SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando is a subcompact 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".[1] The Korando brand is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as Korea’s longest surviving name plate.

SsangYong Korando
Overview
Manufacturer	SsangYong
Production	1983–present
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact SUV (J) (1983–2006) Compact crossover SUV (J) (2010–present)
Body style	3-door SUV (1983–2006) 5-door crossover SUV (2010–present)
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive

First generation (1982–1996)

First generation
Overview
Also called	Keohwa Korando (1983-84) Dong-A Korando (1985–87)
Production	1983–84 (Keohwa Co. Ltd.) 1985–87 (Dong-A Motors) 1988-1996 (SsangYong Motors)
Assembly	Jurye-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan, South Korea[2] Mekong Auto, Vietnam (1991-?)
Body and chassis
Class	Mini SUV
Body style	3-door wagon Van Ambulance Pickup truck
Layout	Front engine, four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	Isuzu 4BA1 (diesel) Isuzu C223 (diesel) Isuzu G200Z (gasoline) Peugeot XD3P (diesel) Korean made Isuzu DC23 (diesel)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2390 mm (short) 2895 mm (long)
Length	3860 mm (short) 4680 mm (long)
Width	1700 mm
Height	1850-1900 mm
Curb weight	1660-2295 kg

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.[3] In November 1969, the CJ-5 entered production with the 75 hp (56 kW) 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. Sold under the Asia Motors badge, military Jeeps were built (M38A1, M606) as the Asia KM410. This range eventually developed into the Asia Rocsta. The civilian CJ-5 Jeep was built as the Asia Landmaster from September 1974, with a long-wheelbase model added in 1977. These originally had a locally built AMC 258 ci straight-six engine with 110 hp (82 kW) SAE, but after the oil crises of the seventies Isuzu's 2.8-liter 4BA1 diesel engine with 85 hp (63 kW) SAE was introduced in July 1979. Troubled AMC withdrew from South Korea in August 1978. Shinjin Motors sold a shipment of Jeeps to Libya in 1979, in spite of the embargo, and this led to another ownership shakeup as it invalidated the license. Keohwa Co Ltd took over production in March 1981, and rotated the bars in the grille to minimize the resemblance to a Jeep.[4] It remained available on two wheelbases of 2,390 or 2,895 mm (94.1 or 114.0 in), with the AMC inline-six or the Isuzu 2.8-liter diesel.[3] In November 1982, the nine-seater "Family Deluxe" was introduced, and the range was renamed "Korando" in March 1983.[5]

A Korando K9 with extended wheelbase.

Keohwa was absorbed by Dong-A Motor in December 1984,[5] and a facelift followed in March 1985. The new model had a changed interior and the large diesel was replaced by the 2238 cc Isuzu C223 engine. The pickup version was discontinued. In June, Isuzu's 2-liter G200Z petrol engine was added. In 1986, Korandos were exported to Japan; and in 1988, SsangYong began exporting them to Europe.[5] In November 1986 Dong-A was integrated into the SsangYong Group, who changed the company's name to SsangYong Motor Company in March 1988.[5] Unlike the CJ-7, a 9-seat extended version was also available, called the Korando K9.[6] In late 1988 a new SUV on the chassis of the Isuzu Trooper was introduced, called the SsangYong Korando Family, but this car has no relation to the Jeep CJ-7 beyond the "Korando" nameplate. Production of the Jeep-based Korando ended in 1996.[7]

Second generation (1996–2006)

Second generation
Overview
Also called	Daewoo Korando SsangYong Actyon Korando (Korea, 1997–1999) TagAZ Tager[8]
Production	1996–2006 (SsangYong) 1997–2005 (Mekong Auto) 2008–2014 (TagAZ)[8]
Assembly	Pyungtaek, South Korea Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Taganrog, Russia (TagAZ) Lublin, Poland Tehran, Iran
Designer	Ken Greenly
Body and chassis
Class	Mini SUV
Body style	3-door wagon
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	2.3 L M111.970/M111.974/M111.984 I4 (petrol) 3.2 L M104 I6 (petrol) 2.3 L OM601 I4 (diesel) 2.9 L OM602 I5 (diesel)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,480 mm (97.6 in)
Length	4,330 mm (170 in)
Width	1,840 mm (72 in)
Height	1,845 mm (72.6 in)
Curb weight	1,800 kg (3,968 lb)

The second generation "New" Korando was released in Asia in 1996 to complement the SsangYong Musso (released in 1993),[9] released in Europe in 1997 and in Australia in 1998 and was based on a shortened version of the Musso's chassis.[10] The 1.8 tonne 3-door mini SUV[11] was designed by Professor Ken Greenly.[12]

It features a choice of 2.3- and 3.2-liter gasoline engines, or 2.3- and 2.9-liter diesel engines, all produced on license from Mercedes-Benz, accompanied by a five-speed manual Borg-Warner gearbox. The interior of the second generation Korando was unique because it had a steering wheel arch on either side. This was to make converting to right-hand-drive easier and to cut down on production costs. On the passenger's side, a handle was fitted in the arch.[13] This generation was sold as the Daewoo Korando from 1999 to 2001, as Daewoo bought a majority stake in SsangYong, but was later forced to sell its shares.

Revision

Production of the second generation ended in 2006. Sales however in many markets continued through to 2007 due to remaining stock. It was available with a variety of petrol and diesel engines, including a 2.9-liter five-cylinder diesel from Mercedes-Benz.[14] In 2008, Russian TagAZ, under license, began to assemble the Korando as the TagAZ Tager, not only three-door guise, but also in a specific five-door long wheelbase version.

In 2017, SsangYong previewed a concept car called the XAV Adventure, which had design features heavily inspired by the second generation of Korando.

Gallery

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  Korando cabrio
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  Rear view of the hardtop model
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  The 2.9-liter Mercedes-Benz engine used in the Korando
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  TagAZ Tager 3-door
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  TagAZ Tager 5-door

Third generation (C200; 2010–2019)

Third generation (C200)
Overview
Also called	SsangYong New Actyon (Kazakhstan, Russia) Micro Korando (Sri Lanka)[15]
Production	2010-2019
Assembly	Pyeongtaek, South Korea Vladivostok, Russia (Sollers) Kremenchuk, Ukraine (KrASZ) Polgahawela, Sri Lanka (Micro Cars)[16] Brazil: Espírito Santo (Fabral, 2014–present)[17]
Designer	Italdesign Giugiaro
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L I4 (petrol) 2.0 L I4 (diesel) 2.2 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length	4,410 mm (173.6 in)
Width	1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height	1,675 mm (65.9 in) 1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Curb weight	1,537 kg (3,388.5 lb) 1,692 kg (3,730.2 lb)

SsangYong Korando 1st facelift

SsangYong Korando rear

SsangYong Korando 2nd facelift

The third generation Korando, codenamed the SsangYong C200[18] began production in late 2010.[19] It is to be the first car to be released as part of SsangYong's revised lineup.[20] It has slightly longer wheelbase than its rivals, the Hyundai ix35 and Kia Sportage. The decision to name the C200 the Korando was done so by SsangYong.[21] The car will be sold in Russia as the SsangYong New Actyon.[22]

In 2013, SsangYong introduced facelift version of Korando. They re-designed front grille with new headlights include LED daytime running lamp, and rear combination lamp. In 2016, SsangYong replaced Korando's 2.0 liter diesel engine to 2.2 liter diesel engine with Euro 6 compliance. In 2017, 2nd facelift version revealed.

Features

The third generation Korando was initially released with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed M11 automatic transmission and is in production from May 2011 to 2015. Since 2015, SsangYong replaced Korando's automatic gearbox to Aisin 6-sped transmission. It is also to be offered as a front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive from launch. Its combined fuel consumption is 5.5 L/100 km and acceleration from 0–100 km takes less than 10 seconds.[23] The engine available upon release was a 2.0 liter turbodiesel producing 175 horsepower. Petrol engine was introduced in 2012.[24]

The Korando comes with 6 airbags as standard. The trunk capacity is 480 liters; however this can be expanded to 1300 liters when the seats are folded down.[25]

Reception

The new Korando was well received from a design perspective with many reviewers noting design improvements over previous models. Interior space too, was praised, as was the all-new monocoque chassis.
It became SUV of the year in Macedonia for 2012.

Concept models

Since 2008, five concept cars (some named C200) have been unveiled:

C200

The original concept, the C200, debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show[26] and has since been shown at many others. The concept received mostly positive feedback and was thought by many to be the vehicle that can turn SsangYong's reputation for having cars with questionable styling around.

C200 Aero

The concept car C200 Aero made its debut at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show. It was released one year later as Korando C with almost no modification of the original Giugiaro design.

SsangYong C200 Eco at the 2009 Salón Internacional del Automóvil in Barcelona

C200 Eco

The C200 Eco made its debut at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show. It is a hybrid which uses both a diesel engine and an electric one (powered by a 340 volt battery). It also uses a stop-start system which shuts off the engine during stops. Fuel saving will be around 25%.[27] The interior features a green trim and an airy cabin.

Korando C

Launched at the 2010 Busan International Motor Show, the new Korando C concept has stayed mostly the same as the previous concepts but has more aggressive styling and is said to be a representation of the production version. Performance-wise, the new concept has a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine and a confirmed power output of 135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp) and 360 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft) of torque.[21] The interior is similar to that of the C200 Eco.[28]

Korando EV

Launched at the 2010 Busan International Motor Show, the Korando EV was a fully electric concept car based on the Korando C.[29] It has a top speed of 150 km/h, and a range of 180 km.[30]

Fourth generation (C300; 2019–present)

Fourth generation (C300)
Overview
Manufacturer	SsangYong
Production	2019–present
Assembly	Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door crossover SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L e-XGi 150T GDI-T I4 (petrol) 1.6 L e-XDi 160 I4-T (diesel)
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed Aisin automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,675 mm (105.3 in)
Length	4,450 mm (175.2 in)
Width	1,870 mm (73.6 in)
Height	1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Curb weight	1,535 kg (3,384.1 lb) 1,640 kg (3,615.6 lb) (AWD)

SsangYong Korando C300

Interior

On January 28, 2019, SsangYong released a teaser image and video of the new Korando. The Korando was launched in South Korea on February 26,[31] and debuted to the global market in Geneva Motor Show 2019.[32]

The Korando is offered with a choice of 163 horsepower 1.5-liter turbo petrol or 136 horsepower 1.6-liter diesel engine and is available in two or four-wheel drive. And it is equipped with 6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed AISIN automatic gearbox.

Safety

Euro NCAP test results for a SsangYong Korando 1.6 diesel, LHD, 5-door SUV variant with standard safety equipment on a 2019 registration:

Euro NCAP test results
SsangYong Korando w/ standard equipment (2019)[33]
Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	33.8	88%
Child occupant:	41.8	85%
Pedestrian:	33.1	68%
Safety assist:	9.7	74%

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External links

• Official website
• SsangYong Motor > Product (제품) > Korando (코란도)