SsangYong set to relaunch in UK

SsangYong has completely refreshed its model line-up with a new range of Kyron, Rexton and Rodius models, in preparation for a relaunch in the UK.

Prices for the range start at £14,995 for the Kyron S and Rodius 270 S, with the company also offering three years/30,000 miles free servicing, free satellite navigation upgrades on certain models and low cost finance - in addition to the standard three year/60,000 mile warranty.

The South Korean SUV, 4x4 and MPV manufacturer is being re-launched by Koelliker UK, a new company that took over importation and distribution at the end of last year.

Among the range is the SUV Kyron model.

Prices start at £14,995 and include air conditioning, electronic stability programme (ESP), hill descent control (HDC), ABS brakes, CD player and steering wheel audio controls.

The model also has a five-speed manual transmission, matched to a 1.41 PS turbo diesel engine with 310 Nm of torque at 2,250rpm.

A top-of-the-range Kyron 2.7 SPR Auto, 4wd is available for £22,495.

The Rexton is also included in the relaunch.

All three new SsangYong Rexton models have all-wheel drive and the 2.7 litre common rail turbo diesel engine, and are priced from £19,995.

Again ABS brakes, ESP with Active Rollover Protection (ARP), HDC, climate control and audio system are all included.

Finally, the people carrIER Rodius is the company's largest model on offer in the UK.

SsangYong now offers four Rodius models in 2wd and 4wd formats - all with the 2.7 litre turbo diesel, and automatic transmission as an option.

Priced from £14,995, all Rodius models use the 2.7 litre common rail diesel engine with 165PS and massive torque - achieving up to 35.8mpg.

The range is on forecourts now.