Value Proposition:
Affordability with a decent feature set for its class
Buyer Profile:
Budget-conscious buyers
Key Competitors:
Ford Focus, VW Golf, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Chevrolet Cavalier
Document Type:
Complete parts listing for the 1997 Nubira
Best Use:
Ordering the correct replacement parts
Manual Type:
Parts Catalog / Parts Manual
Coverage:
Complete parts listing for the 1997 Daewoo Nubira
Estimated Page Count:
300-500 pages (typical for era parts catalogs)
File Format:
PDF (downloadable)
Print Quality:
High-resolution; diagrams clear and legible
Printing:
Individual pages or the entire document
Engine & Powertrain:
Engine components, cooling, fuel, exhaust, transmission (manual and automatic)
Chassis & Suspension:
Front and rear suspension, steering, braking, wheels and tires
Body & Exterior:
Body panels, bumpers, doors, glass, lighting, trim, exterior hardware
Interior & Trim:
Interior panels, seats, dashboard, HVAC parts, interior trim
Electrical & Accessories:
Wiring harnesses, switches, sensors, starter, alternator, battery, fuses, relays, audio
Part Numbers:
Identification of all genuine Daewoo part numbers
Exploded Views:
Detailed diagrams of component assemblies for identification
Interchangeability:
Parts shared across 1997 Nubira configurations and trims
Scope Note:
Part numbers and component relationships - not repair procedures
Cross-Reference:
Part numbers link to DTCs when used with a service manual
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Optional:
4-speed automatic
Clutch (Manual):
Hydraulically actuated dry single-plate
Manual Transmission Fluid:
GL-4, SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Dexron II or III equivalent
Length:
Sedan approx. 4,420 mm (174 in); wagon approx. 4,427 mm (174.3 in)
Width:
Approx. 1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height:
Sedan approx. 1,430 mm (56.3 in); wagon approx. 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Wheelbase:
2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Front / Rear Track:
Approx. 1,440 mm / 1,450 mm
Wheel Size:
14-inch steel with hubcaps; 15-inch alloy optional on higher trims
Tire Size:
185/65R14 common; 195/60R15 optional
Curb Weight:
Approx. 1,150-1,250 kg (2,535-2,756 lb) by body style and transmission
GVWR:
Typically around 1,650 kg (3,638 lb)
Trunk (Sedan):
Approx. 465 liters (16.4 cu ft)
Cargo (Wagon):
Approx. 390 liters (13.8 cu ft) seats up; much larger folded
ABS:
Optional on some trims / markets
Traction Control:
Rarely equipped on 1997 models
Airbags:
Driver airbag standard on most models; passenger airbag market-dependent
Seatbelts:
Three-point front and rear; front pretensioners typically standard
Crumple Zones:
Front and rear energy-absorbing zones
NHTSA Front Impact:
N/A - no ratings readily available for this model year
Audio System:
Factory AM/FM cassette or CD; speaker count varied by trim
Gauges:
Analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel, and temperature
Climate Control:
Manual HVAC controls
Cruise Control:
Optional on higher trims
Bluetooth / USB:
Not available this model year
Oil Change:
Every 7,500-10,000 miles or 6-12 months
Air Filter:
Every 15,000-30,000 miles or as conditions require
Spark Plugs:
Every 60,000-100,000 miles (platinum / iridium)
Timing Belt:
Every 60,000 miles or 4 years - critical, interference engine
Engine Oil:
API SG/SH/SJ, ILSAC GF-2, SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol antifreeze, 50/50 mix; capacity approx. 6.5 liters
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Critical:
Timing belt failure causes severe engine damage - replace per schedule
Electrical:
Ignition coil issues and occasional electrical gremlins
Cooling:
Thermostat failures and radiator leaks with age
Emissions:
Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor failures
Suspension:
Wear in bushings and ball joints
Manufacturer:
Daewoo Motor Company, South Korea
Later Ownership:
Daewoo Motor later acquired by General Motors
Production Years:
1997-2003 (J100 platform)
Successor:
Daewoo Lacetti / Chevrolet Lacetti (J200 platform)
Manufacturing:
South Korea main plant; assembly in Romania, Poland, Ukraine, Vietnam
