Hey everyone, just had word the Korando is faster than I originally thought! For the 6-speed auto petrol, its 0-100km/h (0-62mph) is 10.84 seconds! No longer one of the slowest cars on the channel :D
I think Ssangyong are making some good looking cars these days! The Reston, Tivoli and this are good looking cars. Their old cars, not so. No-nonsense cars that are hugely reliable and have best warranty in the business, they definitely deserve to sell more. Why are you obsessed with revving the hell out of an SUV? 😂😂
Just bought a 2023 Ultimate. I've only seen one other on the road since. People buying name brands and spending more for less. $29k for a 2023 Ultimate top of the range with 12k on it. First service done by dealer already as ex demo. Any issues obviously already ironed out. Brilliant car
Most people will still say they prefer a German car even when its in bad state or 20 years old.Not because of higher quality but because someone told them Volkswagen (AKA Schmerzwagen)is a normal car and ssangyong is some "chinese car"(You know,because every country in Asia is China....).I own a Ssangyong and while its not great,it is really cheap and good.Good enough,at least.South Korean cars are world class,and ssangyong is probably the cheapest of them all.I like Japanese cars,but i think in few years South Korea will overtake Japan in automotive industry like they did with electronic gadgets (mainly because of Samsung and LG).
I guessing your is an older series model if you are saying it's not great? I can't fault my diesel so far after two years and 30,000kms. Keeps up with everyone in every situation, even when towing. Maybe the diesel is the way to go.
Thanks for a great review! I will pick up my Korando today, taking advantage of the Christmas run-out sale as well as an incredible trade-in offer (double that which I expected if I sold it privately). I was a little worried about buying the brand although people only offer 7 years warranty and road side service if they know they wont need it!
@@habitangleft believe it or not it was a 2008 Kia Rio with 30,000kms. It was a well maintained car but low kms didn't mean much privately. The salesman got very excited but I don't think he did his homework!
@@ivancota9762 interestingly, I originally bought the base model petrol but I was so impressed I sold it privately less than 12 months later for a great price and I bought the top spec diesel AWD. I have since added a towbar for trailer and boat duties and it has not had a single problem although luggage space is smaller due to the full-size spare! My only concern is the internal issues with Ssangyong and the subsequent impact on resale values in Australia. Most people have never heard of the brand, and I don't think they are selling the Korando in Australia any longer.
South Korea makes great cars.Ssangyong is not S klasse but many KIAs and Hyundai's are leading in many categories.Some rankings say in most categories South korean car industry is nr.2 or nr.3 in the world,so you can be proud.
Matt. Apart from the lack of a dealer network, this SsangYong Korano is giving the 'usual suspects' a run for their money. Even though China's not overly cool at this moment on the diplomatic front, their cars remind me of the Japanese brands in the fiftes --- but fast forwarded to 2020. Having been all over China & seeing their MASSIVE traffic on road, one sees SsangYong as here to stay. The SUV is very attractive, fit for purpose, with your caveats on tail lights etc.... RAV4 is a Toyota and thus the major brand in Aussie.. So it's a case of 'ying & yang'. [from locked down Melbournian]
Until they killed funding....and have almost killed the brand just when they were at a point when the international market was starting to catch on to the good products. Also, Ssangyong's design department probably had more to do with the good looks then Mahindra per say. Mahindra hasn't yet made a good looking car. Although I do think the new Thar is a good improvement and I'm hoping the new Scorpio is too. Mahindra just provided the dosh to Ssangyong. Its just a shame Mahindra deserted this brand. Ssangyong has so much potential. Hope they find another more responsible buyer who lives up to their committments.
Loud indicators are great as there are some drivers who drive for hours not realising their indicators are on. Trust me it happens. I guess they made the signals louder so people are alert they turn it on and can turn off
Must be cheaper, better than Kia seltos. XUV 400 must be ditto like Korando. After sales service must also be class. This will sell if above points are taken care of.
Great review, I think you like it 😂😉 ps winter mode is for slippy conditions and for example the car will pull off in second gear so as to avoid wheel spin.
Hi Matt.. I am using a Honda Odyssey (2007)currently and planning to buy a Korando. Based on your opinion, do you suggest korando over CRV Honda? My question is based on engine performance.
Matt isn’t another fun fact that Korando is a portmanteau of KORea cAN DO ? I don’t like the location of the indicators too: so many cars do that, and it’s crap. keep them in the main light cluster.
I was considering the Korando but as soon as he said no vents bringing air to the back seats as a family member has a car with no vents & it it terrible to sit in the back on a hot day. also, now the company has gone bankrupt I would worry about the 7 year warranty
Finaly got it: Negative: 1. Strange rattle sound when accelerator pedal is pressed 2. Fuel consunption 8.5L petrol on open road,10L city 3. Automatic break, Vehicle departure and pedestrian warning are not functioning 4. Windows has no option for auto down or up (except auto down for driver). You need to hold the finder on the button. Also, no option to close them remotely (my Lancer from 2010 had it) 5. Model has no Intelegent/adaptive cruise control, althoug i paid for, it is in the contract. Promissed 100eur cash back :) The problem is i dont care for 100 eur, i wanted ICC. Answer from dealer is that they were not aware that only automatic gear model has ICC option, mine is manual transmision. Positive: 1. Quiet engine, interior great insulation 2. Comfortable, fast, reliable 3. Trafic control signs, cruise control, speed limit, hill descent, auto stop, auto high beam lights, heaters on steering wheel and seats are great, 4. Spacy, a lot of passinger and load space 5. Stereo system is ok
@@sorok4074 po veke izminati 4.000 km mora da priznam deka voziloto e super. Reagiraat site sistemi, avtomatsko zapiranje, predupreduvanje, pesaci i sl. No reagira na parametri zadadeni od proizvoditelot (dalecina, brzina, uslovi) ne mozi da se prilagodat. Toa me iznenadi na pocetok. Komfort odlicen, zabrzuva odlicno, relativno ekonomicno 8.5l otvoreno. Za zal seuste plinski sistem ne e odobren za Makedonija, inaku vednas bi instaliral. Nitu edno vozilo ne moze da se sporedi za cenata od ovaa klasa, bidejki izrabotkata e kvalitetna.
Seems a lovely car to drive and comfortable the same as my Tivoli but as a Ssangyong Tivoli elx 1.6d 4x4 owner never again will I buy one as I’ve had nothing but trouble with it since new. 20 times its was in the official Ssangyong garage in 18 months with faults, I stopped counting then as it’s been in so many more time’s. Intermitting recurring faults that they say they’ve fixed and it happens again and again then they say no faults found, The annoying bit is I have a £20,000 top of the range Tivoli that I can’t connect my iPhone to through the usb as it shuts the sat nav and touchscreen system down so no reversing camera working, radio or anything working when it crashes. My car will be 4 years old in November and still waiting for them to fix it. At 22,000 miles my car needed new front discs and pads costing £400 to be told at 26,000 from the same dealership that I need new front discs and pads soon less than 4000 miles traveled 🤷🏻♂️ and also back discs and pads costing £850. Total crap to be honest stay well clear Brilliant review again and sorry for rant but people should know once you buy one your on your own and not help from ssangyong at all
MattBrandCars it certainly is and paying £20,000 for a car that has more faults in its first year than I had in 15 year with my old Hyundai Accent MVI which I bought new to isn’t good. I only wish hyundai would let us spec the i30 n fastback like your spec as we don’t get the sunroof package in the uk. If we did I’d buy it tomorrow
Sorry for the late reply, the (Aussie) top spec diesel AWD has the full-size alloy spare with the only disadvantage that it reduced luggage space compared to the base model.
Mahindra xuv is using this platform, engines are different, exterior is completely different. Interior is not even remotely similar and xuv is a 7 seater and will be much longer. Please search xuv spy shots on Google.
Just came across this review - I liked it but the editing is awful. With 1 nanosecond cuts from one audio to the next with 1 to 2 second sound bites makes it really hard to follow and listen to.
Theres nothing wrong with modern day CVT s. They are way smoother at slow speeds and do well with simulating gear changes so you do not get that constant whine like with the old versions. Plus they are more economical and have less wear. In the end of the tay its a s SUV made for city driving or, running errans, commuting in the highway and for that you cant beat a modern day CVT.
Sorry, I have to disagree. Strongly. They're also almost impossible to work on at a normal mechanics shop and many transmission shops won't touch them with a barge poll, they are simply not reliable in the long term thanks to the pulley design, they often are horrendously noisy because they suck at simulating gears, and are generally used because they are economical for companies.
*VOTE* on whether you prefer the looks of the SsangYong Korando or the Toyota Rav4! _COMMENT_ "Korando" for the SsangYong Korando or Click _LIKE_ for the Rav4 (I'm doing this because TH-cam has turned off the vote option 😕)
I wonder why the U.K. gets better stuff than Australia when as a British person, I’d honestly say Australia uses suvs more. And probably more ssangyong in Australia than here.
Another good review Matt. I’d have the RAV4 over this any day. I just can’t get my head around their ugly designs. This SUV is marginally better but still it’s a box with a large rump. And I personally could not drive a car where most cannot read or say the brand name properly.
What about the rumors that say that Ssangyong i going into finacial troubles with its parent company Mahindra? I believe it is risky to buy a Ssangyong car nowadays having unknown company future.
I think that's a good point. I'm not sure where you are Kareem, but under Australian Consumer Law you are covered by the promises that a company makes when they sell you a product. Having spoken to a SsangYong rep, they seem to be going very strong here with their sales and have long term plans in place. But if it goes, then you will still be covered by warranty, roadside assist and servicing (much like what Holden is putting in place here). Hope that helps!
Rumored that HAAH (USA Auto importer) semi owned by Chery Auto (China) are buying SsangYong's Mahindra stake..a lot of Auto manufacturers in serious trouble now after the Pandemic Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi in the same boat as Ssangyong
@@ghmusic8116 Correction - HAAH were NOT owned by Chery motors. Confirmed by company exec. They just had a joint venture with Chery to try and import cars into the USA. Now that has failed (due to China's increased global aggression) HAAH will be taken over by Cardinal motors. Cardinal motors (US Owned) are believed to have made a bid for Ssangyong along with 8 other entities.
@@scottb6046I didn't say Haah were owned by Chery? I said semi owned Haah were backed by Chery (As you said Joint venture). At the moment as it stands it looks more Likely Edison & the SM Group are the strongest contenders to acquire SY.
9 entities have submitted letters of intent to purchase the company. I don't think Ssangyong are going anywhere :) Still look like they have a future at this stage. Even released their new EV K100.
So would I with the boosterjet 1.4t would also have far better resale value good luck trying to dispose of this when its 5+ years as the punters tend to stick with established brands eg Toyota , Mitsubishi etc
Buying this car was and is the biggest mistake of my life.... fuel consumption is very poor on a 1.6 diesel. If anyone is thinking about buying this car should think 10 times before buying it. A full tank of fuel which is about £45 ,gets you up to 105 miles in town. Very poor fuel consumption. Don't get fooled by this fancy video..
I'm sorry it's the biggest mistake of your life, but my fancy video is an review is completely independent of SsangYong. I wasn't testing that engine either, I was driving the 1.5L petrol which is a great little engine. So your complaints about fuel consumption don't apply here, sorry.
@@CarSauce Good point...plus the choice of a diesel engine is rather silly if confined to a city. Diesels are better suited to highway driving and country settings not inner cities where the vehicles are unlikely to get above 80km/h.
I have owned the diesel AWD for two years and I can confirm actual real-world results over 30,000kms is an overall average of 7.3litres/100kms with the worst being 10.4 and the best being 5.6. I am OCD with my cars and I track every tank of fuel in a spreadsheet. I try to use at least 3/4 before I refill, and I always fill to the top. So, my figures are very accurate over two years! I think your figures may not be 100% accurate or you are referring to an older superseded engine.
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Hey everyone, just had word the Korando is faster than I originally thought! For the 6-speed auto petrol, its 0-100km/h (0-62mph) is 10.84 seconds! No longer one of the slowest cars on the channel :D
Is it the second slowest now?
Still very slow for 120 kW.
For example - Renault Arkana is much faster with 103 kW engine and dual clutch transmission.
We have a 2014 Korando SUV, and love it. So much room, and the front seats, are great in winter, or for a sore back, as you can turn on the heater.
Thanks Susan!
How’s it held up over time? I’m thinking about buying a used one. Any major issues?
korando lovely looking motor and 7 year warranty - has a lot going for it.
Yep! Heaps going for it, amazing value for sure
I think Ssangyong are making some good looking cars these days! The Reston, Tivoli and this are good looking cars. Their old cars, not so. No-nonsense cars that are hugely reliable and have best warranty in the business, they definitely deserve to sell more. Why are you obsessed with revving the hell out of an SUV? 😂😂
Just bought a 2023 Ultimate. I've only seen one other on the road since. People buying name brands and spending more for less. $29k for a 2023 Ultimate top of the range with 12k on it. First service done by dealer already as ex demo. Any issues obviously already ironed out. Brilliant car
Waiting for it in India❤️❤️❤️❤️XUV500👍👍Loved the video man.
This is one of my dream cars...I’m 12
Great review man. My sister in law just bought a Korando and it is pretty good. Greetings from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
Thank you! Congratulations to your sister 🎊
We need all those toys to make up for the weather. You get the sun ☀️
You can change the volume of the turning indicator in the settings
Good to know, thanks!
Most people will still say they prefer a German car even when its in bad state or 20 years old.Not because of higher quality but because someone told them Volkswagen (AKA Schmerzwagen)is a normal car and ssangyong is some "chinese car"(You know,because every country in Asia is China....).I own a Ssangyong and while its not great,it is really cheap and good.Good enough,at least.South Korean cars are world class,and ssangyong is probably the cheapest of them all.I like Japanese cars,but i think in few years South Korea will overtake Japan in automotive industry like they did with electronic gadgets (mainly because of Samsung and LG).
It's a great car for sure! Loved it 🙂
I guessing your is an older series model if you are saying it's not great? I can't fault my diesel so far after two years and 30,000kms. Keeps up with everyone in every situation, even when towing. Maybe the diesel is the way to go.
Really like this car, probably would of bought it except the nearest dealer is 3hrs away
That's a shame! It's a great car 🙂
Love your review. One of the best I've seen from an Aussie car reviewer. Go Well. Merry Christmas.
Thanks for a great review! I will pick up my Korando today, taking advantage of the Christmas run-out sale as well as an incredible trade-in offer (double that which I expected if I sold it privately). I was a little worried about buying the brand although people only offer 7 years warranty and road side service if they know they wont need it!
Thanks Mark 🙂
I've never heard of a trade in offering more than what you'd get privately. What sort of car were you selling?
@@habitangleft believe it or not it was a 2008 Kia Rio with 30,000kms. It was a well maintained car but low kms didn't mean much privately. The salesman got very excited but I don't think he did his homework!
3 years later. you satisfied? did you get the 1.6L Diesel or the 1.5L petrol?
@@ivancota9762 interestingly, I originally bought the base model petrol but I was so impressed I sold it privately less than 12 months later for a great price and I bought the top spec diesel AWD. I have since added a towbar for trailer and boat duties and it has not had a single problem although luggage space is smaller due to the full-size spare! My only concern is the internal issues with Ssangyong and the subsequent impact on resale values in Australia. Most people have never heard of the brand, and I don't think they are selling the Korando in Australia any longer.
I am so glad and that you say good things about our country car.😊😊
I'm a simple man! I say good things about good cars 🙂
It’s a Korean technology owned by Indian firm Mahindra
@@twinkletharayil From what i know,Koreans still make it,but Mahindra will get most of the money i guess
South Korea makes great cars.Ssangyong is not S klasse but many KIAs and Hyundai's are leading in many categories.Some rankings say in most categories South korean car industry is nr.2 or nr.3 in the world,so you can be proud.
@@macrossfaltenmeyer1118 mahindra owns tssangyong, now it makes car under mahindra group, if Mahindra wants to change its name ,he can
Matt. Apart from the lack of a dealer network, this SsangYong Korano is giving the 'usual suspects' a run for their money. Even though China's not overly cool at this moment on the diplomatic front, their cars remind me of the Japanese brands in the fiftes --- but fast forwarded to 2020. Having been all over China & seeing their MASSIVE traffic on road, one sees SsangYong as here to stay. The SUV is very attractive, fit for purpose, with your caveats on tail lights etc.... RAV4 is a Toyota and thus the major brand in Aussie.. So it's a case of 'ying & yang'. [from locked down Melbournian]
The are Korean not Chinese
Thanks mate! Yes it is a Korean car company, but it does suffer from a relatively small dealer network - hopefully fixed the more popular they get 😁
@@Hope2421 Many bows of apology. I'm a dill in Lock-down. I've also been to South Korea. And both my cars are Hyundai, so I should, & do, know better.
@@Hope2421 thanks Matt. Tom corrected me, & I bowed in supplication. :-)
@@letsseeif haha don't worry mate such a non-issue! 😉
Mahindra did a good job!
They have!
Until they killed funding....and have almost killed the brand just when they were at a point when the international market was starting to catch on to the good products. Also, Ssangyong's design department probably had more to do with the good looks then Mahindra per say. Mahindra hasn't yet made a good looking car. Although I do think the new Thar is a good improvement and I'm hoping the new Scorpio is too. Mahindra just provided the dosh to Ssangyong. Its just a shame Mahindra deserted this brand. Ssangyong has so much potential. Hope they find another more responsible buyer who lives up to their committments.
@@scottbennett9203 True
Loud indicators are great as there are some drivers who drive for hours not realising their indicators are on. Trust me it happens. I guess they made the signals louder so people are alert they turn it on and can turn off
Fair enough!
Must be cheaper, better than Kia seltos. XUV 400 must be ditto like Korando. After sales service must also be class. This will sell if above points are taken care of.
SsangYong filed for bankruptcy in December 2020 ... be game to purchase one at the moment.
........yes he filed for bankruptcy because Mahindra from India bought /took him over.......simply bussines .
Found your channel from a Yuri mention on a live video. Love it!
Aw thanks man! Glad to have you here 😁
Great review, I think you like it 😂😉 ps winter mode is for slippy conditions and for example the car will pull off in second gear so as to avoid wheel spin.
Thanks Tom! Actually yes I mentioned that in the review but had to take it out as it was a bad scene overall. I appreciate you letting everyone know!
@Team Tempest oh man, you don't know that Tom is my number #1 SsangYong fan subscriber 😆
What is the ground clearance for this korando ? And for tough terrain, this korando or Renault duster is more durable ?
It's 164mm, I think the Korando is more than capable for most back roads and gravel but anything more than that consider and AWD or 4x4 🙂
Hi Matt.. I am using a Honda Odyssey (2007)currently and planning to buy a Korando. Based on your opinion, do you suggest korando over CRV Honda? My question is based on engine performance.
Are you going to be driving the new Rexton any time soon?
Could their lifespan be up to 150000-200000 or 15 years if driven well?
Matt isn’t another fun fact that Korando is a portmanteau of KORea cAN DO ? I don’t like the location of the indicators too: so many cars do that, and it’s crap. keep them in the main light cluster.
Haha that's great, love it! It really is an awesome car, was sad to drop it off 😥
I was considering the Korando but as soon as he said no vents bringing air to the back seats as a family member has a car with no vents & it it terrible to sit in the back on a hot day. also, now the company has gone bankrupt I would worry about the 7 year warranty
My understanding as of Jan 2024 is the new owners are changing the name to KG Group but will continue to operate and honor Ssangyong warranties.
Please let us know what code does the AISIN 6 Automatic gearbox have. Same for the 1.5 L engine turbine. Great video! Thank you very much!
Sorry mate I've dropped it off! Wouldn't even know where to look for the codes apart from the VIN haha
Bad thing is that i had to wait almost 7 months for delivery in Europe
Oh man that is a big wait! Do you love it now you have it 😉
I had mine in one and a half month :)
Finaly got it:
Negative:
1. Strange rattle sound when accelerator pedal is pressed
2. Fuel consunption 8.5L petrol on open road,10L city
3. Automatic break, Vehicle departure and pedestrian warning are not functioning
4. Windows has no option for auto down or up (except auto down for driver). You need to hold the finder on the button. Also, no option to close them remotely (my Lancer from 2010 had it)
5. Model has no Intelegent/adaptive cruise control, althoug i paid for, it is in the contract. Promissed 100eur cash back :) The problem is i dont care for 100 eur, i wanted ICC. Answer from dealer is that they were not aware that only automatic gear model has ICC option, mine is manual transmision.
Positive:
1. Quiet engine, interior great insulation
2. Comfortable, fast, reliable
3. Trafic control signs, cruise control, speed limit, hill descent, auto stop, auto high beam lights, heaters on steering wheel and seats are great,
4. Spacy, a lot of passinger and load space
5. Stereo system is ok
@@dimitaranevski gledam si Nas 😁 Dali so isti pari bi kupil drugo vozilo ili bi go zadrzal korando ?
@@sorok4074 po veke izminati 4.000 km mora da priznam deka voziloto e super. Reagiraat site sistemi, avtomatsko zapiranje, predupreduvanje, pesaci i sl. No reagira na parametri zadadeni od proizvoditelot (dalecina, brzina, uslovi) ne mozi da se prilagodat. Toa me iznenadi na pocetok.
Komfort odlicen, zabrzuva odlicno, relativno ekonomicno 8.5l otvoreno.
Za zal seuste plinski sistem ne e odobren za Makedonija, inaku vednas bi instaliral.
Nitu edno vozilo ne moze da se sporedi za cenata od ovaa klasa, bidejki izrabotkata e kvalitetna.
It's gonna be rebranded and launched as a Mahindra in India 🤫
So I've heard!
Seems a lovely car to drive and comfortable the same as my Tivoli but as a Ssangyong Tivoli elx 1.6d 4x4 owner never again will I buy one as I’ve had nothing but trouble with it since new. 20 times its was in the official Ssangyong garage in 18 months with faults, I stopped counting then as it’s been in so many more time’s. Intermitting recurring faults that they say they’ve fixed and it happens again and again then they say no faults found, The annoying bit is I have a £20,000 top of the range Tivoli that I can’t connect my iPhone to through the usb as it shuts the sat nav and touchscreen system down so no reversing camera working, radio or anything working when it crashes. My car will be 4 years old in November and still waiting for them to fix it. At 22,000 miles my car needed new front discs and pads costing £400 to be told at 26,000 from the same dealership that I need new front discs and pads soon less than 4000 miles traveled 🤷🏻♂️ and also back discs and pads costing £850. Total crap to be honest stay well clear
Brilliant review again and sorry for rant but people should know once you buy one your on your own and not help from ssangyong at all
Thanks Will! And sorry to hear you've had those issues, sounds very frustrating and I can only imagine!
🤦🏼♂️
Tom Hope I totally agree they are that bad
MattBrandCars it certainly is and paying £20,000 for a car that has more faults in its first year than I had in 15 year with my old Hyundai Accent MVI which I bought new to isn’t good.
I only wish hyundai would let us spec the i30 n fastback like your spec as we don’t get the sunroof package in the uk. If we did I’d buy it tomorrow
Good review, your editing in the video though.
You might want to work on that🙂
is a spare tyre an option in straya? Dont mind having the repair kit tho, but doing interstate..having a spare tyre is better
Sorry for the late reply, the (Aussie) top spec diesel AWD has the full-size alloy spare with the only disadvantage that it reduced luggage space compared to the base model.
Is this a trusted brand? I like the design.
Yes! At least in Australia, you are protected by many levels of consumer law :)
Absolutely 💯 trusted Korean brand which is owned by Mahindra and Mahindra India ltd
@@KnowTheNewOfficial *was now owned by korean goverment.
It is a nice car but the only killing point is no spare wheel and just only inflation kit. :) If it can option with cost. I will consider it hehehe
We are waiting korando as Xuv500 in India
Is it better than a Haval H6 or Jolion?
Now this car in india different name tag mahindra xuv 500 2020🔥🔥
Mahindra xuv is using this platform, engines are different, exterior is completely different. Interior is not even remotely similar and xuv is a 7 seater and will be much longer. Please search xuv spy shots on Google.
Just came across this review - I liked it but the editing is awful. With 1 nanosecond cuts from one audio to the next with 1 to 2 second sound bites makes it really hard to follow and listen to.
Is it the Chevrolet trailblazer?
What are the tire dimensions of this vehicle?
Mahendra should copy and paste korando and tivoli in India .
Theres nothing wrong with modern day CVT s. They are way smoother at slow speeds and do well with simulating gear changes so you do not get that constant whine like with the old versions. Plus they are more economical and have less wear. In the end of the tay its a s SUV made for city driving or, running errans, commuting in the highway and for that you cant beat a modern day CVT.
Sorry, I have to disagree. Strongly. They're also almost impossible to work on at a normal mechanics shop and many transmission shops won't touch them with a barge poll, they are simply not reliable in the long term thanks to the pulley design, they often are horrendously noisy because they suck at simulating gears, and are generally used because they are economical for companies.
Nice car.
Why do car makers give different countries different amounts of available features ahh
Ugh I know! It is the local markets who spec the cars they think suit best for that country :)
Looking at this car to pull a 1450kg caravan
*VOTE* on whether you prefer the looks of the SsangYong Korando or the Toyota Rav4!
_COMMENT_ "Korando" for the SsangYong Korando or Click _LIKE_ for the Rav4 (I'm doing this because TH-cam has turned off the vote option 😕)
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Ssangyong Korando 👍
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Korando for sure
I hate chrome, but the price.
The price is absurdly good
Toyota RAV4
I'd take a rav4 over this but it's good review
Thanks Luke! I think sales figures show that most people would agree, but as a car I didn't know much about I'm very impressed 😊
@@CarSauce stay safe in Melbourne.bro when u reviewing the new yaris I can't wait for it
Toyota said I can get it when lockdown is eased, hopefully very soon!!
@@CarSauce nice
Yes but isn't rav4 heaps more expensive
I wonder why the U.K. gets better stuff than Australia when as a British person, I’d honestly say Australia uses suvs more. And probably more ssangyong in Australia than here.
It's an Australian head office choice for specs, they probably know the market better than I do but would have loved the upgraded infotainment 😁
The front looks a bit like a SZ Ford Territory lol
Another good review Matt. I’d have the RAV4 over this any day. I just can’t get my head around their ugly designs. This SUV is marginally better but still it’s a box with a large rump. And I personally could not drive a car where most cannot read or say the brand name properly.
Perfect case of beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I love the big rump haha! But fair enough, it is a bit of a tongue twister 👅
What about the rumors that say that Ssangyong i going into finacial troubles with its parent company Mahindra? I believe it is risky to buy a Ssangyong car nowadays having unknown company future.
I think that's a good point. I'm not sure where you are Kareem, but under Australian Consumer Law you are covered by the promises that a company makes when they sell you a product. Having spoken to a SsangYong rep, they seem to be going very strong here with their sales and have long term plans in place. But if it goes, then you will still be covered by warranty, roadside assist and servicing (much like what Holden is putting in place here). Hope that helps!
Rumored that HAAH (USA Auto importer) semi owned by Chery Auto (China) are buying SsangYong's Mahindra stake..a lot of Auto manufacturers in serious trouble now after the Pandemic Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi in the same boat as Ssangyong
I read a lot about it... they will survive
@@ghmusic8116 Correction - HAAH were NOT owned by Chery motors. Confirmed by company exec. They just had a joint venture with Chery to try and import cars into the USA. Now that has failed (due to China's increased global aggression) HAAH will be taken over by Cardinal motors. Cardinal motors (US Owned) are believed to have made a bid for Ssangyong along with 8 other entities.
@@scottb6046I didn't say Haah were owned by Chery? I said semi owned Haah were backed by Chery (As you said Joint venture). At the moment as it stands it looks more Likely Edison & the SM Group are the strongest contenders to acquire SY.
What's the current status of this company mate?
Still very much around, should be a new model launch in a couple of months 🙂
Bankrupt and under court receivership. There’s a great chance it will be liquidated within 3 months.
9 entities have submitted letters of intent to purchase the company. I don't think Ssangyong are going anywhere :) Still look like they have a future at this stage. Even released their new EV K100.
As of Jan 2024: Bought by KG Group and looking at a name change to suit.
WHEN WILL IT BE LAUNCHED IN INDIA??
No idea sorry!
I'd still take the Suzuki Vitara over this one 😅.
Fantastic review as always
Even after my completely out of focus review of it?! Man it must be a great car then 😜
So would I with the boosterjet 1.4t would also have far better resale value good luck trying to dispose of this when its 5+ years as the punters tend to stick with established brands eg Toyota , Mitsubishi etc
@@CarSauce that video wasn't that bad, as the info given still remains valid, people just keep trying to find excuses to get mad at something 😂😂
@@robertceroli3512 💯 agree completely with that
Every new auto is good, review 100 000 kilometers autos.
Sanyong over Rad4,
It's certainly great value!
@@CarSauce great value and not just paying for a badge .
This company Mahindra owner
Not for long....Mahindra can't finance Ssangyong any longer. A new buyer will take over soon.
KG Mobility (Korean company) bought them
Xuv 500 2021 in india
Very true!
You can't camper it with RAV 4 mate it is rubbish car ever
Meh to each their own, it's far from rubbish lol
Hehe boi
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Buying this car was and is the biggest mistake of my life.... fuel consumption is very poor on a 1.6 diesel. If anyone is thinking about buying this car should think 10 times before buying it. A full tank of fuel which is about £45 ,gets you up to 105 miles in town. Very poor fuel consumption. Don't get fooled by this fancy video..
I'm sorry it's the biggest mistake of your life, but my fancy video is an review is completely independent of SsangYong. I wasn't testing that engine either, I was driving the 1.5L petrol which is a great little engine. So your complaints about fuel consumption don't apply here, sorry.
@@CarSauce Good point...plus the choice of a diesel engine is rather silly if confined to a city. Diesels are better suited to highway driving and country settings not inner cities where the vehicles are unlikely to get above 80km/h.
This refers to petrol one
Diesel is never that great as they want us to believe.
I have owned the diesel AWD for two years and I can confirm actual real-world results over 30,000kms is an overall average of 7.3litres/100kms with the worst being 10.4 and the best being 5.6. I am OCD with my cars and I track every tank of fuel in a spreadsheet. I try to use at least 3/4 before I refill, and I always fill to the top. So, my figures are very accurate over two years! I think your figures may not be 100% accurate or you are referring to an older superseded engine.