Mahindra-Ssangyong Korando
The Korando will be the second SsangYong to be sold in India. While styling may not break new ground, it is quite smart to look at. Five seats mean the Korando enters the SUV segment with a disadvantage but to its credit it does boast a spacious cabin. Interior quality is far superior to all Mahindras so far, and rightfully the Korando will be positioned above M&M’s own SUV line-up. The Korando features a monocoque chassis (a first for SsangYong) but from our drive last year (January 2011), we can tell you the SUV’s dynamics are just about average. A 173bhp, 2-litre turbo-diesel will power the Korando. Pricing will be competitive with an expected base price of Rs 15 lakh when the car goes on sale in late-2012.
Factfile:
Factfile:
Engine: 2-litre diesel
Power/Torque: 173bhp/36.7kgm
Kerb weight: 1672-1692kg
L/W/H: 4410/1830/1675mm
Expected: Late-2012
Price: Rs 15-17 lakh
