First Tow with a Korando
Ive just had my first tow with my Sangyong Korando 2WD and I am well pleased. I have owned the car for three months but don't do a great deal of mileage so it took some time to get some miles on the clock before towing. The car was responsive, I had to check the mirror to see if the caravan was till there as its effortless. As regards mpg, I only use proper diesel no supermarket crap as Ive seen the problems it can cause overtime, I returned about 33 mpg towing and 42 mpg in normal mode. This is my second Ssangyong I previously had a Kyron 4WD with the Merc (Korean copy) engine,the current 2.2 litre engine is much much better.
Hope this helps.
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Collected my new Korando 4x4 in October. The first trip out with the caravan returned 25mpg but that was from Durham to Filey with no motorways and the car had only done about 600 miles solo prior to the trip. My 'van is a 2014 Sprite Alpine 4.
I get around 32mpg solo around the doors with a maximum journey of up about 5 miles.
Hopefully the consumption will improve on motorways and the Toll roads when I get to France in May.
I have to agree about towing with this car, it is by far the best tow car I've owned.
I found the Car computer to read about 5% over on the fuel consumption readout.
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Roger. Do the supermarkets buy their fuel from a different refinery? I've heard this argument before and can't see how you get one fuel at a supermarket and another at J Bloggs Esq. Glad you are happy with your tow car. I think there is some reasonable kit being produced on the 'Pacific Rim' although my son won't have anything to do with it. Sangyong, Kia, Hyundai etc.
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Hi both,
Just to say I think Ssangyong will be up there in a few years just like KIa remember when they first came into the country,now they have a strong market prices go up, basic economics, VW did the same with Skoda. For me it was the time to buy especially when you get (I got) 5yrs warranty,3 yrs free servicing,2 years roadside assist (I hope I don't need) and 2 yrs road tax,SE to EX free upgrade it was a no brainer, add to this £250 for a Witter Quantum detachable and 13 pin electrics-job done.
As regards the diesel I have read many reports on supermarket diesel but I can only go on my own findings as you don't know who pays for half of the research.
Owned diesel vehicles for over 30 yrs,have seen first hand what cheap diesel can do to the EGR valve and fueline etc let alone the DPF/CAT why are we now having discussions about dirty diesels in parliament etc-what you put in has to come out regardless of how the engine deals with it. Ask someone who has had to replace the DPF or CAT not cheap, or had a Terraclean and spoke about improvement. It will improve if you are giving it a clean out. My view is don't create a problem that doesn't need to exist. All I say is leave the cheap diesel out for about a month and tell me you cannot tell the difference.
Regards
RogerD57
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I did and couldn't tell the difference, I like to try these 'ideas' out so after dispelling that idea I also put 2 stroke in and couldn't tell the difference with that either.
Maybe I have an engine that was manufactured to run efficiently without octane boosting.
As for the Korando, it looks to be a great car at good pricing especially with the newer 2.2 litre engine.
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I'm seriously thinking about one of these. I currently javelin 2007 ssangyong rexton and have been impressed with reliability.
Is there a particular model that is best to go for based on cost and trim levels, and has there been a recent change in styling so are newer models best to go for
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Hi David2115,
I don't think you will be disappointed I had a Kyron before this the only problem I found was it was too powerful in four wheel drive mode and the wheels would spin, this given with the fact that I only used 4wd once with the van on the back made me plum for the Korando in a 2WD version. As regards choice of vehicle they are always updating the new Rexton comes out later this year. My advice is go to a dealer and have a test drive for a day or so, my dealer was happy to oblige I think this speaks volumes rather than just the short spin with the salesman sitting next to you.
Regards
RogerD
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I bought the Koranda 2.2 SE lat July last year. Now done 6000m, 1000 of which was towing. I am absolutely happy with this car in every respect. I recently took a friend away for a few days in it, he has a SUV costing twice as much and he was totally impressed with the Korando.
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OK thanks. The Korando has attracted some negative comment from the motoring press but maybe they have their own vested interests. The main comment that gripped my attention is that they suffer "horrendous depreciation". If true then this would certainly worry me.
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I agree with Dave most cars depreciate as soon as your drive them off the forecourt most of it relates to the vat you have had to pay. My advice is if you can get a better towing vehicle with equal spec then buy it, I don't think you will find one. As for the motoring press most are badge conscious because they have sponsors in the industry. How many real people take notice of the reviews in top gear. Etc
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Just back from first towing weekend away with new Korando. As others have said I found the towing effortless, only towed 25 miles and it returned 22 mpg, no where near the 33 from OP but I guess I only had 120 miles on the clock so it might improve as engine beds in I was slightly surprised it was not higher, most of journey was A64 and M1,used the cruise control to try to keep speed consistent at 60mph.
Very pleased with it. It's a 2.2 2wd LE. Looking forward to towing to Brittany via Plymouth in August.
Good boot space , even better with back seats down if no rear seat passengers.
Great tom tom sat nav and audio system that you can connect iPod to via USB and also play from smart device using Bluetooth
don't seem to be able to scroll through the contacts list on telephone system using steering wheel control which is a bit of a disappointment but not end of world as I only do it when stationary anyway.
All in all pleased with the car. Great tower. ( towing Bailey unicorn Vigo series 3)
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David 2115,
A couple of things, according to the handbook I think you will find the engine needs to do 750kms or about 500 miles before towing so I would check this out as towing with a new engine is not good.
Secondly on the audio system front you should have a warning come up when you turn this on and you have to press that you agree etc. The warning relates to using whilst driving etc.
If you operate it whilst driving (i.e. scrolling through contacts etc) I think you will find this is covered by the same piece of legislation as using a mobile phone whilst driving so don't.
A lot of people reconfigure their sat nav and play with their audio whilst driving if you do and get caught its a fine and penalty points.
Just a couple of pointers as I don't want you to invalidate your warranty or get caught using your technology whilst driving.
Regards
RogerD
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Thanks for info I think the next time tow I will be over that amount of miles anyway but I thought with today's modern engines they didn't need running in as such, as for the steering controls as I said in the post they don't scroll even when stationary which I think would be useful but of course the touch screen is available.
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