Mahindra-Ssangyong Korando

Mahindra-Ssangyong Korando

The Korando is the first SsangYong product Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) will be launching in India after its acquisition of the Korean company earlier this year. The Korando may not break new ground in terms of styling but it is quite a smart SUV. Although strictly a five-seater, its spacious interiors will work to its favour. 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 earlier in the 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 early-2012.  
Factfile:

Engine: 2-litre diesel

Power/Torque: 173bhp/36.7kgm

Kerb weight: 1672-1692kg