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2000 Daewoo Lanos Full Review
Date Published: 2/20/08
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2000 Daewoo Lanos Review
Lanos is the smallest of three cars from Daewoo, a South Korean automaker that entered the U.S. market in 1998. For 2000, all Lanos models get additional standard equipment but have base prices no higher than their 1999 counterparts.
This front-wheel-drive subcompact comes as a 2-door hatchback in base S and SE trim, and as a 4-door sedan in S and top-line SX trim. An SX hatchback and SE sedan are dropped for 2000. The only engine is a twincam 4-cylinder with manual or optional 4-speed automatic transmission. Traction control is not offered, but antilock brakes are optional on SE and SX models.
For 2000, S models gain a standard height-adjustable driver's seat, center console, and remote fuel door/decklid release. SEs gain a rear spoiler, but no longer share with the SX a standard remote keyless entry theft-deterrent system. Daewoo's warranty includes roadside assistance and scheduled maintenance for 3 years/36,000 miles.
This front-wheel-drive subcompact comes as a 2-door hatchback in base S and SE trim, and as a 4-door sedan in S and top-line SX trim. An SX hatchback and SE sedan are dropped for 2000. The only engine is a twincam 4-cylinder with manual or optional 4-speed automatic transmission. Traction control is not offered, but antilock brakes are optional on SE and SX models.
For 2000, S models gain a standard height-adjustable driver's seat, center console, and remote fuel door/decklid release. SEs gain a rear spoiler, but no longer share with the SX a standard remote keyless entry theft-deterrent system. Daewoo's warranty includes roadside assistance and scheduled maintenance for 3 years/36,000 miles.
Competition
This crowded segment is best represented by two exceptional cars--one a Best Buy and the other a Recommended. Our Best Buy is the Honda Civic, which offers a wide range of bodystyles, engines, and equipment levels. Civic is a solid car that has good performance, a nice ride, and is very civilized.
Topping the Recommended list are the Volkswagen Golf and Jetta. They easily could be Best Buys as they are better than the Civic in many ways. However, they are also the most expensive cars in this segment. Other Recommended choices include the no-frills Chevrolet Cavalier and Dodge Neon, the slightly-upscale Chevy Prizm and clone Toyota Corolla, and the roomy Mazda Protege.
If you are looking for a Budget Buy we recommend you stay away from the Hyundai or Daewoo models and take a look at the Ford Escort.
Topping the Recommended list are the Volkswagen Golf and Jetta. They easily could be Best Buys as they are better than the Civic in many ways. However, they are also the most expensive cars in this segment. Other Recommended choices include the no-frills Chevrolet Cavalier and Dodge Neon, the slightly-upscale Chevy Prizm and clone Toyota Corolla, and the roomy Mazda Protege.
If you are looking for a Budget Buy we recommend you stay away from the Hyundai or Daewoo models and take a look at the Ford Escort.
News
The only news about the smallest, least expensive Daewoo involves the possible addition of a sporty trim package or two. That's understandable, because Lanos is a fairly new design and Daewoo is still building a U.S. presence after its ill-fated attempt at selling cars through college students and a handful of company-owned dealers. Also, Daewoo Motors in South Korea is struggling to dig out from under a mountain of debt while desperately seeking a friendly buyout. Right now it looks like General Motors may come to the rescue.
One trade weekly has suggested that the Lanos may get a smaller, less expensive linemate. Called Matiz, it's a pint-sized front-drive 4-door hatchback that's been selling well in both Korea and Europe for the past few years. But with only an 800cc 3-cylinder engine and a typical 0-60 mph time of 17 seconds, the Matiz would be way too slow for U.S. buyers and driving conditions. Daewoo has a more suitable 1.2-liter 4-cylinder that will fit, but there's still the problem of vehicle size. The Matiz is a short, tall, narrow box with limited space for four adults, and most Americans would probably find it unacceptably small. Also, the minimalist design might have trouble meeting U.S. crash standards. With all this, the Matiz is a very unlikely prospect, yet it's been tipped as coming here. If it does, the starting price could be as low as $5000, a real eye-opener. Then again, as the old maxim says, you get what you pay for.
One trade weekly has suggested that the Lanos may get a smaller, less expensive linemate. Called Matiz, it's a pint-sized front-drive 4-door hatchback that's been selling well in both Korea and Europe for the past few years. But with only an 800cc 3-cylinder engine and a typical 0-60 mph time of 17 seconds, the Matiz would be way too slow for U.S. buyers and driving conditions. Daewoo has a more suitable 1.2-liter 4-cylinder that will fit, but there's still the problem of vehicle size. The Matiz is a short, tall, narrow box with limited space for four adults, and most Americans would probably find it unacceptably small. Also, the minimalist design might have trouble meeting U.S. crash standards. With all this, the Matiz is a very unlikely prospect, yet it's been tipped as coming here. If it does, the starting price could be as low as $5000, a real eye-opener. Then again, as the old maxim says, you get what you pay for.
2000 Daewoo Lanos Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Fuel economy | Acceleration |
| Automatic transmission performance | |
| Rear-seat room | |
| Rear-seat entry/exit (hatchback) | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Our automatic-equipped sedan needed 12.3 seconds to go from 0-60 mph, marginal for a modern subcompact. More disappointing, the automatic mostly shifts with a lurch.
| S sdn, auto. | SE hatch, man. | Class Average |
| 2 | 2 | 3.7 |
Our automatic-equipped sedan needed 12.3 seconds to go from 0-60 mph, marginal for a modern subcompact. More disappointing, the automatic mostly shifts with a lurch.
Fuel Economy
Test cars have averaged around 24.7 mpg, which isn't outstanding in light of the tepid acceleration.
| S sdn, auto. | SE hatch, man. | Class Average |
| 6 | 7 | 6.6 |
Test cars have averaged around 24.7 mpg, which isn't outstanding in light of the tepid acceleration.
Ride Quality
Like some other lightweights, Lanos displays fidgety hop on freeways and rumbly jiggle on rough pavement.
| S sdn, auto. | SE hatch, man. | Class Average |
| 4 | 3 | 3.5 |
Like some other lightweights, Lanos displays fidgety hop on freeways and rumbly jiggle on rough pavement.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Steering is responsive, cornering front-drive safe, but wimpy all-season tires make for marked nose plowing and only modest grip in tight turns.
| S sdn, auto. | SE hatch, man. | Class Average |
| 3 | 2 | 4.3 |
Steering is responsive, cornering front-drive safe, but wimpy all-season tires make for marked nose plowing and only modest grip in tight turns.
Quietness
The engine isn't noisy in gentle cruising, but turns raspy and irritating when worked hard--which it often must be. Wind noise is fairly high, but tire thrum is low except on coarse surfaces.
| S sdn, auto. | SE hatch, man. | Class Average |
| 4 | 3 | 3.6 |
The engine isn't noisy in gentle cruising, but turns raspy and irritating when worked hard--which it often must be. Wind noise is fairly high, but tire thrum is low except on coarse surfaces.
Controls
Clear and simple. Audio switches are fairly large, but are below the climate panel and not that easy to adjust while driving.
| S sdn, auto. | SE hatch, man. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
Clear and simple. Audio switches are fairly large, but are below the climate panel and not that easy to adjust while driving.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Decent room up front and good ingress and egress.
| S sdn, auto. | SE hatch, man. | Class Average |
| 5 | 4 | 4.2 |
Decent room up front and good ingress and egress.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Two medium-size grownups will fit, but knee room is very tight behind a tall front occupant, the backrest is uncomfortably angled, and small rear doorways hamper entry and exit.
| S sdn, auto. | SE hatch, man. | Class Average |
| 3 | 1 | 2.8 |
Two medium-size grownups will fit, but knee room is very tight behind a tall front occupant, the backrest is uncomfortably angled, and small rear doorways hamper entry and exit.
Cargo Room
Lanos offers one of the market's few hatchbacks, though it has only adequate cargo room. The sedan's trunk is small even for a subcompact.
| S sdn, auto. | SE hatch, man. | Class Average |
| 2 | 6 | 3.3 |
Lanos offers one of the market's few hatchbacks, though it has only adequate cargo room. The sedan's trunk is small even for a subcompact.
Value within Class
Though quite affordable, Lanos isn't inexpensive for a car that's only average in most respects and disappointing in several. Daewoo is a still a newcomer with an uncertain future in the competitive U.S. market, but the company says it now has more than 300 dealers. That makes this car a slightly less risky purchase than it was just two years ago, when Daewoo had just 16 sales and service outlets.
| S sdn, auto. | SE hatch, man. | Class Average |
| 1 | 1 | 4.2 |
Though quite affordable, Lanos isn't inexpensive for a car that's only average in most respects and disappointing in several. Daewoo is a still a newcomer with an uncertain future in the competitive U.S. market, but the company says it now has more than 300 dealers. That makes this car a slightly less risky purchase than it was just two years ago, when Daewoo had just 16 sales and service outlets.
Total Score
| S sdn, auto. | SE hatch, man. | Class Average |
| 36 | 35 | 41.7 |
Scores for all Compact Cars
| Low Score | 27 | |
| Average Score | 41 | |
| High Score | 54 |
2000 Daewoo Lanos Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 10/14/1999
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| S 2-door hatchback, 5-speed | $8,669 | $7,421 | $330 |
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| S 2-door hatchback, automatic | $9,469 | $8,049 | $330 |
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| S 4-door sedan, 5-speed | $9,449 | $8,032 | $330 |
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| S 4-door sedan, automatic | $10,249 | $8,712 | $330 |
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| SE 2-door hatchback, 5-speed | $10,200 | $8,670 | $330 |
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| SE 2-door hatchback, automatic | $11,000 | $9,350 | $330 |
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| SX 4-door sedan, 5-speed | $11,719 | $9,961 | $330 |
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| SX 4-door sedan, automatic | $12,519 | $10,641 | $330 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
S
Powertrain
1.6-liter dohc 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power steering, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats w/height-adjustable driver seat, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, AM/FM/cassette, digital clock, rear defogger, rear wiper/washer (hatchback), visor mirrors, remote fuel door/decklid release.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Dual outside mirrors, 185/60R14 tires.
SE adds to S:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power passenger-side mirror, power windows, power door locks.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear spoiler.
SX adds to SE:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, remote keyless entry.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Deletes: rear spoiler.
Theft-deterrent system, fog lights, alloy wheels.
Optional Equipment
Safety |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Antilock brakes
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SE, SX
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$500
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$425
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Air conditioning
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S, SE
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$700
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$595
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Power sunroof
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SX
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$500
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$425
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Floormats
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S, SE, SX
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$60
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$51
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2000 Daewoo Lanos Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Daewoo Lanos 4-door sedan | Daewoo Lanos 2-door hatchback |
| Wheelbase, in. | 99.2 | 99.2 |
| Overall Length, in. | 166.8 | 160.4 |
| Overall Width, in. | 66.1 | 66.1 |
| Overall Height, in. | 56.4 | 56.4 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2522 | 2447 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 8.8 | 31.3 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.9 | 38.9 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 34.6 | 34.6 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 1.6 /98 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 105 @ 5800 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 106 @ 3400 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed manual | 26/36 |
| 4-speed automatic | 23/34 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Daewoo Lanos 4-door sedan | Daewoo Lanos 2-door hatchback |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
South Korea
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive
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