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SsangYong Korando III (C, facelift 2013) 2.0 e-XGi (150 Hp) Automatic
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SsangYong Korando:
The KGM Korando, formerly SsangYong Korando is a mini SUV or compact crossover SUV built by the South Korean automobile manufacturer SsangYong from 1983 to 2006 and from 2010 onwards. The name Korando is a contraction of "Korea Can Do". The Korando brand is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as Korea’s longest surviving name plate.
In 1964, Ha Dong-hwan Motor Company began to assemble Jeeps, trucks, and buses for the US armed forces and for the United Nations Command.
In November 1969, the CJ-5 entered production with the 75 hp Willys Hurricane inline-four engine and in 1971, a ten-seater version and a pickup model were introduced. In April 1974, American Motors and Shinjin Motors formed a joint venture, Shinjin Jeep Motors, to build local Jeeps. These originally had a locally built AMC 258 ci straight-six engine with 110 hp SAE, but after the oil crises of the seventies Isuzu's 2. 8-liter 4BA1 diesel engine with 85 hp SAE was introduced in July 1979....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III (C, facelift 2013) Overview:
SsangYong Korando (III (C, facelift 2013)). With 197 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.3 l/100km). With a weight of 1620 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 165 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 e-XGi (150 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily commuting, though acceleration can feel leisurely with the automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
Combined fuel consumption of 8 l/100 km is average for a petrol SUV of this size and era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Good value for money
- • Spacious interior and boot
- • Strong diesel engine options
- • Available AWD for versatility
- • Comfortable ride
Cons:
- • Petrol engine can feel underpowered
- • Interior quality not on par with European rivals
- • Limited brand perception/resale value in some markets
- • Automatic transmission can be sluggish
- • Older 4-star NCAP rating
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III (C): 2010 - 2013).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | SsangYong |
| Model: | Korando |
| Generation: | III (C, facelift 2013) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 e-XGi (150 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2013 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 150 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 75.1 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 197 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G20DF More details about the engine G20DF |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.2 kg/Nm, 121.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 |
| Max. weight: | 2100 |
| Max load: | 480 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1312 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 486 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4410 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1830 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1675 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1573 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1558 mm |
| Front overhang: | 920 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 840 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 180 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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