Daewoo Kalos (03-05) - Review

Review by Parkers on 01 January 2003

Daewoo's supermini is budget transport with all mod cons. It goes head-to-head with Hyundai's Getz and the Nissan Micra in the Value for money stakes. Kalos is attractively packaged, generously equipped and comes with free servicing for three years. The interior lacks the style of its rivals and the drive is lacklustre, but Kalos is hard to overlook if you're looking to make your pound go further.

3 out of 5

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Summary

New price range:

£6,975 - £10,000

Used price range:

£894 - £2,369

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Well equipped, value for money

Lacks refinement and build quality

Driving & Performance

Performance

2.5 out of 5
"The 1.2 with 77 bhp is good for town driving, but feels out of its depth on the open road -..."
Handling

2.5 out of 5
"Handling is dull with little feedback from the steering or brakes - but a sporty drive isn't the..."

Comfort

Comfort

3 out of 5
"Seats aren't up to all-day driving, but are fine for popping to the shops. Air con and a spacious..."
Practicality

3.5 out of 5
"Boot is surprisingly large and easy to access, thanks to a low loading lip and wide opening. An..."
Equipment

3.5 out of 5
"A well equipped range, with 3x3 seatbelts, ABS and dual airbags for all models. SE adds side airbags..."
Behind the wheel

3.5 out of 5
"The interior is a big step forward for the Koreans, but it lags behind the standards set by the..."

Costs

Running costs

4 out of 5
"Insurance groups are low (except for the Blue), depreciation average and of course, you don't need..."
Green credentials

3.5 out of 5
"Kalos is an environmentally friendly choice for green buyers. With an average of 168 g/km CO2 across..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

3.5 out of 5
"No Euro NCAP rating - yet - and it feels lightweight, but there's ABS on all models and most cars..."
Reliability

3.5 out of 5
"Korean cars tend to be durable and Kalos doesn't appear to be any different. But the interior may..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

4.5 out of 5
"It's a modern supermini design that's cheap to buy with a good warranty, generous equipment and..."
Buying used

2.5 out of 5
"Not a large amount on the market. Most are in Daewoo dealers and command higher prices."
Selling

3.5 out of 5
"Keep the servicing up (it's free, after all) and there should be no worries from buyers."