Korando e-Motion – the first all-electric SsangYong

UPDATE: SSANGYONG KORANDO e_MOTION HAS NOW ARRIVED AT CHARTERS SSANGYONG READING. FIND OUT MORE HERE, READ THE OFFICIAL BROCHURE OR BOOK A TEST DRIVE.

The latest generation Korando is an incredibly popular vehicle and has proved to be a worth successor to the award-winning SUV. Now at Charters, the first fully electric-powered Korando named e-Motion and Charters SsangYong are proud to be showcasing it in their Reading dealership. Be the first to experience the all-electric Korando e-Motion all-electric SUV at Charters. Use the form below to join the charge.

Due to be priced extremely competitively, the new Korando e-Motion will be provide the very best in specification, a shift-by-wire transmission and a 61.5kWh battery that bring 188PS, 360 NM of torque and a 211 mile range.

There will be two trim levels available, with the entry-level model coming with an impressive specification:

• Unique 17″ alloy wheels with eco tyres
• Revised front bumper & grille
• Changes to centre fascia / console (to include all-electric features)
• Unique gear selector
• LED front fog lights, daytime running lights and rear lamps
• Automatic lights & windscreen wipers
• Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning
• 6-airbags
• New 12.3″ digital cluster
• 8″ smart audio system
• Rear parking camera
• Radar / camera
• Automatic Emergency braking
• Lane departure warning
• Lane keeping assist
• High beam assit
• Traffic sign recognition
• Forward vehicle start alert
• Adaptive cruise control
• Electronic parking brake
• and much more.

The enhanced specification includes even more features. Two trim levels are available, with the entry-level model coming with an impressive specification:

• 9″ Navigation
• LED headlamps
• Leather steering wheel
• TPU faux leather with heated seats
• Rear parking assist
• Luggage board
• Luggage cover / net
• Charging cable
• Car mats

Going head-to-head with the Hyundai Kona, Kia Nova, Peugeot 2008 SUV and MG ZS, the Korando e-Motion will offer better value for money, better specification and a more impressive 7-year warranty (up to 150,000 miles). It’s one to look out for in 2021.

Looking for a larger SUV? Arriving soon after the Korando e-Motion is the tough mid-size SUV, codenamed J100. We have an article about this exciting new vehicle here. It is another example of how SsangYong is both forward thinking with its technology, whilst offering timeless design cues.