Daewoo Tacuma
A Pininfarina-styled budget MPV with a surprising Porsche-tuned chassis.
- Power
- 119 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 10.2 s
- Top speed
- 112 mph
About the Daewoo Tacuma
The Daewoo Tacuma, also known as the Rezzo, was a compact MPV designed to compete with the Renault Scénic during the early 2000s boom of the segment. While its exterior styling was penned by the legendary Italian house Pininfarina, the chassis and suspension tuning were outsourced to Porsche Engineering to ensure respectable road manners. The 2.0 CDX served as the flagship trim, offering a Holden-sourced engine and a versatile interior featuring a rotating front passenger seat and aircraft-style trays. Despite its pedigree on paper, it remained a budget-focused choice, eventually being rebadged as a Chevrolet following GM's acquisition of Daewoo.
Daewoo Tacuma specs
The Daewoo Tacuma produces 119 bhp (89 kW) and 176 Nm (130 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 10.2 seconds and has a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).
| Make | Daewoo |
|---|---|
| Model | Tacuma |
| Trim | 2.0 CDX |
| Years | 2000–2004 |
| Type | Van |
| Body style | Van |
| Country | South Korea |
| Engine | 2.0-litre DOHC 16V inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,998 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 119 bhp (89 kW) at 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 176 Nm (130 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,306 kg (2,879 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 91 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Daewoo Tacuma rarity in CarSpot
The Daewoo Tacuma is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
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Daewoo Tacuma fun facts
- The Tacuma's suspension was fine-tuned by Porsche engineers to improve the handling of the aging Nubira platform it was based on.
- It features a front passenger seat that can swivel 180 degrees to face the rear passengers, a rarity in the compact MPV class.
- The exterior was designed by Pininfarina, while the interior was a collaborative effort between Italdesign and Daewoo's own studios.