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SsangyongKorando (2011-2019)

Medium/Large SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Used only

£3,879Typical price

Test score

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The SsangYong Korando is a compact SUV from Korea. Launched in 2011 and lightly revised in 2015, the third-generation Korando is very cheap for this class of car. But does cheap mean cheerful, or is the Korando a whole heap of trouble? Read our full SsangYong Korando review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality

Dec 2024Last checked by Which?
Apr 2017First reviewed by Which?
Apr 2011Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Safety kit

How we test safety kit

We factor in the safety equipment that’s factory-fitted or optional, along with how well the car protects its occupants and pedestrians in the event of an accident. We also test how easy it is to fit a variety of child car seats.

General
Class	Medium/Large SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£3,879 - £11,561
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	36.2 to 38.8mpg
Length	4,410mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,830mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,070mm
Height	1,675mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.7 m
On sale date	01 April 2011
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£16.46

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	2.2 e-Xdi 220 Saphhire 4WD automatic
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	2.2-litre (178hp)
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Fuel tank capacity	57 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	17.63p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£80
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Medium
CO level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	205
Official fuel economy: NEDC	41.5
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	2000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	15 December 2016
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	Sports 200 Xdi
Fuel	Diesel
Capacity and power	2-litre (175hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	57 litres
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	16.46p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£80
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
Braked tow load (KG)	2000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	04 August 2011
Car test programme	2001-2012

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