Daewoo Korando Cabrio (KJ) 2.9 TD (120 Hp)


Overall Rating

6.7 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.5 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 2.8 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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.

2.9 TD (120 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

Provides strong low-end torque, making it well-suited for off-road excursions and towing, though highway acceleration is modest.

Fuel Economy

As a turbodiesel, it offers better fuel efficiency than the petrol options, especially on longer journeys.

Best Use Case: Off-road, towing, highway cruising.

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:
Brand:Daewoo
Model:Korando
Generation:Cabrio (KJ)
Modification (Engine):2.9 TD (120 Hp)
Start of production:1999
End of production:2001
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Cabriolet, SUV
Engine:
Power:120 Hp
Engine Model/Code:OM 662
Engine aspiration:Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity:8 l
Coolant:10.5 l
Performance:
Fuel Type:Diesel

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