Daewoo Matiz (98-05) - Review

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Well packaged five-seater mini MPV which offers useful load capacity combined with better looks than rivals such as Toyota Yaris Verso and Suzuki Wagon R+. Generous spec, standard power steering, excellent warranty, free servicing for three years. All at very keen prices. The latest 1.0 litre engine is more useful than the 800cc version which struggles when fully laden on motorways.
3 out of 5

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3.5 out of 5

Running costs

Service intervals are 10,000 miles which seems short, but most do a low annual mileage and servicing is free for three years. Cheap to insure, 45mpg, reasonable re-sale values.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

10,000 miles.

Warranty

Mechanical three years/60,000 miles, paintwork three years.

Road tax (12 months)

£135.00 - £170.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

4.5 out of 5

Green credentials

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    144
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    161
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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

Matiz is an environmentally friendly model. With an average of 156 g/km CO2 across the model line-up, its emissions are relatively low for a mini hatchback. It's worth noting that the line-up does not feature any diesel models, which typically produce less carbon dioxide than petrol engines with similar power outputs. The range is impressively frugal, averaging 45 mpg.

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