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SsangYong’s New Korando Arrives in Australia

SsangYong, the South Korean carmaker, has just announced that its first new product in more than three years will arrive Down Under. The Korando SUV should help redefine the company’s image in the county and attract buyers through its competitive price, fuel efficiency and low emissions level.

The new e-XDi200 turbocharged diesel engine, which produces 175 hp and 360 Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque, is found under the bonnet of the crossover. The engine is mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed, Australian designed and built, automatic.

“The Korando also ticks all the boxes when it comes to economy, low emissions, and safety and will attract customers to the Ssangyong brand that may never have considered the marque before. Competitive pricing, impressive levels of standard equipment, and Ssangyong’s strong record for reliability and durability combine to make the Korando a car that will be the most significant new model Ssangyong has ever launched,” said Jeff Barber.

A full suite of the latest safety devices have been included as standard. Among them, we would mention multifunction Electronic Stability Program (ESP) that incorporates active rollover protection, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system and full traction control hill start assist. The Korando also comes with six SRS airbags, active head restraint for the front seats and multi load path body construction, that distribute collision energy evenly throughout the vehicle.

“With the strength and backing of new majority shareholder Mahindra and Mahindra, and the prospect of a raft of new models, we are very enthusiastic about the marque,”
Barber added.
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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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