SsangYong Korando 2019– car dimensions: 4452 mm long, 1870 mm wide and 1620 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,500 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin feels spacious with generous rear legroom. Base models have a simple 4-inch display and manual air conditioning while mid and top grades add an 8-inch or 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus dual-zone climate control. Cruise control is standard. Parking sensors and a reversing camera come on higher trims. Automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist are standard across the range with blind spot warning on some grades.
Boot space is 551 litres with seats up and 1248 litres with seats folded flat. The Pioneer grade drops to 407 litres seats up because of its full-size spare wheel.
Petrol versions tow 1500 kg braked while diesel versions reach 2000 kg braked. Unbraked capacity is 500 kg on most petrol models and 750 kg on diesel. Payload sits around 530 kg. Diesel Pioneer models suit caravan work with a full-size spare and trailer sway control.
The cabin feels spacious with class-leading rear legroom and headroom plus soft-touch materials for a premium touch. Higher grades add 8-way power front seats with lumbar, heated and ventilated fronts, dual-zone climate and heated steering. Seats use multi-density foam for support on long drives. Digital clusters and large screens add a modern feel without clutter.
Euro NCAP 5-star (2019): 88% adult, 85% child, 68% vulnerable road users, 74% safety assist
Service interval 12 months or 12,000 miles
Standard AEBS, lane keep assist, driver attention alert, six or seven airbags
7-year unlimited mileage warranty in many markets
Petrol combined economy from about 7.5 l/100 km WLTP. diesel 5.5-6.8 l/100 km
Fuel use sits in the mid-range for the class. The 1.5 petrol returns roughly 7.5 l/100 km combined on WLTP figures while the 1.6 diesel manages 5.5-6.8 l/100 km depending on two- or four-wheel drive and gearbox. Real-world figures track close when driven gently.
Servicing is straightforward with 12-month or 12,000-mile intervals. Long warranty cover of seven years helps keep ownership simple and costs predictable.
Safety kit is strong for the price. Every model gets autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and keep assist, plus six or seven airbags including a driver knee bag on most. The body uses 74% high-strength steel. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2019.
Daily living is easy thanks to the roomy boot that expands to over 1,200 litres, dual-height load floor and good all-round visibility. Higher grades add power tailgate and full-size spare on some. Regular oil and filter changes keep the engines reliable.
Length 4452 mm, Width 1870 mm, Height 1620 mm, Wheelbase 2675 mm (Korando 2019 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, SsangYong all-new Korando Europe launch press release technical specification.