Bahrain, May 2014 – Motorcity, the sole distributor of SsangYong cars in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched the New 2014 SsangYong Korando. This SUV expresses the fusion of urban driving with outdoor adventure, a SUV designed for the thrill of driving as well as outdoor leisure activities. Dr. Bijan Majidi, General Manager of Motorcity said: “The New Korando is a premium urban leisure vehicle. Its interiors and body are drastically redesigned, and the driver’s seat and its surrounding area have received a significant facelift, giving it a totally new look. The new Korando is now available in our Sanad showroom with a special introductory offer. We invite our customers to visit our showroom to test drive this new SUV and take advantage of our special offer.”
In the front-end, the new look features projector headlights with a black bezel and LED position lights. The grill is the same color as the vehicle body along with chrome molding, and the air intake grill is in line with the bumper. The new design features a roof rail and signal lights on the mirrors. These innovative design changes add to the strong and sleek design of this upgraded model.
The back-end has also been altered to contribute to the uniqueness of the new design. A C-shaped guide light, representing the identity of the New Korando, has been introduced in the rear combination tail light and the embossing of the Korando lettering stands out much more, along with a Rear spoiler.
The side panels of the vehicle are manufactured using a diamond cutting method allowing their sleek design. Along with its newly designed 18-inch wheels, the overall exterior of the New Korando boasts a dynamic and sophisticated style unique to this model.
With its new style and sleek interior design, the New Korando is even more attractive than before, and is expected to become a trendsetter in the SUV market.
New features have been introduced in the passenger compartment as well, matching the luxurious but sporty style of the vehicle. These features are conveniently placed in an attempt to maximize driving comfort. The dynamic and sophisticated style of the instrument panel is perfectly balanced by the natural and subtle, non-glossy wood grain creating a classy atmosphere that is rarely found in other vehicles in its class. The newly designed fabric seats add more deluxe look to the car.
The powertrain has been optimized to improve efficiency which offers the driver an excellent and economical driving experience. The new model is powered with e-XGi200 petrol, 2.0 L, 149 PS, 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, and it can tow loads of up to 2,000Kg, the most in its class.
The New Korando comes in two trim levels to help consumers choose a package that best suits their needs. In addition, high-end equipments, such as projector headlights, eco cruise control and rear parking sensors, are included in all trim levels, which makes it more affordable than if those individual options were bought separately.
The new model is equipped with 6-speakers audio system (MP3/CD players, Bluetooth, iPod/Iphone connector), steering wheel mounted controls and the biggest storage space in its class with up to 1312 L capacity.
The latest safety systems includes, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Dual Airbags, Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Anti-theft system.