SsangYong Korando
The South Korean brand continues to join forces to establish itself in the SUV market. The SsangYong Korando is compact and premium at the same time, thanks to its luxurious equipment. Perhaps the best thing about this product is its cost-benefit ratio.
In practice, the greatest advantages that this vehicle brings, in addition to its sober and adaptive design, are the technological tools it offers at a fairly acceptable cost.
Exterior design
As the manufacturer is accustomed to us, this car is quite elegant but in a way that we can go everywhere without looking exaggerated. The version of the year 2017, which has already arrived in Spain, incorporated slight changes in appearance that have been renewed according to the current canons.
The latest modifications basically had to do with enlarging the headlights and incorporating LED material for the daytime running light. The new front surface has been increased and new grille and fog lights have also been fitted.
The result of these updates is a much more robust front look. In fact, its entire surface looks strong and with uniform curves that move outwards.
Interior design and extras
The best thing about this SUV is definitely its internal equipment, which even in the cheapest version is quite efficient. In the case of the Line (most economical segment) we will have 6 airbags, starting assistant for slopes, radio cd and mp3 with 6 speakers and multifunction steering wheel.
In its second segment, which is the Premium, appears the touch screen and the camera to reverse. This brand is also well known for the investment they make in internal climate control. From this model appears the air conditioner and other elements, such as dark glass.
In the case of investing a little more and reaching the Limited model, we can enjoy a series of quite satisfactory accessories. We refer to 18-inch alloy wheels, sunroof, parking sensors, keyless start, among others.
In practice, it can be said that the SsangYong Korando’s strongest point is precisely its accessories in terms of safety and driving.
At the level of habitability, we could say that this is one of the most spacious cars in the compact SUV category. The front seats are quite roomy and the rear seats are generous.
Its mobility is quite good, allowing an incline of up to 17.5 degrees. The boot capacity is not questionable either, giving us a cargo capacity of up to 486 liters. This places it among one of those with the most space in its segment.
Engine and behavior
The SsangYong Korando 2017 that is sold in Spain is the 2.2-liter Diesel and 178 horsepower. As connoisseurs of this brand must already know, this variant has two gear options: automatic transmission or six-speed box.
Among the options, there is another decision to make: if we want our car with front or total wheel drive, on all four wheels. So future buyers should be well informed before buying.
Its engine may not sound the best in the SUV market, but its performance is quite acceptable. The composition of the engine is more than enough to drive in a balanced way the 1,673 kilos that the vehicle weighs.
The suspension is quite soft and those who have tested it indicate that the car performs well when it goes off the road and onto the dirt roads.
Price
If something characterizes this car and its manufacturer, it is precisely its ability to deliver well-equipped cars at affordable prices. For the type of product, a starting price that is between 19 150 and 20 150 euros is not bad at all .
This would be the range of the 2.2d 178 CV Line. The 2.2d 178 CV Premium amounts to 22 150 euros and the highest range of this model is around 28 250 euros. Therefore, this SUV is ideal for families who want to have a car for the city, but that allows them to go on a trip during the holidays.
In short, what characterizes the SsangYong Korando is a favorable relationship between what you have and what you buy. Internal space, luxury equipment and sober design are the highlight of this comfortable vehicle.
