Ssangyong enters the new year with some tempting new retail offers, I still wouldnt have one though.

• New Limited edition Korando LE
• Free automatic upgrade on Korando ELX4 saving £1,500
• PCP scheme with guaranteed values plus free servicing on Korando
• Free servicing offer on Rexton W

A new limited edition Korando model is launched this month bringing a range of special and distinctive features to this already comprehensively equipped and great value SUV.Korando LE

Finished in Grand White, this exclusive limited edition includes 18” diamond cut alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, a rear spoiler and rear parking sensors, and inside, heated front seats, climate control and an automatic dipping rear view mirror.  It comes with a retail price of just £16,495.

Korando ELX4 - free automatic offer

The four-wheel drive Korando ELX4 crossover is also offered with a free 6-speed automatic transmission upgrade.  Priced from £19,995 this represents a saving of £1,500.

Korando PCP - now with free servicing

SsangYong places great emphasis on the availability of PCPs (Personal Contract Purchase) and guarantees strong residual values for customers after three years. 

In addition to the scheme detailed below, 3 years free servicing is also now being offered on any Korando model purchased before 31^st March.

The programme, which is being administered by SsangYong’s finance provider GMAC, offers purchasers realistic deposits and highly competitive monthly payments.  PCPs are also available on the Rexton W 4x4 and seven-seat Turismo MPV.

Announcing the Korando offer, CEO of SsangYong Motor UK, Paul Williams said: “We already have a considerable price advantage over the competition with every car in our range, and now with PCPs, guaranteed final values and free servicing, we can offer customers supreme value.”

Example PCP rates for Korando, based on 36 months/10,000 miles per year

	Korando SE	Korando SE4	Korando ELX4	Korando ELX4 Auto
OTR	14,995.00	16,495.00	19,995.00	21,495.00
DEPOSIT	3,574.67	4,133.14	4,972.55	5,541.09
DEPOSIT %	24%	25%	25%	26%
PAYMENT	£189	£209	£269	£279
GFRV	6,625.00	7,000.00	7,925.00	8,675.00
GFRV%	44%	42%	40%	40%
APR	6.90%	6.90%	6.90%	6.90%

The guaranteed final values (GFV) are underwritten by SsangYong Motor UK with GMAC, and the PCP programme is available through participating dealers.  

Rexton W - free servicing offer

Every Rexton W including the new CSX Commercial sold up until the end of March will also come with a 3-year free servicing offer for even great value and customer reassurance.  Prices start from just £18,495 ex VAT for the Rexton CSX Commercial, and £21,995 for the five seat Rexton SX.

5 year limitless mileage warranty

All models in the SsangYong range are covered by a best-in-class 5 year limitless mileage warranty.  Designed to be totally transparent and give customers complete peace of mind, ‘limitless’ means just that: not a maximum mileage condition that some brands impose in their small print.  

All the major mechanical components are covered including wheel bearings, suspension joints and bushes, steering joints, shock absorbers and even the audio system.  Wearable components such as clutch discs and brake friction materials which could have their life reduced by poor driving are covered for one year or 12,000 miles, and the battery and paintwork for three years.

Value - Practicality - Equipment - Space - Towing capability, that will be a Ssangyong then !

• Prices from just £14,995
• Contemporary new front styling
• Completely redesigned interior
• Greatly improved NVH
• 5 year limitless mileage warranty

SsangYong is giving its Italian designed Korando crossover a fresh new look for 2014.

Already noted for its great value, high level of equipment, space and 2 tonne towing capability - the Korando SE recently won The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Award 2014 for vehicles under £16,000 - the car now gets a makeover inside and out, and enhanced driving refinement.

Externally, the front receives an all-new treatment - a slimmed down, black mesh radiator grille, more contemporary headlights and a wider, low level air intake are the principal enhancements.  The new headlight units now comprise projection lamps and LED daytime running lights for increased visibility and safety, surrounded by a stylish black and aluminium bezel.  Further illumination is provided on the ELX4 model with neat round fog lamps set discreetly within the lower bumper.

At the rear, the design changes are focused on enhanced style with detail improvements such as the rear light cluster, which now includes LED lights for improved visibility.

There are new designs for both the 16-inch and 17-inch wheels, and three new exterior colours - Sunrise red, Cosmic blue and Carbonic grey as well as Space black, Grand white and Silent silver.

The interior of the car has also been given a significant re-design, and now combines an attractive and comfortable ambiance for the driver and passengers alike.  There is a completely redesigned dashboard featuring soft-touch materials for a greater sense of luxury, complemented by natural matt wood grain insets, and abundant storage space that includes enlarged cup holders, a mobile phone tray and flip-down sunglasses tray.

The new Korando is powered by a modern yet well-proven 2.0-litre Euro 5 engine.  The top of the range ELX4 automatic is matched with the powerful, smooth and efficient 175ps e-XDi200 diesel engine with a maximum power output of 175ps/4000rpm and peak torque of 360Nm/2,000-3,000rpm.  Models featuring manual transmission get the 149ps e-XDi200 engine which delivers the same maximum power and peak torque as the automatic, and is perfect for lively driving as well as for going off-road and towing.

Korando offers two transmissions: a 6-speed manual with high fuel efficiency and smooth gear shifting, and a 6-speed automatic with optimum gear ratios for smooth, comfortable driving.

Great advances in reducing NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) have been made to this new car, with particular attention focused on its engine mountings.  Stronger, reinforced mounting brackets are used which effectively reduce engine noise levels by up to 9.3%.  Korando is fitted with Macpherson struts to the front and multi-link suspension to the rear to provide excellent ride comfort, and the three point mountings to the rear axle effectively minimise noise and vibration.  New rubber bushes have been fitted to the car’s reinforced sub frames, further helping to minimise intrusive vibration and noise from the road surface and engine.

Three of the four new models come with four wheel drive, and unlike its competitors a very high percentage of customers choose their Korando with 4x4, an intelligent and advanced all-wheel drive (AWD) system based on SsangYong’s highly regarded four wheel drive technology and years of experience.  The torque-on-demand system senses the road surface and driving conditions and distributes the power to the wheels that need it most.

Under normal driving conditions, 100 per cent of the engine’s torque is delivered to the front wheels so that the car runs with optimised fuel efficiency.  On icy or slippery roads or when driving on wet off-road conditions, power is distributed to both the front and rear wheels to ensure a safe, stable and dependable drive.  The technology also works perfectly to give a smooth and safe departure when driving away from a standstill on a steep slope, while a lock mode distributes power equally between the front and rear wheels at speeds below 25mph to optimise traction.

With a ground clearance of 180mm, an approach angle of 22.8 degrees, 28.2 degree departure angle and a ramp angle of 18.5 degrees, the new Korando is as at home off-road as it is on the road, and a highly capable off-roader.

In conjunction with the standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with emergency brake assist and four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), the four-wheel drive system provides the best possible grip and control whatever the conditions.  Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Active Roll-over Protection (ARP) also feature.

The new Korando offers the practicality and convenience of an SUV and the creature comforts of a saloon car.  Its generous proportions and wide interior space make this the perfect vehicle for both everyday use and leisure activities.  In the rear, there’s sufficient shoulder room for three adults to travel in complete comfort.  The seat back - which splits 60:40 - can be reclined up to 17.5 degrees, while the flat floor and generous legroom make it ideal for long journeys.  Lift the tailgate and you’ll find one of the largest load areas in this SUV sector (486 litres with the seats up and 1,312 litres when folded).  The rear seats fold completely flat, while there’s also an under-floor tray for storing valuables out of sight.

The new look Korando is a genuine SUV offering great driving performance both on and off-road together with a 2-tonne towing capability.  There are four models in the range with a comprehensive level of equipment and at prices many of its competitors fail to match. 

Cars arrive at dealers before the end of the year and are available to order now.