2002 Daewoo Leganza: Road Test
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2002 Daewoo Leganza ▼
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- MSRP: $14,599 -$18,599
- Invoice: $13,139 -$16,739
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Our road test for the 2002 Daewoo Leganza includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Daewoo Leganza from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Daewoo Leganza, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Daewoo Leganza help you decide if a 2002 Daewoo Leganza is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| CDX | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 5 |
A sleepy 11 sec 0-60 mph in our test. Turning on the air conditioning sapped what little engine punch was still available.
FUEL ECONOMY
| CDX | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.3 |
Test car averaged 22.4 mpg, including gas-eating performance runs. That's not bad, but it's not great for a 4-cyl compact.
RIDE QUALITY
| CDX | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.2 |
Smooth over scalloped freeways, but prone to more "float" over large undulations than a modern family car should be. There's also some harshness on patchy pavement.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| CDX | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5.8 |
Suspension makes for soggy handling, signaled by early tire squeal in tight corners. Braking is fine: short, stable, and mostly level in our simulated emergency stops.
QUIETNESS
| CDX | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.4 |
Engine never sounds "expensive," but it's not annoyingly loud except when worked really hard. Wind and road noise are checked well, too.
CONTROLS
| CDX | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 6.3 |
No real problems despite a few odd design details. Interior finish quite nice for the price, but trunklid has a flimsy action and doors close with a tinny clang.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| CDX | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5.7 |
Actually one of the larger compacts, with fine leg room and plenty of head and shoulder clearance. Good basic driving position with sufficient adjustments; CDX benefits from standard power driver seat.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| CDX | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.3 |
Fine for two adults, with generally good seat comfort. Decent entry/exit, too.
CARGO ROOM
| CDX | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.6 |
Flat-floor low-lip trunk has good space, but the optional trunk-mounted CD changer on our test CDX was located so as to preclude carrying bulky objects.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| CDX | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 6 |
In performance, comfort, and features, Leganza is generally class-competitive. But most rivals sell for the same or less money and carry stronger warranties. And with the future of its sketchy dealer network clouded by the GM deal, long-term prospects of Daewoo service and parts availability is questionable. As a result, resale values are likely to plummet from already-low levels, making any Daewoo a risky purchase--at any price.
Total Score
| CDX | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 40 | 54.6 |
Total Score: 40
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