SsangYong Motors unveils new Korando C in Korea

OD Newsdesk Published: August 07, 2013, 05:37 PM IST

SsangYong Motor, part of the Mahindra Group, has unveiled the New Korando C at the Seoul Marina in Yeouido. The New Korando C has received a major facelift including a newly designed interior and body, as well as more convenience features. The company stated that the upgraded model will be available at its dealerships across Korea. The New Korando C is a premium Urban Leisure Vehicle (ULV).

On the outside, it has projector headlamps with LED lights, body colour grille with chrome moulding, new side panels and 18-inch wheelsOn the outside, it has projector headlamps with LED lights, body colour grille with chrome moulding, new side panels and 18-inch wheels

 The driver's seat and its surrounding area have received a facelift, giving it a new look with an upmarket appeal.

The upgraded model will be available at its dealerships across KoreaThe upgraded model will be available at its dealerships across Korea

On the outside, it has projector headlamps with LED lights, body colour grille with chrome moulding, new side panels and 18-inch wheels. There's ventilation in the driver's seat cushion and backrest, a 7-inch touch screen infotainment system and smart key system. Additional options available are a black box, front and rear skid plates, side steps and a washer fluid heater. Also, consumers choosing the Smart AWD system can have a trailer hitch installed. A tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has also been introduced as a preventive safety measure.

The compartment gets forced ventilation in the driver's seat cushion and backrest, 7-inch touch screen infotainment system and Smart key systemThe compartment gets forced ventilation in the driver's seat cushion and backrest, 7-inch touch screen infotainment system and Smart key system

In addition, the powertrain has been optimized to improve efficiency by up to 8.4% when driving in 'Eco' mode, giving it a fuel economy of up to 12.8 kmpl in 2-Wheel Drive (Automatic Transmission) mode. The manual transmission model boasts the best fuel economy in its class of 17.2 kmpl in 2-Wheel Drive mode. In the automatic transmission model, the driver can choose between Eco and Sport mode. The New Korando C comes in three trim levels.

Costumers choosing the Smart AWD system can have a trailer hitch installedCostumers choosing the Smart AWD system can have a trailer hitch installed

"The Korando C has been reborn as the New Korando C, with a new innovative style and greater appeal to drivers. I have no doubt that it will be an attractive choice for drivers looking for vehicles for both urban driving and outdoor leisure activities," said Lee Yoo-il, CEO, Ssangyong Motor.