[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”24″ el_class=”used-value-text”]Though seemingly quite affordable, the Lanos isn’t really all that cheap for a car that ranks only average in most respects–and disappointing in several major areas. It’s definitely not a wise entry-level buy, especially since Kia and Hyundai rivals are better developed and more appealing, and came with much longer, more comprehensive warranties. We’d opt for one of those, or for a Japanese or American alternative that offers superior refinement and customer support, for a little more money. A Ford Escort or Dodge Neon, for instance, offers superior refinement and customer support.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ el_class=”used-overview-text” title=”Overview”]
Lanos is the smallest member of the trio of passenger cars that emerged in 1999 from Daewoo, the third South Korean automaker to enter the U.S. market. The front-drive subcompact came as a two-door hatchback or four-door sedan, in S, SE, and top-of-the-line SX trim. Main rival was the similar-sized Hyundai Accent, also produced in Korea, but Lanos models also competed against the Dodge/Plymouth Neon, Ford Focus, Ford Escort/ZX2, Honda Civic, Hyundai Accent, and Toyota Echo.
All versions used a 1.6-liter, dual-overhead-cam four-cylinder engine, offered with five-speed manual shift or an optional four-speed automatic transmission. Antilock braking was optional, except on base S models.
Standard equipment included cloth front bucket seats, a split folding rear seat, cassette stereo system, rear defogger, tachometer, intermittent wipers, and 185/60R14 tires. Hatchbacks had a rear wiper/washer. The midrange SE edition added a power right-hand mirror, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, and a theft-deterrent system. Topping the trio, the SX came with air conditioning, a tilt steering wheel, cassette/CD stereo, foglights, alloy wheels, and the option of a power sunroof.
At first, Daewoo recruited teams of students to promote the car on college campuses. Before long, though, conventional dealerships began to spring up around the country, Buyers got a roadside assistance program as part of the purchase.
2000 Lanos
Little was changed in the Lanos’s second season on the U.S. market, except that more dealerships were appearing. At the same time, the South Korean company was starting to face serious financial woes, prompting consideration of a possible takeover by one of the Big Three automakers. By now, the Lanos had another competitor in the U.S., in the form of the comparably-sized Kia Rio.
2001 Lanos
The increasingly embattled Daewoo company continued to send cars to the U.S. market, but financial troubles were mounting rapidly. Prospective suitors emerged, then backed away, and Daewoo’s fate was increasingly uncertain.
Minor rear-end styling changes were evident. The Lanos SE hatchback and SX four-door sedan were dropped (including the option of antilock braking). That left only mainstream S models, available with a new Premium Package that roughly duplicated formerly standard top-of-the-line equipment. A new Sport hatchback got body-colored side skirts, bumpers and mirrors–plus a rear spoiler, black/red leather upholstery, air conditioning, power windows and locks, power mirrors, and a CD/cassette stereo.
2002 Lanos
In spring 2002, General Motors bought a sizable share of the assets of the Daewoo organization–but not its sales arm in the U.S. That move left dealers hanging, selling only leftover cars, and owners unsure how their vehicles would be repaired under warranty.
The Lanos came as a two-door hatchback in S or Sport trim, and as an S four-door sedan. Power steering was now an option on the S edition, and alloy wheels no longer were available on the Lanos Sport.
[/mk_table][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row][mk_page_section attachment=”scroll” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”repeat” bg_stretch=”false” enable_3d=”false” speed_factor=”4″ bg_video=”no” video_mask=”false” video_opacity=”0.6″ top_shadow=”false” section_layout=”full” sidebar=”General” min_height=”100″ padding_top=”10″ padding_bottom=”10″ margin_bottom=”0″ first_page=”false” last_page=”true” section_id=”Engines”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text title=”Engines” disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”12″ el_class=”used-engine-section-head”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”12″ el_class=”used-powertrains”]transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”24″ el_class=”used-powertrain-text”]Throughout its life on the U.S. market, the Lanos used a single powertrain: a dual-cam four-cylinder engine making 105 horsepower, coupled with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_table style=”style2″ el_class=”used-engine-specs”]
Crude, loud, and coarse, the little Lanos is something of a throwback to imported cars of an earlier era. In comparison, the Korean-built Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio come across as civilized and refined. So do a host of Japanese- and American-brand small cars that cost more, but deliver a far greater level of quality and confidence.
Falling well short of the competition in acceleration and quietness, the Lanos can nevertheless be almost fun to drive–but in the older-import sense, not the modern mode. Performance is at least passable with manual shift, and it gets around town well enough, but this is not a great choice for long highway drives. The automatic transmission can behave in a jumpy manner at times. Lack of available antilock braking in 2001-02 models is another drawback.
Rear-seat room is more limited than in some competitors, true, but it’s actually rather spacious when you consider the Lanos’s exterior dimensions. Interior details are on the bargain-basement level.
Still, the biggest disadvantage of buying a Daewoo is the highly uncertain future for the remaining dealerships. As of mid-2002, no one is sure where, or how, the existing cars will be serviced.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_content_box icon=”icon-road” heading=”Ratings” el_class=”ratings-box”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″]Model Tested: 2001 Daewoo Lanos S sedan[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″ el_class=”review-slideshow-caption”]Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. With the exception of Value, these numbers reflect how the vehicle compares against the universe of vehicles, not just against rivals in its class.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ el_class=”used-performance-ratings” title=”Performance”][mk_skill_meter title=”Acceleration – 2″ percent=”20″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Fuel Economy – 6″ percent=”60″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Ride Quality – 3″ percent=”30″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Steering/Handling – 2″ percent=”20″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Quietness – 3″ percent=”30″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ title=”Accommodations” el_class=”used-accomodations-ratings”][mk_skill_meter title=”Controls/Materials – 6″ percent=”60″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Room/Comfort Front – 4″ percent=”40″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Room/Comfort Rear – 3″ percent=”30″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Cargo Room – 2″ percent=”20″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ title=”Other” el_class=”used-other-ratings”][mk_skill_meter title=”Value – 1″ percent=”10″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ el_class=”used-ratings-total”]
1998-02
Description: Camshaft position sensor on some engines may melt, resulting in burning smell and visible smoke that could lead to melting of camshaft cover and wire harness, possibly causing underhood fire.
1999
Description: Steering will feel loose if the steering wheel center bushing that connects the wheel hub to the steering column slips.
1999
Description: In a side impact collision, pelvic protection for the front seat occupants will be reduced due to an incorrectly positioned side impact pad.
1999-00
Description: Some alloy wheels were manufactured without steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings. The wheels could detach from the vehicle, causing a crash.
1999-02
Description: In a crash in which airbags do not deploy, there is increased risk of head injury to the front seat passenger due to lack of energy absorbing mounting brackets on the airbag cover.
2000-01
Description: A wiring harness beneath the carpet could be damaged by passenger traffic, affecting engine drivability; engine could stall.
[/mk_table][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section attachment=”scroll” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”repeat” bg_stretch=”false” enable_3d=”false” speed_factor=”4″ bg_video=”no” video_mask=”false” video_opacity=”0.6″ top_shadow=”false” section_layout=”full” sidebar=”General” min_height=”100″ padding_top=”10″ padding_bottom=”10″ margin_bottom=”0″ first_page=”false” last_page=”true” section_id=”Equipment” visibility=”hidden-sm”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_accordions style=”fancy-style” action_style=”accordion-action” open_toggle=”0″ container_bg_color=”#fff”][vc_accordion_tab title=”Equipment Lists”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Click on year to see equipment lists for all models offered for that model year.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”1999″][mk_table style=”style1″ el_class=”used-equipment-table”]Equipment list not available for 1999[/mk_table][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”2000″][mk_table style=”style1″ el_class=”used-equipment-table”]
2000 Daewoo Lanos
Pricing Effective: 10/14/1999
Model Pricing
Retail Price
Dealer Price
Destination
S 2-door hatchback, 5-speed
$ 8,669
$ 7,421
$ 330
S 2-door hatchback, automatic
9,469
8,049
330
S 4-door sedan, 5-speed
9,449
8,032
330
S 4-door sedan, automatic
10,249
8,712
330
SE 2-door hatchback, 5-speed
10,200
8,670
330
SE 2-door hatchback, automatic
11,000
9,350
330
SX 4-door sedan, 5-speed
11,719
9,961
330
SX 4-door sedan, automatic
12,519
10,641
330
Price Note:
Standard Equipment
S : 1.6-liter dohc 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, power steering, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats w/height-adjustable driver seat, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, AM/FM/cassette, digital clock, rear defogger, rear wiper/washer (hatchback), visor mirrors, remote fuel door/decklid release, dual outside mirrors, 185/60R14 tires
SE adds: power passenger-side mirror, power windows, power door locks, rear spoiler
S : 1.6-liter dohc 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual transmission, dual front airbags, power steering, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats w/height-adjustable driver seat, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, rear defogger, AM/FM/cassette, rear wiper/washer (hatchback), visor mirrors, remote fuel door/decklid release, dual outside mirrors, 185/60R14 tires, wheel covers
Sport adds: air conditioning, leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power passenger-side mirror, power windows, power door locks, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, rear spoiler, alloy wheels
Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
S Premium Pkg.
S
$900
$783
Passenger-side power mirror, power windows and door locks, tilt steering wheel, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, digital clock, variable intermittent wipers, bodyside moldings.
Sport adds: air conditioning, power steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather upholstery, power passenger-side mirror, power windows, power door locks, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, rear spoiler
Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
Comfort Pkg.
S
$950
$855
Air conditioning, power steering.
Convenience Pkg.
S
400
360
Power passenger-side mirror, power windows and door locks. Requires Comfort Pkg.
Powertrain
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
4-speed automatic transmission
800
720
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
AM/FM/cassette/CD player
S
500
450
Floormats
60
54
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