Review of SsangYong Rodius 2019-2020 - specifications and photos

Contents of the review:

• Appearance
• Minivan salon
• Specifications
• Security systems
• Price and configuration

A minivan is often considered a family car and is usually designed to carry a little over 5 passengers. The South Korean auto company decided to deviate a little from the accepted standards and finalized the family car for the better. For the first time SsangYong Rodius was introduced back in 2004, until today the third generation of the novelty has already been released and in comparison with the previous two, the difference is noticeable.

Unlike the usual minivans, the spacious interior is considered the highlight of the SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019. The basic configuration is designed for 3 rows and 7 seats, more advanced configurations will acquire a 4th row and can accommodate 9 or 11 passengers. Externally, the new SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 has also changed for the better, having received a more modern design and a new style.

Exterior of the new SsangYong Rodius 2019-2020

The appearance of the new minivan SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 has improved significantly, it is impossible to compare the new product with the first generation. Even in comparison with the previous generation, the car received a more austere look and more modern features. Depending on the wishes of the buyer and the configuration, the exterior of the minivan may change, especially if the car is made in the Turismo configuration.

The front of the new 2018-2019 SsangYong Rodius minivan will be the same for all trim levels, only individual parts are subject to change. The very center is set aside for a new grille, with horizontal stripes and a built-in front-view camera. The upper part of the SsangYong Rodius 2018 grille is decorated with a wide chrome line, the radiator grill itself can be chrome or black (for a fee).

The front optics of the new SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 have also become more modern and strict. At the heart of the optics, regardless of the configuration, xenon lighting is installed, as well as LED daytime running lights. Due to the black background of the optics, it looks much more attractive and modern. Updates also touched the front bumper of the SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019, instead of small inserts, an additional radiator grill was now located in the center, and air ducts and LED fog lights on the sides. The very same bumper SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 looks like an SUV, with raised side parts and a strict central part.

The hood of the 2018-2019 SsangYong Rodius minivan received an "evil" style, the central part is raised by two lines from the radiator grille to the windshield. The sides of the hood are slightly lowered, with a sharp angle and a small protrusion above the front optics. As for the windshield of the SsangYong Rodius 2018, it is tempered in most variants with a light tint; for an additional fee, you can add partial heating in the area of ​​the wiper parking area or full heating around the entire perimeter.

On the side, the new SsangYong Rodius 2019-2020 minivan will be different. In the standard version, the side section is designed for two doors, three full glass windows and a small rear section. Advanced trims can get a rear sliding door and a longer tailgate. The lower part of the SsangYong Rodius 2019-2020 minivan is decorated with body-colored or chrome-plated moldings. Door handles, depending on the doors, will be in body color or completely chrome. Special attention should be paid to the side mirrors.

The designers placed them on the body part of the doors, the mounting leg is an order of magnitude higher than the usual one, the mirror itself is large enough and allows you to maximize the situation around the car. The standard set of mirrors includes electric adjustment and heating. Optionally, you can add automatic folding and multi-mode memory. A couple of other SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 details that attract attention are a small air duct on the front fender and a horizontal line across the entire width, dividing the car into an upper and lower section. A nameplate may also be located here, indicating the rear or all-wheel drive of the SsangYong Rodius 2019 minivan.

The body colors of the SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 are made in strict shades:

• white;
• silver;
• snow white;
• grey;
• dark blue;
• the black.

The manufacturer does not provide for bright shades of the SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 body. The side part may vary depending on the wishes of the buyer and the vehicle configuration, in particular on the number of seats in the minivan's cabin. In some SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 trim levels, there may be built-in parts in the side part for quick deployment of a camping or a small roof for a picnic.

The back of the SsangYong Rodius 2019-2020 is the same in most variants. The rear window of the minivan is made in such a way as to give the maximum impression that the top is made of solid glass. The designers made such a move to give the car a style, and to illuminate the interior more than it is. The back cover of the 2018-2019 SsangYong Rodius resembles one of the company's SUVs in many ways. A huge plus of such a cover is that it is practically lowered down the minivan, for convenient loading of bulky things.

The rear optics of the minivan are divided into two parts, most are located on the trunk lid, and some are smaller on the body of the car. Despite this division, the hind feet are clearly visible in any weather and at any distance. Finishing the rear of the SsangYong Rodius 2019-2020 minivan is a bumper with two LED fog lights and a spoiler with an LED stop signal.

The finishing touch to the exterior of the new SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 minivan, the designers put on the roof. Depending on the purpose, it can be solid, panoramic with an additional panoramic sunroof, or it can be made for tourist recreation. In this case, it will fold up to maximize the interior capacity of the SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019.

The new minivan SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 turned out to be more attractive than the previous generation. The refinement of individual details of the exterior also turned out to be much better, which indicates a new step by the designers. For the rest, the manufacturer tried to combine the features of a minivan and an SUV in one car.

The interior of the new SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019

If the appearance of the new SsangYong Rodius 2019-2020 does not stand out or attract so much, then the interior of the minivan will surprise you with many details, including the number of seats. The designers have divided the front panel of the new minivan into several main parts, each of which is responsible for certain properties. The central upper part of the panel stands out most of all, it also plays the role of a dashboard. Despite modern developments and functionality, the instrument panel is based on analog dial gauges, with several indicators about the state of the car and engine.

Thus, the opinion about the driver's seat of the SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 will be slightly different, and the passengers of the car will be able to see everything that happens. Next to the dashboard, there are security control buttons and an emergency parking button. The very center of the panel is reserved for a small color 7 ″ touchscreen display of the multimedia system. The operating systems Android Auto and Apple CarPlay served as the basis for multimedia, but whether MirrorLink will be available, the manufacturer is still silent.

On the sides of the display, a pair of air ducts were placed for supplying air to the cabin, a little lower is the audio system control panel and the control panel for 4-zone climate control. If the drive of the new SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 minivan is full, then the selector for controlling the drive and adjusting the car's suspension is also located here.

The center console ends with a small panel for recharging from a 12V outlet and wireless charging, the designers for some reason placed USB ports for recharging next to the climate control.

The central tunnel SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 is interesting in its own way. The automatic transmission lever was placed under a slight slope.Here, around the lever of the button for controlling the functionality of the minivan, and the central tunnel ends with a spacious armrest, with two cup holders. The armrest itself is roomy and can be ordinary or with a cooling function; if necessary, the armrest can be adjusted by sliding it forward or backward.

Most of all, the interior of the minivan itself, or rather the number of seats, will surprise you. This is how the new SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 can surpass other minivans in the world. Depending on the selected configuration, the manufacturer offers a car for 7, 9 or 11 seats. In some countries, this is already considered a bus and a special permit for transportation is required, on the other hand, the manufacturer indicates the actual number of seats. It becomes clear that instead of the usual three rows of seats, the manufacturer has added a fourth row, the SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 seats can be either split or twin, especially the last two rows. The front seats will only be separate for the passenger and driver. In accordance with the selected configuration of the SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019, the manufacturer offers several options for finishing the interior of the minivan. High-quality fabric, leather, perforated leather, as well as a combination of materials are used for upholstery. Both the front and rear seats received good lateral support, the ability to adjust in different directions, as well as the ability to fold the seats. The third row of seats received side cupholders and recharging on the side panels near the cupholders.

In terms of color, the interior of the new SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 is made in dark shades, bright colors are not provided by the manufacturer. There are two options available: black and gray, each with a slight sheen. To complement and slightly diversify the interior of the SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019, the manufacturer added wood and glossy plastic inserts. At the request of the buyer, the color can be darker or lighter.

The driver's seat of the SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 turned out to be peculiar, in order to be minimally distracted by the central instrument panel, a small separate panel was installed for the driver, capable of displaying only basic information. On the one hand, it is convenient, on the other hand, you constantly need to divide attention between the two dashboards and the road.

The steering wheel of the 2018-2019 SsangYong Rodius minivan is heated as standard and can be adjusted in height and depth. In total, the steering wheel is designed for 4 spokes, the upper two are reserved for function buttons, and the lower ones are decorative. In general, the interior of the new SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 turned out to be unusual and quite roomy. It should be understood that in the presence of the 4th row of seats, the volume of the luggage compartment is practically reduced to zero, but at the same time, a huge additional trunk can be placed on top of the roof.

Specifications of the new SsangYong Rodius 2019-2020

The buyer is offered a choice of only two diesel engines and three types of gearboxes. The same engines are used on the company's crossovers, comparing the weight and parameters of the car, we can say that there is practically no power reserve, the characteristics of the SsangYong Rodius minivan 2018-2019 are calculated end-to-end.

The suspension of the 2018-2019 SsangYong Rodius minivan is standard, as in many modern cars. A McPherson is installed in the front, and an independent multi-link behind. The brakes, regardless of the configuration, will be disc, front and rear. The dimensions of the SsangYong Rodius 2019 are quite designed for boarding 11 passengers, as can be judged by the length of the minivan itself and the wheelbase.

Safety and comfort SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019

Since the SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 is a family car, the security systems for a couple are comfortably executed at the highest level. Some security systems have migrated from new generations of SUVs, comfort was developed specifically for this model. The main list includes:

• first and second row airbags;
• side airbags;
• curtains for 4 rows of seats;
• electronic stabilization system;
• tire pressure monitoring;
• ABS, EBD;
• wheel slip control;
• "Child lock" for the rear doors;
• electric boot lid;
• keyless access to the car;
• adaptive cruise control;
• rain and light sensors;
• climate control;
• audio system with 7 speakers;
• air quality control system (AQS);
• navigation;
• immobilizer;
• lane traffic monitoring;
• emergency braking;
• blind spot monitoring;
• parking sensors.

For each configuration of the SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019, the manufacturer suggests adding separate systems. It is planned to install a pedestrian recognition system and a driver fatigue monitoring system. On the other hand, given the maximum possible number of passengers in the cabin, the manufacturer could add a couple more active safety systems to the standard set of the 2018-2019 SsangYong Rodius minivan.

Configuration and price of SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019

Today, the new minivan SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 can be officially purchased in Europe and Asia, in Russia the new minivan will appear no earlier than September 2018. Although, according to unofficial data, some dealerships are already in full swing giving the opportunity to buy a minivan of European assembly.

The differences between the trim levels of the new SsangYong Rodius 2018-2019 are quite noticeable, both externally and internally. The model of the Turismo series is enough, where the roof and the side part are noticeably different. The configurations also differ in technical characteristics, safety and comfort systems.

As for a family car, the new SsangYong Rodius 2019-2020 minivan received good characteristics and parameters, but the engine power reserve is still not enough in some cases. For the rest, the minivan will surprise you with its roomy interior and very good comfort.

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