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I used to work at a Ssangyong dealership in Witham, Essex before they pulled out of the dealership and moved to Chelmsford. They weren't bad cars, but reminded me of a car you'd see in GTA you'd only steal if the police were on your tail and it's the only car within reach.

It's a bad day for us all when 30k is considered cheap.

If you know Ssyangyong's history, you can see why they feel a generation behind. It's quite sad history honestly and reminds me of British Auto industry. After East Asian Financial Crisis in 1997, the company changed ownership a couple of times and ultimately was purchased by SAIC, a Chinese firm, they used Ssangyong's engineering to built SAIC's own model lineup in China and effectively ignored Ssangyong's lineup in Korea and aboard. The company of course failed to compete against Hyundai/Kia at this stage as most of the company's, engineering strength was used to develop SAIC. In 08' with economic crisis, SAIC decided to sell Ssangyong and decided to lay off almost 3000 workers. This resulted in one of the most catastrophic protests in Korean history that involved Ssangyong workers fighting to their death by sieging inside the factory. Ultimately, the Indian company, Mahindra purchased Ssangyong and injected cash to create new vehicles that would be sold both as Ssangyong and Mahindra. And this new Korando is one of the first products after the company was normalized. It feels a generation behind because it kinda is based on the car that was planned a generation ago. But, Ssangyong also can utilize Hyundai-Kia suppliers back in Korea and that really helped them to obtain a lot of newer tech at least in the infotaiment/option side despite having older powertrain tech. In Korea, this car is considered great value options to housewives who want bigger SUVs but are price conscious. However, with Covid-19, Mahindra was faced some financial challenges and went back into court-receivership. Now it was sold off to Korean conglomerate KG. KG is conglomerate that specialized in chemical and steel industry so I'm hopeful that Ssangyong might turn around. They just launched new product back in Korea called Ssangyong Torres which honestly feels so close to other cheap SUVs from Hyundai, Ford and Honda other than outdated powertrain tech. I think Ssangyong's biggest strength is that they have Hyundai/KIa suppliers back in Korea. This helps them to get some of the Korean car's biggest strengths, which is features and options. (Not to mention LG and Samsung which is one of the biggest suppliers for high tech options for Germans) They also have Mercedes-backed frame-body/RWD platform (as Mercedes almost purchased them back in the 90s) with their Musso pickup and new Rexton. These are honestly decent as a cheap frame body vehicle - only issue being Ssangyong not really having powertrain technology to put in the big vehicle. It's great to see that James giving fair and decent review to this Ssangyong. As a car enthusiasts, I kinda despise their CUVs (or any CUVs for that matter) but I really wish them the best and hopefully they can create more enthusiasts level body on frame vehicles after making money with these!

I'm kinda disappointed that SsangYongs are no longer comically ugly, but then I stop and wonder if it's not that the rest of the world hasn't just caught them up. Looking at you, BMW.

Engine still has a reliable oil dipstick. 100 x better than what many "premium" brands offer: sensors to measure the oil level.

I have a SSangyong, it is a Kyron, and it is one of the best cars I have ever owned and I still own it. It is thrifty on diesel, and has had no further problems with it in ten years of use.

I have a ssangyong rexton rx290 i bougnt in 2003..drive it for more than 300,000kms without major problem...contrary to jay's comments, the car is solidly built. Noise insulation is very good. Hardly hear engine noise from inside, even driving it at 140kmh to 160kmh.. you can still have normal conversation inside the car..good job ssangyong..

I have a Korrando 2.0 LE petrol I bought new in 2019. My friend was a mechanic at a Ssangyong dealership on my doorstep and he told me they were good cars and hardly ever came in for warranty work. I also liked the look of them and it is really well made and for the price I paid amazing. I've now done just over 30000 miles in it which includes towing and touring round Scotland. It's been a joy to own and everyone that has been in it have been shocked at the quality of it. Downsides are 2L petrol is a little bland and has just enough power,more lack of torque than power but is very quiet and does hit it's claimed mpg figures. The dealers don't have a menu style service pricing or pre pay service plan,so you have to ring round the dealers for the best price. Overall I love my Korrando and the most important thing for me is it has been 100%reliable and trust worthy and I am a fan of the brand and would definitely buy another Ssangyong on it own merits against other brands. Well done Ssangyong

I rented a diesel AWD Korando in Iceland and it was actually quite good in that setting. I liked it

My dad's first brand new car was his 2015 Kia Sorento, what a value for money and (imo) good looking car from certain angles. It threw up an engine light (exhaust sensor) 2 weeks before the 7 year waranty was out and it was honoured, abroad!

I miss a world where estates were king. Darn you SUV!

Im glad to see the tried and tested aisin gearbox on a car these days rather than a questionable new gearbox that you hear all these horror stories about

Always enjoy your reviews from across the pond my friend! Keep up the great work.

My dad had a 2017 korondo from new until last year. The interior and exterior was very boring, but he liked it as it was cheap, economical, had all the gadgets and it pulled the caravan no problem with 4wd. The cheapness did tell after a few years as it had some issues with suspension springs snapping and belt tensions wearing out, but it was all fixed under warranty. He ended up getting a Kia Sportage after and he much preferred everything about the korondo other than the styling.

I run a 2004 Korando elx, 2 Ltr,had it for 7 years . Absolutely brilliant car I use it for towing my caravan. In all that time I’ve had a new battery and some tyres. What more can I say !

'Buy an estate. They're just better'. Spot on James.

Had 2 korandos now both new cars from a 2015 se4 and a 2018 elx models primary for towing now moved up to a 22 plate Rexton not had any trouble with any, great 4x4 with good specific. The Rexton 8 speeds autos one of the comfiest cars I've driven and been a passenger in. My local dealers have been great with nothing been to much trouble and always happy to answer any questions I have .i tow a 1700jg twin axle with ease and stability it A+ from me.

Many years ago, when I first started out in the motor industry, I worked for a dealership who held a franchise with International Motors, the official importer for several Japanese and Korean manufacturers (these being Subaru, Isuzu and Ssangyong). I recall the dealership held an "offroad day" (they also had Land Rover in group) and took a couple of these imported cars. An Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Citation, an Impreza 2.0 estate, a Subaru Legacy and a pair of Ssangyong Musso 2.9TD. Both Ssangyong (which I seem to recall translates as "Twin Dragons") had to be trailered back with drivetrain failure. Nothing else broke, not even the Land Rover Discovery the other branch brought. I'm genuinely surprised they've survived in the UK this long, where other better marques like Saab and Lancia have failed. The sales brochure made much of the design being done by, Ken Greenley, the same chap who designed the Bentley Azure, but in reality, this was very far from his finest work. In summary, a terrible old box of bolts that only the deliberately and belligerently contrary seemed to want to drive, which consequently leads to just exactly the kind of frustrating encounter you'd expect with the owner.

As someone who works with Ssangyongs in the South East of the UK, Korandos are very similar in feel, fit and finish to a Hyundai. Though I've had more warranty issues with Ssangyongs.

Good review and I agree on most points. As a drive tester I have worked on this car. We first got it 4 months before release, fully packed in thick blankets. My job was to fine tune the navigation system and find bugs. In the end we delivered a okay product but the cooperation with three different Korean companies and us was a sh*tshow. Because of these problems eating time, we never really could get the last bugs out of it.

We have a 22 plate 1.6d Korando Ultimate and althjough I think your review is fair, we are really happy with it so far. Since last June we have done around 3k miles and not had a single issue. We part exchanged a 2016 1.6 Xtrail while it had value in it and before bits srarted to fail. The Korando though - it's unfortunate you had the petrol version because the economy is much worse than the diesel, something held up bu the enthusiastic Facebook groups. We get around 30mpg round town and on a run bewteen 38 - 40 - not close to the Xtrail but we didn't expect that. We took 2 people to the airport with 2 full sized cases and all that was needed was to take out the load cover, Leg room for the passengers is terrific with one of them being 6'4". Seats are comfortable, driving position is good with everything in the right place and controls good. Media system is good with Android auto for music and the choice of Nav systems like Waze although there's nothing wrong with the installed nav choice. One small gripe is that you need a USB lead for Android Auto when otherwise the phone connects by Bluetooth for calls. Maybe a bit early to give a full review but so far we're happy both for everyday use and for longer runs where it's very comfortable. You get a lot for your money so no regrets so far. Haven't noticed the flexy bonnet either!!! As a foot-note and because of the start of your video, the Korando is used by my wife as her daily because I have - wait for it - a Ssangying Rexton and it's a 2012 model the same as the one you slated and I love it. It's the 2.7 Merc engine and gearbox which I've owned for around 9 months and I bought it to replace the most boring car I've ever owned - a Volvo XC90 which only lasred 3 months. The Rexton is my workhorse for work carrying tools and generally running me around and will also be used to tow our caravan. Starts with no fuss, comfortable to drive with a solid feel to it and again no issues with the bonnet - I do wonder what you do to them and can't fathom why anyone would want to climb on a bonnet in the first place!! Not a pretty car, but it's functional and it does stand out even if that is on it's own with a huge boot and class leading towing capacity. Keep up the good reviews, hope this wasn't too much of a ramble.......

The biggest surprise in this video for me was the first few minutes when you told us the price...21k to 30k. It's still a lot of money to part with, and I can't imagine anyone doing that when they can get an alternative used premium brand a few years old. For this reason I think it'll fail to sell and 2nd hand ones will be rare.

I purchased a korando in 2010, it had a 2L turbo diesel. Loved that car. Owned it for 10 years without any issues. Would have liked to buy another but the company status was too risky to buy the new rexton, try that one.

I watched a lot of "wheeler dealers" on tv as a kid. It was often on when I was home from school, or early in the evening. I'm sure you hear it a lot, but you kinda look, and sound a lot like the host from that program. Adds to the enjoyment of this, honestly.

We have had the Actyon, 2019 Musso truck, & 2021 Rodius. They’re all great 👍🏼 used for high mileages. Overall it’s still good 👍🏼 8/10

Not sure you mentioned the depreciation aspect J?! These work best as low spec VFM cars as you said. Interesting review, they've come a long way, but not sure they'll trouble Kia/Hyundai/MG/Dacia who are better established. Get well soon! 🙏🙏

Own a 2005 Rextron for about a Decade now, done about 450K KM on it. really reliable in terms of gearbox and engine, only required basic maintanace, special notes on expensive diesel injectors and turbo, overall I love that off-roader

I have a korando diesel 2.2. from 2012. I never have problems and it's the most reliable car I've ever had. Still drive it with pleasure.

I like the look of the Tivoli. I hope, as soon as it's replacement is out, you'll be doing a video on it. For people who aspire to new car ownership (or nearly new) but are a little short on resources, these are a boon, despite the drawbacks. Fuel consumption, though, really can be a deal breaker. Hopefully, they're working on it. I have a 15 year old Forester which does better.

You really are the best KZfaq car reviewer

We got the runout previous model Korando 2.2 diesel AWD manual in 2018 at a very attractive price with seven year warranty. We have a good local dealer here in West Wales so service is not an issue. We bought it to tow a small horse trailer, and there was no other suitable new car at anywhere near the price. No complaints apart from the terrible FM radio. It looks much more compact than the Korando tested here and, being a previous generation vehicle, is not ridiculously wide - a big advantage on narrow country roads.

awesome video

Back in 2006 we bought a Rexton for the company. It was not a beautiful car, but it did the job. The following Chrysler 300 was horribly expensive to run. Leaving BMW (they do not build the 2 series GT anymore), I'm thinking about this SsangYong now, especially since it is one of the last cars offered with a Diesel.

Good entertaining car review 👍

You should review the new Rexton. It's actually really good value for the money.

I'd say 99% of new cars on the market are "bad", it depends on the point of view. Most hybrid and electric cars will be scrap in 10 years.

😁 Love your original fashionable collar style/choice. 👍

I picked up a Sept 2021 registered Tivoli XE in Feb 2022 (ex demonstrator with only 600 miles on it) for £12.5k. I'm pretty pleased with it thus far. It's definitely reliable (It still started and drove after rats ate some of the engine, A/C and Headlight wiring and I only noticed because the A/C didn't work in Aug 2022). I've had it a year and only put barely 1k miles on it but it's comfortable, roomy and pretty tidy looking. I previously had a 2015 Citroen C4 that I loved (But that one didn't survive a similar rat attack and was written off) but the Tivoli has the edge on the interior with the leather and heated seats/MP3 radio etc. The last car I had with leather seats was an '86 Metro Vanden Plas as a 17 year old! I got the Tivoli on a tip from my dad (when C4 was sadly written off and most local dealers had long wait lists due to covid supply chain issues) who has a Tivoli ELX (bit longer). His Tivoli has the rear parking sensors/camera, satnav and electric folding wing mirrors etc. They seem pretty solid if unspectacular cars. If you want (relatively) cheap (comfortable) motoring, they're not bad.

My mates got the honking big 4x4 truck thing for work and it's awesome.

I consider SsangYong in the same situation as Proton, started off well as cheap value for money reasonably reliable vehicles using proven componentry from known reputable car companies just as the Japanese and Korean carmakers did. Unfortunately they were never able to make the transition to proper popular respectable manufacturer especially once started designing their own platforms and drivetrains in-house and therefore never were able to break into the mainstream market. Proton especially have pretty much disappeared after multiple new owners and relaunches and SsangYong is under new ownership and due for a name change and yet another relaunch in early 2023

I'd have KIA over Ford / Vauxhall / Peugeot anyday of the week !, I'd be worried about residual value on cars like this , The design of exterior/interior remind me of VW , James Great video as always !

I was talking to a mechanic here in NZ and I asked him what cars, if bought brand new, should I never buy. His answer, SsangYong and Great Wall. They are the worst cars around. The end.

I have a 2006 Korando TDI Cabrio. An amazing car that I bought for 6,000 Euro as temporary transport solution after my Jeep JK blew up (literally exploded) Now, 13 years and about 100,000 Kms further and it remains to be a dependable partner for the house, garden and guests in our house in Ibiza. I just bought a 2024 Korando E-Motion. Totally different, but confidence in the brand and local SsangYong service shop, Cruz Motors, made the difference. Alerrnative was Kia or Mazda, but at a much higher price point.

Hi James, sorry this comment is a little off topic... I just watched Jack's review of the Iso Grifo which was great but was missing your expert and detailed review only James can deliver. I don't recall seeing the Iso on your channel and would love to see one if you ever have the chance. Thanks James!

I remember seeing an ad for one yeeeears ago, a Mercedes powered SUV. Kid me loved that ad! It looked pretty good to me, and I think I see similar lines in this.

Great review of a very ordinary (in the mid 90s) car.

Great review - many thanks. As an owner of a KIA Venga, I can testify that it's a very solid car. If I were to buy another KIA model it would almost certainly be the Sportage - which from 2011 onwards is a great car. Or perhaps I'd be tempted by it's stablemate the Hyundai Tucson. I am not in a position to buy a new car, not even a more budget example like the Ssangyong Korando. I'd far sooner stick to a used KIA or a Hyundai, though I could be tempted by a used Audi Q3. There are 2 things I REALLY don't like - these are (1) An automatic handbrake, and (2) Poor fuel consumption. That's why I for one will not be looking a Ssangyong any time soon.

I am on my second Ssangyong Musso having replaced my twenty year old MK2 in 2019 after given sterling service, your issue with the bonnet must be a thing with the model my old Musso was rear ended in 2018 the vehicle that hit it looked as if it had hit a tank yet all the Musso had was a few scratches and a very slight out of alignment number. Strange you mentioned the slow acceleration of the Korando the new Musso even though it has a smaller engine than the old MK2 it easily goes over the speed limit not bad for a 3.5t vehicle glad the information system has a audible and visual warning. You are the only negative review that I have seen Ssangyong do listen to their customers and act on anything the MK4 Musso had the handbrake on the left of the centre console after dealers and the owners clubs pointed this out in regards to right hand drive vehicles on the MK5 it was changed. I was told when I got my first Ssangyong cheap rubbish will not last a month twenty years later due to age wear and tear replaced it.

Thanks for sticking up for those of us who don't like black on black on black interiors! How hard is it to provide some cream, grey or even tan interiors?

A commendable review as this model was on my short list once. I'm glad I finally opted for something in the Toyota range. However, give the company another 5 years and see what they come up with. Either they will improve are they will collapse and burn.

A good review thanks. I bought the Korando Ultimate AWD diesel 18 months ago and it has been a reliable vehicle to date. I bought it for the value for money reason that you have described although I wonder how the resale will be, given the company's failure to penetrate the Australian market... I agree the mileage is not the best, although over the 12 months it has averaged 7 l/100km (about 33 mpg) and is continuing to improve now that we have relocated to semi-rural living with less traffic. My biggest issue has been the poor boot space. With at least one half of the rear seat down the problem is easily addressed although bad luck if you have passengers. This was made worse due to the Ultimate model having a full-size spare, whereas the base model EX (in Australia) only has a can of tire slime, which increases the depth of the boot significantly. My other gripe is the basic view of the head unit, which does not have DAB for the Australian market and doesn't provide basic descriptions from the FM radio broadcast such as song name. My son's Astra has this and it is 6 years older. Other than that, I can't complain. It isn't a race car although I am sure the 0-100 km/h time is better than quoted. It is good enough for a family hack either way.

i've had this car for about a year and a half, and i like the car, but i do agree on the low miles per gallon, and the laneassist still trying to help even when u turn it off. But i do enjoy the many features. haven't had any problems with it at the moment.

i think the question: ‘do new bad car still exists?’ is a bit not quite explorative, it’s not wrong tho. i think it should be like: ‘do cheap car getting better?’ maybe is better discussion question as technology getting better, but love the vid tho, keep up the good work!

I noticed a lot of the interior parts are from Kia (windows switches, steering wheel buttons, stalks) they must have some sort of collaboration. That's why the interior feels more quality than you'd expect

Had a brand new MG SUV thingy as a courtesy car for 12 days before Xmas after some wally crashed into my stationary Alfa right at the very bottom ( totally empty!!) bit of the car park. It was okay, full of gadgets, seats were plasticky though. Auto headlights and reverse camera, heated seats etc etc . Wobbly at speed would be my main gripe .

Interesting new brand on the channel. Hopefully you can cover the old model before the new one comes out so you can see the upgrades. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

My brother got one, brand new with highest trim. That car is perfect value for money. 24k EUR without VAT., 4% lease, three payments. Great value of a car!!

People would say it gets you from A to B but in this case of Ssyangyong, would it? Hope your cold gets better, you reminded me sounding similar to a younger Chris Goffey!! :)

You're theme music is superb. From where did you source it?

A few of those issues you've had sounds like you've gotten a bad lemon. But I feel like you are right about the powertrain. Well they're going through a rebranding now, KG Mobility, or hopefully just KG. Their new Torres looks good but I fear that it might get a 1.5L underpowered engine as usual. Some of their modern cars look alright, and they seem okay with the amount of tech they give you compare to some other brands. Still, the reliability, workmanship and unfortunately branding means people will just scoff at them as bad cars.

My jag had Nexen tyres. But when I sold the wheels on ebay someone said, not that price with those ditch finders! I found them to be more than adequate in all conditions and extremes.

We own a 2014 Korando Didn't pay much for it but it's been reliable and fuel efficient and it goes well enough The is better car's to be had but at the price we paid I'm happy and would certainly consider another.

I recently owned a 2014 SsangYong Stavic (or as you'd call it there, a Rodius or Turismo), and I loved it. Was a massive vehicle, I used it as a camper, or for transporting my mates about to the pub. Was great economy as a diesel but struggled with speeds over 90kmh due to only being a 5 speed. I updated the head unit which was antiquated even by 2006 standards to a Pioneer double screen, and it looked amazing. Was reliable, never had an issue with it, super practical despite its immense size, but my mates lost a bit of respect for me due to owning it 🤣🤣

As most of these older gen powertrain they would be more efficient with a little more power, it wouldn't hurt consumption significantly but would improve the experience quite a lot.

I bought the previous generation Korando new 4 years ago. I have had no problems and manage an average of 36 mph around town and upper 40s on long journeys including motorways. Mine has the 2.2 turbo diesel engine with 176bhp, 4x4 which seems to suit the car. Perhaps Ssangyung should have kept the bigger engine, as the engine doesn’t have to work that hard to get the car moving or at speed on the motorway, even with 4 adults and luggage.

an excellent suv. well done ssangyong!🙂

Had one in at work, I would have one over a dacia. Very simple but does everything it should.

i did look at sangyong when choosing my next disability car but the advance payment was too much and no dealership near me so i opted for the skoda kamiq a wise choice i think. good videos

It’s a very good value for money this car. If I knew nothing about cars I’d definitely buy it.

The wife and I did 270 miles from Kent back North last week. The Octavia 2.0 Tdi estate (2014) showed an average MPG of 60.4 mpg for the journey. We certainly were not pushing it, but it does show the technology gap if the Korando struggles to beat 30 mpg.The interior is what sells this Korando though and it looks very impressive. I think I'd still prefer an upper spec ( 115 hp diesel or 130 hp petrol) new Dacia Duster before a Korando because of its honest utility and because they seem very popular with owners.

For a car that is a country mile away from anything I would consider, that was a very enjoyable watch. Having shunned the badge snobbery of my colleagues back in 2016, I chose a Korean car in the form of the Hyundai Tucson, this despite having recollections of the horrid Pony from years back. Kia often evoking memories of the Pride. Putting these thoughts aside along with any prejudices, and you'll more often than not be in for a pleasant surprise.

My local garage where I get my cars serviced is also a SsangYong dealer so I've had a couple as courtesy cars. A Tivoli maybe 5 years ago and then the previous gen Korando maybe 3 years ago. Even in those 2 years you could see significant progress in the quality and the latest ones as seen here seem to be another step on. My impressions we're the power trains were a real weakness (1.6 Tivoli really struggled at motorway speeds) and the specification of the equipment was low e.g. radio was terrible tinny affair. However, the build quality seemed solid and they had clearly thought about how you would use the car - Ergonomics and little useful features to make family life easier. The worst part for me though was the ride. The Tivoli was rock hard while the Korando was so rolly-polly that I was on the verge of feeling travel sick even as the driver. As mentioned here already, you're better spending the money on a nearly new Ford/Peugeot or similar.

I seriously nearly purchased a Tivoli 4 years ago but decided in the end I wanted something that handled bit better.

It looks better than pretty much most German rivals, if we take out the luxury touches and the proportions made possible by the price premium

Hyundai, Kia, SsangYong and all of the other 'Pacific Rim' car manufacturers were simply a joke about twenty years ago however Hyundai and Kia in particular have made leaps and bounds since then! SsangYong isn't quite there yet however give them a few more years for sure

If I’m not wrong, the rpm not going over 5.5k may just be the fact that it is a turbo engine. While yes, I do believe it is a dumb concept, it might be to keep the engine from maxing out the turbo because past that point, power plateaus and thus, shifting is a good idea.

Hmm. Some years ago I had a 2011 ford edge. When you readlined it, and maintained, the check engine light would come one and behave the way you explained. First time was very scary.

A Sang Yong ute here in Australia was hands down the worst car I've ever driven. The mine I worked for were considering buying a bunch, they ended up with LandCruisers again, for obvious reasons. The Sangyong wasn't gonna work

I picked up a 1 year old ex-demo Tivoli Ultimate with 3000 miles on the clock and in the 18 months I've owned it I can honestly say I love it. Went for the 1.5 Petrol Turbo Manual for £17,000 which, for everything included, felt (and still feels) like an absolute steal. I often find myself asking why there aren't more on the road. The only downside, as you say, is the fuel economy. Even in the much smaller Tivoli, we're lucky to get 38, often hovering around 32/33, which is very disappointing. I'll almost certainly be putting my money where my mouth is when we come to the end of our PCP though and am eyeing up the electric option(s). If you're still looking for a Tivoli to review, you're welcome to take mine for a spin. P.S. Expecting an Emira delivery in April and waiting for your review with bated breath...

5:20 I see that Jaaaag XJS back there!!

The powertrain is lifted straight out of a Hyundai i30! (The 1.5 T-GDI & the 1.6 CRDi engine are both Hyundai Group engines. The manual gearbox is also from the Hyundai Group

To be honest, I have the exact same hood complaint on my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander 😢. And the MPG of this vehicle is fine IMO

I think they absolutely do depending on your viewpoint. For me, bad cars for the money is a big thing, I'm thinking in particular of some electric cars. Very expensive, fiddly, often limited practically and usability. Obviously not them all but there's certainly more bad options than traditional ICE alternatives.

my parenst baught a ssanyong grand tivole 9 weeks ago it got finished a week ago and its the best car ive ever had especially because we always had second hand cars but this is the first ever new car we baught

Front looks VW ish the rear very MG ish, I guess overall you pay your money and you get what you get, I'd rather go for a nearly new estate car than one of these SUV things.

13:22 Yes, the Korando was offered with AWD in the diesel in the UK, but it’s no longer on the configurator for some reason.

If I was spending nearly 30k on a small suv. I’d get a nearly new Volvo XC40 you can get a decent spec with less than 5k miles for this amount of money. Looks good inside and out. Isn’t this slow much more refined and I trust it’s reliable

My friend has a SsangYong Korando 2015 with the Mercedes 2.1L diesel and he seems to like it 😀 I wouldn’t call any new car bad. If it gets you from A to B SAFELY is all that matters to me.

The beauty with Ssangyongs is,the switchgear is often from outgoing other Korean brands .mainly due to the same suppliers . Can't knock a Ssangyong for the price

First time ive seen one of your videos, and you strike me as a british version of aging wheels lmaoo

New camera James?

The less I know about Ssanyong the better it is for my health. I have a very sensitive gag reflux! Had to bail after 5 minutes.

It's like a Rav4 bought on Wish.

Jay! Bro! First huge mistake: You did not remove the trays from the boot. There are your 550litres. Man, what a halfassed test! Cmon!

I've alway had my eye on SsangYong as the next Kia/Hyundai story. In from the east with the intention of bringing well priced motoring for good reliability. Like the two previous brands there was some tacky quality, lack of prestiege etc, but now they're certainly gunning with the big lads now. I do believe that for them to be really successful in the english speaking market, perhaps they need to rebrand though. Doesn't need to be a name change, but could be some play on SsangYong.

The Aisin box is used in everything from Isuzu, Mazda, Toyota and some others.

We have a 23 Korando and it's great. Way cheaper than a VW tRock and looks just as smart.

You should review the latest Rexton.

Great thumbnail.