| SsangYong Korando | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Keohwa (1983–1984) Dong-A Motors (1984–1988) SsangYong Motor (1988–2023) KGM (2023–present) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini SUV (1983–2006) Compact crossover SUV (C) (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 |
TheKGM Korando, formerlySsangYong Korando (Korean: 쌍용 코란도) is amini SUV orcompact crossover SUV built by the South Korean automobile manufacturerSsangYong from 1983 to 2006 and from 2010 onwards. The name Korando is a contraction of "Korea Can Do".[1]TheKorando brand is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as Korea’s longest surviving name plate.
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Keohwa Korando (1983-84) Dong-A Korando (1985–87) |
| Production | 1983–1984 (Keohwa Co. Ltd.) 1985–1987 (Dong-A Motors) 1988–1996 (SsangYong Motors) |
| Assembly | Jurye-dong,Sasang-gu,Busan,South Korea Mekong Auto, Vietnam (1991-?) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini SUV |
| Body style | 3-doorwagon Van Ambulance Pickup truck |
| Layout | Front engine,four-wheel drive |
| Related | Jeep CJ |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Isuzu 4BA1 (diesel) Isuzu C223 (diesel) Isuzu G200Z (gasoline) Peugeot XD3P (diesel) Korean made Daewoo (Isuzu) DC23 (diesel) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,390 mm (94.1 in) (SWB) 2,895 mm (114.0 in) (LWB) |
| Length | 3,860 mm (152.0 in) (SWB) (short) 4,680 mm (184.3 in) (LWB) |
| Width | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) |
| Height | 1,850–1,900 mm (72.8–74.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,660–2,295 kg (3,660–5,060 lb) |
In 1964, Ha Dong-hwan Motor Company began to assemble Jeeps, trucks, and buses for theUS armed forces and for theUnited Nations Command.[2]
In November 1969, the CJ-5 entered production with the 75 hp (56 kW) Willys Hurricaneinline-four engine and in 1971, a ten-seater version and a pickup model were introduced. In April 1974,American Motors andShinjin Motors formed a joint venture, Shinjin Jeep Motors, to build local Jeeps. These originally had a locally builtAMC 258 cistraight-six engine with 110 hp (82 kW) SAE, but after the oil crises of the seventies Isuzu's 2.8-liter4BA1 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 toLibya 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.[3] 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.[2] In November 1982, the nine-seater "Family Deluxe" was introduced, and the range was renamed "Korando" in March 1983.[4]
Keohwa was absorbed by Dong-A Motor in December 1984,[4] and a facelift followed in March 1985. The new model had a changed interior and the large diesel was replaced by the 2238 ccIsuzu C223 engine. The pickup version was discontinued. In June, Isuzu's 2-literG200Z petrol engine was added. In 1986, Korandos were exported to Japan; and in 1988, SsangYong began exporting them to Europe.[4] In November 1986 Dong-A was integrated into theSsangYong Group, who changed the company's name toSsangYong Motor Company in March 1988.[4]
Unlike the CJ-7, a 9-seat extended version was also available, called theKorando K9.[5] In late 1988 a new SUV on the chassis of theIsuzu 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.[6]
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Daewoo Korando SsangYong Actyon Korando (South Korea, 1997–1999) Chrysler Korando (Vietnam) TagAZ Tager (Russia)[7] |
| Production | 1996–2006 (SsangYong) 1997–2005 (Mekong Auto) 2008–2014 (TagAZ)[7] |
| Assembly | Pyeongtaek,South Korea Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam Taganrog,Russia (TagAZ) Lublin,Poland Saveh,Iran (Bon Ro) |
| Designer | Ken Greenly |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini SUV |
| Body style | 3-doorwagon |
| Layout | Front engine,rear-wheel drive /four-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.3 LM111I4 (petrol) 3.2 LM104I6 (petrol) 2.3 LOM601 I4 (diesel) 2.9 LOM602I5 (diesel) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,480 mm (97.6 in) |
| Length | 4,330 mm (170.5 in) |
| Width | 1,840 mm (72.4 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 theSsangYong Musso (released in 1993),[8] released in Europe in 1997 and in Australia in 1998 and was based on a shortened version of theMusso's chassis.[9] The 1.8 tonne 3-doormini SUV[10] was designed by Professor Ken Greenley.[11]
It features a choice of 2.3- and 3.2-litergasoline engines, or 2.3- and 2.9-literdiesel engines, all produced on license fromMercedes-Benz, accompanied by a five-speed manualBorg-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 toright-hand-drive easier and to cut down on production costs. On the passenger's side, a handle was fitted in the arch.[12]
This generation was sold as theDaewoo Korando from 1999 to 2001, asDaewoo bought a majority stake inSsangYong, but was later forced to sell its shares.[citation needed]
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 fromMercedes-Benz.[13] In 2008, RussianTagAZ, 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.[citation needed]
| Third generation (C200) | |
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| Also called | SsangYong Korando C (South Korea) SsangYong New Actyon (Kazakhstan & Russia) SsangYong Actyon (Malaysia)[14] SsangYong 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)[17] |
| Designer | Italdesign Giugiaro |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 LI4 (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) |
| Curb weight | 1,537–1,692 kg (3,389–3,730 lb) |
The third generation Korando, codenamed theSsangYong C200[18] began production in late 2010.[19] It is to be the first car to be released as part ofSsangYong's revised lineup.[20] It has slightly longer wheelbase than its rivals, theHyundai ix35 andKia Sportage. The decision to name the C200 the Korando was done so bySsangYong.[21] The car will be sold in Russia as theSsangYong New Actyon.[22]
In 2013, SsangYong introduced facelift version of Korando. They re-designed front grille with new headlights include LEDdaytime 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.
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 toAisin 6-speed transmission. It is also to be offered as afront-wheel-drive orfour-wheel-drive from launch. Its combined fuel consumption is 5.5 L/100 km and acceleration from 0–100 km/h takes less than 10 seconds.[23] The engine available upon release was a 2.0 literturbodiesel producing 175horsepower. 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]
The new Korando was well received from a design perspective with many reviewers noting design improvements over previous models.[citation needed] Interior space too, was praised, as was the all-newmonocoque chassis.
It became SUV of the year inMacedonia for 2012.
Since 2008, five concept cars (some named C200) have been unveiled:
The original concept, the C200, debuted at the 2008Paris 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 turnSsangYong's reputation for having cars with questionable styling around.
The concept car C200 Aero made its debut at the 2009Seoul Motor Show. It was released one year later as Korando C with almost no modification of the original Giugiaro design.
The C200 Eco made its debut at the 2009Seoul Motor Show. It is ahybrid which uses both a diesel engine and an electric one (powered by a 340 volt battery). It also uses astop-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.
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] It was also displayed as an Actyon at the 2010Moscow International Automobile Salon, wearing SsangYong's global logo instead of their domestic logo.[29]
Launched at the 2010 Busan International Motor Show, the Korando EV was a fully electric concept car based on the Korando C.[30] It has a top speed of 150 km/h, and a range of 180 km.[31]
Launched at the 2010 Busan International Motor Show alongside the Korando C and Korando EV concepts was an Atomouse-themedart car, in collaboration with Korean pop artist Dongi Lee and the Gana Art Centre.[32][33] It was also displayed as an Actyon at the 2010 Moscow International Automobile Salon, wearing SsangYong's global logo instead of their domestic logo.[34]
| Fourth generation (C300) | |
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| Manufacturer | SsangYong Motor (2019–2023) KG Mobility (2023–present) |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Assembly | South Korea:Pyeongtaek,Gyeonggi Province Iran:Saveh (Noora Motor Pars)[35] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door crossoverSUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Related | KGM Torres |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 Le-XGi 150TGDI-TI4 (petrol) 1.6 Le-XDi 160 I4-T (diesel) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speedAisin 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) |
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,[36] and debuted to the global market inGeneva Motor Show 2019.[37]
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.
The Korando E-motion is a fully electric version of the Korando and the first fully electric SsangYong. It was made available from the 2022 model year. The vehicle features a 61.5 kWh battery allowing for 339 km ofWLTP range, which powers a 140 kW (190 hp), 360 Nm front-wheel driving electric motor.[38]
Euro NCAP test results for a SsangYong Korando 1.6 diesel, LHD, 5-door SUV variant with standard safety equipment on a 2019 registration:
| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: |  | |
| Adult occupant: | 33.8 | 88% |
| Child occupant: | 41.8 | 85% |
| Pedestrian: | 33.1 | 68% |
| Safety assist: | 9.7 | 74% |
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The nameKorando was coined from combining the first three and last two letters from the motto "Korea can do."
Sell time: '83.3~'95.12
The Korando was designed by Professor Ken Greenley of the Royal College of Art in London, using the WW2 Willy's Jeep as his basic theme.
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