• The newest generation of Korando arrives in Geneva
• C-segment SUV with new contemporary look, inside and out
• Equipped with the latest high-tech active safety aids
• New 1.5-litre turbo petrol & 1.6-litre diesel Euro 6D engines
• On sale in Australia from Q3 2019
• All-electric EV to follow

SsangYong has unveiled its all-new Korando at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The fourth generation to carry the name, the all-new Korando follows on from the SIV-2 design concept first seen at Geneva in 2016.

It will go on sale in Australia in Q3 this year, with an all-electric EV based on the e-SIV concept to follow.

"This new Korando is further proof of the quantum change in direction that SsangYong has embarked upon," said SsangYong Motor Company CEO Johng-Sik Choi.

"This change is exemplified through contemporary design, state-of-the-art technology, the latest in safety, and new power options which will soon include electrification.

"This revolution in our product philosophy was first evident in Tivoli, followed by Rexton and then the Musso pick-up.

"Now we are going even further, with an all-new product which we believe will compete head-on with anything currently available in the mainstream SUV C-segment, and surpass them all on value," said Mr. Choi.

The Korando SUV has been completely transformed for 2019 with an all-new contemporary exterior design, a refined, premium quality and spacious interior, enhanced driver assistance and safety systems, plus state-of-the-art connectivity.

The car sports a new-look throughout which has been designed to maximise the car's robust character with a distinctive new grille and headlight treatment at the front.

The car will go on sale in Korea shortly, with European sales set to commence from mid-2019.

The new Korando SUV is designed for young families seeking an active lifestyle and will appeal to those requiring a car that can handle the rough and tumble of family life, with generous interior space for growing children, and a substantial boot space for all their leisure equipment and daily needs.

Form and function - contemporary style meets pure practicality
With an all-new and distinctive style externally, the front aspect draws on the new SsangYong-look but with strongly sculptured side lines.

While this highly contemporary look is designed to appeal to a more youthful customer profile, the car remains extremely practical as required by today's families.

Longer, wider, lower and with a longer wheelbase that the car it replaces, the new Korando measures 4,450mm in length, 1,870mm wide and 1,620mm high, with a long wheelbase totalling 2,675 mm for increased ride comfort.  Luggage capacity ranges from 551 litres with all seats in position, up to a huge 1,248 litres with the rear seats folded.

Inside, the spacious interior provides better head-room and rear seat space than its competitors, with a high-tech premium feel interior.  It is also driver-orientated with a range of features such as a nine-inch AVN and 10.25-inch full colour LCD cluster dual navigation to provide all the information needed, and four-way adjustable seat with lumber support for comfort.  

Passengers also benefit from features such as colour changeable ambient lighting and wrapping doors to keep clothes clean while entering and exiting, and a smart tailgate for convenient hands-free opening.

High levels of safety
Thanks to a comprehensive suite of passive and active aids including all the latest features technology can provide, and with multiple airbags including a driver's knee airbag, Korando is expected to be one of the safest cars in its segment.
The advanced driver assistance and safety systems featured on Korando include advanced emergency braking system (AEBS) supplemented with a camera and radar, lane keep assist, vehicle ahead moving alert, safe distance and driver alerts, intelligent and adaptive cruise control and high beam assistance.  It also features blind spot detection, lane keep assist and rear cross traffic alert with automatic brake activation linked to all three if the driver doesn't apply the brakes first.

Connectivity & technology
With one of the most contemporary interiors, and with its wide and easily accessible dashboard, the new Korando bristles with the very latest in-car technology and connectivity such as Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto and a satellite navigation system that appears on the main screen and within the instrument cluster.

The power to deliver
The car will be offered with the option of two Euro 6-compliant engines from launch; an all-new 1.5-litre petrol GDI-turbo engine, and a 1.6-litre diesel engine.  An all-electric EV is planned to follow in due course.

The new GDI-turbo engine delivers maximum power of 120kW at 5,500rpm and a maximum torque of 280Nm at 1,500-4,500rpm. The highly economical 1.6-litre diesel engine delivers a maximum power of 100kW at 4,000rpm and maximum torque of 324Nm at 1,500rpm. 

The 1.6-litre diesel with automatic will offer an impressive 2-tonne towing capacity, while the GDI-turbo engine will have a 1.5-tonne tow rating.  Both engines will be offered in 2WD or AWD.

Heritage & value
SsangYong has been designing and manufacturing SUVs and 4x4 vehicles for over 60 years, and this fourth generation Korando benefits significantly from that deep experience.

Embarking on a new and much more contemporary design language first seen with the Tivoli in 2015, Korando embraces this new design look making it fit for the modern day, while drawing heavily on the brand's experience of making well engineered, robust and reliable vehicles.

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