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    KGM Korando

    New from

    $28,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.4 - 7.7 L / 100km

    About the KGM Korando

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new KGM Korando is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $28,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the EX variant and topping out at $39,700 for the Ultimate.

    There are 3 variants of the Korando available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2022.

    Engine options include 1.5L turbo (120kW/280Nm) and 1.6L turbo (100kW/324Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2023 Korando is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2025 KGM Korando Specs

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    EX

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 1
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: C300
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.69
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 1
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 18.0
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’s Own
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1248
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 551
      • Departure Angle: 24.5
      • Front Track (mm): 1590
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 182
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10700
      • Overall Height (mm): 1630
      • Overall Length (mm): 4450
      • Overall Width (mm): 1870
      • Rear Track (mm): 1610
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2675
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 47
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 3.50
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 610
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 193
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 120
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 163
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 120
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 280
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 8
      • Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 88.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 86.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20191001
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 68.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2019
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 72.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.6 Diesel
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
      • Ventilation System Engine Heater
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 84
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 84
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 84
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 84
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 84
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 84
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2005
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1469
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1441
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    ELX

    Adds to EX:
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Walk Away Locking
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1639
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Safety
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Includes Braking
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
    Removes from EX:
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1630
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Ultimate

    Adds to ELX:
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 10.30
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    • Visibility
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    Removes from ELX:
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 3.50
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
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    2025 KGM Korando Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the KGM Korando

    The most fuel efficient KGM Korando is the Ultimate with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo and uses 6.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    KGM KorandoFuel TypeCombined
    1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.7 L/100km
    See all KGM Korando Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a KGM Korando?

    The KGM Korando has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2025 KGM Korando Warranty

    What is the warranty on a KGM Korando?

    The KGM Korando offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    KGM Korando FAQs

    The cheapest KGM Korando is the EX that starts from $28,990.

    The most expensive KGM Korando is the Ultimate that starts from $39,700.

    The best towing capacity of a KGM Korando is offered by the Ultimate which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest KGM Korando is the Ultimate which measures 1870mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1639mm tall.

    The most powerful KGM Korando is the ELX which has 120kW of power from its 1.5L Turbo engine.

    The KGM Korando is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest KGM Korando is the Ultimate which weighs 2170 kg (kerb weight).

    The KGM Korando may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.