The boss said, James.... write me a review on that Korando... it seems like a lot of car for the money and people won’t quite get that from a simple ad on trade me...
So here’s my first ever car review!
I’m certainly not an experienced car critic and can’t claim the same level of expertise as say Jeremy Clarkson or Richard Hammond when it comes to writing about cars... but if I was paid the amount they get paid for driving supercars all day.... I’d probably learn pretty quick and I do know a piece of junk when I see it.
So here’s my take on a 2006 SsangYong Korando that we’re selling on behalf of one of our customers.
Starting with the exterior: It’s a 3 door 4x4 that's been styled by British designers.... never a good start in my books but it does have a very cool retro but modern Jeep-like look to it. What is obvious is that it’s been built tough by the Korean car manufacturer SsangYong. A lot of people like this look and I must say it’s grown on me as automotive individuality in this day and age is hard to come by.
Poke your head inside and there are little touches of luxury such as leather trim around the door handles and a serious looking grip handle right in front of the passenger seat which kind of indicates the serious nature of this 4WD. It’s a two hander so Ssangyong seem to think this thing might go close to vertical one day! Overall it has a fairly roomy interior with two separate fold-away rear seats.
The almost flat windscreen reminds you more of the jeep era design cues and amazingly from a visibility point of view there are almost no blind spots.
The Mercedes engineered 2.9 litre turbo diesel engine is not the most powerful diesel out there, but for a car this size, 256Nm of torque feels like more than enough to get you out of trouble. Unlike a lot of diesels, this one doesn’t sound like a tractor with a minimum of that diesel ‘clatter’. These Mercedes engines are not state-of-the-art or even current but they are good solid units that deliver good power to the wheels. But more importantly, they are really reliable (probably more reliable than the current Mercs!)
Considering the Korando’s standard equipment, all-terrain ability, proven reliability and the ability to tow, it’s worth every penny. The boss was right... this does seem like a lot of car for the money.
Line this car up against other vehicles of a similar year, kms and type and it starts to look like a bargain.
Personally, what I like about it is its quirky design setting it apart from all the day to day sedans, hatch backs or even other SUV’s.
I had fun reviewing it.
Drop me a line if you want to find out more
j.ji@crownautomotive.co.nz
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