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Prices and specifications of the SsangYong Korando e-Motion EV have been announced.
SsangYong is about to add a new entrant to the increasingly competitive small/medium electric SUV segment, with the Korean company’s local distributor providing prices and specifications for the Korando e-Motion for launch later this year.
The Korando e-Motion is powered by a 140 kW/360 Nm electric motor that drives the front wheels, while a 62 kWh battery provides a claimed range of up to 339 km. This puts it on par with two direct competitors: the slightly smaller 50.3 kWh MG ZS EV (130 kW/280 Nm/320 km) and the 50 kWh BYD Atto 3 (150 kW/310 Nm/354 km), which about the same size as the SsangYong.
The Korando will be slightly more expensive, though, priced at $59,990 plus road costs, with a $3,000 premium for a black roof paint option.
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The Korando e-Motion is the electric vehicle of the Korean manufacturer.
The BYD starts at $55,490 + ORCs for the smaller battery model, with a top value of $59,990 + ORCs for the 60 kWh model with a range of 420 km, while the MG ZS EV starts at $49,990 for the entry-level Excite rises to $53,990 for the higher spec (but the same 50.3 kWh battery) Essence. However, the price of the MG also includes on-road expenses and all cars are eligible for the full Clean Car discount of $8625.
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The Korando e-Motion comes with a full range of safety features and a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, while other standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, tire pressure monitoring system, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, LED taillights and DRLs, two-zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors and rear privacy glass.
The Korando e-Motion can carry up to 500 kg on an unbraked trailer or 1500 kg with brakes and has an empty weight of 1765 kg.
SsangYong is now taking orders for the Korando eMotion on its website, with delivery expected between late December 2022 and early January 2023.