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SsangYong has published two drawings that depict the brand’s next-generation SUV.

Four years after it was originally unveiled, the SsangYong Rexton SUV has been comprehensively updated.

SsangYong has announced a more practical version of the Musso pick-up. As its name denotes, the new Rhino LWB benefits from a 110 mm (4.3”) wheelbase stretch.

Among the myriad B-segment SUVs that are currently on sale, the SsangYong Tivoli has to be one of the most overlooked. Whether or not a mid-life facelift will raise its profile by much remains to be seen.

As with every other member of the current SsangYong range, the all-new Korando has distinctive styling that might divide opinion. However, prospective buyers shouldn’t dismiss this five-seat C-segment SUV based on looks alone, because it could represent decent value for money.

SsangYong has unveiled the next-generation Musso pick-up truck. Available in crew cab guise only, it has a one-tonne payload and a maximum towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes.

Ahead of deliveries starting in October, SsangYong has confirmed specifications and prices for the fourth-generation Rexton.

SsangYong has released some images of its new Rexton, ahead of the SUV’s public debut at the Seoul Motor Show later this week.

Stealth camping enthusiasts are going to like the new Tourist camper van because, apart from a slightly raised roof line and darkened windows, it looks like a regular SsangYong Turismo.

SsangYong hails from South Korea, a country which has been separated from North Korea by the Demilitarized Zone since 1953. So naming a Korando Sports limited edition after that narrow strip of land is somewhat apt (but very odd).

This year marks 60 years since Korean marque SsangYong began vehicle production. So, to celebrate that anniversary, a couple of special editions have been announced for the UK.

SsangYong has given its Rexton a major update. The seven-seat SUV, which was originally launched in 2001, gains a new engine, refreshed styling and a ‘W’ name suffix.

SsangYong has unveiled its all-new Rodius MPV, which will also be known as the Stavic, Rodius Turismo or Korando Turismo in other markets.

The current SsangYong Rodius MPV scores well on practicality, equipment levels and pricing. However, it’s never going to enter the annals of elegant vehicle design.

For most parts of the UK, snowfalls are a rare occurrence. However, when they do happen, traffic generally grinds to a halt and general chaos ensues. Those few days of really harsh winter weather each year can be enough to convince some drivers that they must have an all-wheel drive vehicle, even though winter tyres, chains or even snow socks might actually be a better solution…

Selling the SsangYong Rodius MPV can’t be the easiest job in the motor trade. For starters, it carries a brand name that few have heard of, then there are the looks which, in polite terms, might not be to everyone’s taste.

SsangYong has gone niche hunting with its latest model, the all-wheel drive Korando CSX light commercial vehicle.

This autumn will see the SsangYong Korando Sports arrive at UK dealers. Described as ‘a passenger car with pick-up versatility’, the all-new four-door, five-seat utility vehicle could face three considerable challenges. Firstly, the SsangYong brand isn’t well recognised (the company is South Korean, although it is now 70 per cent owned by India’s Mahindra and Mahindra). Secondly, the market here in the UK for this type of pick-up isn’t particularly large. Thirdly, some might find the Korando Sports’ appearance unattractive. The front section actually looks okay as far back as the A-pillars, but beyond that there’s an odd clash of lines that give the impression that styling responsibilities were shared by two designers who weren’t on speaking terms. Under the bonnet will be a 2.0 litre diesel engine that produces 152 bhp (114 kW / 155 PS) and a peak torque figure of 360 Nm (265 lb/ft). An electronic stability programme, hill start assist and active roll-over protection are...