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Daewoo Korando Cabrio (KJ) 2.3 (143 Hp)
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Daewoo Korando:
The KGM Korando, formerly SsangYong Korando is a mini SUV or compact crossover SUV built by the South Korean automobile manufacturer SsangYong from 1983 to 2006 and from 2010 onwards. The name Korando is a contraction of "Korea Can Do". The Korando brand is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as Korea’s longest surviving name plate.
In 1964, Ha Dong-hwan Motor Company began to assemble Jeeps, trucks, and buses for the US armed forces and for the United Nations Command.
In November 1969, the CJ-5 entered production with the 75 hp Willys Hurricane inline-four engine and in 1971, a ten-seater version and a pickup model were introduced. In April 1974, American Motors and Shinjin Motors formed a joint venture, Shinjin Jeep Motors, to build local Jeeps. These originally had a locally built AMC 258 ci straight-six engine with 110 hp SAE, but after the oil crises of the seventies Isuzu's 2. 8-liter 4BA1 diesel engine with 85 hp SAE was introduced in July 1979....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cabrio (KJ) Overview:
Daewoo Korando (Cabrio (KJ)). A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.3 (143 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for general driving and light off-roading, providing a reasonable balance for the vehicle's weight.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is likely moderate for a naturally aspirated petrol SUV of its era, not particularly efficient.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust off-road capability
- • Distinctive convertible styling
- • Reliable Mercedes-Benz derived engines (for some variants)
- • Good value for a 4x4
- • Practical and spacious interior
Cons:
- • Dated interior design
- • Limited on-road refinement
- • Poor fuel economy on petrol models
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Daewoo brand perception issues
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Korando |
| Generation: | Cabrio (KJ) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.3 (143 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet, SUV |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 143 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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