“It’s like an SUV, but better” Said the car salesman. Quite frankly, you don’t know what to think. It does tick most of the boxes. It’s an SUV… Sorta? And that’s pretty much the only box there is to tick.
It does remind you of a station wagon. Now that you think about it more, it’s actually just a station wagon with plastic cladding. A quick glance at the price tag makes you forget of all the body style related issues. Starting from $21,400. “I can make some compromises for that price.” You think. “I wonder how they got the price so low…” As you open the drivers door you realize, “That’s how, apparently.” God, it feels like the handle is about to come off. And this is a brand new car! However the interior is much more… High quality? It feels like an actual car. Like a proper SUV! You do get to sit somewhat high, and the seats are quite comfortable. The salesman hands you the key.
The car is easy to drive. Just shift it to D and let the car handle the gear changes. However, the car simply just lacks power. Even when you floor it the car just won’t go. 0 to 100km/h in 14 seconds? And that’s only with the driver in it. Now put five people and their luggage… It’s just too slow.
You drive back to the dealership, thinking that this just isn’t your car. The salesman definitely understands your concern. That’s where the higher trim model comes in! The engine is the same, 1.5L inline 4. However this time it comes with a turbo! “Whereas the base model makes 102hp, this one makes 159hp.” The salesman explains.
All that is Hebrew to you. What are these numbers?? You walk to the rear, to inspect the cargo space. When you open the trunk, you notice two additional seats. How on earth are you going to fit two more people in there? Well, it’s not going to be comfortable, but why would you care? It’s not like you ever need to sit there.
But surely all this comes with a price, right? I mean, there are quite a many things here. Turbo, all wheel drive, 7 seats… You’re already preparing for the worst, however it was a pleasant surprise. Only $27,000.
And that’s how you ended up with a Korean crossover wagon.
I remember the distant time when I actually told you the specs of the car.
