Category: Off Roaders
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk: UK History, Specifications, Common Problems and Buying Guide
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk was one of the most improbable performance cars officially sold in Britain. It combined a family-sized four-wheel-drive body with the 6.2-litre supercharged Hellcat V8, 710hp and acceleration that embarrassed contemporary sports cars. Only 20 examples were allocated to the UK for its first year, so a genuine right-hand-drive Trackhawk is…
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SsangYong Actyon: UK History, Coupé-SUV Design and Buying Guide
The original SsangYong Actyon was one of the first coupé-shaped SUVs offered to British buyers. Its sloping roof, separate chassis and selectable four-wheel drive made it a genuinely unusual alternative to ordinary family 4x4s. Sales were limited, so surviving UK cars are now a rare sight. The Actyon is closely related to the Kyron beneath…
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SsangYong Korando C (2011–2019): UK History and Buying Guide
The 2011 SsangYong Korando was the model that moved the Korean company into the modern crossover market. Often called the Korando C to distinguish it from the earlier body-on-frame KJ, it used a monocoque body, contemporary Giugiaro styling and front-wheel drive on many versions. In Britain it appealed through strong diesel torque, generous equipment, a…
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SsangYong Turismo: UK History, Seven-Seat Practicality and Buying Guide
The SsangYong Turismo is one of the biggest and most practical seven-seat vehicles sold in Britain. It replaced the Rodius name in 2013, retaining a vast cabin while bringing cleaner styling, improved equipment and more efficient diesel engines. For families, airport-transfer operators and caravan owners, the Turismo offers space few conventional MPVs can match. Used…