Chevrolet Tacuma (05-08) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 10 November 2008
The Tacuma used to be badged as a Daewoo, but when Chevrolet took over from the Korean brand in 2005, the unusually styled people carrier was reinvented as a Chevrolet. The model has actually been around since 2000, which may explain why it looks dated - both inside and out. It is reasonably roomy and comes with individual folding rear seats but there's little else to recommend the Tacuma. Dull to drive, the gearchange is woefully vague, there's no diesel engine and the petrol models aren't very economical. The cheap and bland interior simply add to the budget feel.
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Removable seats, decent equipment levels

Odd looks, no diesel version, unrefined on the move, dated interior

The Tacuma used to be badged as a Daewoo, but when Chevrolet took over from the Korean brand in 2005, the unusually styled people carrier was reinvented as a Chevrolet. The model has actually been around since 2000, which may explain why it looks dated - both inside and out. It is reasonably roomy and comes with individual folding rear seats but there's little else to recommend the Tacuma. Dull to drive, the gearchange is woefully vague, there's no diesel engine and the petrol models aren't very economical. The cheap and bland interior simply add to the budget feel.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    2.5 out of 5

    "The entry-level 105bhp 1.6-litre petrol engine needs to be worked hard to get the best out of it,..."

  • Handling

    1.5 out of 5

    "Very little seems to have been done to make the Tacuma enjoyable from behind the wheel, although to..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3 out of 5

    "The Tacuma has a good ride and is comfortable on the motorway, but the wallowy ride means..."

  • Practicality

    3 out of 5

    "There's plenty of storage space in the cabin and each rear seat can be folded separately, pushed up..."

  • Equipment

    3.5 out of 5

    "The 1.6 SX comes with power steering, tilt adjustable steering, dual front and side airbags, steel..."

  • Behind the wheel

    2 out of 5

    "The plain interior does little to excite. There is no trip computer, although the rev counter has a..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    2.5 out of 5

    "The new price originally included three years/60,000 miles servicing, but in spring 2006 this was..."

  • Green credentials

    1.5 out of 5

    "The Tacuma performs badly on the eco front - showing its age. The 'greenest' model is the 1.6-litre..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    2 out of 5

    "The Tacuma has the basic safety features you'd expect in a car of this type (such as ABS, front and..."

  • Reliability

    3.5 out of 5

    "No major problems have been reported for Tacuma. The only complaints come from loose or..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    2.5 out of 5

    "The Tacuma is well equipped and prices are competitive with other budget people carriers but it's..."

  • Buying used

    3 out of 5

    "If there is still servicing paid for on the car (when it's less than three years old) it may make it..."

  • Selling

    2.5 out of 5

    "Few people will have heard of the Tacuma, but pitch it as a cheap family runabout, and it should..."

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