KGM (SsangYong) Korando III

The KGM (SsangYong) Korando III (2010–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 50 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: C200
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm RDW | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm RDW | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm RDW | 1,675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm RDW | 2,650 mm |
| Front track | 1,573 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,558 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,512–1,654 kg RDW | 1,537–1,692 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,612–1,754 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,100–2,260 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,500–2,000 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4–5 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 163–185 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 197–400 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/60R17, 215/65R16, 225/55R18, 235/50R19, 235/55R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 93.2% (91.0–94.9) | 92.2% | 645 |
| 4–5 years | 87.2% (86.0–88.2) | 91.0% | 3,489 |
| 6–8 years | 77.0% (76.1–77.9) | 86.4% | 8,860 |
| 9–12 years | 65.3% (64.1–66.6) | 77.9% | 5,624 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 35.3% | 21.5% |
| Tyres | 30.0% | 28.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 23.8% | 10.3% |
| Suspension | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 11.9% | 3.9% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 8.8% | 7.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 50 versions of the KGM (SsangYong) Korando III
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European Union 18 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2019 | 2.2 L | 131 kW (178 PS) | Diesel | 156–191 g/km | 15,110 |
| 2019 | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 154 g/km | 1,274 |
| 2019 | 1.5 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Petrol | 169 g/km | 738 |
| 2012–2019 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 178–185 g/km | 4,164 |
| 2015–2019 | 2.2 L | 130 kW (177 PS) | Diesel | 143–156 g/km | 2,394 |
| 2012–2019 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | LPG | 168–194 g/km | 2,566 |
| 2014–2018 | 2.0 L | 109 kW (148 PS) | Petrol | 175–180 g/km | 220 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Other fuel | 186 g/km | 830 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 164 kW (223 PS) | Petrol | 180 g/km | 82 |
| 2017 | 2.2 L | 196 kW (266 PS) | Diesel | 153 g/km | 20 |
| 2011–2016 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 154–171 g/km | 17,210 |
| 2013–2016 | 2.0 L | 109 kW (148 PS) | Diesel | 151–157 g/km | 1,666 |
| 2011–2016 | 2.0 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 171–197 g/km | 17,309 |
| 2015 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 139 g/km | 12 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 167 g/km | 1,142 |
| 2013 | – | 109 kW (148 PS) | Diesel | 169 g/km | 14 |
| 2012 | – | – | Diesel | 174 g/km | 18 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 161 g/km | 586 |
United Kingdom 26 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019PIONEER 1.6D 2WD | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019PIONEER 1.6D 4WD · ULTIMATE 1.6D | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.5 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019LE | 2.2 L | 131 kW (178 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019LE | 2.2 L | 131 kW (178 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2018SE 2.0P MANUAL · LE 2.0P MANUAL | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2018LE 2.0P Automatic | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 2016–2018ELX 2.2D AWD · SE 2.2D AWD | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 2016–2018ELX 2.2D AWD AUTO | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2016–2018EX 2.2D · SE 2.2D | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2016–2018EX 2.2D AWD | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 2015ELX4 2.0 4WD MT 149ps · SE4 2.0 4WD MT 149ps | 2.0 L | 110 kW (149 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2015SE 2.0 2WD MT 149ps | 2.0 L | 110 kW (149 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 147 g/km |
| 2015ELX4 Auto 2.0 4WD Auto 175ps | 2.0 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2013–2014EX 2.0 4WD MT 149ps · ELX4 2.0 4WD MT 149ps · SE4 2.0 4WD MT 149ps | 2.0 L | 110 kW (149 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2013–2014LE 2.0 2WD MTl 149ps · S 2.0 2WD MT 149ps · SE 2.0 2WD MT 149ps | 2.0 L | 110 kW (149 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 147 g/km |
| 2013–2014EX 2.0 4WD Auto 175ps · ELX4 Auto 2.0 4WD AT 175ps | 2.0 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2013SX 2.0 4WD MT 149ps | 2.0 L | 110 kW (149 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2013ES 2.0 2WD Auto 175ps | 2.0 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2013ES 2.0 2WD MT 175ps · LE 2.0 2WD MT175ps | 2.0 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013EX 2.0 4WD MT 175ps | 2.0 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2013S 2.0 2WD MT 175ps | 2.0 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2012Korando ES 2.0 2WD Auto | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2012Korando ES 2.0 2WD MT | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012Korando EX 2.0 4WD Auto | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2012Korando EX 2.0 4WD MT · Korando SX 2.0 4WD MT | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2012Korando S 2.0 2WD MT | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
France 6 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015KORANDO XDI 2WD BVM6 LOW EMISSION | – | 110 kW (149 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 147 g/km |
| 2013–2015KORANDO XDI 4WD BVM6 LOW EMISSION | – | 110 kW (149 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2012–2013KORANDO XDI 2WD BVM6 | – | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2012–2013KORANDO XDI 4WD BVA6 | – | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2012–2013KORANDO XDI 4WD BVM6 | – | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2012KORANDO XDI 2WD BVM6 LOW EMISSION | – | 109 kW (148 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





