New Sports utility pick-up from SsangYong Motor UK

SsangYong Motor UK has announced the arrival of their new Korando Sports utility pick-up. SsangYong cars are manufactured in South Korea by SsangYong Motor Company, which is 70 per cent owned by the Indian engineering conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra, and imported into the UK by SsangYong Motor UK. It is the fourth largest South Korean automobile manufacturer and the name SsangYong means double dragons. The pick-up was first introduced as a sport utility concept only at international motor shows in 2011, and in production ready form at the 2012 Geneva Motor show. "This is more a passenger car with pick-up versatility,” said Paul Williams, CEO of SsangYong Motor UK. “Consequently, it offers refinements that few of our competitors can match." The Korando is powered by the latest e-XDi active diesel engine. This new 2 litre engine provides maximum power of 155PS and peak torque of 360Nm delivered between 1,500rpm and 2,800rpm providing ample performance both on and off road. It can comfortably accommodate five adults - the rear passenger seats can even be reclined by up to 29 degrees and most importantly has a large, flat rear deck providing a 2.04m² load area complete with load deck liner and anchor points. A unique selling point for the SsangYong range is their 5 year limitless mileage warranty. SsangYong says, "limitless means just that: not a maximum mileage condition that some brands impose in their small print." If you are interested in what else SsangYong has to offer, here is a list of other vehicles in their range:

Range

• Korando - crossover line up with 2 or 4 wheel drive, from £16,995


• Rexton - rugged 4x4 with ground breaking towing and off-road abilities, from £19,995


• Rodius - spacious seven-seat MPV available in front or all-wheel-drive form, from £15,995


• Rexton CV - commercial version of the Rexton 4x4, from £16,395(excluding VAT and on the road charges)

The retail price of the Korando Sports and final specification will be announced at its UK launch in October, but if you would like more information on the models that are listed above and available now, click here to go to the SsangYong Motor UK website.