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03-06-2013, 05:41 PM
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Up until now, the SsangYong Rodius (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/rodius) crossover handily held the title as being the World's Ugliest Car. And while this new model could very well still wear that crown, the "dynamically strong and distinctive look" is a huge step forward from, well, this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SsangYong_Rodius).
SsangYong's new Rodius will be competitive at best amongst the large European crossover competition, offering a 2.0-liter diesel inline-four with 153 horsepower, mated to either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard (burnouts!) and all-wheel drive is optional. SsangYong has reportedly invested quite a bit of money into its new Rodius, and says the result is a utility vehicle with "executive saloon style ride quality."
Inside, there aren't any amazing or unique features to be had, just the usual assortment of modern conveniences like power/heated leather seats, a heated windshield, Bluetooth and more. The homely brute will go on sale in Europe and other foreign markets later this year. Scroll down (http://motorgen.com/2013/03/06/2013-ssangyong-rodius-video-geneva-2013/#continued) for the official press blast as two videos - one advertisement showing the Korando Turismo (the Rodius' name in other markets) as a "rugged basecamp" and the other stock b-roll footage where you can witness all the ugliness in motion.Continue reading 2013 SsangYong Rodius is no longer the world's ugliest car... maybe [w/videos] (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/06/2013-ssangyong-rodius-video-geneva-2013/)
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Up until now, the SsangYong Rodius (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/rodius) crossover handily held the title as being the World's Ugliest Car. And while this new model could very well still wear that crown, the "dynamically strong and distinctive look" is a huge step forward from, well, this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SsangYong_Rodius).
SsangYong's new Rodius will be competitive at best amongst the large European crossover competition, offering a 2.0-liter diesel inline-four with 153 horsepower, mated to either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard (burnouts!) and all-wheel drive is optional. SsangYong has reportedly invested quite a bit of money into its new Rodius, and says the result is a utility vehicle with "executive saloon style ride quality."
Inside, there aren't any amazing or unique features to be had, just the usual assortment of modern conveniences like power/heated leather seats, a heated windshield, Bluetooth and more. The homely brute will go on sale in Europe and other foreign markets later this year. Scroll down (http://motorgen.com/2013/03/06/2013-ssangyong-rodius-video-geneva-2013/#continued) for the official press blast as two videos - one advertisement showing the Korando Turismo (the Rodius' name in other markets) as a "rugged basecamp" and the other stock b-roll footage where you can witness all the ugliness in motion.Continue reading 2013 SsangYong Rodius is no longer the world's ugliest car... maybe [w/videos] (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/06/2013-ssangyong-rodius-video-geneva-2013/)
2013 SsangYong Rodius is no longer the world's ugliest car... maybe [w/videos] (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/06/2013-ssangyong-rodius-video-geneva-2013/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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