This Korean mid-range sedan is good car with decent comfort and satisfactory dynamics. Stylish design, good technical characteristics and rather low cost have made this car very popular among Russian motorists. We continue our rubric "" with the study of Daewoo Espero.
A bit of history
Daewoo Espero first appeared in Russia in 1995. And from the end of the 96th, this car began to be assembled already in Rostov-on-Don, in connection with which its cost dropped noticeably. But the quality, according to many auto repair workers, left much to be desired.
There were complaints about the installation, the tightening of some pipes and hoses, the normal tightening of nuts, and much more.
In the same year, a small batch of South Korean parts and components was assembled in Irkutsk. In Siberia, cars from this batch were sold for 17 thousand dollars, while in Moscow their price was almost 20,000. But things never went beyond this small series ...
Engine and power
Good luck and be careful!
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Among middle-class sedans, there are models that can be called without exaggeration " folk cars". Among them is the Korean Daewoo Espero, which has displaced many European counterparts in this series. The Espero is a golf class sedan developed in close collaboration with General Motors.
History of creation
The presentation of Espero was the beginning of the expansion of the Korean corporation Daewoo Motors to Europe. Serious preparations were made: the body was ordered from the designers of the famous Italian studio Bertone, and the mechanical part was borrowed from General Motors - the slightly stretched J platform used to build Espero served as the base for Opel Ascona, Isuzu Aska, Chevrolet Monster and even Cadillac Cimarron, popular in the 80s. .
In general, the J platform, which is considered one of the most budgetary front-wheel drive car platforms and replaced the obsolete GM H model, was the only universal base of General Motors, designed for the production of medium and compact cars with all types of bodies - sedan, station wagon, hatchback, coupe and convertible.
Since 1995, Espero began to win automotive market Australia and UK. However, among the British, the car was not particularly popular. The reason was the low fuel economy and the fact that the body quickly rusted in the high humidity of foggy Albion.
And in 1996, Daewoo Espero began to be assembled in Russia at the Krasny Aksai plant (Rostov-on-Don). True, the participation of the domestic side was reduced only to SKD. To the assembled body, it was only necessary to attach the front and rear suspension and power unit.
The high demand for the car led to the expansion of the geography of its production. Soon after South Korea, the model began to be produced in Poland and Romania.
The last copies of the model were released in 2000 - the Nubira model was already in a hurry to replace the Espero.
Technical Features and Specifications
The popularity of Daewoo Espero is easy to explain.
First of all, it is quite presentable, not in Korean bright appearance. The swift, wedge-shaped body, the design of which was created in the famous Italian studio Bertone, has not lost its relevance even today, the car accelerated to 100 km / h in 10.8 seconds, and the suspension easily withstood all the shortcomings of Russian roads.
Complied appearance and interior. At that time it looked very modern. Today we can say about the salon: “solidly”. The materials used in interior decoration are inexpensive, but of high quality.
The car was equipped with power windows on all doors, air conditioning, radio, airbag and power steering with good feedback. For owners of Espero not spoiled by the Russian auto industry, the set of options was simply magnificent.
The Daewoo Espero was equipped with engines manufactured by General Motors with a volume of 1.5l, 1.8l, 2.0l.
If we consider Daewoo Espero as a family car, then apart from spacious interior The spacious trunk should also be mentioned. " Workplace» allows the driver to get comfortable, and the shape and location of the A-pillars provide excellent visibility.
If we talk about ground clearance, then it allows you to move on almost any road. An important argument in favor of Daewoo Espero was and remains its relatively low price for cars in this class.
Not in Espero catalytic converter. This allows the use of low octane fuel. The Krasny Aksai plant assembled Espero, designed for 92nd gasoline, but by changing the injection control computer program, 76th gasoline can also be poured into the car tank.
Interesting Facts
In Spanish-speaking countries, Espero was named Daewoo Aranos. This is due to the peculiarities of the translation - the Spanish espero (I'm waiting) did not look like the best name for a promising car.
The very name of the Daewoo Corporation, pronounced as "Teu", means "Big Universe" in Korean.
Initially, the aggressive design of the Espero was intended for Alfa Romeo, but did not satisfy the eminent Italians, and was sold to a Korean company.
The Daewoo concern was declared bankrupt in 1999, the amount of its debts exceeded $ 80 billion. The passenger car division was bought out by General Motors and named GM-DAT - General Motors - Daewoo Auto and Technology.
The first copies of Daewoo Espero, which appeared in Russia in 1995, were sold at dealers for about $ 21,000, in 1996 the price dropped to 16,000, and in 1999 a car could be bought for only 8,990!
Advantages and disadvantages in comparison with classmates
Daewoo Espero, first of all, is usually compared with other similar cars from South Korea.
Let flowing lines become a fashion trend, Bertone's timeless style remains relevant today. At first glance, Espero gives the impression of a five-door hatchback with a roomy trunk instead of a fifth door. And, despite the fact that in terms of dimensions it loses and, in terms of comfort, it is in no way inferior to them.
Daewoo Espero to this day remains a typical "family" car, a reliable "workhorse" and a true friend of many motorists around the world, for whom the price-quality ratio is crucial.
Of course, like any other car, Daewoo Espero has its drawbacks.
Among them is the already mentioned tendency of the body to corrosion. Many complaints at one time caused a weak low beam of the car. Therefore, the lamps were often changed to xenon or more powerful halogen ones.
On the background modern cars now it seems insufficient and the number of containers in the Daewoo Espero salon for various kinds of trifles. Sometimes the rapid contamination of the side mirrors and side windows is annoying. However, this indicates good aerodynamics of the car.
The experience of long-term operation of Espero shows that the timing belt and ball joints require special attention.
On our website we offer to download in JPG photo format electrical circuits car Daewoo Espero. To make the photo of the connections bigger and clearer - first click on it with the left mouse button to enlarge it, then save it via the right button to your computer. All wiring diagrams are color, high resolution and excellent quality.
Daewoo Espero production history
First, let's delve into the past and I will recall the history of this car model. The car was produced from 1991 to 2000 inclusive, although the years of production are written on Wikipedia - 1992? 1999, this is not true.
Daewoo Espero is considered a Korean middle-class car (there was only a five-seater sedan), which was developed on the second generation GM J platform. The assembly took place in 5 countries - in Russia (Rostov-on-Don), South Korea, Iran Kerman, Poland (FSO) and Romania (Automobile Craiova).
The body designers, like other Daewoo cars, were Italians (the case concerns the hands of Bertone). Daewoo Espero could be bought with different gasoline units:
- 1.5 l (90 hp);
- 1.8 l (95 hp);
- 2.0 l (105 and 110 hp).
In countries where people spoke Spanish, the car was renamed Aranos. The fact is that "Espero" in Spanish means "I'm waiting" - this is clearly not the best name for the car.
Specifications Daewoo Espero:
- Length - 4615 mm
- Width - 1718 mm
- Height - 1388 mm
- Ground clearance (ground clearance) - 150 mm
- Wheelbase - 2620 mm
- Track rear / front - 1423 / 1426 mm
- Mass (weight) of the machine - 1085 kg
- Gas tank volume - 50 l
Wiring diagrams Daewoo Espero
2. Wiring harness connection schedule:
3. Pinout of wire harness connections:
4. Diagram of the Daewoo Espero fuse box and relay (as well as the location of the fuse box):
To replace a blown fuse, open the cover and remove it from its socket. Bad fuse can be visually distinguished by a burnt wire. A new fuse should be installed instead of a blown one only after the cause of the malfunction has been determined and eliminated.
Fuse color depending on the rated current:
- 10 A - red;
- 20 A - yellow;
- 30 A - green.
- Electronic engine control unit, control unit automatic transmission- 10 A.
- Fuel pump, immobilizer - 26 A.
- Direction indicators, brake lights, electric drives for exterior rear-view mirrors - 20 A.
- Windshield wiper, windshield washer pump motor - 30 A.
- Radiator temperature relay - 30 A.
- ABS, air conditioning, compressor shutdown relay - 20 A.
- Electric windows - 30 A.
- Audio system - 10 A.
- Electric heaters rear window and exterior rear-view mirrors - 20 A.
- Radiator fan motor relay (high speed) - 30A.
- Lighting, taillights? 10 A.
- Fuel injectors - 10 A.
- Cigarette lighter, melodic sound signal - 20 A.
- Instrument cluster - 10 A.
- Alarm indicator, interior dome light, local light dome, trunk light dome, audio system - 20 A.
- Airbag - 20 A.
- ABS (battery powered), immobilizer unit power circuit - 10 A.
- Sound signal, central electric lock, automatic switch (trunk) - 30 A.
- Brake light relay in the rear spoiler.
- Fuel pump relay.
- Lighting control relay.
- Relay for electric heaters for the rear window and outside rear-view mirrors.
The melodious warning signal and breaker relay blocks are located on the right in the Daewoo Espero main fuse box.
5. Wiring diagram of electrical equipment - wiring harness connections and Daewoo Espero ignition circuit:
If the ignition does not work, then it is possible:
- Stuck or damaged ignition switch.
- Loose ignition switch connector.
- The switch does not turn (it is damaged).
- Y32 - Injection valve - TBI
- Y30 - Check engine indicator
- Y35 - Up shift indicator
- M33 - stepper motor air control on Idling(IAC)
- P14 - Speed sensor - vehicle speed
- P23 - Vacuum sensor - intake pipe
- P29 - Daewoo Espero temperature sensor - intake pipe temperature
- P30 - Temperature sensor - coolant
- P34 - Throttle valve position sensor
- K57 - Control node - TBI
- X22 - Diagnostic line connector (ALDL)
8. Wiring Diagrams Daewoo Espero (fuel pump, fuel pump relay, oil pressure switch - TBI, tachometer, voltage regulator, timer relay - rear window defroster, diode, instrument panel light, rear window defroster, control lamp heater, oil pressure alarm lamp in Daewoo engine Espero, vehicle brake warning light, alternator warning light, rear window defroster indicator light, fuel gauge, Daewoo Espero temperature gauge, fuel gauge - fuel tank auto, temperature sensor - coolant, light control unit, light control switch, rear window defroster switch, switch brake fluid, parking brake switch).
9. All electrical lighting units Daewoo cars Espero (front and rear lights, parking lights, turn lights, headlight relay and blower motor - heater):
In the 90s of the last century, there was an active development of the D segment ̶ a class of large and family sedans, which had a respectable appearance and rich equipment. Many European and Japanese manufacturers almost immediately entered into a fierce struggle for the buyer, but almost no one paid attention to the threat that came from South Korea. Meanwhile, the Daewoo company presented a competitor to eminent counterparts in the form of the Espero model, which favorably differed in an acceptable price. But what other advantages did the Korean sedan have?
Daewoo Espero was presented to the public in 1990. big sedan became the flagship model of the South Korean brand and was positioned in the D segment. Almost from the very beginning of its publication, it was actively sold on the European market, but official import of the model began in Russia only in 1995.
In 1996, at the Rostov enterprise Due "Red Aksai", the SKD assembly of Espero was launched from ready-made car kits and assemblies that were delivered directly from Korea. In 2000, the car was discontinued.
It is worth noting that specialists from the famous Italian studio Bertone worked on the design of the Daewoo Espero body. The design was a success and the car looked really beautiful and spectacular for its time.
Moreover, the engineers thoroughly worked out the aerodynamics of the model, which made it possible to achieve an acceptable drag coefficient and, as a result, improve fuel efficiency and top speed car.
The equipment corresponds to the class of the model (although it largely depended on its specific modification) and includes:
- Air conditioner.
- Central locking.
- Front power windows.
- Rear power windows (option).
- Servo drives, as well as heated side-view mirrors.
- Established audio system with four speakers, telescopic antenna.
- Hydraulic power steering.
- Steering column height adjustment.
- Driver's seat height adjustment.
- Driver airbag.
- Velor interior upholstery.
- Fog lights.
- Heated windshield wiper area.
- Armrest.
- Seat belt warning device.
- Cabin button for opening the luggage compartment.
Despite the rather impressive list of equipment Daewoo Espero cost much less than its competitors. Currently, average price models on secondary market is 100 thousand rubles.
Specifications
in the wilds engine compartment Daewoo Espero has the following petrol units:
- 1.5 liter engine with 90 horsepower.
- The power unit is 1.8 liters, capable of generating 95 "horses".
- Engine 2.0 liters with a return of 105 forces.
The basic transmission is a five-speed "mechanics". Quad Band automatic transmission available only in rich modifications of the model.
Basic model data:
Platform Daewoo Espero borrowed from Opel Askona (J-Type Platform). The front suspension is made independent, while the rear is a semi-independent beam. Brake system front ̶ disc, rear ̶ drum.
Owner Review
This car has gained a high popularity in the market. The Internet contains more and more information about the model: videos, photos, reviews and useful articles. But you should also note the reviews of the owners, which can help make right choice when buying a car.
There was a limited amount of money on hand, but an urgent need was for a car that would cope with everyday use, while being well equipped and relatively roomy. Initially chose from products domestic manufacturer: VAZ (2115, 2110/12/11) and GAZ (Volga). However, the cars of these brands and models that I examined raised a number of doubts regarding reliability, and besides, most of them were “lit up” in an accident.
Further searches were unsuccessful, and I was already upset, but suddenly, quite by accident, I came across an ad for the sale of Daewoo Espero. It was a car manufactured in 1998 with a mileage of 210 thousand kilometers and a 1.8 liter engine (with mechanical box gears). The diagnostics of this instance did not reveal any particular problems (only the generator, front shock absorbers needed to be replaced), and after a while I became its happy owner.
Now Daewoo's mileage is 279 thousand kilometers. In addition to these faults, I replaced the heater motor, radiator, clutch, fuel pump, spark plugs and the electric window motor on the front passenger side.
Now we can talk about the conclusions that I made in the course of operation.
- Good driving dynamics.
- Good basic equipment.
- Soft suspension.
- Good soundproofing.
- Big trunk.
- High fuel consumption (in the combined cycle ̶ 9 liters per 100 km).
- Mediocre handling.
- Cramped back sofa.
P.S. The standard cassette recorder in our time is extreme archaism. Therefore, immediately after the purchase, it was decided to carry out a small tuning of the audio system and replace the “cassette deck” with a modern 1DIN multimedia complex with a large and color monitor that allows you to view video, and also makes it possible to connect a rear view camera.
Test Drive
Appearance
Daewoo Espero looks quite attractive even after decades. From total mass The Korean sedan stands out for its wedge-shaped body profile and its strict lines, narrowed lighting optics, laconic bumpers, and beveled mirror housings.
At the same time, the geometric cross-country ability is quite decent ̶ ground clearance 150 millimeters is enough for almost all occasions, although such figures are not a record for this class.
Interior decoration
A strict interior pleases with a good quality of finishing materials, as well as neat assembly. Not bad and ergonomics ̶ all controls are located in close proximity to the driver.
The dashboard is completely analog. It is perfectly readable under any conditions due to the large font, contrasting background. However, the lack of a trip computer screen does not make the “toolkit” modern.
On the center console, the main focus is on the climate control unit ̶ it is regulated by means of three rotating toggle switches. The standard audio system is located a little lower and can only play cassettes, although there is also an FM receiver.
The driver's seat is located a bit high even in the lower position, so a tall driver will feel discomfort ̶ the steering wheel will actually be on his knees. However, we must admit that the chair itself has a good profile and pronounced lateral support.
Only two riders can comfortably sit on the back sofa. However, there are restrictions on their legs. Namely, in people with a height of over 175 centimeters, the knees will inevitably rest against the backs of the front seats.
Concerning luggage compartment, then its volume is 560 liters. The configuration of the compartment is extremely successful, so even very large luggage can be placed in it.
Driving properties
Daewoo Espero with a 2.0 liter engine is a fairly dynamic car, especially if it is equipped with manual transmission. The gasoline engine has good traction low revs, while briskly picks up on medium.
As for the manual gearbox, it is distinguished by a satisfactory clarity of switching, but the fifth gear is overly stretched, so the sedan takes a long time to reach its maximum speed.
Handling compared to acceleration is very disappointing. The steering wheel is synthetic in its effort and very “viscous” in the zero zone, besides, its sensitivity is too low. Coupled with large rolls in turns, this completely discourages the desire to go fast.
However, the suspension is able to compensate for the inexpressive habits of the car with its high energy intensity and long strokes ̶ when driving through bumps, jolts and shaking are not very pronounced, which has the best effect on driving comfort.
Results: Daewoo Espero is able to please its owner with a pleasant design, rich equipment, a roomy trunk and a comfortable suspension. At the same time, the reliability of the Korean sedan is also not bad. All this makes the model a fairly good offer in the secondary market.
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