How2Day: Specifications for Daewoo Nubira

Korea's Daewoo Motor America was founded in the United States in 1997 with the goal of creating a network of company-owned stores to sell directly from the manufacturer to the public. The Nubira debuted abroad in 1997 and made its US appearance in 1999. The Nubira, a compact car, fit into Daewoo's lineup between the midsize Leganza and the subcompact Lanos. 2002 was the last year of production for the Nubira, and the CDX trim was discontinued for this year.

All model-years of the Nubira utilized a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine that got 129 horsepower. It generated 136 pound-feet of torque. The dual overhead cam had four valves per cylinder and a 1,998 cubic centimeter displacement. The Nubira had a bore and stroke of 3.4 inches and a 9.6-to-one compression ratio. A five-speed manual overdrive transmission was standard on this vehicle, with an optional five-speed manual overdrive transmission. The Nubira's fuel tank held 13.7 gallons of gasoline. It achieved 22 miles per gallon in the city and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.

Both trims had four doors, a front track of 57.6 inches and a 57.2-inch rear track. The SE sedan stood 56.3 inches tall and 66.9 inches wide. It was 177 inches long with a 101.2-inch wheelbase. The automatic transmission version weighed 2,877 pounds while the manual weighed 2,800 pounds. The CDX wagon stood 57.9 inches tall and 67.7 inches wide. It was 179 inches long with a 101.2 inch wheelbase. The automatic version weighed 2,965 pounds while the manual weighed 2,888. The sedan provided 13.1 cubic feet of storage space, while the wagon offered 19.4 cubic feet. Earlier models offered a hatchback option. This model was 52.10 inches tall and 66.90 inches wide. It was 167.20 inches long with a wheelbase of 101.20 inches. The front and rear track measurements were identical to the 2002 model.

Both trims could accommodate five passengers. Front passengers could expect 39 inches of headroom, 42 inches of legroom and 55 inches of shoulder room. Rear passengers in the sedan had 38.1 inches of headroom, 34.7 inches of legroom and 54.3 inches of shoulder room. Rear passengers in the wagon had 39.5 inches of headroom, 34.7 inches of legroom and 54.3 inches of shoulder room. The older hatchback provided 38.30 inches of headroom, 41.90 inches of legroom and 53.90 inches of shoulder room. Rear passengers experienced 38.50 inches of headroom, 34.70 inches of legroom and 53.50 inches of shoulder room.

All model-years of the Nubira came with child safety and power door locks. Driver and passenger airbags were also standard. Anti-lock brakes were standard on the CDX trims, which were discontinued for the 2002 model-year.

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