Blood Group Comes On Board With SsangYong In Geelong

SsangYong has announced the appointment of a new dealer in Geelong with the Blood Automotive Group signing on as the new outlet for SsangYong in Victoria's second city.

Blood SsangYong has been appointed as the new SsangYong dealer in Geelong and is part of the Brian Blood Motor Group controlled by company principal Brian Blood. The new facility at 491-499 Moorabool Street will sell and service the full SsangYong, 100 percent pure diesel range of fuel-efficient and stylish SUVs and people movers.

Blood SsangYong will bring the expertise and backing of Brian Blood and his team headed by dealer principal Peter Leach to the SsangYong marque as the company expands the sales and awareness of its economical range of value for money vehicles.

Dealer Principal, Peter Leach, says the SsangYong franchise offers a tremendous opportunity and will give motorists in the region an affordable, well specified and fuel efficient alternative in the new car market.

"We were attracted to SsangYong because of its great value, well priced vehicles with fuel economy that makes them a very attractive proposition particularly for commuters heading to Melbourne everyday and also for rural buyers," said Peter Leach.

"We have a number of key franchises in Geelong and SsangYong perfectly compliments our current line up, enabling us to service every motoring need," he said.

"Our new showroom facility offers plenty of space to properly showcase the SsangYong range and will help give the marque a high profile in Geelong," he added.

Peter Leach heads up a highly experienced team of automotive professionals across the entire Brian Blood Motor Group and brings more than 24 years personal experience in the industry to the role.

According to SsangYong Motors Australasia managing director, Russell Burling, the appointment of Blood SsangYong is part of a concerted effort to ensure its dealer network in Australia is strong, offers top level service and the best possible coverage across the country.

"Blood SsangYong has the right credentials and met the very stringent selection criteria SsangYong is using to select new dealers for our sales network," said Russell Burling.

"Peter and his team have shown their professionalism with other key franchises in Geelong over many years and have the runs on the board so we are confident SsangYong is in good hands in the region," he said.

The SsangYong line-up ranges from the highly practical and value for money Sports Dual Cab, through the stylish Kyron, to the flagship Rexton.

"With a large number of Geelong residents having to commute to Melbourne each day fuel is becoming an increasingly important issue and SsangYong present a real and practical solution for many buyers," said Russell Burling.

"Fuel costs are really having an impact on everybody, however SsangYong's combine a low purchase price with low running costs which means they'll have appeal to a wide range of buyers up and down the coast," he said.

"Many thousands of people make the daily trek to Melbourne and the 800km a week commute can take a large chunk out of a family income.

SsangYong's fuel efficient two-litre common rail turbo diesel in the Kyron for instance consumes just 8.1litres per 100km on highway cycle, and can save a driver almost $2000 a year in fuel alone compared to a larger six cylinder petrol car doing the daily commute to Melbourne.

"It is going to be very popular at $32,990 which makes it one of the best priced turbo diesel SUVs on the market," added Russell Burling.

"As well as great economy it also boasts an impressive list of standard features," he said.

"As well as Kyron there is Australia's most popular diesel people mover, the SsangYong Stavic, the stylish Rexton SUV and of course the versatile Sports dual cab ute."

"Sports Dual cab should be a real winner with farmers, tradesmen and particularly in the growing local wine industry because it is so practical and economical," he added.

"The SsangYong Sports Dual Cab starts from just $28,990 for the 4x2 turbo diesel and just $31,990 for the 4x4 version and is sure to be a big hit in Geelong," he said.

Blood SsangYong is located at 491-499 Moorabool Street Geelong and the phone number is 03 52 262 822.