SsangYong's Korando Sports pick-up will be priced between £15,291 and £17,750 (excluding VAT) when it goes on sale this month.

The first model deliveries are expected in November.

The double-cab model will come with a five-year warranty, features four-wheel drive and has a towing capability of 2.3 tonnes. A flat rear deck provides a 2.04m2 load area to take a Euro pallet, and comes complete with load deck liner and anchor points.

The new model is powered by a 153bhp 2.0-litre Euro V e-XDi diesel engine which SsangYong says will deliver 37.7mpg. Peak torque of 360Nm is delivered between 1,500rpm and 2,800rpm.

There are two models from launch. The SX icomes with 16-inch alloy wheels, tinted glass, air conditioning, leather covered steering wheel, remote central locking, Kenwood MP3 CD & RDS radio with a USB & auxiliary port and Bluetooth connectivity.

The EX features leather upholstery with heated front seats, powered driver’s seat, heated, electrically adjustable and power folding door mirrors and rear parking sensors.  A six-speed automatic transmission with cruise control is also available as an option.