SsangYong Korando 2020 review: ELX
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When it comes to Korean cars, there’s no doubt that they have now achieved - and on some numbers - even surpassed their Japanese rivals.
Once seen as cheap nasty alternatives, Hyundai and Kia at very least have well and truly entered the mainstream and are widely accepted by Australia’s buyers.
We know that story though, which is why this time we’re looking at a different one. It’s a name from the past that hopes to reignite some of that Korean success… SsangYong.
After a less than ideal start for the brand during the ‘90s where its design and quality couldn’t quite match the standards of even its Korean rivals, it is back bigger and better than before. Can its latest model, the Korando mid-size SUV be the car that changes Australia’s mind on the brand?
We took a mid-spec ELX for a week to find out.
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Пікірлер: 82
Better than Haval or MG at similar price tag..for sure
The old Korando wasn't ugly at all. I hope they will finally establish everywhere. There will also be an all-electric version of it at the end of this year. Again: Hopefully they really can bring it to market.
Great review Tom, clear, precise and honest, well done mate.
nice alternative in the Korean brand line up their building some pretty good stuff these days , I would buy one any day over most of that over priced European rubbish , good review by the way.
@Credendo.vides1970
3 жыл бұрын
then buy Japanese rubbish........Everything is made in Asia .... kid
Nicely reviewed 👍
After watching this, I'm going to have a look. Thankyou for your honest review.
i just bought the karando quartz, and i can't wait until i have it, this one does include the navigation plus 9.2" touchscreen. Thanks for the review and confirming my thoughts about this car!
@user-mm1pl3pb1c
2 жыл бұрын
Got the car ? ;) how are your feelings with it? Worth it? I am looking forward to get korando aswell
Really nice car and excellent value, definitely worth a look 👍
Okay....like the Musso, the Korando interior looks the business.
We need Ssangyong in the US
This will easily top Tivoli in overall sales for Ssangsyong.
need a review on Ssangyong Actyon sport pickup
Very good!!!
Yes . please keep showing Korean and Chinese alternatives to the over priced companies as we are price sensitive and the warranty set at 7 years is compelling .
@scottbennett9203
4 жыл бұрын
Korean yes. Chinese No.
I like korando .. can you compare with seltos plz .. that might be help full for lot people to choose ...under budget
@tutigseg
2 жыл бұрын
I think the Korando is larger than the Seltos, I believe it competes with the Sportage and Tucson
The previous generation korando is fantastic. Looks way better than the new one
You don't mention the top of the range the interior is so different
That was the base model!
Any chance of future Korandos having the indicator stalks on the side most suited for right handed drivers i.e. On the right of the steering column?
@petron1954
4 жыл бұрын
You would think that if they bother to build a right hand drive version, that they would have put the indicator stalk on the right hand side of the steering wheel.
Is this any diesel varient?
Like a rav 4?
Actyon...stands for action and young...got it?
bro, if you don't mind how tall are you?
I remember the 80's, 90's. Those cars had fuel consumption of 10-12 l / 100km ...... even though they were heavier, more solidly made. Today, they are moving beer cans full of electronics that sometimes irritate and distract while driving ... Something beeps, flashes, signals ..... Most of us do not even have time to verify it while driving, especially in the city in traffic jams and rush. I got the impression that I sit in front of two laptops for the 2021 models ..... In Korando, even activating the indicator is an annoying loud clicking noise. The car looks great on the outside, too modernist inside and the whole cockpit looking too massive. It is a car with plenty of space for 5 large people and comfortable with a very well tuned suspension system. Unfortunately, the 1.5 turbo gasoline engine is not flexible and has a very big disadvantage - its fuel consumption in the test was between 10-13 l / 100 km ...... It is a fuel-consuming engine for modern times where economic aspects are important to us ... For example a Suzuki with a 1.4 turbo engine where it only burns 5.5 liters. Koreans quickly have to do something about it because the competition is far ahead in this aspect. I would certainly give Korando 9 points, but the engine is not adapted to the weight of this car and is very fuel-consuming ..
@itsmearv07
2 жыл бұрын
Mate you need to choose whether power or fuel consumption. Both can not come together. You just mention suzuki which gives 86kw power and 156 Nm torque in compare to 120km power and 280 Nm torque in ssangyong. If you prefer fuel consumption then power its not for you.
@conradscheepers
8 ай бұрын
Yes I have to say that is not very good fuel consumption. You would think for a 1.5 litre it would be better.
This looks some much nicer then stupid Hyundais
@hta9993
3 жыл бұрын
Stfu
Genuinely. Genuinely. Genuinely. So is this a genuine review?
Certainly better than Mazdas offering.
It's meant to be pronounced action ute....its a play on words...just like korando is...korea can do
This or the MG HS?
@scottbennett9203
4 жыл бұрын
This. I'd support a Korean brand over a Chinese brand any day.
@KnowTheNewOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely ssangyong Korando is the best because specially ssangyong always use best quality reliable engine that's why you'll be tension free about engine performance for long time use
Safety rating?
@sammedhale2648
4 жыл бұрын
4.5
@Hope2421
4 жыл бұрын
5 star
Nice Car.I have SangYong
@HotStinkyGarbage
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, does is it a good and reliable car ? Because am not totally convinced about these chinese cars even if they look ok.
@pedrodon9091
3 жыл бұрын
@@HotStinkyGarbage it's korean
@HotStinkyGarbage
3 жыл бұрын
@@pedrodon9091 still, its not trustworthy brand
@seenat.a9255
3 жыл бұрын
@@HotStinkyGarbage it's rebranded Ssangyong kzread.info/dash/bejne/ga6n2tKLgdfKqdY.html
Lamborghini urus
2020 no adaptive cruise control... nope..
@cihantosun3837
3 жыл бұрын
Frankly There is the function in Korea😅
0:00 > 4:40 yeah it’s a good car, 4:40 > heII no
I fail to see how you rated this car higher than the MG HS.
@Hope2421
4 жыл бұрын
Emily because it’s better
@carsguide
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Emily, The Korando is more polished in terms of its features and especially the way that it drives. If you read our full reviews on site, they have a full score breakdown for how we get to the ratings at the end of each video. TW
@scottbennett9203
4 жыл бұрын
Ssangyong = Korean. MG = Chinese (state owned communist company). No brainer...
@itsmearv07
2 жыл бұрын
MG is cheap, powerless and featureless car. You can not compare it with ssangyong which is powerful engine and more features in the car. So no comparison between MG and ssangyong.
Most overtly ugly Ssang Yong precious generation Korando? I think you were referring to the first generation Stavic / Rodius from 2012-2019. That was an eye waterer. The second generation Korando (1996-2006) was no oil painting, but was the Mona Lisa when compared to the Stavic.
Never heard of company mahindra. Mahindra comes from what nation?
@sridharanmohandass6597
3 жыл бұрын
India.
@Wraith96518
3 жыл бұрын
Mahindra also owns Pininfarina 🙂
Soon as you said “acquired by Mahindra” I immediately lost interest. Knew there was a reason I didn’t like them.
@Noname-mx2nf
3 жыл бұрын
Range Rover is also owned by Mahendra...
@idlebrain4073
3 жыл бұрын
@@Noname-mx2nf That's Tata not Mahindra.
@pedrodon9091
3 жыл бұрын
@@idlebrain4073 that's even worse. Besides, mahindras brought in money only, taking know-how in return to biuld their own suvs
I believe they are using an Indian designed / made engine.
@Hope2421
4 жыл бұрын
Vinay Parameswaran Nope, Korean
@dhamukarthi5735
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah these cars engines are made in chennai, India 🇮🇳❤
@Noname-mx2nf
3 жыл бұрын
Design by Mercedes
@sandeepuniyal8295
3 жыл бұрын
@@Noname-mx2nf Mercedes engine was made and designed by force motors
Autotraders owns Carsguide and probably Autotraders is owned by the Koreans.
I don't need a history, please stay at the car.
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.
Ssangyong will make you weep like a child once you discover how shockingly bad it is. It's just like a boat, you will only be happy twice, when you buy it and the day you get rid of it.
@Hope2421
4 жыл бұрын
Lourens Dreyer what a load of rubbish
@joshz6141
3 жыл бұрын
Mines doing miles better then my same aged Ford and has even done an extra 80,000ks
@itsmearv07
2 жыл бұрын
You hate it because it is not american or european.
@conradscheepers
8 ай бұрын
Did you have in South Africa ...?