Following in the footsteps of Volkswagen and Isuzu, SsangYong is bringing out a special edition pickup truck of its own in the new Korando Sports DMZ.

The South Korean manufacturer has also upgraded its existing UK trims, the S, SX and EX, and prices now start from an affordable £14,495 plus VAT.

The Korando Sports DMZ gets its name from the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea, an area where vehicles need to be low-profile and tough.

SsangYong Korando Sports DMZ

SsangYong CEO Paul Williams spotted a couple on a recent trip to the country and decided to replicate the design and offer them as a special edition.

“The DMZ is a bit of fun,” explained Williams. “We ordered a short run initially but they were instantly snapped up by our dealers, so we think it could prove particularly popular with owner-drivers.”

All DMZ models come with the five-speed automatic transmission and are based on the EX grade, which features leather seats (which are heated and electronically adjustable for the driver), heated, electrically-adjustable door mirrors and rear parking sensors.

Exclusive to the DMZ is the full camouflage paintwork, roof rails and 18-inch alloy wheels. It’s priced at £19,195, which is just £1,000 more than the equivalent EX grade. All Korando Sports are powered by SsangYong’s own 2.0-litre diesel unit, which produces 155hp and 360Nm of torque.

SsangYong Korando Sports DMZ and regular Korando Sports model

The SsangYong Korando Sports isn’t the most practical pickup, with a very small 2.0-cubic metre load area and a 2.7-tonne towing capacity. However, it does offer good value for money and, with independent coil suspension at the rear, offers great ride and handling.

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