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- Revised SsangYong Korando to be unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show
- Wider choice wîth new powertrains
- Úpgraded exterior and interior design, more convenience, new safety features and improved refinement
- Outstanding off-road capability thanks to advanced sub-frame construction and active AWD system
At this year's Geneva International Motor Show, SsangYong Motor Company will introduce its revised Korando crossover. With new powertrains, enhanced styling and improved quality, the enhanced Korando is ready to challenge the market leaders in its class.
Both convenience and safety specifications have been improved, while new petrol and diesel technology help reduce its CO2 emissions.
The newly added 2.0 litre 149ps eco diesel engine brings CO2 emissions down to 147g/km (2WD, manual) and 157g/km (AWD, manual), and is expected to go on sale in Europe from mid-year. The new 2.0 litre petrol engine produces CO2 emissions of 175g/km (2WD, manual) and 192g/km (AWD, manual).
Enhancing Korando's strong yet svelte design, the chrome-coated mesh radiator grille and contemporary lòòking hybrid wiper blades add a stylish finish.
Inside, the trim has been upgraded to a carbon grain pattern in line wîth the car's active look, and a high gloss finish has been applied to the switchgear to bring a more luxurious feel to the interior, while other specification enhancements include an improved LED illuminated instrument cluster.
SsangYong's engineering team has applied new features to improve Korando's NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) qualities. Revised gearing along wîth a new engine casing helps reduce diesel engine noise, while an enhanced transmission control system improves the overall driving experience.
Like every all terrain SsangYong, Korando is designed to pull through where its competitors would be left stranded. Compact front and rear sub frames are built to tackle rough roads and steep inclines without body damage. In addition, the active all wheel drive (AWD) system and multi-function ESP provide reliable traction even on snowy, slippery road conditions.
Korando's excellent rigidity and quality have already been recognised during its victory in the ScanCovery Trial 2012. Driving 7,000kms from the Arctic Circle to The Netherlands in January, the winning Korando beat some 60 SÚV competitors after driving through the most arduous weather wîth temperatures as low as -40°C.
AVAILABLE EQÚIPMENT
Mechanical
- 175ps 2.0 litre e-XDi200 diesel engine wîth CDPF
- 149ps 2.0 litre e-XDi200 diesel engine wîth CDPF
- 149ps 2.0 litre e-XGi petrol engine
- Active AWD
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Six-speed automatic transmission wîth manual mode
- McPherson strut front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) wîth Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Active Roll-over Protection (ARP) and Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
- Electric power §teering (EPS)
Seats
- Six-way power driver's seat
- Manual height adjustable driver's seat
- Lumbar support driver's seat
- 60:40 split folding second-row seats wîth folding centre armrest
- Leather upholstery
- Heated seats – front & rear
Climate Control
- Fully automatic air conditioning wîth temperature sensor and outside temperature gauge
- Manual air conditioning wîth maximum air conditioning function and outside temperature gauge
- Rear heating duct to enhance climate control effectiveness
- PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater
Appearance
- Chrome coated radiator grille
- Tinted glass all round
- Solar controlled windscreen for ÚV and infrared ray reduction
- Privacy glass (rear door windows and tailgate window)
- Roof rails
- Rear spoiler wîth high mounted LED stop lamp
- Acoustic engine cover to reduce noise
- 18' hyper silver coated alloy wheels wîth 225/55 tyres
- 17' alloy wheels wîth 225/60 tyres
- 16' alloy wheels wîth 215/65 tyres
- Illuminated ignition key slot
- Leather §teering wheel trim
- Carbon grain on instrument panel
- Floor mats
- Door mirror mounted puddle lights
- Two-tone lower mouldings
- Chrome plated dual tail pipe
- Body coloured door handles
- Deluxe console for manual gearbox
- Hybrid wiper blades
Convenience
- LED indicator repeaters on exterior mirrors
- Battery saver to ensure power reserve
- Electronic ECO cruise control
- Electronically-tuned AM/FM stereo audio system wîth MP3 CDP
- ÚSB memory slot and Aux port
- RDS and Bluetooth system
- Roof mounted aerial
- Headlamp levelling to maintain maximum illumination
- Windscreen wiper de-icer
- Super vision instrument cluster wîth LED illumination
- Rain sensing wiper and automatic headlight activation
- One-touch triple signal indicators
- Heated tailgate window wîth timer
- Slide and tilt safety power sunroof wîth sun blind
- Power windows wîth safety (anti-trap) feature
- Remote keyless entry system wîth panic alarm
-Six speakers including two tweeters for high level sound
-Steering wheel audio system controls
-Dual spray type washer nozzle
-Trip computer
-12V DC power outlets under the instrument panel and in the cargo bay
-Outside door mirrors that can be electrically adjusted, folded and heated
-Mobile ashtray
-Digital clock
-Dual gas filled tailgate struts
-Handy centre storage console
-Handy grip inside the tailgate for easy closing
-Cup holders in the front and rear
-Sun visors wîth illuminated vanity mirror
-Luggage cover and net
-Toolbox in the cargo bay
-Electrically operated tailgate opening
-Manual tilt and telescopic §teering wheel
-Tray on the upper instrument panel
-Heated §teering wheel
-Luggage load hook
Safety
• High integrated semi frame monocoque body structure
• Door impact beams for maximum protection from side collisions
• Dual front airbags wîth seatbelt load limiters and pre-tensioners
• Curtain airbags for front and rear passengers
• Side airbags for front passengers
• Active head restraints for front passengers
• Reversing warning system wîth 3-stage alarm
• 4-channel anti-lock braking system
• Front ventilated disc brakes
• Rear disc brakes
• Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
• Door courtesy lamps
• Immobiliser system
• Rear wiper and washer
• Hand-operated parking brake
• Childproof safety locks
• Speed-sensing door locks
• Remind alarm and speed-sensing features for front passenger's seatbelt
• Rear 3-point seatbelts
• ISOFIX and tether anchorage for child seat
• Electrochromic rear-view mirror
Source - Ssang Yong
- Wider choice wîth new powertrains
- Úpgraded exterior and interior design, more convenience, new safety features and improved refinement
- Outstanding off-road capability thanks to advanced sub-frame construction and active AWD system
At this year's Geneva International Motor Show, SsangYong Motor Company will introduce its revised Korando crossover. With new powertrains, enhanced styling and improved quality, the enhanced Korando is ready to challenge the market leaders in its class.
Both convenience and safety specifications have been improved, while new petrol and diesel technology help reduce its CO2 emissions.
The newly added 2.0 litre 149ps eco diesel engine brings CO2 emissions down to 147g/km (2WD, manual) and 157g/km (AWD, manual), and is expected to go on sale in Europe from mid-year. The new 2.0 litre petrol engine produces CO2 emissions of 175g/km (2WD, manual) and 192g/km (AWD, manual).
Enhancing Korando's strong yet svelte design, the chrome-coated mesh radiator grille and contemporary lòòking hybrid wiper blades add a stylish finish.
Inside, the trim has been upgraded to a carbon grain pattern in line wîth the car's active look, and a high gloss finish has been applied to the switchgear to bring a more luxurious feel to the interior, while other specification enhancements include an improved LED illuminated instrument cluster.
SsangYong's engineering team has applied new features to improve Korando's NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) qualities. Revised gearing along wîth a new engine casing helps reduce diesel engine noise, while an enhanced transmission control system improves the overall driving experience.
Like every all terrain SsangYong, Korando is designed to pull through where its competitors would be left stranded. Compact front and rear sub frames are built to tackle rough roads and steep inclines without body damage. In addition, the active all wheel drive (AWD) system and multi-function ESP provide reliable traction even on snowy, slippery road conditions.
Korando's excellent rigidity and quality have already been recognised during its victory in the ScanCovery Trial 2012. Driving 7,000kms from the Arctic Circle to The Netherlands in January, the winning Korando beat some 60 SÚV competitors after driving through the most arduous weather wîth temperatures as low as -40°C.
AVAILABLE EQÚIPMENT
Mechanical
- 175ps 2.0 litre e-XDi200 diesel engine wîth CDPF
- 149ps 2.0 litre e-XDi200 diesel engine wîth CDPF
- 149ps 2.0 litre e-XGi petrol engine
- Active AWD
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Six-speed automatic transmission wîth manual mode
- McPherson strut front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) wîth Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Active Roll-over Protection (ARP) and Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
- Electric power §teering (EPS)
Seats
- Six-way power driver's seat
- Manual height adjustable driver's seat
- Lumbar support driver's seat
- 60:40 split folding second-row seats wîth folding centre armrest
- Leather upholstery
- Heated seats – front & rear
Climate Control
- Fully automatic air conditioning wîth temperature sensor and outside temperature gauge
- Manual air conditioning wîth maximum air conditioning function and outside temperature gauge
- Rear heating duct to enhance climate control effectiveness
- PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater
Appearance
- Chrome coated radiator grille
- Tinted glass all round
- Solar controlled windscreen for ÚV and infrared ray reduction
- Privacy glass (rear door windows and tailgate window)
- Roof rails
- Rear spoiler wîth high mounted LED stop lamp
- Acoustic engine cover to reduce noise
- 18' hyper silver coated alloy wheels wîth 225/55 tyres
- 17' alloy wheels wîth 225/60 tyres
- 16' alloy wheels wîth 215/65 tyres
- Illuminated ignition key slot
- Leather §teering wheel trim
- Carbon grain on instrument panel
- Floor mats
- Door mirror mounted puddle lights
- Two-tone lower mouldings
- Chrome plated dual tail pipe
- Body coloured door handles
- Deluxe console for manual gearbox
- Hybrid wiper blades
Convenience
- LED indicator repeaters on exterior mirrors
- Battery saver to ensure power reserve
- Electronic ECO cruise control
- Electronically-tuned AM/FM stereo audio system wîth MP3 CDP
- ÚSB memory slot and Aux port
- RDS and Bluetooth system
- Roof mounted aerial
- Headlamp levelling to maintain maximum illumination
- Windscreen wiper de-icer
- Super vision instrument cluster wîth LED illumination
- Rain sensing wiper and automatic headlight activation
- One-touch triple signal indicators
- Heated tailgate window wîth timer
- Slide and tilt safety power sunroof wîth sun blind
- Power windows wîth safety (anti-trap) feature
- Remote keyless entry system wîth panic alarm
-Six speakers including two tweeters for high level sound
-Steering wheel audio system controls
-Dual spray type washer nozzle
-Trip computer
-12V DC power outlets under the instrument panel and in the cargo bay
-Outside door mirrors that can be electrically adjusted, folded and heated
-Mobile ashtray
-Digital clock
-Dual gas filled tailgate struts
-Handy centre storage console
-Handy grip inside the tailgate for easy closing
-Cup holders in the front and rear
-Sun visors wîth illuminated vanity mirror
-Luggage cover and net
-Toolbox in the cargo bay
-Electrically operated tailgate opening
-Manual tilt and telescopic §teering wheel
-Tray on the upper instrument panel
-Heated §teering wheel
-Luggage load hook
Safety
• High integrated semi frame monocoque body structure
• Door impact beams for maximum protection from side collisions
• Dual front airbags wîth seatbelt load limiters and pre-tensioners• Curtain airbags for front and rear passengers
• Side airbags for front passengers
• Active head restraints for front passengers
• Reversing warning system wîth 3-stage alarm
• 4-channel anti-lock braking system
• Front ventilated disc brakes• Rear disc brakes
• Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
• Door courtesy lamps• Immobiliser system
• Rear wiper and washer
• Hand-operated parking brake• Childproof safety locks
• Speed-sensing door locks
• Remind alarm and speed-sensing features for front passenger's seatbelt• Rear 3-point seatbelts
• ISOFIX and tether anchorage for child seat
• Electrochromic rear-view mirror
Source - Ssang Yong
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