Daewoo Matiz 0.8 SE Review

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Daewoo Matiz 0.8 SE
3.7 stars
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Jammydude's Review of Daewoo Matiz 0.8 SE

24th May 2005

Overall Rating

1.5 stars
  • Value for money
    2.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    6 months
  • Practicality
    2.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2002
  • Performance
    2 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
Good Points

Cheap to run and really easy to park.


Bad Points

Extremely slow acceleration, gears argue with you, terrible cornering and dear god pray there aren't hills on the way to your destination!!


General Comments

I bought my lil Daewoo Matiz 0.8 SE just after I passed my driving test because it looked like a cute car, and its really cheap to insure. I've owned it 6 months and I've just traded it in for a KA collection. Admittedly I haven't got a Chevrolet so I don't know how it's been improved. Everything about it is disappointing. Awful awful acceleration, it's so embarrassing and frustrating! The lower gears need changing practically straight away and if it is struggling it makes it difficult to go down a gear (mainly 1st 2nd 3rd). I think for the space it takes up Daewoo has made quite a nice space inside. No lil extras like electric windows or central locking just basic. Cornering is another big issue, because of its high roof and thin base it is dreadful for corners and every1 in the car needs to lean. I would recommend the KA anyday in comparison, smoother, quieter (even though it has a bigger engine) and generally nicer to drive.

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Members' Comments onJammydude's Review

  • Simon Prout on 14th Aug 2006

    Well i have just bought one and compared with my Ford Ka it is a delight! Fun to drive and cheap to run. Oh and i will say this for it my Little Daewoo will spend less time in the garage with broken worn out mechanics than the Ford KA.