SsangYong have kept themselves busy by launching the
Tivoli XLV last year, and for 2017 they're promising a new generation of the
Rexton. However, before the latter will show its new design, the current
Korando has been given a fresh face that tends to make things a tad more
aggressive on the front end compared to the current version.
The automaker fiddled with the headlights, fog
lamps, grille, bumper and hood, but on the other end, things look like they've
remained pretty much unchanged. There is also a new set of 18-inch diamond-cut
alloy wheels, coming to round up the list of exterior updates.
Inside, the SUV now gets a redesigned instrument
cluster that allows users to choose from six different colors, a modified
steering wheel, and a 7-inch display for the infotainment system. The automaker
is still cheap on providing additional data, but states that the sound system
can be upgraded with an optional Harman Audio.
Power continues to come from the same 2.2-liter
diesel engine that was introduced more than a year ago. It produces 178 PS and 400 Nm of torque between 1,400 and 2,800 rpm, and channels
the output to the two-wheel drive through either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed
automatic transmission. A four-wheel drive system is available at an extra
cost.
For now, the updated SsangYong Korando can be had in
South Korea from 22,430,000 Won (US$ 18,624) in the base KX version, while the
range-topping DX carries a starting price of 28,770,000 Won (US$ 23,888), but
other markets will follow this year.
