- David Hort
Ssangyong expands dealership network
As part of Ssangyong’s fresh onslaught on the UK market, the Korean manufacturer is expanding its dealership network.
At the start of the year, Ssangyong had 50 registered dealerships in the UK but with the arrival of the Korando pencilled in for 2011, Ssangyong promised to open up a further 30 dealerships up and down the country.
Two of those new dealerships have recently been revealed by the manufacturer at sites in Breaston, near Derby and Newark Road, Peterborough.
Welcoming the new dealerships to the brand, CEO of Ssangyong UK, Paul Williams, said: “We and our dealers are focused on giving customers great service, so whether buying a new or used SsangYong, choosing accessories or helping to maintain their car in the years ahead, we are confident customers will appreciate the car, their dealer and the brand."
It marks the start of a busy period for the manufacturer. As well as opening a raft of new dealerships, it will also start to sell the Korando crossover after it has received a European makeover.
After a period of reorganisation within the company and a slowing down of sales in the UK, Ssangyong has redeveloped the Korando crossover with the European motorist in mind – as the new bodystyle for the company, which normally focuses on large SUVs, implies.
It will look to target other Asian manufacturers in the UK like Hyundai, Kia and Nissan with its updated range.
UK motorists can find their closest Ssangyong dealership, here.