Car review in a few | Ssangyong Korando 2018

PLEASE NOTE
The stats haven't rendered out properly at 4:13 (damn you, Final Cut Pro!). It's supposed to read:
AUDI TTS
310PS | 38.7mpg
0-62mph: 4.9 seconds
FORD FIESTA 1.0T ST-LINE
140PS | 62.8mpg
0-62mph: 9.0 seconds
Sorry about that. As you were...
The Korando isn't an absolute pig to look at, so that's a start. And it's dirt cheap. But are those qualities enough to make you want to buy Ssangyong's crossover?
Road test at HJ.co.uk, here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tes...

[@rowlandcain]

Dude I drive a korando and they rock

[@danielmelendez3546]

Rowland Joughin yeah, these cars look like a rock.

[@alanhindmarch657]

The usual people making comments about vehicles they have never driven and properly never sat in. My father has one he bought In 2017, 4 wheel drive 2.2 diesel, which he saved over £10,000 against the Kia Sportarge, with similar equipment and trim.

[@stuarthitchcock2880]

These are great cars especially for Towing hence why it won many tow car awards. Like its only £15,500 its not bad compare to rivals it also has a 5 year warranty !

[@craigpakaman1971]

I agree had 2 of these takes my caravan all over europe and back again top car for the money

[@vlatko993]

I'm from Macedonia and I have never seen a Ssasangyong in the streets, don't even know if they sell their cars here, but I did some research and indeed the korando won SUV of the year in 2012.

[@livc444111]

Thank you for reviewing all sorts of affordable cars

[@piglet5287]

You didn't mention likely depreciation; 1929 crash revisited?

[@mikepercival5743]

Looking for a new caravan tug and CAMC awarded it best tow car in its category so thought it worth a look. Saw this review, but still test drove one and realised that a reviewer trying for cheap laughs about a funny name and a cigarette lighter do not make for constructive motoring journalism (Leave that to the professional trio mate). So I bought one on basis it is perfectly fine to drive, good spec, and with 179bhp and 400 torques at 1400rpm it goes like doggy doo off a shovel and can pull a house down. Throw in the fact that it's circa £10k cheaper than a similar engined Qumquat and has a 7 year 150,000 comprehensive warranty - really is a no-brainer (Previous cars BMW525d and X Trail)

[@daneelolivaw602]

Mike Percival Well said mate, I'm sick to death of these clowns taking the piss.

[@MrTrull1]

This channel is starting to appeal way more than the German-car-obsessed carwow. I like Mat Watson and he deserves his subs but, ya know, this guy is much more original/fresh/entertaining. I tend to come here first these days. 😀

[@pvaz]

Please review the KIA Stonic and VW TROC with an opinion on trim levels. My wife needs a new car and we like the looks and the price on those 2.

[@galloping5273]

pvaz those are two lovely looking cars, but have you considered a Honda HRV or even a Peugeot 3008?

[@martinjames6942]

Cost in S Korea vs cost in UK? I understand Kia Sorento can be £10k more expensive in Uk than S Korea

[@notsorandumusername]

why the hell does it have an HDMI port???

[@krnt13]

I bought one back in 2013 and still have it, it has the previous interior which wasn't bad, actually I think it was better than the current one just strongly despise the steering wheel material to the point I had to wrap it in leather, and the exterior was much better looking that that crap they have now days, two different revisions and they can only make it look worst. I just gotta love the engine, mine is the latter version of the 2.0 diesel for the 2WD version, sounds great and feels powerful with minimal lag and I reflashed it to get more power out of it, the bad part seems to be the automatic transmission, it can feel great sometimes but sketchy in others, it can delay shifts and make the ride harsher that it should feel when alternating aggressive and normal driving styles. Also the rear suspension is weak as s***, I can't believe there is an AWD version of this. But in the end I kinda love the car, maybe if its just for the unexpected power.

[@Cuyt24]

I live in Seoul, South Korea. I don’t see too many Ssangyongs driving around. Just every so often.

[@RoobehTunes]

These city boys and their car reviews. xD

[@kndengraver]

Great review of a not so great vehicle - but will SSangyong emerge to be more of a player as how Kia/Hyundai have done since their early days of humble offerings?

[@galloping5273]

Another quality 7min sit com (with info about a car thrown in). Top class. 👍

[@eric4758]

Surprised to know that you can buy a Ssangyong in the UK. 20 years ago, my dad owned a Chairman, which had a Mercedes engine under the hood and was originally manufactured by the now-defunct Daewoo Motors. Ssangyong took over Chairman production through a fire sale of Daewoo assets. Fun fact. The Queen of England rode in a Daewoo Chairman when she made a royal visit to South Korea. Btw, Ssangyong is owned by the Chinese now.

[@vinumat]

eric4758 don't think so. its owner by Indian car company Mahindra now

[@eric4758]

vinumat you're right. China's SAIC bought Ssangyong but then sold a large stake to Mahindra.

[@stuarthitchcock2880]

eric4758 for your information there Indian owned

[@38MBH]

SE equipment list includes 'incessant bonging sounds' . . .genius.

[@martinjames6942]

Qashqows are definately overpriced for basically an average Nissan

[@baddrivers4932]

thumbsUP!

[@willotoole4118]

Great video and best review on the internet

[@meljones7066]

Yes I agree, brilliant review

[@07Corcaigh]

1 to 6 months!

[@AleksiJoensuu]

"It's a silent S!" you should have replied "What? AngYong? That's silly."

[@alanhindmarch657]

THERES TWO S’s ONE IS SILENT

[@Ambienfinity]

As fabulous a review as the car isn't. I think you need to do a range of those stickers, Mark.

[@ewaf88]

Ssangyong is an anagram of 'Any song sags'

[@jonerouse]

Incessent bonging sound

[@philabrahams383]

Dued put the phone down.

[@frosty1112]

Did you loose a bet this week to get..... this But another ‘propa mint’ review all the same!

[@dancooper2072]

When are you reviewing the new Seat Ibiza, love your reviews but your reviewing some manky cars really

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

We did Ibiza last week. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2G4cqqNfZuKfdk There are a couple of supercars coming soon ... :-)

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

No worries Dan. Thanks!

[@ArsenPotentier]

Ssangyong Karondo performance is like an old car

[@chrissydenham6668]

For someone who doesn’t have a clue about cars, this might look like a tempting buy. For us honestjohn followers......we know it’s s***. Review, Proper as always.

[@ghmusic8116]

Their a great Car Chris SsangYong"s new family of Cars are excellent Value Tivoli Korando & New Rexton.

[@craigcloneclone]

They're = they are. There=over there Their=belongs to them

[@briananthony4044]

They are popular here with women owners. I don't recall seeing any with men driving them.

[@Oli_Hudson]

Great review (as always), crap car though

[@stuarthitchcock2880]

You obviously haven't owned one

[@ghmusic8116]

FY "Ignorant"I There actually a Very Good car.

[@keithisaacs6092]

The S in sangyong stands for shit

[@akie64]

Excellent review of a nasty car. They sell well in NZ as they are cheap, guess you get what you pay for!