John K. Lindgren,
A cool white metallic Hyundai H-1 Maesto SS was spotted on a short test drive near the main runway of Bangkok International Airport Suvarnabhumi.
Hyundai H-1 Maesto SS
Vital specifications:
Engine: 2.5 VGT CRDi
Max. Power 174 horse power
Max. Torque (N.m / rpm) 392 / 2,000 ~ 2,500 392 / 2,000 ~ 2,500... (read more)
John K. Lindgren,
This was the perfect test drive. Glorious post monsoon weather, the rains were gone, the weather was dry. Above us steel blue skies, cumulus clouds. Bright strong sun. Temperature 29 Centigrade.
The Bangkok grey, jagged skyline was smiling. Sukhothai Hotel, what perfect meeting point for the motoring hacks at midday (12:00)... (read more)
A People Carrier for All Seasons Powered by a Benz Diesel
John K. Lindgren,
Remember the Korean cars in Bangkok before the 1997 Asian economic "Tom Yam Kung crisis" the Daewoo, the Hyundai, the KIA and the Ssanyong?
The new Koreans were affordable and compact city cars, including a monster SUV, one of the first Sport Utility Vehicles in Thailand: Ssanyong Musso with a big Mercedes Benz engine.... (read more)
The new Cool ‘Mitsu’ People Carrier with Comfort, Style and Grand Highway Cruisin’ Power
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.5 GT (AT)
Mitsubishi Pajero (Sport) was named after the fierce Leopardus Pajeros, the pampas cat which inhabits the windy and vast Patagonia plateau region in southern Argentina.
Rewind and remember the old heavy looking Mitsubishi... (read more)
Photographs courtesy of Motor Expo 2009/Simon Bonython
Hua Hin is known not only for its beautiful beaches and green tranquil surroundings, but also for being chosen location
for some of the more luxurious resorts found in Thailand. The relative proximity of Bangkok, only a couple of hours drive away,
allows residents access to the vast supplies and great prices in the big city.
