Ssangyong Korando Makes Its Pitch To Caravanners In Manchester

LUTON, UNITED KINGDOM – January 14, 2011: The all new SsangYong Korando crossover will be seen in the North for the first time at Caravan and Motorhome 2011, Manchester Central, in the heart of Manchester, 20 - 23 January. It will appear alongside a Rimor New Polaris 450 Veloce, a compact, light weight family tourer.

With a full two tonne towing capacity, the Korando is one of the best tow-cars in its class, but it also marks a number of ‘firsts’. As a crossover, the new car - which goes on sale in the UK shortly - allows SsangYong to expand from its core SUV (sport utility vehicle) model range. With the practicality of a 4x4/SUV and accessibility of a family hatchback it gives the company entry to a major new and growing market sector.

Designed in Europe by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the new car offers a highly contemporary look while featuring a monocoque construction, another first for the marque which has traditionally utilised ladder-rack chassis architecture.

SsangYong’s hallmark competitive pricing and comprehensive specification will pitch this fourth generation Korando against cars such as the Ford Kuga, Hyundai ix35, Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai and Volkswagen Tiguan.

There will be five models from launch in the UK, with the option of two-wheel drive, all-wheel drive,

6-speed manual and automatic, and two trim levels.