Historically, baby cars have never actually caught on with Australian customers, but with the ever growing price of motoring, and the growing traffic congestion around our towns, the brand new Daewoo Matiz could have come along just the perfect time.

Free Treatment is really a Daewoo initiative that comprises dealer delivery costs (generally around $995), free scheduled servicing for 3 years or 100,000 km, free road-side assistance and free courtesy vehicle programme.

Whenever you join the benefits of Complimentary Care with all the Matiz's great fuel economy, the outcomes are budget items which are the best of small cars (according to NRMA motoring cost schedules).

Occupant safety is frequently a concern with little autos plus a crucial standard for Matiz designers was the vehicle needed to outdo all worldwide safety conditions.

Daewoo says the Matiz surpassed European style guidelines and all Australian for occupant damage safety even with no air bags, which are normal equipment.

With a tall erect body plus five doors, the Matiz scores fairly well on practicality and space.

Front occupants have great leg and head space but the seats provide only fundamental comfort and support. Back leg room is preferable to typical for this particular category and head room is great.

The deep window areas supply good eyesight for both parking and driving, and produce a light and airy cottage. Having less energy assist for the steering makes parking a small task, but once the vehicle is going across the street steering effort is acceptable.

Motorists should also get accustomed to the left mounted gauge lever; the pedals cancel to the left and difficult to utilize radio controls. I discovered the (non - flexible) steering-wheel blocked my view of some venting and . controls radio

Around town, the Matiz will match the overall traffic flow as long as you aren't idle with equipment changing, but loads, hills and making use of the air conditioner all take their toll on what small functionality can be obtained.

Operating the motor to acquire acceptable operation causes a rise in noise also it possesses a damaging impact on gas usage. Usage throughout our testing was still really great, although not-quite only could have been anticipated for a light vehicle with this kind of a little motor.

Braking is just another place where the Matiz is merely acceptable. Our tests revealed the front disk/rear drum brakes coped well enough with ordinary ceasing conditions, but emergency braking could lead to wheels locking, while lengthy heavy use may lead to brake fade.

Outline

As with the majority of infant cars, the Daewoo Matiz has shortcomings when it comes to sound, relaxation and harshness levels, onroad dynamics, and operation, nevertheless there are redeeming characteristics for the customer who's concerned chiefly with urban commuting.

Not only may be the Matiz 1 of the least expensive new automobiles in the marketplace to purchase, it is also the least expensive to control, according to NRMA motoring cost computations. Other than the omission of energy assist for your steering, the Matiz is, in addition, perfectly equipped.