Ssangyong Korando Review, For Sale, Interior, Specs & Models in Australia

Ssangyong Korando Review, For Sale, Interior, Specs & Models in Australia

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$28,990

What an evolution! The SsangYong Korando started life as a Jeep-like model in the early 1980s, before it became a more family friendly SUV for the second generation.

That model was derided for its polarising design, but the subsequent generations have been much more mainstream in their approach.

It’s now a competitor for the likes of the Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota RAV4.

The line-up currently starts at $28,990 for the Korando Ex and ranges through to $39,700 for the range-topping Korando Ultimate (Awd).

7.7L/100km (combined)
SUV
6 Speed Automatic
Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Affordable price
Loaded equipment list
Long warranty period
Dislikes
Multimedia system needs more polish
Still missing some features
Somewhat bland styling with white exterior colour

Ssangyong Korando FAQs

What small or mid-sized SUV should I buy?

For a start, some owners are not mad about the Subaru’s CVT transmission. It’s not that it’s necessarily unreliable, they just don’t like the way it works with an occasional hesitation and a slight jerkiness at light throttle applications. Some people never notice it, but others find it a real distraction. The Kia meanwhile, has been getting good reviews across the trade, largely thanks to the Australian-input into the model’s suspension settings.

Of course, you need to personally drive all three cars on your short-list as there will be things you like and dislike about each one, some of which will be deal-breakers.

The SsangYong is certainly the unknown quantity, but mainly because of the brand’s on-again-off-again relationship with the Australian market. But now, with head-office support (the Australian operation is the only factory-owned distributorship outside the brand’s native South Korea) things are looking a bit brighter for buyers and that’s backed up by the factory seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty that also includes fixed price servicing and roadside-assistance for seven years. That’s got to represent peace of mind.

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Is Korando a good SUV choice?

I recommend cars I would be happy to see my best friend driving and, for that reason, nothing with a Ssangyong badge currently makes the cut.

 

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Ssangyong Korando Interior

Shown above are interior details for the Ssangyong Korando 2020.

Ssangyong Korando Boot Space

The Ssangyong Korando SUV has a boot space size of 551 litre.
Ssangyong Korando boot space Ssangyong Korando boot space
Shown above are the boot space details of the Ssangyong Korando 2020.

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