Dacia Nova
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Headquarters | Mioveni , Romania |
| Products | Automobiles |
The Dacia Nova () represents a subcompact/supermini automobile manufactured by the Romanian company Dacia between 1995 and 2000.
History
As Dacia's inaugural model developed entirely in-house, the Nova was created to supplement the Renault 12-derived "Berlina" lineup, which included both sedan and estate versions, by offering a compact liftback alternative. Its design process began during the 1980s, which resulted in a somewhat dated aesthetic when it debuted in 1995. A refreshed, more contemporary iteration was introduced the following year, in 1996.
The Nova was built with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive configuration and featured five doors along with seating for passengers. It utilized the Cléon-based engine already present in Dacia’s range. In 1998, the 1.6L GT model was launched, equipped with Bosch MonoMotronic fuel injection (GTi), whereas the GT variant incorporated a dual-barrel Carfil carburettor sourced from the Oltcit supermini. This setup provided notable performance improvements at the expense of increased fuel consumption.
Although the Nova showed progress compared to earlier models, it suffered from inferior bodywork quality, reduced cargo capacity, and a higher price point. These factors constrained its commercial success within Dacia’s offerings. Production ceased in 2000, with the model being replaced by the Dacia SupeRNova.
Engines
| Model | Displacement | Configuration | Power output | Torque | Maximum speed | Fuel use (city) | Fuel use (highway) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102-35 (Nova 1.4L) | 1397 cm³ | 8-valve OHV | 46 kW (63 PS) at 5250 rpm | 102 N⋅m (75 lb⋅ft) at 3000 rpm | 150 km/h (93 mph) | 10 L/100 km (28 mpg‑imp; 24 mpg‑US) | 5.8 L/100 km (49 mpg‑imp; 41 mpg‑US) |
| 102-41 (Nova GLi) | 1397 cm³ | 8-valve OHV | 46 kW (63 PS) at 5250 rpm | 102 N⋅m (75 lb⋅ft) at 3000 rpm | 150 km/h (93 mph) | 10 L/100 km (28 mpg‑imp; 24 mpg‑US) | 5.8 L/100 km (49 mpg‑imp; 41 mpg‑US) |
| 106-2x (Nova GT) | 1557 cm³ | 8-valve OHV | 54 kW (73 PS) at 5000 rpm | 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 2500 rpm | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 11 L/100 km (26 mpg‑imp; 21 mpg‑US) | 6 L/100 km (47 mpg‑imp; 39 mpg‑US) |
| 106-30 (Nova GTi) | 1557 cm³ | 8-valve OHV | 54 kW (73 PS) at 5000 rpm | 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 2500 rpm | 165 km/h (103 mph) | 10 L/100 km (28 mpg‑imp; 24 mpg‑US) | 6 L/100 km (47 mpg‑imp; 39 mpg‑US) |
See also
External links
- Dacia Nova on AutomobileRomanesti.ro