Daewoo Espero
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| Manufacturer | GM Daewoo |
|---|---|
| Also called | Daewoo Aranos |
| Production | 1990–1997 |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Engine(s) | 1.5 L gasoline 1.8 L gasoline 2.0 L gasoline |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2620 mm (103.1 in) |
| Length | 4615 mm (181.7 in) |
| Width | 1718 mm (67.6 in) |
| Height | 1388 mm (54.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1620 kg (3571 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 50 litres (13.2 US gal; 11.0 imp gal) |
| Designer | Bertone |
The Daewoo Espero (also known as Aranos) is a mid-size car produced by the South Korean company Daewoo Motors from 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 Citroen Xantia, that Bertone had also designed. The car was equipped with the Holden Family 1 1.5 L engine, or the 1.8 or 2.0 L Family II engine from Holden. The Espero was replaced by the Daewoo Leganza in 1997.
The Espero was renamed to Aranos in some Spanish-speaking countries (not in Chile, for instance.), since the word Espero means I wait in Spanish. Such a name was deemed inadequate.
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 GM family II engine and was available in either a 5 speed manual or a 4 speed automatic.
The esperos 2.0 engine was built in Australia and exported to other countries for assembly.
UK imports began in January 1995 when it was one of two cars (the other being the Nexia) in the first British Daewoo range. It sold well in the UK, thanks to its competitive asking price, impressive equipment levels and the comprehensive aftersales package. The Espero was launched just months before the MK3 Cavalier was discontinued and the Vectra introduced.
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