Daewoo Nubira Saloon (03-05) - Review

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The Nubira was launched in 2003 and is an attractive package for the buyer looking for (almost) care-free ownership for three years, with free servicing, warranty and breakdown cover. The spec is good and list prices are competitive. Sounds too good to be true? Partly. It's not an exciting drive and depreciation is steeper than European rivals. But it makes sense as low-cost, comfortable transport. The estate is launched later this year.
3 out of 5

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Summary

New price range:

£10,500 - £13,015

Used price range:

£642 - £1,378

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Good value, comfortable, well equipped.

Indifferent ride, handling and roadholding.

The Nubira was launched in 2003 and is an attractive package for the buyer looking for (almost) care-free ownership for three years, with free servicing, warranty and breakdown cover. The spec is good and list prices are competitive. Sounds too good to be true? Partly. It's not an exciting drive and depreciation is steeper than European rivals. But it makes sense as low-cost, comfortable transport. The estate is launched later this year.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    2.5 out of 5

    "A 1.6 and 1.8 petrol, with no diesel (although one may be offered sometime in 2005). Both offer..."

  • Handling

    2.5 out of 5

    "Nubira is set-up for comfort with cushy suspension that's comfortable over most surfaces. But take..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3.5 out of 5

    "A spacious rear with comfortable seats and lots of legroom. Enough room for three over short..."

  • Practicality

    3.5 out of 5

    "Lots of nifty cubbyholes, including cupholders and a large chilled glovebox (for drinks and snacks)."

  • Equipment

    3.5 out of 5

    "Two trims, 1.6 SX and 1.8 CDX. Both are well specced. SX has electric windows, air-con and a chilled..."

  • Behind the wheel

    3 out of 5

    "A decent driving position with plenty of adjustment and a simple, logically laid-out dashboard."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3.5 out of 5

    "Depreciation is a major concern. This model should perform better than older Daewoos, but it's still..."

  • Green credentials

    2.5 out of 5

    "Nubira is not particularly environmentally friendly. With an average of 196 g/km CO2 across the..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    2.5 out of 5

    "No Euro NCAP crash-test result yet. All models have dual front and side airbags and ABS. CDX gains..."

  • Reliability

    3.5 out of 5

    "Daewoos have usually been mechanically sound, but suffered from loose-fitting trim and other minor..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    4.5 out of 5

    "Daewoo offers pretty good value to start with. Attractive list prices, a good specification and..."

  • Buying used

    3 out of 5

    "There should be no excuses about missing service history - it's free after all! Walk away from any..."

  • Selling

    3.5 out of 5

    "A steady market for this car. It's modern, well-equipped and the three-year..."

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