The SsangYong Korando mid-sized SUV is now solely obtainable in two variants in Australia following the axing of the entry-level EX.
This implies the Korando is now solely provided within the ELX and Final variants regionally. Each are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine.
They’re obtainable solely with front-wheel drive, following the discontinuation of the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel all-wheel drive choice final 12 months.
A SsangYong Australia spokesperson has confirmed there have been no different specification adjustments for the Korando ELX and Final for 2024.
Till the tip of March this 12 months, SsangYong has bought a complete of 140 examples of the Korando. It’s removed from the mid-sized SUV phase gross sales leaders together with the Toyota RAV4 (10,124 models), Mitsubishi Outlander (7050 models), and Nissan X-Path (5598 models).
The Korando has, nevertheless, outsold mid-sized SUVs just like the Citroen C5 Aircross (11 models) and the Peugeot 3008 (88 models).
The present-generation SsangYong Korando dates again to 2019 and hasn’t acquired an replace since. There’s an electrical model known as the Korando E-Movement provided in different markets, however whereas it was beneath analysis for Australia it by no means ended up coming right here.
SsangYong, now known as KG Mobility in different markets, has confirmed it’s introducing the brand new Torres SUV – one other mid-sized SUV – to Australia.
Petrol-powered fashions will arrive in July, whereas an electrical model known as the Torres EVX will comply with within the fourth quarter of 2024.
Pricing
There at the moment are solely two SsangYong Korando variants provided regionally.
- 2024 SsangYong Korando ELX: $33,000
- 2024 SsangYong Korando Final: $38,000
Costs are drive-away
Powertrain
All the SsangYong Korando vary is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of energy and 280Nm of torque.
That is mated to an Aisin-sourced six-speed automated transmission with drive despatched to the entrance wheels solely.
Effectivity
The 2024 SsangYong Korando has a claimed mixed gas economic system determine of 7.7L/100km.
Each variants have a 47-litre gas tank and require a minimal of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.
Dimensions
The 2024 SsangYong Korando measures in at 4450mm lengthy, 1870mm large, and 1629mm tall, with a 2675mm wheelbase.
Boot house with the rear seats upright is claimed to be 407L, increasing to 1104L with them folded.
The Korando has a unbraked towing capability of 500kg and a braked towing capability of 1500kg.
Servicing and Guarantee
The SsangYong Korando is roofed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee with seven years of roadside help.
Logbook servicing is required each 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. The primary seven companies are capped at $295 every.
Security
The SsangYong Korando acquired a five-star ANCAP security score based mostly on testing carried out by Euro NCAP in 2019.
It scores 88 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 86 per cent for youngster occupant safety, 68 per cent for susceptible street consumer safety, and 72 per cent for security help.
All the vary comes with the next security gear:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic help
- Lane-keep help
- Lane change help
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
- Rear-view digital camera
The Final provides:
- Adaptive cruise management with cease/go
- Lane centring
- Tyre stress monitoring system
Normal Tools
Two variants of the SsangYong Korando are provided in Australia now.
The Korando ELX comes commonplace with the next gear:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Full-size spare wheel
- Halogen headlights
- Auto high-beam
- LED daytime operating lights
- Entrance and rear fog lights
- Auto-folding aspect mirrors
- Silver roof rails
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Proximity entry and push-button begin
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Electrical park brake
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
- Retractable cargo cowl
- Heated entrance seats
The Final provides:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Sunroof
- Privateness glass
- Energy tailgate
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- Twin-zone local weather management
- Good key
- Heated steering wheel
- Premium leather-based upholstery
- Ventilated entrance seats
- Electrical driver’s seat adjustment with lumbar
Colors
Solely 4 exterior paint colors can be found now.
The 2024 SsangYong Korando is obtainable within the following exterior paint colors:
- Grand White
- Dandy Blue
- Platinum Gray
- Area Black
Each color moreover Grand White prices a further $595.
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