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2001
Daewoo Leganza

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  • 4dr Sdn SE
    Starts at
    $14,399
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SX Auto
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    $17,699
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn CDX Auto
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    $19,199
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Expert 2001 Daewoo Leganza review

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Vehicle Overview
The Leganza is the largest, most expensive model of Daewoo’s three U.S. vehicles, and this midsize sedan gets minor equipment changes for 2001. Daewoo (pronounced “day-woo”) is a South Korean manufacturer that had ambitions of becoming a major player in the global auto industry, but it suffered massive financial losses. The result is that Daewoo’s car business went up for sale, and General Motors and Fiat currently are the only potential suitors in a joint effort to rescue the company.

How this will affect Daewoo’s future in the United States is uncertain, because GM and Fiat may want to buy only portions of the Korean company’s auto operations.

Exterior
The Leganza comes in four-door styling, and at 184 inches overall, it is 4 to 5 inches shorter than the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord.

Interior
Five-passenger seating and a 60/40-split rear seatback that folds for extra cargo room are standard. All models also come with air conditioning and power locks, windows and heated mirrors. Leather upholstery is standard on the SX and CDX models and not available on the base SE.

Under the Hood
The front-drive Leganza comes with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 131 horsepower. The SE comes with a standard five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission. Other models come with the automatic.

Antilock brakes are standard on the SX and CDX, and the CDX also has traction control.

Driving Impressions
With a base price of $13,999, the Leganza is attractively priced against other midsize sedans. A fully loaded CDX model still costs less than $20,000 and includes leather upholstery, a power sunroof and other amenities. A similarly equipped Accord or Camry will cost considerably more, though both have higher resale value and are built by blue-chip companies. While the Leganza has competent performance and a lot of features for the money, there are too many questions about Daewoo’s future to make this a prime choice, except on price.

 

Reported by Rick Popely  for cars.com
From the cars.com 2001 Buying Guide

2001 Daewoo Leganza review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview
The Leganza is the largest, most expensive model of Daewoo’s three U.S. vehicles, and this midsize sedan gets minor equipment changes for 2001. Daewoo (pronounced “day-woo”) is a South Korean manufacturer that had ambitions of becoming a major player in the global auto industry, but it suffered massive financial losses. The result is that Daewoo’s car business went up for sale, and General Motors and Fiat currently are the only potential suitors in a joint effort to rescue the company.

How this will affect Daewoo’s future in the United States is uncertain, because GM and Fiat may want to buy only portions of the Korean company’s auto operations.

Exterior
The Leganza comes in four-door styling, and at 184 inches overall, it is 4 to 5 inches shorter than the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord.

Interior
Five-passenger seating and a 60/40-split rear seatback that folds for extra cargo room are standard. All models also come with air conditioning and power locks, windows and heated mirrors. Leather upholstery is standard on the SX and CDX models and not available on the base SE.

Under the Hood
The front-drive Leganza comes with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 131 horsepower. The SE comes with a standard five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission. Other models come with the automatic.

Antilock brakes are standard on the SX and CDX, and the CDX also has traction control.

Driving Impressions
With a base price of $13,999, the Leganza is attractively priced against other midsize sedans. A fully loaded CDX model still costs less than $20,000 and includes leather upholstery, a power sunroof and other amenities. A similarly equipped Accord or Camry will cost considerably more, though both have higher resale value and are built by blue-chip companies. While the Leganza has competent performance and a lot of features for the money, there are too many questions about Daewoo’s future to make this a prime choice, except on price.

 

Reported by Rick Popely  for cars.com
From the cars.com 2001 Buying Guide

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4.2 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
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Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.4
Performance 3.8
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.2
Reliability 4.8

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  • owned the car for 10 years best car ever had

    Car looks and runs as good as the day of purchase. Its is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned. Have traveled across country coast to coast 4 time now.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • One of the Best Cars for the Money

    I had a Leganza SX for 8 years and put over 200-thousand miles on it. Great car. Most of my miles were highway driven. In town the suspension always seemed stiff, but on the road it was very smooth. Very reliable car. Never changed any of the exterior or interior lamps. For a second car I would highly recommend it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • An Excellent Vehicle and Value for the Money......

    I have leganza CE a nice model I bought from one of car dealer from $ 4100 it was 21000 miles on it in on Dec -2006 since two year I did not spent any money for repair exept regular service. I am satisfied with it and it is a value for my money if you buy used car for 100000 miles on it and 10 yers used for $ 5000.It s good deal if you buy used leganza for $ 3000.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • I love my daewoo

    I haven't had much trouble with this car, besides certain places not wanting to work on it since parts are harder to find now that the company is out of business. but overall I love my car and will keep it forever
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • I loved it so much I brought one twice!

    My original Leganza SE was brought brand new. Aside from the battery and breaks needing replacement fairyly early, the car ran like a dream. I owned it for exactly five years. Easy to drive, great steering and u-turn ability. Great on the highway! Shifts gears when needed automatically, great speed when needed, very smooth ride. Great to drive long distances. My car was destroyed while parked on a downtown street with only 44,000 miles on it so I'm buying another one, only it's a CDX. I hope it's the same great , easy drive as the SE . My bigest beef was with the windows, they were hard to clean or keep clean. The seats in the CDX are the same width as the mid sized Nubira. But I can't find a Laganza SE with super low mileage, so I'm settling for a CDX that does. I was very satisfied with the SE, the seats are the most comfortable I've ever sat in for it's class. Wider than all the Japanese cars. But my dash board began to seperate away from it's anchor probably from continued sun exposure, but easily repaired. Too bad the company went under, the Leganza would have only gotten better.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2001 Daewoo Leganza?

The 2001 Daewoo Leganza is available in 3 trim levels:

  • CDX (1 style)
  • SE (1 style)
  • SX (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2001 Daewoo Leganza?

The 2001 Daewoo Leganza offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2001 Daewoo Leganza reliable?

The 2001 Daewoo Leganza has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2001 Daewoo Leganza owners.

Is the 2001 Daewoo Leganza a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2001 Daewoo Leganza. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.0
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 3.8
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.2
  • Reliability: 4.8
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