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LOGIN REGISTER NEWSLETTER Home NEWS REVIEWS PRODUCTS COMPARE CARS VIDEOS BUYING USED CARS NEW CARS MOTORSHOWS COMPETITIONS 6 ISSUES FOR £1 Search Car Reviews: You're in - Car Reviews: First Drives Chevrolet Epica Falling sales, disinterested buyers and increasing competition from trendy people carriers and off-roaders mean makers have to be either brave or misguided to enter the European family car market... so which is Chevrolet? Auto Express Car Reviews By Charley ChaeFebruary 2006 Falling sales, disinterested buyers and increasing competition from trendy people carriers and off-roaders mean makers have to be either brave or misguided to enter the European family car market... so which is Chevrolet? As with Kia and its Magentis, the firm is launching a new Ford Mondeo rival, called the Epica. The big Korean-built saloon will debut this sum-mer, and Auto Express is first to drive this Daewoo-badged example, powered by a 2.5-litre six-cylinder engine. Compared to previous four-door cars developed by Daewoo, the Epica looks extremely grown-up. The new bumper and grille layout is neat, while there's a low nose and high tailgate, similar to upmarket offerings from Saab and Volvo. Expensive-looking details include side mirrors with built-in traffic indicators. Inside, the car has aluminium trim, soft-touch plastics and a chunky four-spoke steering wheel, which is adjustable for reach and rake. There's space for five adults, the front seats are electronically adjustable and passengers in the rear have generous legroom. However, it's under the bonnet that some of the most interesting developments have been made. In Korea, the Epica has 2.5 and 2.0-litre straight-six engines. Our car, using the bigger unit, won't be coming here, but still gives a good glimpse of what UK buyers can expect. The 2,492cc twin-cam motor, which cost £140million and took seven years to develop, produces 155bhp at 5,800rpm. Yet it's not the most responsive engine; at low speeds, there's little torque on offer, although as the pace increases, acceleration grows stronger. Refinement is better, and the unit is virtually silent when cruising. The ride is comfortable, too, with MacPherson struts at the front and multi-link suspension at the rear. Our test car shared its set-up with the bigger, more upmarket Magnus, and it will be further refined ahead of the UK launch. This is good news, because despite the comfort on offer, body control isn't up to the standards required by buyers in Britain. There's no doubting the effort made to enhance safety, though. Our Epica came with dual front, side and curtain airbags, as well as traction control and electronic brake force distribution. But is the newcomer a surefire hit in the tricky family car market? Frankly, we don't think so, although its £16,000 price tag, upmarket interior and modern exterior design are likely to stand it in better stead than some of the Korean models that have preceded it. We say Chevrolet's entry into this class is brave, but not neccesarily misguided. What Next COMPARE CAR LOANS COMPARE CAR INSURANCE For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift! < Previous Next > 0 Comment Be the first to comment on this article You need to register to post comments. Existing members can log in below to comment, otherwise click here to join. Email: Password: Sponsored Results More CHEVROLET EPICA articles Car ReviewsFirst Drives: Chevrolet Epica LSFirst Drives: Chevrolet Epica LTNewsAuto Express News: Chevy Epica Social Bookmarks Link to this article: For more details about purchasing this feature and/or images for editorial usage, please contact the Dennis Syndication team on pictures@dennis.co.uk Email a Friend Print this Pictures - Advertisement - Sponsored Results FIRST OPINION There's no doubt the Epica means business, but as with the Kia Magentis, its Korean origins are likely to hold it back. Rivals such as the Ford Mondeo and Vaux-hall Vectra will be better options, both in terms of design and residuals. Still, the progress engineers have made with this car suggests future Chevrolets can only get better. AT A GLANCE Standard-fit sat-nav and bucket seats show Chevy is keen to up its game inside - but the same effort hasn't been put into the steering on the Epica, as it's really vague. Engine: 2.5 6cyl, 155bhp 0-60/top spd: 10.4secs/127mph Price: From £16,000 - Advertisement - Company Website | Media Information | Contact Us | Privacy Notice | Subs Info | Voucher Codes | SitemapOur Other Websites: The First Post | Custom PC | Evo | IT Pro | IT Pro India | MacUser | Men's Fitness | Micro Mart | PC Pro | bit-tech | Know Your Mobile | Octane | Expert Reviews | Channel Pro | Know Your Cell | Know Your Mobile India | iGizmo | Digital SLR Photography | Den of Geek | The Week | Computer Shopper | Dennis Communications | Magazines | Mobile Phone Deals | Competitions | Health & Fitness | CarBuyer © 2010 Dennis Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.Licensed by Felden || Daewoo Tosca From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search "Chevrolet Epica" redirects here. For pre-2006 models, see Daewoo Magnus. Daewoo Tosca 2007 Holden EP Epica CDX sedan (Australia). Manufacturer GM Daewoo Also called Chevrolet Epica (Europe, China) Chevrolet Tosca (Iceland) Holden Epica (Australasia) Production 2006–present Assembly Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan Asaka, Uzbekistan[1][2] (GM) Predecessor Chevrolet Evanda Daewoo Magnus Holden Vectra Class Mid-size Engine(s) 1.8 L E-TEC II I4 2.0 L RA 420 SOHC I4 (turbodiesel) 2.0 L XK I6 2.5 L XK I6 Transmission(s) 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 6-speed GM 6T40 automatic 6-speed GM 6T45 automatic Wheelbase 2,700 mm (110 in) Length 4,805 mm (189.2 in) Width 1,810 mm (71 in) Height 1,450 mm (57 in) The Daewoo Tosca is a mid-size car built by GM Daewoo in South Korea and marketed worldwide by General Motors (GM) as the Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Tosca and Holden Epica. Codenamed V250, it replaces the Daewoo Magnus and its derivatives.[3] The Chevrolet Epica was officially launched in Europe at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show.[4] The Tosca is noteworthy in that it is available with transversely-mounted straight-six engines.[5] Contrary to the preceding models (V100 Leganza and V200 Magnus), which were styled by Giugiaro, the V250 was designed entirely in-house.[6] [edit] Name GM Daewoo's official press releases says that Tosca is an acronym for "Tomorrow Standard Car".[7] "Tosca" is also a popular opera by Giacomo Puccini.[8] The "Chevrolet Epica" name was previously used on V200 Daewoo Magnus models sold in Canada, Latin America, China, Europe, Arabia and Micronesia. Since April 2007, the Tosca has been marketed as the Holden Epica for the Australian and New Zealand markets, replacing the Holden Vectra sourced from Opel in Germany.[9] It is also manufactured and sold in Kazakhstan as Chevrolet Epica since June 2007.[10] Models in Iceland are badged "Chevrolet Tosca".[11] [edit] Powertrains Daewoo Tosca (South Korea; facelift) Daewoo's XK straight-six engines were designed by Porsche,[12] and they are what distinguish the Tosca from other similar vehicles. The V250 is a front-wheel drive car and the engines are mounted transversely; this configuration requires the straight-six engine to be very compact and packed quite tight. The Tosca was launched with two versions of the straight-six of different displacements: the 2.5 litre, which was carried over from the Magnus, and a 2.0 litre,[5] which replaces the Holden-sourced 2.0 litre E-TEC II used in the previous model.[13] Since 2006, a 1.8 litre version of the E-TEC II engine model is also available in the South Korean market. This engine is coupled to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.[5] GM also announced that in early 2007 these engines will be joined by a 2.0 litre RA 420 SOHC straight-four common rail turbodiesel, producing 112 kilowatts (150 hp) and 310 newton metres (229 ft·lbf) of torque. The engine, co-developed by GM Powertrain, GM Daewoo, and VM Motori, debuted in the Daewoo Winstorm, and was the first diesel engine used in a Daewoo car.[14] In early 2008, Daewoo launched an updated version of Tosca with a new six-speed automatic transmission in South Korea. There are two versions of six-speed automatic transmission: GM 6T40 for the 2.0 and 2.5 litre pertrol engines and GM 6T45 for the 2.0 litre diesel engine. At the same time, Daewoo also revised rear portion of the car, changing the rear combination lamp and rear bumper.[15] Engine Power Torque Transmission 1.8 L E-TEC II I4 90 kW (121 hp) 165 N·m (122 lb·ft) 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 1991 cc RA 420 SOHC I4 (turbodiesel) 110 kW (148 hp) 320 N·m (240 lb·ft) 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic 6-speed GM 6T45 automatic 1993 cc XK I6 104 kW (139 hp) 195 N·m (144 lb·ft) 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic 6-speed GM 6T40 automatic 2492 cc XK I6 115 kW (154 hp) 237 N·m (175 lb·ft) 5-speed automatic 6-speed GM 6T40 automatic (Source: Jarosław Maznas. "A teraz Epica (Polish)". Auto Motor i Sport (June 2006): 50–51. ) [edit] References Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Daewoo Tosca ^ http://www.uzdaily.com/ru/articles-id-1821.htm ^ http://chevrolet-uz.com/ ^ Pettendy, Marton (2005-12-06). "Lookout Vectra! GM-Daewoo unveils Tosca medium sedan, and it could be headed our way". GoAuto. John Mellor. http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story/E518B82DB8D19D13CA2570CF00125FF5. Retrieved 2007-10-06.  ^ "The New Chevrolet Epica". GoAuto. John Mellor. 2006-02-06. http://www.automotoportal.com/article/The_New_Chevrolet_Epica. Retrieved 2008-04-08.  ^ a b c "New in the mid-size category: Chevrolet Epica with a straight six". General Motors. 2006-02-27. Archived from the original on October 10, 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20071010050720/http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=519&docid=23594. Retrieved 2006-06-16.  ^ Couture, Justin (2006-02-27). "New GMDAT Tosca Previews 07 Chevy Epica". Automobile. http://car-reviews.automobile.com/news/new-gmdat-tosca-previews-07-chevy-epica/1583/. Retrieved 2008-02-23.  ^ Pettendy, Marton (2005-12-06). "First look: Holden's medium sedan future!". GoAuto. John Mellor. http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story/E518B82DB8D19D13CA2570CF00125FF5. Retrieved 2007-10-09.  ^ "GM Daewoo Sings "Tosca" With its Suzuki Verona Replacement". Edmunds. 2005-02-12. Archived from the original on 2007-07-11. http://web.archive.org/web/20070711040205/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=108359. Retrieved 2007-10-09.  ^ Scott, Stuart (2007-08-06). "Epica: Holden's budget performer". The Sunday Mail. News Limited. http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-reviews-road-tests/epica_holdens_budget_performer. Retrieved 2008-01-22.  ^ "Three Chevrolet models to be assembled in Kazakhstan". General Motors Europe. 2007-04-24. Archived from the original on 2007-11-14. http://web.archive.org/web/20071114111631/http://www.gmeurope.info/social_media_newsroom/archives/98-Three-Chevrolet-models-to-be-assembled-in-Kazakhstan.html. Retrieved 2007-10-09.  ^ "Chevrolet Tosca". Leoemm. http://www.leoemm.com/tosca.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-15.  (Icelandic) ^ "NRMA Car Review - Holden Epica 2.0 CDX & 2.5 CDXi". Open Road (NRMA): 22. May 2007. http://www.mynrma.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/mynrma/hs.xsl/holden_epica_review.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-09.  ^ "Daewoo Magnus: краткая история" (in Russian). Daewoo MAGNUS Club. Archived from the original on 2007-11-14. http://web.archive.org/web/20071114115444/http://magnus-club.ru/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=45. Retrieved 2007-10-09.  ^ "New Chevrolet Captiva: compact SUV debuts at Geneva". Global Auto Index. Global Auto Systems Europe. 2006-01-16. http://www.globalautoindex.com/news.plt?no=1338. Retrieved 2007-01-25.  ^ "GM Daewoo Introduces First Six-Speed Automatic Transmissions Developed by a Korean Automaker". General Motors. 2008-01-23. http://archives.media.gm.com/archive/documents/domain_57/docId_42881_pr.html. Retrieved 2010-10-04.  v • d • e GM Daewoo, a subsidiary of General Motors, automobile timeline, 1980s–present Type 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 City Tico/Fino Matiz Matiz Creative Subcompact Maepsy-Na LeMans Cielo Lanos Kalos GentraX Gentra Compact Nubira Lacetti Lacetti Premiere Mid-size Espero Leganza Magnus/L6 Magnus Tosca Royale Series Prince/Super Salon/Brougham Imperial Arcadia Alpheon Full-size Chairman Statesman Veritas Roadster G2X Compact MPV Rezzo/Tacuma Mini SUV Korando Crossover SUV Musso Winstorm/Winstorm MaXX || You seem to be looking for Chevrolet Epica information Sadly, this model has been discontinued. 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All rights reserved. || Autocar - News and reviews from the original car experts Skip to content Home Car Reviews News Blogs Videos Forums Cars for sale 6 issues for £1 Chevrolet Epica For It’s cheapWell equippedBetter to drive than you’d think Against It’s noisyCheaply trimmed Dull to look at If you measure value by quantity over quality, the Mondeo-sized Epica is a bargain. The option of a six-cylinder petrol is novel at this price but you’d be mad not to get a diesel. Big and not bad to drive, it’s spoiled by its interior and refinement. 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