The Turismo is SSangyong’s replacement for the much maligned Rodius MPV, and has been developed to address the various issues owners had with the predecessor. Here we get a general feel for what the UK’s motoring press think about the new effort.
Auto Express is surprisingly upbeat about the Turismo, despite the average handling and slow steering. It points out that when the rear row of seats are removed and the middle row folded down, the vehicle offers 3,146 litres of space, which, it says, is substantially better than the Land Rover Discovery’s 2,558 litres. But the real plus point, aside from the entry level £17,995 price tag, is that it has space for seven full-sized adults. The materials inside may be cheap, and the exterior styling a tad unbecoming, but from a practical viewpoint the Turismo is a great option. 3/5 stars.
What Car sees the Turismo as an identity change for the Rodius, punting the same plus-points of spaciousness and low price. The 2.0 litre engine (the only option) is quieter when cruising compared to the previous model, but there is still lots of road and wind noise. The steering doesn’t come off well in this review, where even a moderate bend can give the Turismo a “ponderous lean”. 2/5 stars.
The Telegraph’s review has no love for the outgoing Rodius, and the Turismo doesn’t fare much better here, since it is criticised for resting on its laurels of being cheap and spacious. The fact that the Turismo is longer than the latest Range Rover is highlighted, as is the fact that families looking to maximise space but minimise investment will be attracted to Ssangyong’s latest effort. The five year warranty further sweetens the offer, but the poor fuel economy (35mpg) and CO2 emissions contribute to a 2/5 star rating from the Telegraph.
So while the Turismo is a marginal improvement on the Rodius, and shouldn’t have owners suffering motor breakdowns too often, the Telegraph advises that the Hyundai i800 is a better bet for value-seekers.
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