Ssangyong launches Korando CSX commercial

SsangYong Motor Company, has announced that it is adding a new low priced 4x4 light commercial model to its Korando range - the Korando CSX. Positioned as a small delivery van, go-anywhere vehicle for service engineers or a light commercial, the 4x4 Korando CSX s based on the passenger carrying Korando SX. The completely flat load area is accessed via a high lifting tailgate or two side doors, and packs a useful 1,312 cubic litre load volume. There’s a load deck length of 152.5cm, and 96.5cm between the wheel arches. The car also carries a 433 kg payload, and pulls a 2 tonne trailer. Under the bonnet, the Korando CSX is powered by a new lower CO2 version of the Korando power unit. Developing 149ps@4,000rpm, this advanced 2.0 litre four cylinder turbo diesel engine produces 360Nm of torque with CO2 emissions reduced to 157g/km. The new CSX features Torque on Demand 4x4 system and is equipped with ESP with Hill Start Assist, and mud and snow tyres as standard. Also there are luxury touches of roof rails, tinted glass and rear parking sensors, while inside there is a leather covered steering wheel and gear shift, cruise control and a Kenwood MP3 CD & RDS radio with iPod and Bluetooth connectivity, remote audio controls and six speakers. “The new Korando CSX is the third light commercial vehicle (LCV) to join the SsangYong line-up, and offers a highly practical and affordable vehicle for those with a specific business need,” said Paul Williams, CEO of SsangYong Motor UK.