What is the KGM Rodius?
The Rodius is a large people carrier from South Korean maker SsangYong, now known as KGM. Its tall body is designed to carry passengers and luggage. In Europe and France it was called the Rodius; in the UK, the related model was sold as the Turismo.
European Union registrations cover 2010 to 2019, while the French figures cover 2013 to 2015. UK figures cover 2006 to 2013. KGM traces its roots to a vehicle maker that built four-wheel-drive vehicles from its early years, part of a practical tradition the Rodius shares.
Generations, engines and power
Generation II ran from 2013 to 2019 in the European Union and France. The related model was sold as the Turismo in the UK, where the figures also include earlier Rodius versions.
Across the EU range, engines span 2.0 L to 2.7 L, with power from 114 kW (155 PS) to 131 kW (178 PS). UK engines cover the same size range, with power from 114 kW (155 PS) to 121 kW (165 PS). The French versions listed are diesel and produce 114 kW (155 PS). Diesel appears across all three markets; the EU range also includes versions grouped under “other.”
Fuel consumption and registrations
The lowest listed consumption in the UK and France is 7.5 L/100 km on the NEDC test. NEDC was the European procedure used for those figures; WLTP is a newer European test procedure, so results from different cycles are not directly comparable.
In official EU registration figures, the Rodius recorded 18,174 registrations from 2010 to 2019. UK VCA figures cover 22 versions, and French ADEME figures cover six.
Questions and answers
When was the Rodius generation II sold?
It ran from 2013 to 2019 in the European Union and France.
What engines and power were available?
EU versions spanned 2.0 L to 2.7 L and 114 kW (155 PS) to 131 kW (178 PS).
What is the lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest UK and French figure is 7.5 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
Was the Rodius sold under another name?
The related model was called Turismo in the UK.