Daewoo Lanos Hatchback
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap as chips.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Timing belt £185 - expensive for a small car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Had a ZX. Wish I still did.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Read above. Sluggish for a 1.6 16-valve. Town car, not for motorway.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Starts every time. AC has packed up, though.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Blend into the crowd.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Immobiliser.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Timing belt, but happens with all cars.

    Other

    I have slated it, but you get what you pay for. Was cheap, therefore feels cheap.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No