1999 Daewoo Nubira Review
1999 Daewoo Nubira Review
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Pros
- Maxima styling.
Cons
- Escort size, Contour price.
What’s new
In an attempt to lure consumers away from the likes of Honda and Toyota, the new Korean upstart fields its loaded-with-features Nubira. Air conditioner, power windows, keyless entry, four-wheel disc brakes, 129 horsepower and a funny name all come as standard equipment.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1999 Daewoo Nubira CDX 4dr Wagon and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$185/mo for Nubira CDX
Nubira CDX
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
Nubira. Sounds like a cloud formation, but it's actually the name of one of the three cars from Daewoo (pronounced DAY-woo) to debut in America this year.
The Nubira is available in two levels of trim: SX and CDX. The SX comes with power windows, locks and mirrors, as well as a height adjustable seat, air conditioning, tinted windows, alloy wheels and four-wheel disc brakes. The sole engine choice for the Nubira is a 2.0-liter with 128 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 135 foot-pounds of torque at 2,800 rpm. All that for a mere $13,000. Floor mats are a $90 option. CDX trim buys cruise control, alloy wheels and antilock brakes, while leather seats and a moonroof are optional.
The compact Nubira is available as a four-door sedan, five-door hatchback, or wagon, and prices top out at around $16,000 for a fully-loaded wagon. The Nubira's size is about the same as a Ford Escort, though power is up with the base Ford Contour. That's a recipe for fun, since the Nubira comes with a five-speed manual transmission on both the SX and CDX trim (a four-speed automatic is optional). Add in the practicality of a hatchback or wagon, and the Nubira may be Daewoo's best shot at finding a niche in the crowded sub-$20,000 economy car market.
Now, if only buyers could haggle on the price a little?
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1999 Daewoo Nubira.
5 star(58%)
4 star(27%)
3 star(5%)
2 star(5%)
1 star(5%)
19 reviews
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4.75 out of 5 stars
very good car
daewoo man, 03/29/2006
1999 Daewoo Nubira SX 4dr Sedan
I bought this car in Aug. 2005. It has been a very good car. It now has 66000 miles on it. I have replaced the water pump though. Also the car was pulling when I push the gas and go around corners; I researched it and found that the bushings behind the front tires needed to be replaced. Overall this car has been great; the re-sale value is horrible though because of the company going out … of business. The car has proven to be reliable, gas mileage around 24-26 mpg. It has very good power and pick up compared to most 4 cylinders I have driven. I would recommend it to anyone
4.75 out of 5 stars
never a problem
daddy, 02/11/2003
1999 Daewoo Nubira SX 4dr Sedan
A fine car.
Inexpensive to buy (it was loaded)
and to run. I never had a problem so
far. It is fast, reliable and looks nice.
I'ts a real pity that the company went
under, because it would have been a
great investment. Unfortunately now
the resale value went to the pits, but
its a fact unrelated to the quality of
the product. I guess I'll just keep it
until it dies.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Great Value
Snoquie, 06/30/2002
1999 Daewoo Nubira CDX 4dr Wagon
If you're looking for a great little
car, this is it. For the cost of a base
model Honda or Toyota you can have all
the extras, even a leather interior. I
have had 16 cars in my 20 years of
driving experience and this one has
been the least disappointing. Almost
65k miles and nothing more than routine
maintenance. My main reasons for going
Daewoo were the value, gas … mileage, and
the dealer really went the extra mile
to give me the max for my trade.
5 out of 5 stars
Review
lettuce, 10/15/2002
1999 Daewoo Nubira SX 4dr Hatchback
Been driving the deawoo for a couple
of years now. It was my first car.
Five-speed is fun to drive. Power is
decent, on freeway can accelerate to
pass with little trouble. Exterior
style is nice, but seems a bit girly.
oh, well.
1999 Nubira Highlights
Wagon
CDX
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $185/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 19.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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