2002 Daewoo Lanos: Road Test
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- MSRP: $9,199 -$12,999
- Invoice: $8,555 -$12,089
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Our road test for the 2002 Daewoo Lanos includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Daewoo Lanos from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Daewoo Lanos, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Daewoo Lanos help you decide if a 2002 Daewoo Lanos is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| S sdn, auto. | Sport hatch, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.7 |
Automatic-equipped test sedan needed 12.3 sec. 0-60 mph, marginal for a modern subcompact. Equally disappointing, the automatic mostly shifted with a lurch.
FUEL ECONOMY
| S sdn, auto. | Sport hatch, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 6.7 |
Test average of 24.7 mpg is poor for this class, especially given the tepid acceleration.
RIDE QUALITY
| S sdn, auto. | Sport hatch, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.1 |
Like some other small lightweights, Lanos displays nervous hop on freeways and considerable jiggle on rough pavement.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| S sdn, auto. | Sport hatch, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.9 |
Responsive at low speed and predictable, but wimpy all-season tires make for marked nose plowing and only modest grip in fast turns. Test car made short, stable simulated emergency stops despite lacking ABS.
QUIETNESS
| S sdn, auto. | Sport hatch, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.6 |
Engine isn't noisy in gentle cruising, but turns raspy and irritating when worked hard--which it often must be. Wind noise fairly high, but tire thrum low except on coarse surfaces.
CONTROLS
| S sdn, auto. | Sport hatch, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.6 |
Clear and simple. Audio switches fairly large, but sit below climate panel and aren't easy to adjust while driving. Larger drivers may wish for more rearward seat travel. Interior materials look sturdy but pedestrian.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| S sdn, auto. | Sport hatch, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.4 |
Decent room and good ingress and egress, but seats lack proper thigh support and don't seem long-haul comfortable.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| S sdn, auto. | Sport hatch, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 3.2 |
Two medium-size grownups fit, but knee room is very tight behind a tall front-seater, the backrest is uncomfortably angled, and small rear doorways hamper sedan entry/exit. Hatchback is even tighter in back and trickier to access.
CARGO ROOM
| S sdn, auto. | Sport hatch, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 3.3 |
Hatchback has only adequate cargo room. Sedan's trunk is small even for a subcompact.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| S sdn, auto. | Sport hatch, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4.7 |
Lanos isn't that cheap for what it is and does, and Korean rivals Hyundai and Kia offer longer, more-comprehensive warranties. Furthermore, with the future of its sketchy dealer network clouded by the GM deal, long-term prospects of Daewoo service and parts availability is questionable. Resale values are likely to plummet from already-low levels, making any Daewoo a risky purchase--at any price.
Total Score
| S sdn, auto. | Sport hatch, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 37 | 44.2 |
Total Score: 35
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