- Spacious interior
- Willing 2.0-litre petrol engine
- Bertone styling
- Under-damped suspension
- Vague steering
- Poor standard of interior fit and finish
Review: Daewoo Espero (1995-97)
Overview
Released in March 1995, the Daewoo Espero was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Bupyeong, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Espero was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The 2.0-litre ‘Family II’ petrol engine was manufactured by GM Holden and had a single overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 8.8:1.
Styled by Bertone, the Espero was underpinned by General Motors’ J-Type platform. As such, the Espero was 4615 mm long, 1718 mm wide, 1388 mm tall and had a 2620 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore, the Espero had MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle.
In 1997, the Espero was replaced by the Daewoo Leganza .
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espero | 2.0-litre petrol I4 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
84 kW at 5000 rpm | 164 Nm at 3000 rpm |
Features
Standard features included a four speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, central locking, front fog lights, powered front windows and a height and reach adjustable steering wheel.
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