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The SsangYong Korando ( Korean : 쌍용 코란도) is a mini SUV or compact crossover SUV built by the South Korean automobile manufacturer SsangYong from 1983 to 2006 and from 2010 onwards. The name Korando is a contraction of "Korea Can Do". The Korando brand is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as Korea’s longest surviving name plate.

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38-532: Galloper could refer to: Hyundai Galloper , an SUV manufactured between 1991 and 2003 Another name for carousel Galloper gun , an artillery used circa 1740 in British colonies An obsolete term for aide-de-camp See also [ edit ] Galloper Santamo, a licensed Mitsubishi Chariot minivan Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with

76-444: A 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed M11 automatic transmission and is in production from May 2011 to 2015. Since 2015, SsangYong replaced Korando's automatic gearbox to Aisin 6-speed transmission. It is also to be offered as a front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive from launch. Its combined fuel consumption is 5.5 L/100 km and acceleration from 0–100 km/h takes less than 10 seconds. The engine available upon release

114-530: A Galloper was restricted starting in 2021. It is almost identical to the Mitsubishi Pajero; the main changes for the Korean market included steel brush/bumper guards on the higher-grade Exceed trim, running boards, and "Western"-style door-mounted side mirrors. The Galloper is a five-passenger vehicle with additional seating for two using a third row, increasing its capacity to a full seven passenger vehicle. It

152-544: A changed interior and the large diesel was replaced by the 2238 cc Isuzu C223 engine. The pickup version was discontinued. In June, Isuzu's 2-liter G200Z petrol engine was added. In 1986, Korandos were exported to Japan; and in 1988, SsangYong began exporting them to Europe. In November 1986 Dong-A was integrated into the SsangYong Group , who changed the company's name to SsangYong Motor Company in March 1988. Unlike

190-638: A dedicated automobile factory. When the second-generation Pajero was introduced in 1991, the production lines for the first generation were transferred to Hyundai Precision, which began assembling the Galloper in September 1991. Initially, the Galloper was assembled at the Hyundai Precision Industry, Co. Ltd. factory in the City of Ulsan 's Buk-gu , Yeompo-dong neighborhood. Hyundai Motor Company produced

228-539: A five-speed manual Borg-Warner gearbox. The interior of the second generation Korando was unique because it had a steering wheel arch on either side. This was to make converting to right-hand-drive easier and to cut down on production costs. On the passenger's side, a handle was fitted in the arch. This generation was sold as the Daewoo Korando from 1999 to 2001, as Daewoo bought a majority stake in SsangYong , but

266-458: A green trim and an airy cabin. Launched at the 2010 Busan International Motor Show, the new Korando C concept has stayed mostly the same as the previous concepts but has more aggressive styling and is said to be a representation of the production version. Performance-wise, the new concept has a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine and a confirmed power output of 135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp) and 360 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft) of torque. The interior

304-509: A peak output of 73 hp (54 kW) at 4200 RPM and 14.9 kg⋅m (108 lb⋅ft) at 2500 RPM, delivered through a 5-speed manual transmission; an automatic transmission was available from November, and a D4BF turbodiesel with improved power to 81 hp (60 kW) was made available in December. A G6AT 3.0L V6 gasoline engine option was added in February 1992. An intercooler

342-669: A specific five-door long-wheelbase version. The third generation Korando, codenamed the SsangYong C200 began production in late 2010. It is to be the first car to be released as part of SsangYong's revised lineup. It has slightly longer wheelbase than its rivals, the Hyundai ix35 and Kia Sportage . The decision to name the C200 the Korando was done so by SsangYong . The car will be sold in Russia as

380-552: Is similar to that of the C200 Eco. It was also displayed as an Actyon at the 2010 Moscow International Automobile Salon , wearing SsangYong's global logo instead of their domestic logo. Launched at the 2010 Busan International Motor Show, the Korando EV was a fully electric concept car based on the Korando C. It has a top speed of 150 km/h, and a range of 180 km. Launched at the 2010 Busan International Motor Show alongside

418-660: The Galloper Exceed , Galloper Innovation , Mitsubishi Galloper , Asia Galloper or Hawtai Jitian , is a mid-size SUV manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai from 1991 to 2004. Chung Mong-koo spearheaded the localisation of the Galloper while leading the Hyundai Precision and Industry Co., Ltd. division of the Hyundai Group . Reportedly, Chung Mong-koo had been asked by Chung Ju-young , his father and

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456-608: The SsangYong Musso (released in 1993), released in Europe in 1997 and in Australia in 1998 and was based on a shortened version of the Musso 's chassis. The 1.8 tonne 3-door mini SUV was designed by Professor Ken Greenley. It features a choice of 2.3- and 3.2-liter gasoline engines , or 2.3- and 2.9-liter diesel engines , all produced on license from Mercedes-Benz , accompanied by

494-476: The SsangYong New Actyon . In 2013, SsangYong introduced facelift version of Korando. They re-designed front grille with new headlights include LED daytime running lamp , and rear combination lamp. In 2016, SsangYong replaced Korando's 2.0 liter diesel engine to 2.2 liter diesel engine with Euro 6 compliance. In 2017, 2nd facelift version revealed. The third generation Korando was initially released with

532-521: The Terracan . Demand for Gallopers, especially early models, has appreciated since the early 2010s, with nostalgic customers willing to spend more than ₩30 million to restore vehicles purchased for 1 ⁄ 20 of that price. Mohenic Garage (Korean:  모헤닉게라지스 ) produced restomod Gallopers as the Mohenic G, at a cost of up to ₩85 million ( US$ 80,000 ), taking up to 12 months to complete;

570-751: The US armed forces and for the United Nations Command . In November 1969, the CJ-5 entered production with the 75 hp (56 kW) Willys Hurricane inline-four engine and in 1971, a ten-seater version and a pickup model were introduced. In April 1974, American Motors and Shinjin Motors formed a joint venture, Shinjin Jeep Motors, to build local Jeeps. These originally had a locally built AMC 258 ci straight-six engine with 110 hp (82 kW) SAE, but after

608-494: The "Travels of Marco Polo " ( 동방견문록 ) route. A book was published in 2000 detailing the journey. In 1994, Hyundai began exporting the Galloper to other countries in Asia, starting with China. By December 1994, Hyundai had produced its 100,000th Galloper. Starting in 1997, the Galloper was introduced to most European markets as a left-hand drive-only vehicle, after approximately 220,000 Gallopers had been built. Production capacity

646-428: The 2009 Seoul Motor Show . It was released one year later as Korando C with almost no modification of the original Giugiaro design. The C200 Eco made its debut at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show . It is a hybrid which uses both a diesel engine and an electric one (powered by a 340 volt battery). It also uses a stop-start system which shuts off the engine during stops. Fuel saving will be around 25%. The interior features

684-741: The CJ-7, a 9-seat extended version was also available, called the Korando K9 . In late 1988 a new SUV on the chassis of the Isuzu Trooper was introduced, called the SsangYong Korando Family, but this car has no relation to the Jeep CJ-7 beyond the "Korando" nameplate. Production of the Jeep-based Korando ended in 1996. The second generation "New" Korando was released in Asia in 1996 to complement

722-457: The Korando C and Korando EV concepts was an Atomouse-themed art car , in collaboration with Korean pop artist Dongi Lee and the Gana Art Centre. It was also displayed as an Actyon at the 2010 Moscow International Automobile Salon, wearing SsangYong's global logo instead of their domestic logo. On January 28, 2019, SsangYong released a teaser image and video of the new Korando. The Korando

760-505: The Korean market as a whole. Hyundai Precision initially worked with Roush Enterprises to develop a four wheel-drive utility vehicle, but the resulting X-100 ECS ROUSH never made it to market after test audiences panned it. Hyundai Precision then selected the Mitsubishi Pajero for localization to the Korean market. Hyundai Precision razed Yeompo-dong No. 2, a container factory that was originally completed in 1989, and rebuilt it as

798-535: The bars in the grille to minimize the resemblance to a Jeep. It remained available on two wheelbases of 2,390 or 2,895 mm (94.1 or 114.0 in), with the AMC inline-six or the Isuzu 2.8-liter diesel. In November 1982, the nine-seater "Family Deluxe" was introduced, and the range was renamed "Korando" in March 1983. Keohwa was absorbed by Dong-A Motor in December 1984, and a facelift followed in March 1985. The new model had

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836-509: The chairman of the Hyundai Group, why he was leaving Hyundai Motor, which at the time was led by his uncle (Chung Ju-young's brother Chung Se-yong), to make a four wheel-drive vehicle. Chung Mong-koo replied that Hyundai Motor was a sedan-oriented company and resistant to developing a utility vehicle; by adding to the breadth of products offered by Hyundai, Chung Mong-koo saw benefits to the Group and

874-464: The company's founder, Henie Kim ( 김태성 ), was inspired to start the business in 2013 after being dissatisfied with new cars he could take camping: "I was looking for a car that could set me free. When I found an old Hyundai Galloper, I remembered how much I loved the car as a college student." However, because of the engine's obsolete pollution control system, access to central districts in Seoul while driving

912-749: The domestic market, unseating the Ssangyong Korando as the best-selling SUV in Korea; Ssangyong would respond by releasing the Musso in 1993 using engines from Mercedes-Benz. As part of the vehicle's advertising campaign, using the slogan "Follow the Sun to the West" ( 해를 따라 서쪽으로 ), three Gallopers were driven 73,000 km (45,000 mi) from March 28, 1992, to January 9, 1993, starting in Mumbai , India and traveling through 35 countries to Cabo da Roca , Portugal. Hyundai called it

950-503: The engines, transmission, and body panels for the Galloper, and Hyundai Motor Service distributed and sold the completed SUVs. A launch event was held for the Galloper at the Seoul Hyatt Hotel on September 25, 1991. Within one year, it was the best-selling SUV in Korea. In February 1992, Hyundai Precision celebrated the assembly of its 5,000th Galloper. For the complete year, Hyundai sold 24,000 Gallopers in 1992, capturing 52% of

988-508: The oil crises of the seventies Isuzu's 2.8-liter 4BA1 diesel engine with 85 hp (63 kW) SAE was introduced in July 1979. Troubled AMC withdrew from South Korea in August 1978. Shinjin Motors sold a shipment of Jeeps to Libya in 1979, in spite of the embargo, and this led to another ownership shakeup as it invalidated the license. Keohwa Co Ltd took over production in March 1981, and rotated

1026-522: The second-generation Pajero. Hyundai announced in November 2021 the third model in their "Heritage Series" of restomod vehicles converted to a battery electric powertrain will be based on the 1991 Galloper; however, as of 2024 , the concept has not yet been revealed and was likely cancelled. It would have followed the Pony EV (April 2021) and Grandeur EV (November 2021). In an October 1991 review, Cartech

1064-551: The title Galloper . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Galloper&oldid=661542021 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Hyundai Galloper The Hyundai Galloper ( Korean :  갤로퍼 ; RR :  Gaellopeo ), also known as

1102-479: Was 60,000 vehicles per year. By 1999, Hyundai had produced more than 300,000 Gallopers. On July 31, 1999, the plant and production line were transferred from Hyundai Precision to Hyundai Motor Company, who renamed the plant to Hyundai Motors Ulsan Factory #5. Hyundai Precision was refocused as an automotive parts supplier. The Galloper was discontinued in January 2004 after a thirteen-year production run, succeeded by

1140-417: Was a 2.0 liter turbodiesel producing 175 horsepower . Petrol engine was introduced in 2012. The Korando comes with 6 airbags as standard. The trunk capacity is 480 liters; however this can be expanded to 1300 liters when the seats are folded down. The new Korando was well received from a design perspective with many reviewers noting design improvements over previous models. Interior space too,

1178-419: Was added to the turbodiesel in 1993, which was redesignated D4BH , boosting output to 101 hp (75 kW). The suspension uses a double-wishbone setup and torsion bar in the front, and a live axle with asymmetric leaf springs in the rear. Brakes are ventilated discs (front) and drums (rear) with a load-sensing valve to apportion braking force and resist rear-wheel lockup when lightly loaded. The vehicle

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1216-501: Was available with a 3-door body on a short wheelbase for the Galloper 4WD and Galloper Innovation 4WD models or 5-door body on long wheelbase for the Galloper I/II Exceed models. When first released, the Galloper had round sealed-beam headlights . The vehicle launched as either Standard (5-seat, short wheelbase) or Exceed (6-seat, long wheelbase) models powered by a 2.5L naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder D4BA diesel engine with

1254-510: Was generally positive, noting its refinement compared to contemporary SUVs on the Korean Market. Criticism was limited to the short length of the gear selector, the lack of space between the driver and their door, and the difficult access for third-row passengers. [REDACTED] Media related to Hyundai Galloper at Wikimedia Commons Ssangyong Korando In 1964, Ha Dong-hwan Motor Company began to assemble Jeeps, trucks, and buses for

1292-401: Was given a mild restyling in 1994, which can be distinguished from the original by the revised version's square headlights and horizontal side mirrors. In addition, new body styles and engine options were added, including one providing nine seats, enhancing the vehicle's use as a passenger vehicle. The revised model also went on a long journey to advertise the vehicle's capabilities; one of these

1330-524: Was kept by Hyundai and is displayed at the Hyundai Kia R&;D Museum . The Galloper II was released in 1997 with composite replaceable-bulb headlights; many models also received additional side cladding to provide additional fender clearance and emphasize the vehicle's rugged nature. Mechanically, the Galloper II was similar to the preceding generation; the updated styling made the Galloper II resemble

1368-482: Was later forced to sell its shares. Production of the second generation ended in 2006. Sales however in many markets continued through to 2007 due to remaining stock. It was available with a variety of petrol and diesel engines, including a 2.9-liter five-cylinder diesel from Mercedes-Benz . In 2008, Russian TagAZ , under license, began to assemble the Korando as the TagAZ Tager, not only three-door guise, but also in

1406-529: Was launched in South Korea on February 26, and debuted to the global market in Geneva Motor Show 2019. The Korando is offered with a choice of 163 horsepower 1.5-liter turbo petrol or 136 horsepower 1.6-liter diesel engine and is available in two or four-wheel drive. And it is equipped with 6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed AISIN automatic gearbox. The Korando E-motion is a fully electric version of

1444-564: Was praised, as was the all-new monocoque chassis. It became SUV of the year in Macedonia for 2012. Since 2008, five concept cars (some named C200) have been unveiled: The original concept, the C200, debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and has since been shown at many others. The concept received mostly positive feedback and was thought by many to be the vehicle that can turn SsangYong's reputation for having cars with questionable styling around. The concept car C200 Aero made its debut at

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