PRESS INFORMATION
Date: March 2012
SSANGYONG KORANDO LAUNCHES IN THE UK WITH 5 YEAR LIMITLESS MILEAGE WARRANTY
SsangYong is backing the launch of its new Korando into the rapidly growing crossover market with an industry leading 5 year limitless mileage warranty.
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“This warranty is designed to be totally transparent and give our customers complete peace of mind,” says Paul Williams, CEO of SsangYong Motor UK. “With SsangYong, ‘limitless’ means just that: not the 60,000 maximum mileage condition that some brands impose in their small print.”
All the major mechanical components on the car are covered including wheel bearings, suspension joints and bushes, steering joints, shock absorbers and even the audio system. Wearable components such as clutch discs and brake friction materials which could have their life reduced by poor driving are covered for one year or 12,000 miles, and the battery and paintwork for three years.
Furthermore, the warranty applies to the car not the purchaser, so providing the service record is maintained it can be transferred no matter how many times the vehicle is sold within that five year period. It also includes all SsangYong approved accessories fitted by a SsangYong dealer, such as tow bars.
“We believe that the Korando’s low purchase price from just £16,995, great build quality, high specification and now a watertight warranty will be a compelling combination that anyone looking to purchase a new crossover will find difficult to ignore. We have complete confidence in this new product and believe this warranty demonstrates that clearly to our customers,” added Mr Williams.
The 5 year limitless warranty also applies to the 2012 specification SsangYong Rexton off roader and Rodius MPV.
SsangYong UK model line-up
Korando - Designed for Europe in Europe by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Ital Design, the new SsangYong Korando offers a highly contemporary look.
Powered by a Euro 5 2.0 litre diesel engine delivering excellent fuel economy and impressive 157g/km CO2 emissions, this brand new 175PS diesel engine makes Korando one of the most powerful in its class. With the choice of two wheel drive or four wheel drive and a full two tonne towing capacity, Korando offers the practicality of a 4x4/SUV, the accessibility of a family hatchback, and the capability to go from muddy campsite to urban school run.
SsangYong’s hallmark competitive pricing and comprehensive specification will pitch the all new Korando against competitors from brands such as Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi and Nissan.
There are five models, with the option of 6 speed manual, 6 speed automatic and a choice of trim levels - S, ES and EX.
With its comprehensive warranty and low running costs, the Korando also sets a new benchmark of affordability in the rapidly growing compact crossover segment.
Prices start from £16,995.
For full details of the Korando equipment list click here: http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/Korando-Equipment and for technical specifications click here: http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/Korando-Technical
Rexton - The seven seat Rexton off roader is available as the 270 S with manual or automatic transmission, and 270 EX with automatic transmission as standard. On the road prices start from £19,995.
A commercial variant, the Rexton CS is also available with two seats, a 2.2 cubic metre load area and either manual of automatic transmission. Prices start from £16,399 (excluding VAT and on the road charges).
Rodius - The seven seat Rodius MPV is available as the 270 S manual, the 270 ES with a choice of either manual or automatic transmission, and the top specification 270 EX with all wheel drive and automatic transmission. All models have seven seats as standard and a generous luggage area, and on the road prices start from just £14,995.
Further new models will be announced in 2012.
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Note to editors:
SsangYong mechanical warranty comparisons
Description |
SsangYong |
Hyundai |
Kia |
Clutch discs |
1 year 12K |
2 years 20K |
Excluded |
Brake friction materials |
1 year 12K |
2 years 20K |
Excluded |
Battery |
3 years |
2 years |
2 years |
Wheel bearings |
5 years limitless |
5 years 60K |
Variable* |
Suspension joints |
5 years limitless |
5 years 60K |
Variable* |
Steering joints |
5 years limitless |
5 years 60K |
Variable* |
Suspension bushes |
5 years limitless |
5 years 60K |
Variable* |
Shock absorbers |
5 years limitless |
5 years 60K |
Variable* |
Audio |
5 years limitless |
5 years unlimited |
3 years 60K |
* Refer to Kia dealer
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