SsangYong Now Offering the Korando as a Light Commercial Vehicle in the UK

We're used to delivery vans being boxy commercial vehicles, but as we have seen many times in the past with cars like the Vauxhall Corsa or even the Audi TT (though, that one was in Denmark), automakers can take advantage of the law and turn regular passenger models into LCVs (Light Commercial Vehicles).

After the Korando Sports and the Rexton, SsangYong has presented its third passenger car-based light commercial vehicle in the guise of the new Korando CSX that is offered in Britain with prices starting from £15,995 on the road excluding VAT.

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New SsangYong Korando Sports Pick-up Truck-SUV Hybrid Priced from £18,295

South Korea's idea of the Chevrolet Avalanche goes by the name SsangYong Korando Sports and it is now available for order in the United Kingdom at on-the-road prices that range from £18,295 to £21,245.

The Korando Sports is an SUV with a flat, pickup truck-like bed providing a 2.04 square meter load area to fit a Euro pallet and comes complete with load deck liner and anchor points.

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SsangYong to Offer New Korand Sports Ute in the UK from this Fall

The production version of last year's SsangYong SUT 1 Concept, the new Korando Sports utility pick-up, will go sale in the UK this October, the Korean company confirmed today.

The automaker has not yet released pricing but SsangYong marketing and communications director Steve Gray pointed out that it will be "extremely competitive".

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SsangYong Introduces New Lower Priced Korando 4x4 Model in the UK

South Korea's fourth largest automaker SsangYong, is adding a new lower priced 4x4 model to its recently updated Korando crossover range in Britain.

The new Korando SX 4x4 is priced from £18,795 on the road, or £2,650 less than the next all-wheel drive model in the range, the ES that starts at £21,445.

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SsangYong Updates 2012 Korando with New Powertrains and Interior Improvements

While most of the attention at SsangYong's stand at the Geneva Motor Show was focused on the XIV-2 Convertible concept, the South Korean firm also presented the 2012 edition of its Korando crossover updated with new powertrains and some minor styling tweaks.

SsangYong is expanding the range of the Korando with the addition of a new base 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine that produces 149PS (147bhp) and brings CO2 emissions down to 147g/km in the 2WD, manual model, and 157g/km in the AWD, manual variant.

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SsangYong Launches New Limited Edition Korando for the UK

South Korean carmaker SsangYong is welcoming the new year with a limited edition version of its Italdesign-penned Korando crossover for the British market.

On the outside, the new Korando LE is distinguished by its bespoke 18 inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler and privacy glass, while interior goods include some additional standard amenities such as heated front seats, leather covered steering wheel and gear shift, plus cruise control and rear parking sensors.

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