Though heavily cladded in
camouflage here, the forthcoming Ssangyong Korando can be seen to adopt the proportions
of the e-SIV concept that was previewed earlier this year, which was an
appetiser of sorts for Ssangyong’s future direction in technology and product
development, according to the company.
The development vehicle here can be seen to be wider
and more square-cut compared to the current Korando, and its front foglamps
appear to be situated further up the front bumper compared to before. At the
test mule’s rear end, the tailgate forms a rear end that is also more upright
than the current Korando’s.
A fully-electric version the Korando should be in
the works, though there aren’t any technical details on the Korando EV so far –
the e-SIV concept featured a 140 kW electric motor and a top speed of 150 km/h
and a 450 km range. Early powertrain choices will be comprised of a 1.5 litre
petrol engine and a 1.6 litre diesel, with both power units being new to the
range. A mild-hybrid version of the petrol is likely, too.
The forthcoming Korando in its conventionally powered
and electric forms will be the first of a new run of models for Ssangyong.
Further afield, the Tivoli B-segment SUV is tipped for a facelift in 2020,
while the recently-launched Rexton is set to receive updates in 2022.
Cr : Paultan
