2019 SsangYong Korando first drive review

For so long the ‘other’ Korean car company, SsangYong’s vehicles have been improving dramatically over recent years. Now it’s launched the all-new Korando, a compact SUV rival to cars like the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage, with lots of equipment, a cheap price and a massive seven-year warranty. But is it any good? We went to try it, and find out.

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[myahmedfadel]

I own 2012 Korando! It’s great and strong car. I plan to buy a new model.

[paultobinestateagents]

I bought a Tivoli in 2016, still have it. Great car, might be worth looking at one of these now as I need more space

[jon]

Nice looking machine. A friend ran a Musso for 12 years and put 300k on the clock. Never a hiccup with it. They are excellent value as a make, the warranty alone should sell them.

[dankmemesmeltexistentialdr]

I actually really quite like this, that interior seems excellent for the price point

[Hope]

A brand that has come along way, I would buy one 👍

[blackballed]

These Korean car companies are doing great things. And this looks a touch of class and I would imagine most people wouldn't even know the badge but with its Kia comparable 7 year warranty I can see this company start to make a dent in the UK market. Especially with cars looking like this. Outside looks sleek for a big car and inside looks as good as an Audi

[Grant]

Ssangyong used to make hideous looking cars but the latest Korrando, Reston, Tivoli and Tivoli XLV models look great. Quality appears to be up and the warranty, well what can you say? Definitely worth considering now.

[rckyyyyyyy]

Actually might consider a SsangYoung now... I don't believe the badge holds any negativity here in Australia.

[yadmala]

I own korando 2015 . It's very good car

[arildolsen]

I own 2003Volvo S60 so i locking buy car so 90% gone be Korando nowe ! It’s great and strong car. I plan to buy model 2019 wow..

[garythegreat]

I had a Ssang Yong as a hire car, despite my badge issues once inside it was a great drive, this looks like a step up, a more detailed review would be welcome 👍

[moovintruespace]

Seemed a down played review. It handles much better than you give credit for. Test drove one the other day. Very smooth.

[Paulo-ovyo]

Nice car in Ultimate spec, but the 1.5T loves its petrol ⛽️ 😮

[jackotube]

That boot space looks like it would be bigger than the described 1248Ltrs with the seats folded?

[rob]

Finally going up I'd say, a feat I note, Rover never quite managed lol

[carlosorff]

It must be much much better than the Dacia Duster. Duster looks like a tractor compared to this.

[rob]

You have to watch these 7 year warranties as the're phased. (covers less and less of the car)

[FlyingTigersKMT]

Go back to reviewing motorcycles and which cruiser bike is best and what's up wi the new BMW bikes, you AutoTrader people you!!!!

[SPEAKTHETRUTH...]

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.