2000 Daewoo Nubira: Road Test
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- MSRP: $10,990 -$14,960
- Invoice: $9,342 -$12,716
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Our road test for the 2000 Daewoo Nubira includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Daewoo Nubira from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Daewoo Nubira, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Daewoo Nubira help you decide if a 2000 Daewoo Nubira is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| SE sdn, man. | CDX wgn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.7 |
Our test CDX wagon with automatic ambled to 60 mph in 10.1 seconds, about 0.4-second slower than a similar '98 model. A couple hundred extra pounds for 2000 accounts for the difference.
FUEL ECONOMY
| SE sdn, man. | CDX wgn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 6.6 |
We averaged about 20 mpg in hard driving--so-so for a small car.
RIDE QUALITY
| SE sdn, man. | CDX wgn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.5 |
Not a sore point before, nor this year either. Nubira has a fairly supple suspension, so the ride only becomes really choppy when the pavement does.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| SE sdn, man. | CDX wgn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.3 |
No complaints, but no kudos either. Wimpy tires limit grip somewhat, but cornering is nimble and front-drive safe despite moderate body lean and front-end scrubbing in tight turns.
QUIETNESS
| SE sdn, man. | CDX wgn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.6 |
Like its smaller sister, the Lanos, Nubira suffers marked mechanical thrash at high rpm, though the engine quiets down nicely at cruise, where wind and road noise are equally moderate.
CONTROLS
| SE sdn, man. | CDX wgn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
Typical of modern Asian cars in design and layout, with legible gauges and guess-free controls, though the "A/C" and "recirculation" indicator lights are tough to see except at night.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| SE sdn, man. | CDX wgn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.2 |
Head, leg, and hip room are more than sufficient for up to 6-footers, but seat shape and padding aren't the best.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| SE sdn, man. | CDX wgn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 2.8 |
Cabin width precludes more than two adults, and they'll sit knees-up if a front seat is pushed far back, but head space and underseat toe room are okay.
CARGO ROOM
| SE sdn, man. | CDX wgn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 3.3 |
Sedans have slightly better than average trunk space for the class. The wagon offers as much cargo room and utility as Hyundai's rival Elantra model, but Ford's new Focus wagon beats both.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| SE sdn, man. | CDX wgn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4.2 |
With the conspicuous exception of cruise control, our top-line automatic CDX wagon delivers lots of features for just under $16,000, and the base SE sedan starts below $11K. Otherwise, Nubira is just an average subcompact from a company still getting its act together in the U.S., so buy with caution--and not before checking the competition, especially Ford's impressive new Focus.
Total Score
| SE sdn, man. | CDX wgn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 38 | 41.7 |
Total Score: 36
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