It is not on exhibit at Frankfurt but it will be a concession with the 2014 vintage, I mean the Ssangyong Korando (Korando C in South Korea) who just enjoy a facelift designed to give a boost Business this discreet and rather successful SUV happens to three years.
As I announced and as the spyshots showed the Korando 2014, this new development allows the Korando to offer a new redesigned front bumper, a new grille with a chrome top bar, a new bonnet and headlights completely renewed with daytime LEDs. The rear evolves less visible since only the internal design of the lights changes with light guides that incorporate a bright display C. New alloy wheels in 16, 17 and 18 inches are Korando 2014 program either in series or as an option. For the rest, no change in the design of the body of the SUV.
As approached the cockpit and above the dashboard evolve rather sensitive to modernize and give a facelift to the living space. The dashboard is more modern, "architected" thanks to the presence of differentiated volumes and the arrival of wooded inserts associated parts in aluminum. Ssangyong announcement of better materials and a more rewarding perceived quality.
Staffing equipment Korando 2014 adds hands-free starting, ventilated driver's seat, heated rear seats, Infinity's infotainment system with 7 inch touch screen and high-end stereo. New upholstery fabric and leather are also part of this SUV that repositions favorably compete on the market.
Mechanically, the South Korean manufacturer has mainly worked on improving the engine block e-XDI200. We thus find the L4 2.0 L diesel versions in its 149 hp, 175 hp and 360 Nm 360 Nm Both engines can be combined with manufacturer's manual and automatic transmissions as well as 2 and 4 wheel drive. Little is known about the performance of this version in 2014 but the engines should be less intensive and less polluting. And the FWD version of 149 hp, the combined fuel consumption would drop by 6.0 L/100 km to 5.8 L/100 km. Below the size of the Korando 2014.
We will find the details of the European specifications and pricing in future weeks. Asuivre and should not be overlooked.
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