Comparison - SsangYong Korando ELX 2019 - vs - Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 2019
General
Also called:
SsangYong New Actyon ,Micro Korando
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Expert Reviews
SsangYongs have been on sale in the UK since the ’90s – the company usually offers big SUVs for less than the majority of their competitors. Sadly, most of their models have proved to be lacklustre alternatives to the likes of the Kia Sportage, Suzuki Vitara and Nissan Qashqai.
To drive, the Korando isn’t much fun, but most people buy one because they need an SUV either for tackling rough terrain or towing – two roles the SsangYong is perfectly suited to.
Pros
Lots of space
Relatively economical
Generous standard kit
Cons
Fast depreciation
Dull styling
Cheap feeling interior
The SsangYong Korando gives you a lot of car for your money – but nowhere near as much as a Dacia Duster.The SsangYong Korando is the brand’s mid-size SUV, pitched as a low-cost rival to the Nissan Qashqai, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage.
On the move, the Korando isn’t as stable as a lot of its rivals, either – it tends to wallow about when going around corners and has an uncomfortable ride.
Pros
Good value for money
Spacious interior
Low emissions
Cons
Noisy diesel engine
Poor-quality plastics
Uncomfortable suspension
Not only was it a handsome addition to the compact crossover market, it was also the firm’s very first monocoque model – meaning it delivered a far better approximation of a car’s handling characteristics than any of the body-on-frame SUVs that continue to fill out the firm’s modest lineup.
On the plus side, the Korando gets large storage bins, reach and rake adjustment for the steering wheel and generous equipment levels on higher-spec models. It is also competitive on interior space; offering decent leg and headroom for rear passengers, and acceptable luggage space.
The interior is slightly less forgettable, but only because it comes partly clad in the kind of cheap plastic which cannot otherwise find a home in this class. The redesigned dashboard makes ergonomic sense, although it hasn’t lost any of its brittleness.
The 2019 Jeep Renegade’s new engine should help this likable crossover SUV use less fuel.
Pros
Looks like it wants to off-road
Logical control layout
Good optional infotainment
Real off-road ability
Removable roof panels
Cons
Tight squeeze for four adults
Base engine is noisy, underpowered
Lack of standard active safety tech
Spartan Sport trim level
Jeep's smallest SUV, the Renegade, is no less cute for 2019—but now it has more to offer thanks to a comprehensive update that brings refreshed looks, a new turbocharged engine, and several added features. After seeing a preview of the updated model earlier this year, we now have full info on the 2019 Jeep Renegade lineup, which will go on sale in the U.S. by the end of this year.
Pros
Solid off-road capability,
toy-truck styling,
available manual transmission.
Cons
Slower than a three-legged turtle,
poor fuel efficiency,
lacks storage.
Updated exterior styling.Revised interior functionality.Expanded feature availability.The 2019 Jeep Renegade comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed automatic.
PROS
Trailhawk model's best-in-class off-road capability
Agile handling when on pavement
Plenty of easy-to-use technology features
Lots of character with a classic Jeep look
CONS
Nine-speed transmission is clunky and easily confused
Fuel economy is middling for the segment
Boxy shape makes for lots of wind noise on the highway
Rear-seat legroom is tight for adults
