1999 Daewoo Leganza Review
1999 Daewoo Leganza Review
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Pros
- Elegant styling, low entry-level price.
Cons
- Weak motor that doesn't quite match up with the competition. And the competition is brutal.
What’s new
The whole car is new to the United States, as is the motor company that makes it.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1999 Daewoo Leganza SE 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$190/mo for Leganza SE
Leganza SE
vs
$176/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Vehicle overview
Leganza, a name purportedly derived from a combination of "Elegance" and the Italian word "Forza", is used to describe Daewoo's top-of-the-line midsize sedan. The Leganza's interior is on the small side for a midsize, or about the same as the Ford Contour.
The Leganza is powered by a 2.2-liter DOHC 16-valve engine with 131 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 148 foot-pounds of torque at 2,800 rpm. It rides on a 105.1-inch wheelbase, and measures 183.9 inches long by 70 inches wide by 56.6 inches high. Prices start at around $15,000 and reach up to over $19,000, though a six-cylinder motor is not offered.
There are three trim levels available on the Leganza: SE, SX and CDX. The SE is pretty sparse, but is the only one available with a five-speed manual transmission. Step up to the SX, and you're rewarded with a CD player, leather seats, cruise control, speed-sensitive steering and the automatic transmission. The most luxurious CDX gets a standard power driver's seat, automatic temperature control, fake wood trim, power moonroof, alloy wheels, ABS and traction control.
The Leganza's ride was tuned by British suspension expert Lotus, but it's still soft around turns and body roll is apparent. The multinational flavor of the car is enhanced when you discover that the engine is Australian, the automatic transmission is Japanese and the styling is Italian. Built in Korea, the Leganza is a strange melting pot indeed.
The biggest hurdle the Leganza faces is not Daewoo's no-haggle factory outlet sales strategy, but the extremely fierce competition in the midsize sedan segment. Competing against such entities as the Honda Accord, Ford Contour, Mazda 626, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry is no small order, especially when the American buying public already knows exactly how to pronounce the names of those makes.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1999 Daewoo Leganza.
5 star(66%)
4 star(16%)
3 star(18%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
12 reviews
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4.88 out of 5 stars
A superb machine for the money!
ikrasov, 08/30/2003
1999 Daewoo Leganza CDX 4dr Sedan
If you are looking for a used vehicle
(Daewoo has stopped producing vehicles
for North American market for now) that
will last you at least another 5 years
with minimal mechanical failures, then
the Leganza is a perfect vehicle for
you. Daewoo's Leganza is one of the
most reliable vehicles out there with
room inside to seat 5 in as much of or
more comfort as Camry or … Accord would
provide.
5 out of 5 stars
I'm Lovin' It
LJGotsDaewoo, 06/24/2007
1999 Daewoo Leganza SE 4dr Sedan
Okay, so when people think of Daewoo they think of microwaves. This car is so much better. It was the best $26000 I spent back in 01. I love the styling, I think it looks better than a Jaguar. And me, I'm a big girl and the seat fits. The stereo is lovely. I love the bass. The fuel economy is excellent too. It usually averages 22 combined. I love my Daewoo and I will never sell it. My … baby's baby's will have this car. They need to bring Daewoo back. They are good looking powerful cars. I love this car!
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Value
Dave Bee, 08/01/2002
1999 Daewoo Leganza SE 4dr Sedan
Outstanding value in an Accord/Camry
sized vehicle. Extremely reliable,
comfortable, well built vehicle. Will
absolutely buy another one - Daewoo has
a winner here.
4.75 out of 5 stars
2001 Leganza
Penelope, 05/30/2002
1999 Daewoo Leganza CDX 4dr Sedan
I went from a Ford Taurus into a
Leganza. The Leganza is easy to drive,
almost like a toy car and has pickup
and speed that I didn't expect. My one
and only complaint is there is no
armrest/support for your elbows. The
console is too low to lean your arm on
when you are driving and the seat seems
to sit up too high (yes I have adjusted
it every which way I can). … Other than
that the car seems to run like a top
and I hope it will continue.
1999 Leganza Highlights
SE
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $190/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalPoor
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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