Micro Korando

Overview:

Micro cars known for their elegant, stylish and out-of-the way designs and looks, is the only car manufacturer in Sri Lanka to be producing a whole range of cars, from compact vehicles, to buses and luxury instilled vehicles. It is the home company engineered for this root reason. With the new compact SUV to bowl you over, the New Korando is set to out-lash the rest with its trendy and natty designs. The 2.0L diesel RX200 e-XDi 4 cylinder in line diesel engine powers the SUV high enough with an engine capacity of 1998cc. The engine is capable enough to deliver an impressive power output of 175 hp along with a thunderous torque of 360 Nm between 2000-3000 rpm. The fun to drive SUV has a hexagonal radiator grille featured with black bezel headlamps and round shaped fog-lamps for illumination in misty and foggy walkways with the support of 17”/18” diamond cut alloy wheels. The cozy and spacious fully air-conditioned interiors for 5, is worked over with well built storage space having sunglass console and cup-holders for the same. Also the leather wrapped tilt and height adjustable audio controls engraved steering wheel to soothe your fingertips. The four channel ABS, reverse parking sensors and SRS airbags are laudable features on the safety list. The latest generation of Korando makes way for a stylish urban SUV that leaves a lasting impression and is quite nimble to drive.

Mileage and Fuel economy

The 2.0L diesel RX200 e-XDi 4 cylinder in line diesel engine enabled with a 6 speed automatic tiptronic transmission engine works efficiently acquiring a maximum speed of 186Kmph offering a 7.3 litres fuel consumption over every 100km. Considering the weight and size of this stylish SUV, the numbers doesn’t disappoint at all.

Power:

The 2.0 diesel RX200 e-XDi 4 cylinder in line diesel engine projects to offer a power-pack of 175 hp @ 4000rpm and torque to take control at a value of 360Nm @ 2000-3000rpm. The power delivery is not very linear as the SUV does fall prey to a lag while frequent gear shifts. But when you take this SUV out on the highway, its a completely new car altogether.

Acceleration & Pickup:

The robust 2.0L diesel RX200 e-XDi engine with 6 speed automatic tiptronic transmission helps the Korando to reach the 100 km/hr milestone from a halt in well under 10 seconds. The top speed clocked by the SUV marks 186 km/hr.

Exterior:

The excitement is raised up with the compact looks favored with hexagonal radiator grille and adjoining black bezel headlamps. Also, the day time running LED strips does give the Korando a distinctive appeal. The electrically operated ORVMs also houses LED turn indicators which are quite stylish and modern. The round shaped front fog lamps act as your beholder in preventing your swaying from your pathway on foggy-clogged days of travel and protrude the dynamism that seems to be a match up with the front bumper too. The honeycomb design radiator grille looks quite urban with a large air dam towards the end of the front bumper.

Exterior Measurements:

Coming up with the refined designing through the fold of 4410mm of length, 1830mm width and 1675mm of height providing a minimum turning radius of 5.4 meters for the ease of maneuvering. The large wheelbase of 2650 mm makes way for plenty of interior space which makes the Korando more comfortable on the inside.

Interior:

The rejuvenated interiors provided with standard leather trim seats and driver's seat provided with lumbar support system empowers the comfort zone. Entertainment needs are sufficed by a 4 speaker AM/FM radio with single disc CD player having controls directly to be monitored through the vinyl steering wheel mounted audio controls to make music chase you all along. Also enabled with audible warnings for park brake and seatbelts add up to the alert zone. The two mode trip computer and a digital clock right in front of you, stand to let you grab the road while synchronizing with time that lingers over you. The folding rear seats highlight your need of more cargo to be put into. The all new deluxe speaker grille is an add-on that is featured in the new SUV. A new MID ( Multi Information Display) sits right between the gauges while an automatic climate control on offer makes the ambiance soothing and stress free.

Interior Comfort:

With the sensations of completely air conditioned interiors coupled with 5 standard leather trim seats or optional woven cloth trims to your enriched interior gloss of favoring comfort, with leather power wrapped tilt and height adjustment steering wheel accommodating audio controls to ease you with the least heck off driving. New set of features include the remote control switches on the steering wheel through which you can even control the audio system, gear shifts, and even the Bluetooth system. Also with a new feature of luggage cover net to keep your luggage in hold around you. Storage features are plenty to flabbergast you with a center console armrest, overhead sunglass console, cupholders which are in the numbers to make the count up for interior comfort.

Interior Measurements:

The compact and space filled SUV provides an impressive bootspace of 486 litres. If this is not enough, Korando even features foldable rear seats feature which can expand the boot space at your will for those heavy luggage trips.

Engine and Performance:

The 2.0 diesel RX200 e-XDi 4 cylinder in line diesel engine is elevated to provide and work in full stead delivering 175 hp @ 4000rpm and torque at a value of 360Nm between 2000-3000rpm to satisfy and maximize your desire and match your adrenaline expectations.

Stereo and Accessories:

The SUV has a standard 4 speaker AM/FM and single disc CD player to hit the streets with tunes that can embrace you in the mood. Audio controls are easily accessible through the steering mounted audio switches.

Wheels:

Making the sound with its hard earned stealth of design, it is integrated with variants of 17” alloy wheels along with 225/60 R17 tyres, or diamond cut alloy wheels with 255/60R18 tyres to take the front in its looks assuring the front wheel drive along with the all wheel drive ability.

Braking and Handling:

The controls run aloft in steady stream with the 4 channel Anti-lock brake system (ABS) and front and rear(with IRS) ventilated disc brakes to work for the appropriate stopping distance with the push presented by the front independent double wishbone and rear independent suspension.

Safety and Security:

Safety brims up with Driver and front passenger SRS airbags to let you rejuvenate while you drive unconcerned of the unknown heck to bump up. Also the optional safety door locks and 3 Isofix child seat anchorage points are intact to keep you off the guard for the little ones while letting you absorb the gist of your ride. Optional reverse parking sensors help you keep note of the objects that surmount your dwelling stance, preventing your car from the behind.

Pros

1. Dynamic design
2. Ample boot space.
3. Refined interiors

Cons

1. Lacks manual transmission
2. No touchscreen navigation on offer
3. Engine options should be there