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About the Ssangyong Korando
The 2021 Ssangyong Korando is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $26,990 for the EX variant and topping out at $39,990 for the Ultimate.
There are 3 variants of the Korando available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2019.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (120kW/280Nm), 1.5L turbo (120kW/280Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (100kW/324Nm) and 1.6L turbo (100kW/324Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 Korando was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
63.19 - 87.37 kW/t
58.18 kW/t
137.83 kW/t
Boot Space
551 litres
85 litres
591 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.49 - 7.69 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
9.71 L/100km
Vehicle Range
610 - 855 km
556 km
1,184 km
Price
$26,990 - $39,990
$17,990
$66,000
Warranty (Years)
7 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
96,560 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
27 years
1 year
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
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2021 Ssangyong Korando Price
EX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
ELX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,900 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | $30,900 |
Ultimate
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $35,700 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | $35,700 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $35,700 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Ssangyong Korando Specs
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2021 Ssangyong Korando Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Ssangyong Korando
The most fuel efficient Ssangyong Korando is the ELX with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Ssangyong Korando that uses the most amount of fuel is the Ultimate with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L TURBO and uses 7.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Ssangyong Korando variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Ssangyong Korando | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Ssangyong Korando?
The Ssangyong Korando has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Ssangyong Korando Warranty
What is the warranty on a Ssangyong Korando?
The Ssangyong Korando offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Ssangyong Korando FAQs
The cheapest Ssangyong Korando is the EX that starts from $26,990.
The most expensive Ssangyong Korando is the Ultimate that starts from $39,990.
The best towing capacity of a Ssangyong Korando is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: EX, ELX and Ultimate.
The largest Ssangyong Korando is the Ultimate which measures 1870mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1639mm tall.
The most powerful Ssangyong Korando is the ELX which has 120kW of power from its 1.5L TURBO engine.
The Ssangyong Korando is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ssangyong Korando is the Ultimate which weighs 2160 kg (kerb weight).
The Ssangyong Korando may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.