars on all restyled changes.
Daewoo Nexia car engines are quite durable and, with proper care, sometimes serve more than 300 thousand kilometers, but after the second hundred, oil consumption increases noticeably due to worn piston rings, valve stem seals and valve guides. Another disease of this machine can be considered the fact that oil often oozes from under the valve cover gasket. Over time, its quality decreases. Fortunately, this is easy to treat - you just need to replace the gasket with a new one. If you do not want to drive a car with a dirty engine, you can wash it at any service station. For a Deo Nexia car, the price of such a service will be about 300 rubles. On the first cars, the same problem was with other gaskets, but the manufacturers responded in time and eliminated this defect. In the car Daewoo Nexia thermal gaps valves are supported by hydraulic lifters.
The car is picky about the quality of the oil used. If it is not appropriate, the hydraulic pushers will quickly fail, and if you do not rush to replace them, then there is a high probability of damage to the camshaft.
The timing belt must be changed every 60,000 miles. In this case, precise adjustment of the tensioner is necessary, otherwise the cooling system pump will fail.
The vehicle clutch assembly is hydraulic. It is quite reliable and easily nurses 200 thousand km. Approximately 150 thousand front wheel bearings will work. The new Deo Nexia use McPherson-type independent suspension in front and semi-independent rear. When driving on good roads in urban conditions, these pendants are very durable.
Brakes front disc, rear - drum. Recommended mileage before replacement brake fluid- 20 thousand km. The car's five-speed gearbox is quite reliable. All care for her comes down to changing the oil every 100 thousand kilometers and bushings every 200.
This car is offered in three basic configurations: Low Cost, Basic and Luxury. The first one is the cheapest. The price of the new Daewoo Nexia in it will be about 260 thousand rubles. But, frankly, take new car with such a complete set - a dubious pleasure. After all, then it will be a simple piece of iron on wheels, no different from representatives of the Soviet auto industry. Quite another thing is the deluxe package. There will already be a radio tape recorder, electric lifts for all windows, power steering, fog lights. The cost of Deo Nexia in this configuration will be about 360 thousand rubles.
Car manufacturers did not worry at all about the safety of the driver and passengers. The complete absence of airbags is striking.
The maximum speed declared by the manufacturer, which the Daewoo Nexia develops, is 185 km / h, five-speed mechanical box The transmission works well enough for a car of this class and does its job well. The car is capable of accelerating to hundreds in 11 seconds with a curb weight of 1025 kg. The car was originally produced as a family car, and how much the new Deo Nexia costs makes it very popular. Another plus in the portfolio of this family car is the trunk volume of 530 liters - enough to carry the necessary luggage on family trips.
One of the qualities of the machine in which it is similar to soviet cars, became fuel consumption. In the combined cycle, its consumption will be about nine liters per hundred. This is much more than Europeans with the same engine size.
Perhaps the most positive thing that captivates this machine is the price of the Daewoo Nexia. It is so affordable that it is quite suitable for the average car enthusiast. As much as the new Daewoo Nexia costs, not a single foreign car costs. It is very easy to get all the necessary parts for this car. Although the car engine is designed to a greater extent for the 92nd gasoline, it will also consume the 80th and 95th without any problems. A unique feature of the engines of this car is that, thanks to the rearrangement of the jumper in the block-switch of the octane number of fuel, they can run on almost any type of gasoline. But we should not forget that the use of low-octane fuel will reduce the already small power of the car and lead to its overrun, so this kind of saving will eventually lead to higher costs. The eight-valve engine has a fairly good traction on low revs, but at full load and especially on long climbs on the highway, it is barely enough, and turning on the air conditioner noticeably affects the dynamics of the car. The more powerful motor shows its playfulness only after 3000 rpm, but at the same time it is much noisier.
All car engines are characterized by high oil consumption. Of course, this largely depends on the correctness and timeliness of car care, as well as driving style. Do not be surprised that you will periodically have to add oil due to a decrease in its level - about 300 g for every thousand kilometers. Therefore, it will be correct to check the oil level more often than visits to the service station.
Periodicity Maintenance car must be observed not only according to the recommendations of the service book, but also according to the reviews of car owners. If this rule is neglected, the cost of Daewoo Nexia increases significantly due to repairs. So, the third maintenance (20 thousand kilometers) includes the replacement of oil, air and fuel filters, spark plugs. Together with the price of parts and consumables, this maintenance will cost about 8 thousand rubles. (work is about 2 thousand rubles, parts and consumables - about 6 thousand rubles). If it is done at the wrong time, then low-quality oil will lead to rapid wear of parts, and old filters and spark plugs will adversely affect engine performance.
The timing kit on any of the two engines should be changed every 40 thousand kilometers (TO-5). On an eight-valve engine, a tensioner pulley comes with the belt. The timing device of a 1.6-liter engine with 16 valves is a little more complicated. In addition to the belt and automatic tensioner rollers, it also includes a support roller.
In a Daewoo Nexia car in a new body, the clutch operation has become slower. To turn on this or that transmission, you need to wait a short pause. For city driving, where you constantly have to “torment” the gearbox, this is not a very good quality.
There was a certain period in which low viscosity oil was poured into the gearbox at the factory. When the car was running, it quickly heated up, and the viscosity was lost even more. A characteristic distinguishing feature of these cars is unexpected knocks in the gearbox when the clutch pedal is pressed sharply. Experienced car owners in this case recommended not to wait for scheduled maintenance, but to go to the service station and pour high-quality semi-synthetics into the box.
Later, the manufacturers corrected themselves: they began to fill in a special SAEW80W-90 fluid in the gearbox, which, in terms of viscosity, was more suitable for working in summer conditions. In the “Vehicle Operation Manual”, the factory recommends using a different SAEW75W-90 oil in winter conditions.
The frequency of changing the oil in the gearbox is 120 thousand kilometers.
As mentioned above, the main problem of the electrical equipment of the car was the rotting of the wiring. In addition, there are a few other minor issues that you should pay attention to.
Constant flashing on dashboard Check indicator Engine, which suddenly, for no apparent reason, lights up and goes out. In ninety-five percent of cases, the reason is commonplace - a "glitch" of the controller. For some reason, the controller did not want to see the location sensor crankshaft engine (error P13360). This problem could only be identified with computer diagnostics, and often there was only one solution - replacing the controller. Fortunately, over time, the manufacturer solved this problem, and for cars manufactured after 2009, the reason for this sensor behavior is often the low quality of the fuel used.
The most negative distinguishing feature of electrical appliances has become different places of their production. So, devices from India suffered from “hanging” of the arrows. After increased criticism, the Indian manufacturer carried out serious work at its plants, and since 2009 such cases have become isolated.
Summing up all of the above, we can draw a completely legitimate conclusion. For those who have the price in the first place - Daewoo Nexia great car. This car will provide the convenience of a foreign car and the cost of representatives of the domestic auto industry. Everyone understands perfectly well that for such money one can hardly count on something more. The manufacturer initially knew that how much Daewoo Nexia costs would save it from competitors in a certain market segment.
It combines good reliability, comfort and decent driving performance. But, of course, in order to maintain a good position, automakers need to think about the imminent improvement of some of the technical qualities of the car, as well as its comfort. Today, when all world manufacturers constantly present novelties in various categories, it will be quite difficult to do this.
Daewoo Nexia is a popular car, and, to some extent, legendary for a Russian car enthusiast. And the point is just the price, and the fact that for relatively little money you can buy a car, the characteristics of which are not too inferior to the average foreign car. And certainly certainly much better than some modern VAZs.
However, not the highest price also makes itself felt, primarily expressed in the "stuffing" and the reliability of some of the details. Therefore, before making such a purchase, it is necessary to carefully study all the shortcomings of the Daewoo Nexia, and determine whether everything is worth possible breakdowns in order to have a comfortable and powerful enough (for the city) car.
Weaknesses of Daewoo Nexia:
- Various sensors that, after several years of operation, may not show accurate information, or stop showing it at all;
- High wear of shock absorbers, which are completely unsuitable for our roads;
- A silencer that has a simply phenomenally poor service life;
- The gearbox, although this is a problem for many cars, but on the Nexia it should be monitored already at a run of 150,000 kilometers.
- Turn signal toggle switches that just break, suddenly, for no particular reason;
- Corrosion, which, as already mentioned, can naturally "eat" your car if you do not look after it.
Perhaps one of the most important drawbacks of Daewoo Nexia is that it does not live up to expectations. The car looks very solid, which captivates inexperienced owners, and in the future they are simply disappointed. After all, they expect some kind of premium car, but in reality it turns out only good foreign car the last decade.
metal quality
One of the most weaknesses Daewoo Nexia can be called the quality of the metal, which should definitely be better. For this reason, even new car should be carefully treated with various compounds that are designed to help in the fight against corrosion. This is especially true in big cities where the roads are sprinkled with various harmful compounds.
You should also keep an eye on various electrical appliances. In these cars, the rapid wear of wires is very highly developed, and they can withstand various external influences very poorly. Even components such as, for example, the ignition switch, can fail due to external factors. And, by the way, severe Russian frosts and the same powder on the road also have a very negative effect on all this. And more “open” details, such as a clutch, can make you a frequent visitor to the service station, because such a breakdown can hardly be called petty, and this repair will be needed immediately.
Chassis
I would like to highlight shock absorbers as a separate point, as a sore spot for Daewoo Nexia. The fact is that although the car was created mainly for bad Russian roads, it is difficult to call it reliable in this regard. For this reason, the suspension, shock absorbers, and all other components of this plan fail very quickly, letting the driver down at the most unexpected moment. In particular, factory springs begin to “crumble” after 50,000-60,000 kilometers, and if you miss this moment and do not repair, then further damage will be much more difficult and costly.
Rust and paint problems
When buying a Daewoo Nexia, special attention should be paid to the body. Because he is not capable of fighting the salt that is showered on the road. And problems begin even with paint, after several years of operation. Surprisingly, when choosing a car, there is an opportunity to protect yourself, and in a very unusual way - you need to choose a metallic color. Apparently, due to the characteristics of the paint, it is able to withstand much more than other types of color.
Disadvantages of Daewoo Nexia:
- door locks;
- electrical appliances;
- Fog lights;
- Equipment.
Door locks
In addition to problems with paint, you should prepare for the fact that you will be “tormented” by the wear of the door lock larvae, up to their complete failure. This will be especially felt on the trunk lock.
Yes and windshield it is difficult to call it reliable, small stones from under the wheels of oncoming cars in three or four years will give it a not quite marketable appearance, and may even affect the view in the car.
Complicated electrical
The electrics in the car, although working properly, but not for long. This is especially true of the instrument panel, which can simply fail at one moment due to a broken wire.
And in general, all elements of the car that use electricity quickly fail, including such key ones as a generator or starter. And to stay with the window open, simply because the motor is not able to lift it back - can also be very disappointing.
Fog lights
I would like to make a separate point fog lights, which experts generally advise not to include in dampness - they simply burst from the unexpected ingress of cold water. A little strange, considering that the fog appears just in wet weather.
Ease of assembly
Special attention certainly requires the choice of equipment for this car. And if the characteristic does not change too much, then the variety of options is amazing.
In the cheapest configuration, the car will be equipped only with a radio and alarm. None of the features that are now standard, such as electric lifts, power steering or air conditioning, are here. Even the tachometer will be missing. Although, as more expensive "stuffing" they will still appear in the car.
Thus, the most maximum equipment will have all the "goodies" of a good foreign car - electric windows for all windows, air conditioning, heated seats, power steering, fog lights, and much more. Of course, you will have to pay extra for all this, and not the smallest amount.
On the other hand, if you look at the "rivals" of Nexia, and most often they put domestic VAZ- it generally lacks some functions, even in expensive trim levels. Yes, and to buy a car with a set of options, or not - it's everyone's decision.
Auto assembly can be completed:
- in Korea, at the car's home factory. And although cars have been tinkering from there for a long time, they began to gain popularity only after the price of a car fell sharply. The reason was not a change in characteristics, or something else, but that the cars were dismantled at the border, and then dismantled already on the territory of Russia. Thus, it was possible to save on duty, and as a result, reduce the final price.
- in Rostov, at the Krasny Aksai plant. And although it is customary to think that cars assembled in Russia suffer in terms of quality, this is clearly not the case. The peculiarity is that such cars are assembled completely with the help of parts sent from Korea. So, the quality is the same.
- Another assembly option is in Uzbekistan. And surprisingly, it is here that the best quality cars are assembled, at the same time, cheaper in price. The secret lies in the fact that many parts are produced in the same place, and the assembly is used mass production, not "screwdriver assembly". Although, the old generation of cars assembled there may indeed be of poorer quality, possessing, as auto mechanics put it, "childhood diseases."
It is quite easy to determine the place where your car was assembled specifically - using the VIN code that is on any car, as well as additional notes. For Rostov cars, this is the "Plant" Red Aksai"", and for Uzbekistan - the inscription " ULV» in the vehicle's VIN.
Conclusion.
To summarize, then, despite all the pros and cons, we can safely say that it makes sense to buy such a car.
One of the key features of a car when buying is a fairly high-quality assembly for a cheap price. There are simply no alternatives to a car among the new ones, not counting the VAZ, but it is he who loses to Daewoo Nexia in all respects. But, just like with VAZs, you need to be prepared for periodic repairs and replacement of parts. On the other hand, if you use high-quality parts, then repeated breakdowns will not appear soon.
The parts themselves are very cheap, and finding them will not be a problem, because most of them are made in Russia, and thanks to the popularity of the car, key “consumables” will always be available in car dealerships and service stations.
So, if you are ready for the fact that the car will need to be monitored and sometimes repaired, and the vulnerable sides do not scare you, choose Daewoo Nexia and enjoy ownership. Moreover, there really is something to choose from, thanks to a large number of very different trim levels.
P.S.: Dear car owners, if you have noticed systematic breakdowns of any parts, assemblies of this model, please report it in the comments below.
In August 2008, UZ-Daewoo held an official presentation of the Daewoo Nexia compact sedan of the second incarnation, which, in fact, was only the result of the modernization of the original generation four-door.
The car, which received the internal factory index "N150", has changed in several ways compared to its predecessor - it has changed in appearance (although it has not become much more modern), received a completely redesigned interior and placed new engines under its hood.
Commodity production of the three-volume vehicle continued until August 2016, after which it was finally discontinued.
Outwardly, the "second" Daewoo Nexia is perceived archaic and unpretentious - the exterior design clearly refers to the 90s of the last century. The car looks most attractive from the front, and the credit for this belongs to the aggressive look of the head lighting and tightly knocked down bumper. From other angles, there is nothing special to praise the sedan for - a simple silhouette with a large glazing area and rounded-square rear arches wheels and an unremarkable stern with a bulky bumper and awkward lights.
In terms of external dimensions, the Nexia of the second incarnation fits into the concepts of the C-class: the length, height and width of the car are 4482 mm, 1393 mm and 1662 mm, respectively. A 2520 mm base extends between the wheelsets at the three-volume vehicle, and there is a 158 mm ground clearance between the bottom and the roadway.
Inside, the Daewoo Nexia continues the trend set by its appearance - the interior of the four-door looks outdated in all respects: a modest but well-read instrument cluster, a “flat” three-spoke steering wheel and an angular center console that houses an archaic monochrome watch, three “twists” of the climate system and a two-din radio (in the "base" is still easier). The current situation is aggravated by the low quality of finishing materials (they use “oak” plastics everywhere) and clumsy assembly.
The front seats of the "Nexia" of the second generation upset with an amorphous profile with a flat back and poorly developed lateral support, and they do not differ in an abundance of adjustments. The rear three-volume sofa is clearly molded for two people (although it does not shine with hospitality), and for them the supply of free space, especially in the leg area, is extremely limited.
The trunk of the "second" Daewoo Nexia is voluminous - 530 liters in the standard state. But the back of the rear sofa does not recline, and there is no hatch for transporting long items. In the underground niche near the car there is a set necessary tools and a full spare.
Specifications. The compact sedan has two petrol power units, which work in tandem exclusively with a 5-speed "manual" transmission and front-wheel drive:
- The role of the base engine is performed by the in-line “four” A15SMS with a volume of 1.5 liters (1498 cubic centimeters) with distributed injection, an 8-valve timing structure of the SOHC type and electronic unit control, producing 80 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 123 Nm of peak torque at 3200 rpm. In this version, the car copes with the first “hundred” in 12.5 seconds, accelerating to a maximum of 175 km / h, and “drinks” no more than 8.1 liters of gasoline in a mixed driving mode.
- More "capable" versions of the four-door rely on a four-cylinder 1.6-liter (1598 cubic centimeters) F16D3 engine with a multipoint "power" system and a 16-valve timing with a DOHC configuration, the potential of which has 109 "stallions" at 5800 rpm and 150 Nm of torque thrust at 4000 rpm. Thanks to such characteristics, the car accelerates from standstill to 100 km / h after 11 seconds, reaches a maximum of 185 km / h and “eats” about 8.9 liters of fuel in the combined cycle.
"Nexia" of the second incarnation stretches on the front-wheel drive platform "T-body" of the General Motors concern with a transverse engine installed, inherited from the Opel Kadett E. The front wheels of the sedan are suspended with independent suspension with shock-absorbing McPherson struts, and the rear ones - on a semi-independent architecture with an elastic cross member.
The car is equipped with a rack-and-pinion steering system (the hydraulic booster was installed only on expensive versions, but it was absent in the “base”). Ventilated disc brakes are used on the front of the three-volume vehicle, and drum mechanisms are used at the rear (ABS was not even offered as an option).
Options and prices. On the Russian market Daewoo Nexia II was in stable demand, and it was sold in three trim levels - "Classic", "Basic" and "Lux" (prices for a car at the time of its departure from our country ranged from 450,000 to 596,000 rubles).
In the “state”, the sedan is extremely poorly equipped: steel wheel rims with a dimension of 14 inches, an interior heater, fabric seat upholstery, remote unlocking of the gas tank flap and luggage lid from the passenger compartment and heating rear window with a timer.
The “top-end” version has not gone far from the standard configuration either - it is supplemented only with air conditioning, power steering, fog lights, four power windows, a two-din radio with four speakers and a USB connector and athermal windows.
Daewoo Nexia is a compact sedan from a Korean manufacturer. Daewoo started producing this car back in 1986.
Nexia is equipped with 1.5 and 1.6 liter petrol engines and mechanical five-speed gearbox gears. Currently, the car is produced at the Uz-Daewoo plant in the Uzbek city of Asaka.
The production of the model at this plant was launched in 1996.
History Daewoo Nexia
Daewoo Nexia became the prototype German Opel Kadett E, produced from 1984 to 1991.
At first, the car was known as the Daewoo Racer. In Canada, the model was sold under the name Pontiac LeMans.
Occupying its niche in a number of comfortable cheap cars, Daewoo Nexia over the years of production has changed both externally and in terms of equipment. The car was sold in a sedan, as well as a three- and five-door hatchback. But the most widespread was the sedan.
Until 1996, Daewoo Nexia was imported into Russia in small quantities from South Korea. Then production was established in Rostov, thus relieving motorists from the burden of customs duties. Nexia fell significantly in price and began to rapidly gain popularity. The quality of the car remained the same - only SKD assembly of cars was carried out at the Krasny Aksai plant.
An English design company took part in creating the modern image of Daewoo Nexia
In 1992, the UzDaewooauto company was created in Uzbekistan, which is engaged in assembly production cars. By 1996, mass production was established, including the manufacture of bodies. Uzbek Nexia quickly ousted cars from Rostov from the market. Both in Rostov and Uzbekistan, Nexia was produced only in a sedan.
The management of the successful UzDaewoo decided to purchase trading brands Daewoo Nexia and . In May 2007, a strategic agreement was signed between the government of Uzbekistan and GM DAT. It provided for the right to modernize the acquired brands, localize production and release new models at UzDaewoo.
A year after the conclusion of the strategic agreement, a new enterprise GM Uzbekistan is being created.
In 2008 Nexia went through a restyling. The body remained the same, but the front and rear optics, bumpers changed, reinforcing beams appeared in the doors, and the interior was updated. They began to install more modern engines that meet new environmental standards on the car.
In 2012, Nexia's production volumes will begin to gradually decline. In the near future, the model will be replaced by a new one - Cobalt.
Technical features
Daewoo Nexia was equipped with a base 8-valve engine with a volume of 1.5 liters and a power of 75 hp. The dynamics of the car was moderate, but sufficient for city driving. Since 2002, Nexia has been equipped with a 16-valve power plant, with a volume of 1.5 liters and a power of 85 hp.
Global restyling Daewoo Nexia received in 2008. In this form, the car is produced to this day. The English design company Concept Group Intenational took part in creating the modern image of Daewoo Nexia. The front and rear of the sedan has changed dramatically. The U-shaped grille was adorned with a chrome rib that crosses it horizontally. The headlights have been modernized - they have acquired lenses. The front bumper with a trapezoidal air intake and fog lights has become more attractive. The tailgate of the car has noticeably changed. The rear bumper was decorated with a solid ledge and a trapezoidal stamping at the bottom. The taillights took on an arcuate shape and decreased in size.
New engines also appeared: engines from Lanos and models began to be installed on Nexia. Their power is 80 and 108 hp. respectively.
Statistics claim that it is Daewoo Nexia that becomes the first foreign car purchased by a Russian car enthusiast after owning a domestic car
There have been changes in the interior of the car. The dashboard has a new speedometer, a combined gauge cluster and a tachometer. The center console, as before, is combined with dashboard and turned towards the driver. The front seats have wide cushions and backs with sufficient lateral support.
There are currently several options Daewoo trim levels Nexia. Budget options do not have a tachometer, power steering and air conditioning. The trunk lining is also missing. Extended equipment includes power accessories, sound system, fog lights, central locking, air conditioning, etc.
Daewoo Nexia's achievements are stable popularity and large sales volumes. In the first 5 years of UzDaewooAuto's existence alone, 250,000 copies of this model were produced and sold. Currently, this figure exceeds 500 thousand. Only in Russia the company is represented by 5 distributors. This allows Daewoo Nexia to maintain its leading position in the budget car segment.
The sedan is popular not only in Russia. It leads in sales in its class in the countries of the Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine. The secret of success lies in vehicle performance and affordability.
Statistics say that it is Daewoo Nexia that becomes the first foreign car purchased by a Russian motorist after owning a domestically produced car.
Pros and cons of Daewoo Nexia
The main competitors of Daewoo Nexia are cars manufactured by VAZ (such as Priora), as well as Renault Logan and Chevrolet Lanos.
The undeniable advantage of Nexia over them is a huge trunk with a convenient opening for loading, a soft and energy-intensive suspension and good sound insulation.
The disadvantages include the inability to fold the back rear seat, a small glove compartment, a tendency to rust and not very long life of the rear springs.
Nevertheless, over the long years of its existence, Daewoo Nexia has confirmed its reliability. In addition, the Daewoo service network is well developed in Russia, spare parts can always be found in stock.