SsangYong Rodius Review
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SsangYong Rodius Tested October 2005
Rating
Quick Summary
Not recommended. If you must have the maximum possible space at the lowest possible price, the Rodius makes sense. But don't plan to resell it any time soon.
Road Test
SsangYong has been struggling to break into the British market and the Rodius isn't going to buck the trend. While you might be delighted with the amount of space, a lowly price tag and the standard equipment list, it's already been singled out as the ugliest car money can buy. Owners should be prepared for some raucous pavement tittering. If you can cope with that, then this enormous MPV can seat seven people in comfort and has the benefit of a 2.7 litre Merced+D218es diesel engine that should last the course, even if it a design Mercedes itself abandoned years ago. There's no lack of innovation inside, with rear seats that can be folded flat to create a decent bed, a middle row that rotates to face the rear, plus every VW Beetle lovers must-have accessory - a flower vase on the dashboard. There is also the option of 4wd, which gives the car about as much extra traction as if you covered your hands in goose fat and then tried to push the Rodius. In addition, build quality doesn't match modern standards and the Rodius feels cheap to the touch. The biggest concern is the lack of rigidity - over bumps you can almost feel the body twisting, which does not augur well for longevity. Inexpensive but you might not feel so cheerful when depreciation has taken its toll.
Next: ratings and breakdown
We like:
1. The price
2. Interior space
3. Equipment
We don't like:
1. Bizarre looks
2. Brand image
3. Performance
Sum up:
Most fun: There's only one model
Most sensible:
Worst:
