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The Korando nameplate dates back to 1983. The current generation of the compact crossover SUV from SsangYong, on the other hand, started production in 2010. Now, though, the time has come for the British-specification model to receive a suite of updates, including a new engine.
Priced from £17,995, the Korando LE with the 2.2-liter turbo diesel is not only cheap, but it also happens to be very well equipped from the get-go. Let’s start with the newly developed e-XDi220 engine. Thanks to 178 PS (175.5 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque delivered from a low of 1,400 rpm, the mill suits the SsangYong Korando perfectly.
Compared to the old unit, CO2 emissions are reduced to 139 grams per kilometer, while fuel efficiency is up to 53.3 imperial mpg on the combined cycle. In the rest of Europe, that’ll be 5.3 liters per 100 km. The LE trim level we’re talking about in this story comes as standard with front-wheel-drive and a six-speed manual. As expected, 4x4 and an Aisin-developed six-speed automatic cog swapper also available.
In terms of equipment, the updated Korando LE for the British market prides itself on 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, satellite navigation, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, sidesteps, rearview camera, as well as USB, AUX, and HDMI ports. Air conditioning, heated front seats, privacy glass, and parking sensors also come as standard. In terms of warranty, all SsangYong models currently on sale in the UK take delight in a best-in-segment 5-year/limitless mileage warranty.
“This is a great-value addition to the Korando range and adds several thousand pounds’ worth of equipment on top of the already comprehensive specification,” said Paul Williams, the chief executive officer of SsangYong UK. “Korando delivers unrivaled levels of equipment and value, and no other car in its class has such a strong towing capability, nor such a comprehensive warranty for complete peace of mind."
Compared to the old unit, CO2 emissions are reduced to 139 grams per kilometer, while fuel efficiency is up to 53.3 imperial mpg on the combined cycle. In the rest of Europe, that’ll be 5.3 liters per 100 km. The LE trim level we’re talking about in this story comes as standard with front-wheel-drive and a six-speed manual. As expected, 4x4 and an Aisin-developed six-speed automatic cog swapper also available.
In terms of equipment, the updated Korando LE for the British market prides itself on 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, satellite navigation, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, sidesteps, rearview camera, as well as USB, AUX, and HDMI ports. Air conditioning, heated front seats, privacy glass, and parking sensors also come as standard. In terms of warranty, all SsangYong models currently on sale in the UK take delight in a best-in-segment 5-year/limitless mileage warranty.
“This is a great-value addition to the Korando range and adds several thousand pounds’ worth of equipment on top of the already comprehensive specification,” said Paul Williams, the chief executive officer of SsangYong UK. “Korando delivers unrivaled levels of equipment and value, and no other car in its class has such a strong towing capability, nor such a comprehensive warranty for complete peace of mind."
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