Daewoo Tacuma

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Purchased second hand at modest price and with still 18 month warranty left. Much better value than much of the competition and was attracted by reputation for reliability over such small MPV's as Picasso.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not particularly economical at about 30 mpg (20 when towing) but no servicing or maintenance costs for at least 18 months makes up for this.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average to good in most areas. Handling is fine and can be cornered quite hard for an MPV. Used as a towcar and is surprisingly able for this.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad at all with plenty of torque for towing.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Couple of minor problems, including rear shocks upgrade, soon solved by local GM dealer.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Slightly odd looking but pretty anonymous. Not one for the badge conscious buyer.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Roomy and comfortable only comment is that the rear seat belt clips are intrusive. Air con works well.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seems OK for car that is unlikely to be stolen anyway.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Local GM Dealer gives sound and polite customer service. The few spares needed took rather a long time to be delivered.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Minor problem with engine management module replaced under warranty.

    Other

    Minor problem with ABS module (light came on on bumpy roads) replaced at same time as engine module. Rear shocks upgraded because they rattled a bit.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes