SsangYong badge
Advertisement
KGM
Rodius

The seven-seater KGM Rodius is a great example of a multi-purpose vehicle packed with great equipment at a price to make your bank manager smile. It is available with all-wheel drive and offers great performance and comfort levels.

/images/ssangyongrodiuss/rodius4.jpg

/images/ssangyongrodiuss/rodius2.jpg

/images/ssangyongrodiuss/rodius1.jpg

/images/ssangyongrodiuss/rodius3.jpg

The good

Space galsore

The bad

That square back end looks like a box

Tech Specs

Price from
£14,995
Combined Fuel up to
32.1mpg
0-62 from
14.2 seconds
max speed up to
108mph
co2 from
223g/km

Test Drive

SsangYong Rodius 2.7 ES auto

Unconventional and a bit like Marmite – you’ll either love or hate the SsangYong Rodius.

Personally, I loved it. With unusual and quirky design features such as a very square rear end, there’s no mistaking the Rodius and when it comes to flexibility and versatility few other vehicles will come close to it.

It boasts seven leather seats – all comfortable. The option to swivel or slide seats is available and all occupants are treated to heaps of leg and head room – thanks partly to that square rear end which adds so much height to the vehicle.

The dark grey leather seats contrasted very smartly with the silver and black dashboard, and the cream coloured ceiling assisted with the bright and cheerful cabin environment.

The test model – the two-wheel-drive, mid-range ES model – came with a whole host of creature comforts, such as automatic air conditioning, a six-speaker audio system, heated leather seats (front and rear), a multi-function steering wheel, cruise control and plenty more besides.

Elsewhere, eye catching features included roof rails, tinted windows, 16-inch alloys and a detachable tow-bar.

The 2.7-litre, diesel-powered engine delivered ample oomph to propel such a large vehicle, but the handling at times was a little laboured and clumsy – mainly down to the larger-than-life size of the vehicle.

Cabin noise was not the quietest, but few vehicles in this segment can boast silent motoring, so that’s not really an issue.

Thanks to the high-seated driving position, the all-round visibility was excellent and acceleration through the five-speed automatic transmission was impressively smooth.

SsangYong has fitted a comprehensive list of top notch safety specifications to the Rodius, including anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, speed-sensing door locks, front and rear fog lights, numerous airbags, electronic stability programme, active rollover protection and lots more.

Admittedly, the Rodius is not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but there is certainly plenty of room in the marketplace for this vehicle.

And don’t forget that ever-impressive SsangYong five-year, unlimited warranty package too.

Visit SsangYong for more details.

Latest Related NEWS

KGM Torres

SsangYong renaming to KGM Motors UK

SsangYong Motor UK is excited to announce it is renaming to KGM Motors
[...]
SsangYong Korando e-Motion

SsangYong looks to long term future

SsangYong Motors has announced it is to accelerate its new car development programme
[...]
SsangYong Rexton

Upmarket Rexton takes on the big guns

SsangYong is launching the facelift edition of its flagship Rexton model this year
[...]

SsangYong’s dealer network is growing

SsangYong Motors UK is thrilled to announce Hawkins Motors, based in Shrewsbury, as
[...]
SsangYong Musso Longbed

SsangYong Musso has best load limits

SsangYong has added a long wheelbase variant to its award-winning Musso line-up making
[...]
SsangYong Tivoli

SsangYong Tivoli gets a major facelift

SsangYong’s latest 20-model Tivoli line-up is guaranteed to turn heads when it hits
[...]
SsangYong Musso

It’s the SsangYong Musso to the rescue

SsangYong Motors UK is delighted to confirm its partnership with North Wales Fire
[...]

New Korando lays down the gauntlet

SsangYong chose the Geneva Motor Show to unveil its all-new fourth generation Korando
[...]

SsangYong launches the Ultimate Tivoli

SsangYong is introducing the ultimate model to its Tivoli range … literally. Powered by
[...]

SsangYong picks up the pace with Musso

The all-new SsangYong Musso pick-up arrives in the UK this summer and will
[...]

SsangYong shows off its new pick-up

SsangYong is picking up the pace at the Geneva Motor Show with the
[...]
SsangYong Rexton

SsangYong unleashes new flagship model

SsangYong believes its new Rexton SUV will continue the renewal of brand identity
[...]

SSangYong’s all-new premium SUV concept

SsangYong chose the Paris Motor Show to unveil its next all-new model called
[...]

SsangYong’s latest Korando crossover

SsangYong’s Korando crossover line-up is growing with the introduction of a stylish new
[...]

SsangYong increases its Tivoli appeal

SsangYong is aiming to build on the success story that is its Tivoli
[...]

Red option for Korando buyers

SsangYong Korando fans will be delighted to hear the popular SUV range is
[...]