Daewoo Espero
| Daewoo Espero | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Motors |
| Also called | Daewoo Aranos |
| Production | 1990–1997 |
| Assembly |
Bupyeong, South Korea Kerman, Iran Warsaw, Poland (FSO) Craiova, Romania (Rodae) |
| Designer | Bertone |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door fastback saloon |
| Platform | GM J |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed Aisin 50-42LE automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm (103.1 in) |
| Length | 4,615 mm (181.7 in) |
| Width | 1,718 mm (67.6 in) |
| Height | 1,388 mm (54.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,108 kg (2,443 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Daewoo Leganza |
The Daewoo Espero (also known as Daewoo Aranos in some Spanish-speaking countries) was a four-door, five-seater mid-sized fastback saloon produced by the South Korean company Daewoo Motors from September 1990 to 1997. It was technically based on the GM J platform and had the distinction of a body designed by Bertone. It bore more than a passing resemblance to the Citroën Xantia, itself also a Bertone design. The car was equipped with Holden-built GM Family 1 1.5 L 90 hp (67 kW; 91 PS) engine, or the 1.8 95 hp (71 kW; 96 PS) or 2.0 L 108.5 hp (81 kW; 110 PS) Family II engine. The Espero was replaced by the Daewoo Leganza in 1997.
The Espero was renamed Aranos in some but not all Spanish-speaking countries (not in Argentina and Chile for instance), since the word Espero means "I wait" in Spanish. Such a name was deemed less than marketable.
In Australia it was sold from 1995 to 1996 before it was replaced in 1997 by the Leganza. It was powered by the 2.0 litre GM Family II engine and was available with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.
The Espero's 2.0 litre engine was built in Australia and exported to other countries for assembly.
European imports began in January 1995 when it was one of two cars (the other being the Nexia) in the first European Daewoo range.
While the Nexia is based on the Astra Mk2 or Kadett E (GM's T-Type Platform), the Espero is based on the Cavalier Mk2 or Ascona C (GM's J-Type Platform). It sold well, thanks to its competitive asking price, fastback rear, spacious interior, luggage compartment, impressive equipment levels and the comprehensive aftersales package.
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