Especificaciones y análisis del Daewoo Leganza
Power
133HP
Torque
184Nm
Consumption
9.2l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
10.2s
Top Speed
206km/h
Weight
1325kg
Price
20,434€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
400 L
65 L
98 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Daewoo Leganza 2001 2.0 16v CDX · 133 CV (2001-2002)
General description
The Daewoo Leganza is more than just a memory of a defunct brand; it was South Korea's bold attempt to conquer the mid-size sedan segment at the turn of the century. With a design by the master Giugiaro and a promise of affordable luxury, the Leganza arrived to challenge the established order, offering space and equipment at a head-turning price.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Leganza envelops you in an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. Its 2.0-liter, 133-horsepower engine responds with surprising smoothness, without sporty pretensions but with the necessary power to travel with ease. The suspension is clearly oriented towards filtering out road imperfections, turning every journey into a relaxed experience. It's not a car that asks you to push it in every corner, but rather invites you to enjoy the scenery and conversation, a faithful and serene travel companion.
Design and aesthetics
The hand of Italdesign is undeniable. The Leganza possesses a timeless elegance, with fluid and proportionate lines that have aged with admirable dignity. It is a sedan with an imposing presence, with its nearly 4.7 meters of length translating into an extraordinarily spacious cabin. Inside, the feeling of roominess is overwhelming, especially in the rear seats. Although the materials reflect its price positioning, the overall design sought to convey a higher status.
Technology and features
In its CDX version, the Leganza was a showcase of what Daewoo could offer. Equipped with features that were not always standard on its rivals, such as climate control or alloy wheels, its technology focused on passenger comfort. Mechanically, its indirect injection, 16-valve engine was a proven and reliable solution, although its consumption of 9.2 liters per hundred kilometers does not place it among the most efficient. It is the technology of a simpler, more analog, and direct era.
Competition
The Leganza faced established giants in the European market. It had to compete with sedans of the caliber of the Ford Mondeo, the Opel Vectra, or the Renault Laguna. Its main selling point was not driving dynamics or brand prestige, but an unbeatable ratio of price, size, and equipment. It competed for the customer who sought maximum functionality and space for their family without breaking the budget.
Conclusion
The Daewoo Leganza 2.0 CDX is a testament to an ambition. An honest car that offered a lot for very little, wearing an Italian design suit over a simple and robust mechanical base. Today it is a piece of automotive nostalgia, a reminder that the most famous brands do not always offer the most intelligent solutions. It was a rational purchase, yes, but one that could fill its owner with pride and satisfaction, proving that elegance and comfort did not have to be an unattainable luxury.