Trade in: 2003 Daewoo Lanos

Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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Combined
9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km
Recalls
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Daewoo Lanos of the 1998 to 2003 generation
Photo: Kieran White from Manchester, England, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

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Rent a 2003 Daewoo Lanos for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.

2003 Daewoo Lanos specs

2003 Daewoo Lanos powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Engine1.6L 4-cylinder1.6L 4-cylinder
DriveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Transmission5-speed manual4-speed automatic
FuelRegular gasRegular gas
City11.8 L/100 km11.8 L/100 km
Highway7.8 L/100 km8.1 L/100 km
Combined9.8 L/100 km10.2 L/100 km
CO₂230 g/km240 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$15.19$15.81

2003 Daewoo Lanos: every figure

2003 Daewoo Lanos figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Displacement1.6 L1.6 L
Cylinders44
MPG city (US)2020
MPG highway (US)3029
MPG combined (US)2423
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)2928
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$2,800US$2,900
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$3,038$3,162

Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

What to check when buying the 2003 Daewoo Lanos

  • NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
  • No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

The 2003 Daewoo Lanos for buyers

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2003 Daewoo Lanos for sale by us right now. This page helps you judge the 2003 Daewoo Lanos before you buy one anywhere.

Before you sign for the Lanos

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

Specs, explained

It is powered by the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

It is rated 9.8 L/100 km combined: about 29 litres every 300 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $151.90 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles.

What the Lanos is like

As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight.

Who the Lanos suits

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

Drive it on your own roads

Rent the Lanos first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Lanos answers the big questions. Try the Lanos on your commute, then decide.

What it costs to run

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $151.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Narrowing it down

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

Let us know

Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.

Rent it for a week before you buy

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Daewoo Lanos from us first.

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Buying the 2003 Daewoo Lanos

Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Daewoo Lanos?

CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 2003 Daewoo Lanos before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 2003 Daewoo Lanos have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.

What does the 2003 Daewoo Lanos cost in fuel a year?

EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.