An In-depth Look at New-for-2008 Imports in S.Korea

Just about half a decade ago, imported cars were reserved for the wealthy with only a few importers in business in those days. Nowadays, the society has completely revolutionized in South Korea with import cars coming and selling at the masses. For 2008, foreign automakers are preparing for new model launches and also a couple of brand introductions as well. Mitsubishi and Nissan are stepping on South Korean grounds for the first time for 2008.

Chrysler Korea is introducing a slew of new models including the 300C and the redesigned Grand Voyager (Town & Country in North America). Jeep is introducing the facelifted Grand Cherokee and the SRT-8 variant. Over at the Ford department, the redesigned Mondeo and the S-MAX are being brought over from Europe. We, North Americans, stil don't get those models. GM Korea is bringing in the redesigned Cadillac CTS. Volkswagen is introducing the all-new Tiguan and 9 BlueMotion models.

MINI is introducing the Clubman, which will only add to the success the diminutive automaker is facing with the Cooper. Honda of Korea, who is also facing massive success with the CR-V, is preparing to introduce the redesigned Accord. Stepping South Korean grounds for the first time, Nissan is planning to commence the brand with the Rogue, Altima and the Murano. Also all-new for 2008, Mitsubishi is hoping to launch the brand on the right track with the Lancer 1.5, Galant 2.0., Pajero, and the adorable 'i'.

[Source: BobaeDream]

Continue reading to view the full list of new launches for 2008.

Chrysler Korea
Chrysler: 300C/Sebring Diesel Sedan/Sebring Convertible/New Grand Voyager/300C SRT/300C Touring
Jeep: Grand Cherokee (facelift)/Grand Cherokee SRT-8
Dodge: Dakota (facelift)

Ford Korea
Ford: New Mondeo/S-MAX

GM Korea
Cadillac: CTS/DTS Platinum Edition/BLS Diesel
Saab: New 9-3 Convertible (facelift)/New 9-3 (facelift)

Volkswagen Korea
Volkswagen: Tiguan/9 BlueMotion models

Audi Korea
Audi: A3(facelift)

BMW Korea
BMW: 650Ci Convertible
MINI: Clubman

Volvo Korea
Volvo: The All-New XC70

Hanbul Motors
Peugeot: 207SW

Honda Korea
Honda: Accord 2.4, 3.5

Nissan Korea
Nissan: Rogue/Altima/Murano

Daewoo Auto Sales
Mitsubishi: Lancer 1.5/Galant 2.0/Pajero/i

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