Ssangyong Korando Petrol variant coming soon

A few days back, SsangYong Australia revealed the pricing and specs for Korando Launch Edition models equipped with diesel powertrains. And, now the firm announced the arrival of petrol-driven SUV in the coming month. 

The launch edition lineup includes Korando ELX LE and Ultimate LE. If we see the mechanical bits of these diesel variants, they are powered by a 1.6-litre turbo-diesel unit coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission producing 135 PS of power and 324 Nm of torque. The Ssangyong Korando price ranges between $32,990 and $39,990 drive-away.

The petrol variant is not new in the global market, the firm already offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine trim in Korea. The unit produces 163 PS of power and 280 Nm of torque. As per the firm, this model will also be available for sale in Australia from November. Though it is running behind its official launch in June 2019.

Kia Sportage can be seen as its direct competitor, whose price is a bit higher. The Korando dimensions measures as 4450 mm long and 1870 mm wide, that is 30 mm shorter and 15 mm narrower than the Kia Sportage, however, the wheelbase of both models are almost the same.

Inside the cabin, the Ssangyong Korando ELX LE specs include

• A 10.25-inch full-colour instrument display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• An 8.0-inch dashboard touchscreen
• A six-speaker audio system
• Leather steering wheel
• Cruise control
• Keyless entry and start 

While the top-spec Ultimate LE specs sheet incorporates chrome grille, LED headlamps and fog lights, AWD, 19-inch alloy wheels, tyre-pressure monitoring, full-sized spare wheel, leather seats and steering wheel, powered front seats, powered tailgate and dual-zone climate control

How the models perform after launch is next to see. Stay tuned to Zigwheels Australia for further updates.

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