Daewoo Tacuma (00-05) - Review

Review by Parkers on 01 January 2000

Tacuma is Daewoo’s Picasso, Scenic and Zafira rival in the compact MPV sector and it’s cheaper than all of them. Modern styling is one of the high points, as is the spacious interior. All models are surprisingly rapid - but it’s not much fun to drive and the slack gearchange could be improved.

3 out of 5

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Summary

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£10,500 - £14,000

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£261 - £1,109

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Great aftersales package, good to drive.

Odd looks, gearshift lacks precision.

Driving & Performance

Performance

3.5 out of 5
"Although the 2.0 gives plenty of pull when it comes to overtaking, we'd go for the 1.6 as it's a..."
Handling

3 out of 5
"Steering feels lifeless and isn't direct enough on the motorway. Suspension is up to absorbing most..."

Comfort

Comfort

3.5 out of 5
"Tall shape means there's wind noise at speed, but Daewoo has done a good job of insulating against..."
Practicality

3.5 out of 5
"Plenty of storage space and the seats fold for van-like practicality. Kids will love the optional..."
Equipment

4 out of 5
"All models (with the exception of the 1.6 SE) have air-con, and metallic paint is standard. Most..."
Behind the wheel

4 out of 5
"Well ordered dash is sober looking, but all controls and switches are within easy reach. Driving..."

Costs

Running costs

4 out of 5
"New price includes three years/60,000 miles servicing, breakdown cover and warranty - better than..."
Green credentials

2 out of 5
"Tacuma is quite a polluting model. With an average of 227 g/km CO2 across the model line-up, its..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

3.5 out of 5
"No Euro NCAP rating, but Tacuma has side impact protection, ABS (except on 1.6 SE) and de-powered..."
Reliability

4 out of 5
"No major problems have been reported for Tacuma - like all Daewoos, they're mechanically very..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3.5 out of 5
"Dealer network is still being re-built, following Daewoo's collapse in 2001. The three years free..."
Buying used

4 out of 5
"Although Daewoo is known for being a cheap-and-cheerful brand, Tacuma prices hold up well,..."
Selling

3.5 out of 5
"There's a keen market for Tacuma, so there should be no shortage of buyers. Only cars that have not..."