1998-2005 Brandt Genhoa (Mk3) Models: GL LX Blanco Sportif Sculleria Brandtbed Brandtvan Attra Options: Too many to list over the years! Main ones: -Interior (cloth, velour, 50/50 leather cloth, 50/50 leather faux suede, leather) -Sports suspension -Car phone -TONOS full sound system upgrade -6CD Changer boot mounted -4WD (Sportif and Brandtbed/Brandtvan/Attra ONLY) -All standard features from non-sport models are available as an optional extra on lower models. This can create exciting (but rare) combinations like full leather in a base spec. Engines: -1.6L BPE91-INJ Petrol I4 (102hp) - 1998-1999 -1.6L BPE91-INJ 16V Petrol I4 (114hp) - 1999+ -1.8L BPE91-INJ Petrol I4 16V (138hp) -2.0L BPE91-INJ Petrol I4 16V (150hp) 1999+ -1.9L Diesel I4 BDE92 8V (115hp) -1.9L Diesel I4 BDE92 16V (132hp) - 1998-2003 -1.9L Diesel I4 BDE92 16V (145hp) - 2002+ -2.5L BR6VS2 Petrol V6 12V (202hp) - Fun fact! This engine is used (24V Guise) in the Sihena Sculleria. -2.2L BPE91-INJ Petrol I4 (142hp) - 1998-2000 -2.2L BPE91-INJ Petrol I4 turbo (185hp) - 1999+ -2.4L Diesel BDE24 20V (177hp) - 1999+ -3.2L BR6VS2 Petrol V6 (305hp) - Sculleria ONLY Transmissions: -5 Speed Automatic -5 Speed manual -6 Speed manual (optional for all engines, standard on 2.4d and 2.5i, plus Sculleria) Drivetrain: Front engine, RWD Front engine, AWD (ATTRA & SPORTIF SALOON ONLY, (rare on sportif)) Years Produced: August 1998 (R) - September 2005 (55) Prices Used (as of 2020): Normal models: £800-£5000 Sculleria: £9000-£17000 - The Mk3 Genhoa marks a new generation of the Brandt executive saloon. Still at a time where the saloon reigned supreme for company cars and fleet vehicles, Brandt tried to plonk this generation slightly higher upmarket than the Mk2. One of the outcomes of this was the removal of the hatchback model (although a concept car for one was made). This caused shock amongst the press as the hatchback was extremely popular in the previous shape. Nonetheless, this was still a true Brandt at heart. It was lightweight compared to the rest of the market, and although the engines have roots all the way back to the 80s, Brandt had doubled the valves in the 4 cylinders to keep them nippy and up to date. In terms of bodyshapes, the estate and saloon models make a return, this time with a much more modern and stylish look. The famous Brandt grille is kept, but this time with a swooshing black trim that reaches the full width of the front fascia into the light housings - making the car seem more slender and sporty than the mk2. The rear lights are split, harking back to the mk1 Genhoa, but this time they feature small singular halogen bulbs for the brake lights rather than one main bulb, a precursor to LEDS many people have said. They look really cool when lit up, however being a bus style electric system in the light units, if one of the many small bulbs go, all of them go. This is a pain, especially when it isn't obvious which bulb has gone! Rust is common on all models, especially under the sideskirts on the Sportif models (where water ingress can get trapped in them). On Blanco models, the moon roof is pretty sturdy, however a broken one these days could easily write the car off due to them not being manufacturered anymore. Brandt in the past have tried to reproduce them, but the cost of removal and refitting was so high that only Brandt specialists were trusted with them (the insurance company's fault, not Brandt's!), pricing a lot of ordindary people out of fixing it. This shape drives exceptionally well especially with a zesty engine, reviewers favourites being the 1.8, 2.2 turbo, and Sculleria. They can be picked up pretty cheap these days, but make sure the engines have been looked after as they can be pretty delicate. Diesels tend to be a safer choice, with pretty durable turbos, but they can start to burn oil if not looked after. Parts are quite cheap and plentiful, and there are many Brandt specialists about to help if you need it.
Thank you @Mom06 for the wheels!!
