Especificaciones y análisis del Daewoo Matiz (Daewoo)
Power
52HP
Torque
69Nm
Consumption
6.4l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
17s
Top Speed
144km/h
Weight
853kg
Price
6,972€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
155 L
35 L
38 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Daewoo Matiz 0.8 SE · 52 CV (2000)
General description
The 1998 Daewoo Matiz is an icon of urban mobility that arrived to conquer the city with an honest and charming proposal. Conceived as an economical and functional vehicle, it became the first car for many families, an intelligent solution that showed that great fanfare was not needed to move with freedom and style on the asphalt.
Driving experience
Driving the Matiz is an authentic and direct experience. Its 52 horsepower, delivered by a small three-cylinder engine, feel lively and energetic in urban traffic thanks to its incredible lightness. It doesn't seek speed records, but agility and a pure connection with the road. Every shift of its five-speed manual transmission and the characteristic sound of its engine remind you that you are behind the wheel of a simple and honest machine, designed to make you smile at every traffic light.
Design and aesthetics
Its design, the work of master Giorgetto Giugiaro, is its soul. With a minivan-style body with rounded shapes and circular headlights that give it an almost human and friendly look, the Matiz broke the mold. Despite its tiny dimensions, its five doors offered astonishing practicality, making it a small giant of functionality with an undeniable Italian charm that still turns heads.
Technology and features
The Matiz's technology lies in its mechanical simplicity. We are talking about an era where reliability was the priority. Its indirect injection engine, its chassis with McPherson front suspension and a rear rigid axle, and its front disc and rear drum brakes, form a robust and easy-to-maintain package. It is the antithesis of the modern car; here there are no screens or complex assists, only the essential engineering to get you to your destination safely and economically.
Competition
At its peak, the Matiz faced tough competitors in the city car segment, such as the SEAT Arosa, the Fiat Seicento, or the first Renault Twingo. However, the small Daewoo managed to carve out a niche for itself thanks to a winning combination: the practicality of its five doors, a very competitive price, and a design that exuded an overwhelming and optimistic personality.
Conclusion
The Daewoo Matiz is much more than just a car; it is a memory of a simpler time and a manifesto on wheels that intelligence and charm can triumph over raw power. It was a faithful companion for thousands of drivers, a tool of urban freedom that showed that true greatness sometimes comes in the smallest package and with the biggest smile.