2001 Daewoo Kalos Dream

September 4, 2001 – Daewoo will be showing the latest interpretation of their Kalos Dream 5-door hatchback at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. Production of the 5dr hatchback is expected mid-2002, with 3 door and 4 door versions to follow.

Greek for “beautiful,” Kalos Dream represents a fusion between small car and MPV styling. Aimed at the 20-30 age bracket, Kalos Dream strikes a balance between elegance and modernity on the outside and simplicity and functionality on the inside.

Kalos Dream’ bold European styling is elegant and precise, witha balance of flowing and geometric lines. With the exception of the arched MPV-like roofline, the different sections of the bodywork come together with geometric precision, enhancing the bold, sporty look. This harmony of lines and subtle surfaces is what Daewoo hopes will help Kalos Dream stand out in an increasingly crowded market segment.

At the front, the combination of a virtually flat bumper/air dam design makes a bold statement, accented by the use of contrasting colour to extend the bonnet lines all the way to the lower bumper edge. The wide grille with a single chrome-plated horizontal slat, geometrically cut headlamp units, flush, narrow-aperture fog lamps, and flared fenders all reinforce the high-performance look.

On the side, Kalos Dream’ spartan lower bodywork gets a dynamic accent as the upper bodywork gradually narrows at the waistline starting midway through the rear door. The visual dynamics continue on the upper part of the body with an arching roofline and rising lower window edge accented by a sharply flared line.

In back, subtly rounded geometric styling characterises Kalos Dream’ rear windscreen and taillamp treatments. Since the license plate mounting area is located on the hatch, the rear bumper remains virtually flat, punctuated along its lower edge by narrow aperture fog lamps and dual chrome-plated oval exhaust tips.

Simplicity and functionality are the key concepts behind Kalos Dream’ interior design. An uncluttered cockpit and the use of circular shapes for the instrumentation, vents, door handles, and controls reinforce the former concept, whilst a full list of comforts, conveniences, and storage possibilities emphasises the latter. The upper area of the dash becomes a handy storage tray on models without the passenger air bag option. In back, the 60:40 fold-and-tilt rear seats deliver a flexible balance between passenger and cargo space.