The new SsangYong Korando shines his figure in all its splendor

A few days ago we showed you the first official images of the fourth generation of SsangYong Korando . This model is one of the horses of battle of the South Korean firm, as it competes in the compact SUV segment. For this reason, and after a third installment that has stretched his life more than usual, they arrive with renewed strength. Thus, they have created a product that has nothing to do with its predecessor beyond the same name .

In fact, so much is the desire that has SsangYong to announce the new Korando , which have not waited for its presentation. This will take place in the imminent Geneva Motor Show , but by the time it opens its doors, we will have all the information. And that's what we're going to do here, tell you all the details we already know about one of the SUVs that is destined to revolutionize the fashion segment.

Horizontal lines to highlight your presence

As we told you days ago, the evolution of the design of the new SsangYong Korando is exponential . In it there is not a single angle that reminds another model of the brand, although it does maintain an air with the last Rexton . From there, everything is new, from the front, to the design of alloy wheels. Therefore, we will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a product with global ambition.

In the front , we find some optical groups with Full technology LED design torn. The grill has reduced its size and in the middle zone it has a chrome band. This goes from lighthouse to lighthouse and integrates the logo of the brand in the center. In the loaned images, the logo that SsangYong uses in the Asian markets appears, although in Europe it will include the "double dragon" . The bumper will vary its appearance and includes the daytime running light in the exterior.

On the lateral lines of the renewed Korando announce that their off road qualities are above average. It has a wheel arches of generous size that match the tension lines that run through the doors and footrests. The line of the ceiling, descending, combines perfectly with a "C pillar" lying , which want to give a coupé impression. Rounding out this view are alloy wheels with a new pitch that reach up to 19 inches.

Finally, we must study the lines that make up the lagging of the new Korando. As happens on the front, the optical groups now have a horizontal design. In addition, we find the same chrome band that unites them and places the emblem of the firm in the center. A differentiating detail, and one that gives more packaging to the Korando, is the LED daylight and the interior arrangement of its headlights.However, the Korando goes one step further, presenting a cabin that has been named by the brand as "Blaze Cockpit" . It highlights the 9-inch configurable digital instrument panel and the 10.25-inch touch screen infotainment system.

One point in favor of the Korando, is that the dual zone climate control are off the screen. It is fair to recognize that the quality (at least visual) of the materials used is at a high level. To round off the set, we find a steering wheel and levers and auxiliary controls of new stamp. Finally, we can not ignore the inclusion of the Active Security System of SsangYong (SASS) .

Externally, the renewed SsangYong Korando reaches 4.41 meters long and 1, 83 meters wide. The wheelbase has not been revealed, but considering its size, it should offer a generous interior. This is what your trunk will be like, since we already know that the minimum capacity is 551 liters . The maximum we still do not know but should approach the 1,500 or 1,600 liters

Modern and frugal mechanics that meet the Euro 6d- TEMP

Finally it's time to talk of the mechanical offer that will boost the Korando. Among the options there will be versions gasoline and diesel . In the first case, will come the new four-cylinder turbocharged with 1.5 liters of displacement and 163 HP of power. In the second, an unprecedented 1.6 liters with 135 CV and SCR catalytic converter to reduce emissions. In addition, a plug-in hybrid version using the gasoline block is expected to arrive in 2020.

As expected, the power of the engines can reach the ground in two ways. The simplest will be the anterior axis and the most complete and powerful at four. In the offer of transmissions there will be a manual with 6 relations and another automatic with the same number of insertions. In any case, when the Geneva Motor Show opens its doors, we will have the latest data to complete your stamp.

Source - SsangYong