Posted on 04/10/2021 16:11
I’m looking to replace my VW Passat 2.0 and have been looking at the Ssangyong Korando 2.2 model as a replacement. Does anyone tow a 1380kg van with a 2.2L Korando and how does it perform? The warranty also looks good but never considered Ssangyong as a manufacturer. Many thanks
Posted on 05/10/2021 19:20 by flatcoatSsang Yong is in administration albeit still trading, producing cars and still planning new models. Administration has a different implication in many other countries and can be used to stop the bank foreclosing. If you have a £few million you could buy your own car manufacturer.
Posted on 06/10/2021 08:43
I think you'll be disappointed in the build quality of the SsangYong after having a VW. I had a Passat Alltrack and was looking to change and went to look at a Korando. Reasonable inside and the price was great but built like a sardine tin I'm afraid. At that price they have to cut down somewhere.
Hyundai and Kia were much better proposals but lacked the engine I wanted. Check out more prestigious manufacturers. For the same price as a Hyundai Tucson and less than a new Passat I bought a Mercedes E Class. German cars are extremely difficult to beat for quality if you can get one at the right price which I did.
Posted on 06/10/2021 09:50
Hi TomSue, We have a 2016 Rexton w 2.2 auto had from 6mth old , previous car was a Volvo V70 D5 auto .The Rexton tows better a bit noisier suspension but get past the badge envy and the car does everything we need from it .Would have another but plan is to keep it a good few years .Touch wood not had any issues in 5 yrs ownership .
My advise would be to try one extended road test .
Posted on 06/10/2021 08:43 by mbee1I think you'll be disappointed in the build quality of the SsangYong after having a VW. I had a Passat Alltrack and was looking to change and went to look at a Korando. Reasonable inside and the price was great but built like a sardine tin I'm afraid. At that price they have to cut down somewhere.
Hyundai and Kia were much better proposals but lacked the engine I wanted. Check out more prestigious manufacturers. For the same price as a Hyundai Tucson and less than a new Passat I bought a Mercedes E Class. German cars are extremely difficult to beat for quality if you can get one at the right price which I did.
Posted on 06/10/2021 09:50 by boza d and dHi TomSue, We have a 2016 Rexton w 2.2 auto had from 6mth old , previous car was a Volvo V70 D5 auto .The Rexton tows better a bit noisier suspension but get past the badge envy and the car does everything we need from it .Would have another but plan is to keep it a good few years .Touch wood not had any issues in 5 yrs ownership .
My advise would be to try one extended road test .
Posted on 05/10/2021 23:12 by TomSueWill do thank you for your help.
Posted on 08/10/2021 19:22
Forgot to add we test drove the new Rexton recently and were very impressed, it uses a conventional torque converter gearbox.
If you go for an auto gearbox, i would recommend the traditional torque converter type. The dual clutch autos used by VW, audi etc get a good review, however the hyundai kia DCT autos used from 2019 onwards have warnings in the owners handbooks about overheating etc, crawling in traffic etc.
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