In-depth reviews

Ssangyong Korando Estate 1.6 D Pioneer 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1597
Trim	Pioneer
Price	£27,070
Engine Power - BHP	136
Acceleration	12
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	159
Length	4450 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	407 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1610 kg

Driver Convenience

8" Smart audio screen
Apple CarPlay and Google Android auto
Bluetooth handsfree system
Driver attention alert system
eCall emergency call system
Electric power steering
Electronic cruise control
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward collision warning
Front and rear parking sensors
Lane departure warning system
Lane keeping assistant (LKA)
Reversing camera
Supervision cluster 3.5" monochrome TFT with LCD trip computer
Traffic sign recognition

Entertainment

6 speaker sound system
DAB/AM/FM radio with RDS
MP3, M4A, APE, OGG, WMA, FLAC & WAV file format play
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
USB and auxiliary socket

Exterior Features

Auto dipping headlights
Automatic headlight control and rain sensing aero type front wipers
Body coloured door mirrors with side repeater and puddle lamp
Body coloured exterior door handles
Chrome intake grille
Clean door seals
Combination antenna
Electric folding and heated door mirrors
Headlamp levelling
Headlight escort
High beam assist
High gloss rear skid plate
Intermittent rear wiper
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED rear combination lights
Lower windscreen wiper de-icer
Projection headlights
Rear spoiler with high mounted LED stop light
Roof rails
Safety powered windows
Solar and noise control windscreen
Tinted windows
Visual VIN plate

Interior Features

12V power outlets front and rear
60/40 split folding rear seat
Adjustable sliding centre console armrest
Cabin air quality control system
Dual fabric and faux leather upholstery
Floor mats
Front door courtesy lamps
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Height adjustable front headrests
Illuminated glovebox
Illuminated sun visor with sliding extension
Leather covered steering wheel with bright accents
Leather gear knob
Luggage board
Luggage cover and net
Manual air conditioning
PVC door scuffs
Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
Rear folding centre armrest with cup holders
Rear head restraints
Rear outer ISOFIX child seat anchorage

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS/EBD
Active rollover protection
Automatic emergency braking system
Curtain airbags for front and rear passengers
Dual airbags for driver and front passenger
Electronic Stability Programme
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Front passenger airbag on/off switch
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Front side airbags
Front vehicle start alert
Hill descent control
Hill start assist
Manual parking brake
Outer rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and centre 3 point seatbelt
Safe Distance Warning
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm and immobiliser
Folding keys with remote keyless entry system

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels
Full size spare wheel and tyre

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.04
HC+NOx	0.06
Noise Level dB(A)	72.4
NOx	0
Particles	0
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	175
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	193
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	146

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1597
Compression Ratio	15.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	76
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	88
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	42.2
WLTP - MPG - High	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	50.4

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	24A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	68
NCAP Safety Assist %	74
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	150000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	12
Engine Power - BHP	136
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	324
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	112 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/60 R17
Tyre Size Spare	FULL SIZE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1629 mm
Length	4450 mm
Wheelbase	2675 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1870 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	47
Gross Vehicle Weight	2160 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1104 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	407 l
Max. Loading Weight	550 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1610 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

Medium SUVs

Most Popular

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a016mjk3xloy { display: none !important; }

New Ford Fiesta shaping up for its gigantic 2028 comeback

Ford’s passenger-car business will get a new lease of life thanks to Renault’s Ampere platform, paving the way for two new small EVs

News

21 Dec 2025

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a016mjk3xloz { display: none !important; }

Iconic cars of the 1990s: the decade’s greatest high performance heroes together at last

The nineties saw some big changes culturally, but also plenty of star cars. We brought together some of the decade’s icons

Car group tests

20 Dec 2025

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a016mjk3xlp0 { display: none !important; }

New Nissan Sakura 2026 review: a kei car for Europe?

All-electric versions of Japan’s kei car will help to form the basis of a new, low-cost, low-regulation EV from Europe’s manufacturers

Road tests

23 Dec 2025