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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: cam2502 on 22 October 2014, 20:20:38

Title: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: cam2502 on 22 October 2014, 20:20:38
9am tomorrow morning I'm picking up swmbo's new car. She ditched the duster idea after we test drove this on Monday. Must say I'm quite impressed with it.
Feels really sturdy on the road, good ride position, looks good, loads of room inside, good boot space and just feels solid inside and out, much more so than the Duster. Good level of spec, loads of goodies as standard.
And it comes with a 5 year unlimited mileage warranty.  :y
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: Andy B on 22 October 2014, 20:22:49
They're a bit ugly though .......  ::) ::) ::)  ........
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2014, 20:24:26
They're a bit ugly though .......  ::) ::) ::)  ........
Define 'a bit'... ;D
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: The Sheriff on 22 October 2014, 20:26:45
I am happy for me you. People will leave my Daewoo alone now.  :y
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: cam2502 on 22 October 2014, 20:27:35
I quite like the look of it. Haven't a clue how to put the link up, but if you do, she's plumped for the red colour
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: 4x4 on 22 October 2014, 20:44:36
http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/Korando-Overview?LeadPartner=Google&LeadOnlineMedium=PPC&gclid=CJGZlNqCwcECFQQOwwodFLsAJw
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: Andy H on 22 October 2014, 20:47:02
(http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/Controls/SsangYong/15986AFB-EFC4-4E8D-8770-5301A8BBED5B.CIMG)
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2014, 20:51:08
http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/Korando-Overview?LeadPartner=Google&LeadOnlineMedium=PPC&gclid=CJGZlNqCwcECFQQOwwodFLsAJw
Isn't that just a rebadged Mokka/Chevvy Whatsit :-\
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: cam2502 on 22 October 2014, 20:54:22
That's the one  :y.
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: The Sheriff on 22 October 2014, 21:10:36
http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/Korando-Overview?LeadPartner=Google&LeadOnlineMedium=PPC&gclid=CJGZlNqCwcECFQQOwwodFLsAJw
Isn't that just a rebadged Mokka/Chevvy Whatsit :-\
Maybe the mokka is a rebadged  Korando.  ;D
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2014, 21:12:04
http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/Korando-Overview?LeadPartner=Google&LeadOnlineMedium=PPC&gclid=CJGZlNqCwcECFQQOwwodFLsAJw
Isn't that just a rebadged Mokka/Chevvy Whatsit :-\
Maybe the mokka is a rebadged  Korando.  ;D
It's all Daewoo to me ;D
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: The Sheriff on 22 October 2014, 21:13:57
It features a choice of 2.3 litre and 3.2 litre gasoline engines or 2.9 litre diesel engine, all produced on license from Mercedes-Benz, accompanied by a 5-speed manual Borg-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 to right-hand-drive easier and to cut down on production costs. On the passenger's side, a handle was fitted in the arch.[11] This generation was sold as the Daewoo Korando from 1999 to 2001, as Daewoo bought a majority stake in SsangYong, but was later forced to sell its shares.

 ;D
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: Nick W on 22 October 2014, 21:25:37
They're a bit ugly though .......  ::) ::) ::)  ........

They do have previous for ugly, checkout a Rodius. Actually, if you're squeamish just take my word for it.
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: henryd on 22 October 2014, 22:13:20
They're a bit ugly though .......  ::) ::) ::)  ........

They do have previous for ugly, checkout a Rodius. Actually, if you're squeamish just take my word for it.

The Rodius is a proper shitter, although was talking to an owner and he rated it as a towcar,he wasn't worried about it getting nicked either :-X
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: Andy B on 22 October 2014, 22:53:33
.... all produced on license from Mercedes-Benz,

<sigh> licence <sigh>  ::)



..... because it had a steering wheel arch on either side. This was to make converting to right-hand-drive easier and to cut down on production costs. ....

That reminds me of the Rover SD1  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: Nick W on 23 October 2014, 00:25:52
That was common to a lot of British cars; Minis, 1100s, MGBs, Avengers, Superminx etc etc all had the holes for both L & RHD. It's also a large reason for the return to centrally placed instruments on modern cars.
Title: Re: Ssangyong Korando
Post by: The Sheriff on 23 October 2014, 07:49:42
.... all produced on license from Mercedes-Benz,

<sigh> licence <sigh>  ::)



..... because it had a steering wheel arch on either side. This was to make converting to right-hand-drive easier and to cut down on production costs. ....

That reminds me of the Rover SD1  :y :y :y
I didn't smell it wrong, it was a quote from a website, Ande.