Traction in action
The SsangYong Korando is the car of choice for drivers on the pull
Choosing the best car for towing your caravan or trailer can be a bit of a mine field. Anyone who’s ever lugged their entire family around the French coast with a twin- axle knows the most efficient test is when the car’s fully loaded and on the road. And anyone who’s ever found themselves snaking on the Snake Pass knows why it’s crucial to be sure before you set off.
Luckily, all SsangYong dealerships have a demo Korando equipped with a towbar and staff are trained to hitch up trailers and caravans.
Feel the power
SsangYong Korando models have a braked towing weight of 2,000kg, making them ideal for trailers, boats, horse- boxes and caravans, outstripping every other car in their class and easily maintaining speed on hills. The 2.2 litre diesel engine offers 178PS at 4000rpm and 400Nm of torque between 1400 and 2800rpm, giving amazing fl exibility and, of course, increased power. It’s no wonder the Korando sped off with fi rst place at the 2014 Caravan Club Towcar of the Year awards in its category.
Room to boast
The Korean- made, Italian- designed Korando has been created with utility and economy at the fore, making it the ideal choice of people who value reliability and comfort. The commanding driving position offers great visibility and if you’re towing a boat or horsebox, you can be secure that you have all the space you need in the vehicle itself, with ample interior storage, good head and legroom and abundant luggage space.
The Korando range starts from £ 15,995 for the SE model, with the Korando 2.2 SE 4x4 revving up at a reasonable £ 17,495. At the upper end of the range the 2.2 ELX 4x4 automatic, (£ 22,495) comes with six- speed Aisin auto transmission, leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, six- way power- adjustable driver’s seat and a smart audio system with Tom- Tom navigation system, ideal for fi nding those remote French campsites.
All SsangYong models are covered by a generous fi ve- year limitless mileage warranty, covering all mechanical components. That’s really going the distance.