Market Watch: Most Interesting Used Cars On Carousell Certified Cars

Rarity and reliability don’t often go hand in hand, which is why when our money is at stake, purchases tend to lean towards safer bets. Granted, it’s still anyone’s guess how your car will perform after signing on the dotted line. But with Carousell Certified Cars, steps are taken to ensure there’ll not be heart-in-your-mouth moments.

With Carousell Certified Cars, you can buy with confidence as they only partner trusted dealers. Each vehicle is inspected with a 119-point checklist and comes with a 12-month engine and gearbox warranty. Pricing is transparent with no hidden costs, and it also saves you the hassle of paperwork - they’ll get it sorted for you.

This inventory of Carousell-certified used cars is ever-changing, which is great for some of you that prefer to indulge in a niche. Fret not if what we highlight has been sold - more will pop up sooner than expected!

2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP 2.0 (A)

MINI’s pendulum has swung towards offering more EV than petrol-powered variants, but there’s still an appetite for ICE-powered, enthusiast-led hot hatches. We’re looking at 1 of only 3,000 made - in this GP-spec you’ll get a lower front splitter and that unmistakable air intakes and fender flares to channel airflow.

A turbocharged 2.0-litre (B58) gathers 306hp and 450Nm - not bonkers numbers in this electrified world, but it needs to shift only 1,232kg. That’s hugely appealing…

2019 Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TSI R-Line

Most associate Volkswagen Passats with sedans, but the wagon sibling shouldn’t be left in the shadows. 586 litres of boot space in the sedan gets “upgraded” to a staggering 1,780 litres from the wagon with seats folded. Moreover, it’s the boxier “Variant” form factor that makes it such a versatile load lugger.

A 2.0-litre turbo motor good for 217hp and 350Nm hauls it to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds. Sure, Volkswagens of yore don’t seem to set our pulse on fire, but in this electrified era, this petrol-powered recipe deserves more recognition.

2017 Citroen DS4 Crossback Diesel 1.6A BlueHDi Auto

French, diesel, pre-owned - these are ingredients triggering us to close the browser. But wait, this DS4 Crossback is more interesting than we think. In a playground now occupied by EVs, reading up on DS Automobiles, a French luxury-premium arm of Citroen realised in 2009 (but became independent from 2014 onwards) is thoroughly refreshing.

You might argue that the DS4 is a C4 with makeup on (in some ways you’re spot on), but hats off to them to have the courage (and funds) to place French luxury in the automotive spotlight.

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