Especificaciones y análisis del Daewoo Matiz (Daewoo)
Power
50HP
Torque
69Nm
Consumption
6.1l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
17s
Top Speed
144km/h
Weight
778kg
Price
6,707€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
155 L
35 L
37 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Daewoo Matiz 2000 S · 50 CV (2000-2001)
General description
The Daewoo Matiz is much more than a simple city car; it's an icon of charm and functionality that conquered cities in the late 90s. Born to move with astonishing agility through urban chaos, this little giant proved that you don't need a large size to have a big heart and offer an intelligent and accessible mobility solution for everyone.
Driving experience
Driving the Matiz is an authentic and direct experience. Its 50 horsepower, delivered by an energetic three-cylinder engine, connects you to the asphalt in a way that modern cars have forgotten. Every shift of its 5-speed manual gearbox is a deliberate act, and its lightness of just 778 kg makes it a king of alleys and impossible parking spots. It doesn't seek top speed, but rather to give you a smile at every traffic light and a feeling of total control in the city's pulse.
Design and aesthetics
Its bodywork, a masterpiece by Giorgetto Giugiaro, is an ode to efficiency and friendliness. With rounded shapes and headlights that seem to smile, the Matiz radiates optimism. Despite its tiny 3.5-meter length, its intelligent five-door design and height maximize a surprisingly generous interior space, proving that genius lies in making the most of every millimeter.
Technology and features
The Matiz's technology lies in its brilliant simplicity. In an era that was beginning to flirt with electronics, this car remained true to pure and honest mechanics. Without complex assists or filters that isolate you from driving, it offers an unadulterated mechanical experience. Its indirect injection engine and its chassis with front McPherson suspension are proof that reliability and efficiency don't need gimmicks.
Competition
In a market populated by small city cars like the Renault Twingo, the Fiat Seicento, or the Hyundai Atos, the Daewoo Matiz managed to stand out with a unique formula. While some rivals opted for three doors, the Matiz offered the practicality of five, wrapped in a charismatic Italian design that made it unmistakable and gave it a special soul against the competition.
Conclusion
The Daewoo Matiz is the indelible memory of an era when cars had an overwhelming personality. It was the perfect solution for thousands of drivers seeking economy, practicality, and a touch of unpretentious design. Today, it remains a symbol of intelligent mobility, a small urban hero that taught us to love simplicity and find happiness in daily commutes.