Review: Kia S1 Mentor (1996-98) Overview Released in December 1996, the Kia S1 Mentor was small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Mentor was powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. Furthermore, the Mentor range consisted of two variants: the […]
generation: 1996-01
Review: Ford Explorer (1996-01)
Review: Ford UN Explorer (1996-97) Overview Released in November 1996, the Ford UN Explorer was a large, four-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in the United States, the Explorer was available with two different 4.0-litre V6 engines and with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. The Explorer range consisted of XL, XLT and Limited variants. […]
Recalls & faults: Kia Mentor and Shuma (1996-01)
Recalls: Kia Mentor and Shuma Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Recalls & faults: Ford Explorer (1996-01)
Recalls: Ford Explorer Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are […]
Images: Kia Mentor and Shuma (1996-01)
Images: Kia S1 Mentor (1996-98) Released in December 1996, the Kia S1 Mentor was small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Mentor was powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. Furthermore, the Mentor range consisted of two variants: the SLX […]
Images: Ford Explorer (1996-01)
Images: Ford UN Explorer (1996-97) Released in November 1996, the Ford UN Explorer was a large, four-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in the United States, the Explorer was available with two different 4.0-litre V6 engines and with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. The Explorer range consisted of XL, XLT and Limited variants… Read […]
Videos: Ford Explorer (1996-01)
Men and Motors: 2000 Ford US Explorer review Note Please note these videos are applicable to vehicles as they are supplied to their respective markets. As such, the features, prices and performance of the vehicles in these videos may differ from those which are supplied in Australia. Men and Motors: Ford US Explorer – top […]