SsangYong Korando 2019 – new Sangyong Action presented in Korea

The new crossover SangYong Korando C300 (new generation Sanyang Aktion) was completely declassified in South Korea on February 17, 2019 and is preparing to enter the local market. In our review of Sang Yong Korando / Aktion S300 2019-2020 – photos and videos, price and full technical specifications of the new generation of compact crossover from Sanyang Korando, which replaced the Korando model with (C200 factory index), well known to current motorists as Sang Yong Action. The official premiere of the new SangYong Korando C300 in Korea and Europe at the Geneva International Motor Show is scheduled for early March 2019.

Sales of the new Sang Yong Korando in South Korea will start in early March 2019 (by the way, orders are open on February 17) at a price of 22.16-28.3 million Korean won (1303-1664 thousand) conventional units for a crossover with a new 1.6 -liter 136-horsepower turbodiesel engine in the company with 6 manual transmissions or Aisin 6, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

The new generation of the Sang Yong crossover, Korando v / Actyon received a new, more stylish than its predecessor, external body design with a mass of thin lines and side surfaces decorated with original relief. This novelty has significantly increased in size (the manufacturer did not publish exact figures for external dimensions), almost caught up with the German crossover Volkswagen Tiguan. The exterior design of the new SangYong Corando C300 clearly shows the influence of the SangYong SIV-2 concept shown at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

So the body of the new Sanyang Korando in the front flaunts neat and minimalist headlights with LED daytime running lights (in the maximum configuration, the front optics are fully LED), a compact false radiator grille and a powerful bumper with a two-level air intake and vertical sections of LED fog lamps.

The side bodywork of the new Korean compact crossover flaunts a charming relief flap (front fenders, doors, first and second row and rear fenders) with bright edges and punch, round wheel arches filled with 17-inch wheels (standard alloy wheels with 225/225 tires). 60R17) down to the rear of the roof, supported by a strong stanchion. Large 18-inch wheels with 235/55R18 tires are also available as an option.

The rear body showcases the new SsangYong Korando is a compact trunk lid surmounted by a spoiler and horizontal LED taillights with an original 3D pattern, the powerful bumper is almost completely clad in unpainted plastic protection.

The interior of the new generation of the Sanyang Corando crossover is bright, stylish, very functional and just a pleasant appearance. The photo shows the interior of the crossover in the richest configuration with a full range of options. Therefore, in the Arsenal of the Blaze virtual cockpit dashboard with a 10.25-inch color display, an advanced multimedia system with a 9-inch touch screen (Android Auto, Apple Car, voice control, rear view camera, navigation), contour LED lights, 7 pillows security system, dual-zone climate control, electric front seats, heating and ventilation, security systems of the complex with an assistant of deep electronic control (adaptive cruise control, automatic braking system with forward collision warning, mirror blind spot monitoring system,

The standard equipment of the new Korando/Aktion is not so rich, but there are artificial leather seats, analogue super vision devices with a 3.5-inch screen, on-board computer, air conditioning, cruise control, a simple audio system (MP3, USB cable, Bluetooth, 6 speakers).

The luggage compartment of the new generation Sang Yong Korando crossover can take from 551 liters of cargo behind the second row rear seat. When you need to carry more trunk capacity, the rear row backrests can be folded down, thereby increasing the luggage capacity by almost three times.

Specifications SangYong Korando C300 2019-2020.
Based on the new generation Korando / Aktion crossover on a modern platform with a completely independent architecture of the front (McPherson strut) and rear (multi-link) suspension, and the ability to equip the novelty not only with a conventional internal combustion engine, but with hybrid and fully electric power plants.

From the very beginning of sales, the new Korando has been offered to customers with a new 1.6-liter turbo diesel with 136 horsepower. The engine fits into Euro-6 environmental standards and can be combined with 6 manual transmissions and 6 automatic transmissions from Aisin. By default, the crossover is front-wheel drive, but if you wish, you can also order an all-wheel drive transmission, but only on versions with automatic transmission.

Later, SsangYong Motor Company promises to reveal the features of a new 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine with a hybrid powertrain for the new SsangYong Korando generation S300.