SsangYong

SsangYong

KG Mobility was initially established as Ha Dong-Hwan Motor workshop in 1954. The company initially started producing trucks, buses and special purpose vehicles, many of them for export. Widely known as SsangYong Motor UK it was rebranded KGM Motors UK in the UK after the acquisition of SsangYong Motor Company in Korea by the KG Group in November 2022.

SUV, SsangYong fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2157
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Auto
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 178 @ 3800
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 1600-2600
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 21.9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 12.6s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 59.5m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.6m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 28.3
  • CO2 g/km: 262

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2660
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3400
  • Caravan (kg): 1921
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £26,760 - £36,360
  • £ (price as tested) includes £520 towing gear charges: £36,840
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £825
  • Insurance group: 42D
  • Towable with B licence: No, B+E only
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Not yet tested by NCAP

SUV, SsangYong fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1497
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 161 @ 5000-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 207@ 1500-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.85s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 10.1s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 66.8m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 16.7m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 35.5
  • CO2 g/km: 162

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1529
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2005
  • Caravan (kg): 1299
  • Noseweight (kg): 85

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: TBC
  • £ (price as tested) : £29,745 (£520 if fixed / £600 if detached)
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,205
  • Insurance group: 24A
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1495kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Fitted
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

SUV, SsangYong detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2157
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Auto
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 199 @ 3800
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 325 @ 1600-2600
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 19.1s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 10.6s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 54.1m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.9m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 32.8
  • CO2 g/km: 226

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2255
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2950
  • Caravan (kg): 1917
  • Noseweight (kg): 145

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £37,995 - £40,665
  • £ (price as tested) includes £795 towing gear charges: £41,460
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2555
  • Insurance group: 35U
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 550kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Not yet tested by NCAP

5 door SUV, Witter detachable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (46.3)
  • No of cylinders: In-line 4 cylinder
  • Size of engine in cc: 1600cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DSG
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 134@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 239@1500-2500

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1610
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2160
  • Caravan (kg): 1369
  • Noseweight (kg): 105

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £19,995 - £32,345
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £27,635 includes £590 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,170
  • Insurance group: 24A
  • CO2 g /km: 170
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1340kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 Isofix points on the outer rear seats

4 door pick up, Witter fixed bolt on towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (34.5 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 4 / in-line
  • Size of engine in cc: 2200cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DSG
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 180@3800
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 309@1600-2600

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2155
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3250
  • Caravan (kg): 1832
  • Noseweight (kg): 120

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £26,331 - £35,931
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £28,536 includes £790 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £795
  • Insurance group: 42D
  • CO2 g /km: 250
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 250kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 Isofix points on the outer rear seats

5 door SUV, Witter detachable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (32.9 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 4 / in-line
  • Size of engine in cc: 2200cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DSG
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 178@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1400-2800

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2180
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2960
  • Caravan (kg): 1853
  • Noseweight (kg): 108

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £28,145 - £39,896
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £37,185 includes £790 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,475
  • Insurance group: 29D
  • CO2 g /km: 223
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 540kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 Isofix points

5-door SUV, GDW detachable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (34 mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinders, 2157cc engine
  • 6 gears, auto
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 179@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1400
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 12.2 seconds  

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2240
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2710
  • Caravan (kg): 1904
  • Noseweight (kg): 120

Pricing

  • From £20,995 - £29,245
  • £31,961 (price as tested) includes £385 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax:  £780
  • Insurance group: 43
  • CO2 g /km: 226
  • Towable with B licence:  B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 250kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

5-door SUV, GDW detachable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (34 mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinders, 2157cc engine
  • 7 gears, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 179@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1600
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 12.3 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2090
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2960
  • Caravan (kg): 1853
  • Noseweight (kg): 120

Pricing

  • From £28,995 - £38,995
  • £35,375 (price as tested) includes £380 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax:  £2,105
  • Insurance group: 31
  • CO2 g /km: 218
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 540kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Performance

  • Diesel (48.7mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 2157cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 176@4000 
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@2800
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 11.2 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1828
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2300
  • Caravan (kg): 1554
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • From £17,845 to £24,345
  • £23,260 (price as tested) includes £415 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 26D
  • CO2 g /km: 152
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1200) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Performance

  • Diesel (32.9mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 2157cc engine
  • 6 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 176@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1400-2800
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 13.55 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2165
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3250
  • Caravan (kg): 1840
  • Noseweight (kg): 120 

Pricing

  • From £19,995 to £28,245 (CV on the road price)
  • £26,923 (price as tested) includes £678 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 41
  • CO2 g /km: 226
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 250) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Performance

  • Diesel (34.8mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 2157cc engine
  • 6 gear, automatic
  • All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 179@4,000 
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 310@1,600-2,600
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 11.7 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2233
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2960
  • Caravan (kg): 1898
  • Noseweight (kg): 120

Pricing

  • From £28,495 to £38,495
  • £35,399 (price as tested) includes £404.16 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 29D
  • CO2 g /km: 213
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 540) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Performance

  • Diesel (48.7mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 2157cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  176@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  295@1400-2800
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  12.7 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1828
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2300
  • Caravan (kg):  1554
  • Noseweight (kg):  80

Pricing

  • £19,168 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  25
  • CO2 g /km:  152
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1200kg MTPLM

Performance

  • Diesel (37mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 2157cc engine
  • 6 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  176@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  295@1400-2800
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  16 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  2102
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  3110
  • Caravan (kg):  1787
  • Noseweight (kg):  117

Pricing

  • £25,846 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  37A
  • CO2 g /km:  202
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any trailer over 390kg MTPLM

Performance

  • Engine: Diesel /No. of cylinders: 4/cc. 1998
  • 6 Gear MAN
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 147@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266@2000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.3 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1666
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1416
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price: £15,597
  • Insurance group: 19
  • CO2 g /km: 147
  • Towable with B licence: No