There have been most vehicles sole abroad which we instruct we could sequence Stateside. The SsangYong Rodius isn’t a single of them. But during slightest a Korean automaker has found a operate for a awkwardly proportioned crossover.
Based upon a four-wheel-drive Rodius EX, SsangYong has launched an ambulance chronicle in a UK. The initial e.g. was grown privately for a paramedic who specializes in off-road sporting events where an all-wheel-drive ambulance could have a disproportion in between hold up as good as genocide for a competitor. The Rodius’ low bucket floor, tall roof tiles tiles as good as sweeping interior were additionally during a tip of a selection list, though so was a cost-effectiveness. And during a finish of a day, we can contend what we will about a Rodius – it does suggest a tall versatility-to-price ratio.
Prices for a bottom indication begin during £14,995. But even a top-of-the-line Rodius 270 EX upon which a ambulance was formed still usually comes in during £20,995 whilst make-up a 2.7-liter motor fuel with all-wheel expostulate as good as a Mercedes-Benz-sourced five-speed automatic. All a bells as good as whistles have been included, as well, along with enough room to lay even a tallest studious down in a back, as good as all a healing apparatus compulsory for a job.
In reply to a patron enquiry, a single of SsangYong’s dealers – Firs SsangYong during Hook Norton in Oxfordshire – has grown a paramedic ambulance acclimatisation for a 4 circle expostulate Rodius EX.
David Marson of SES Ambulance Services provides paramedic await during equestrian as good as alternative potentially dangerous nation sports events, where a need to strech harmed competitors or visitors opposite formidable turf can benefaction a genuine challenge.
David indispensable a 4×4 which additionally had enough interior space to lift even a tallest studious fibbing down as good as in comfort, whilst additionally upon condition which room for a paramedic to attend to a studious whilst being quickly ecstatic divided from a scene.
Said Dean Wood, partner of Firs SsangYong: “Having been incompetent to find what he indispensable from alternative automobile manufacturers, David came to us with a unequivocally specific brief, as good as a SsangYong Rodius EX had all a answers: 4 circle drive, a low loading area, cavernous interior with a tall roof, as good as critically a length for carrying a patient.
“Working with David as good as a suppliers we additionally written a strong, lightweight as good as secure storage complement for all a apparatus needed. It is practical, versatile, good accomplished as good as all during a rarely rival price. The designation is additionally simply demounted to modify a ambulance behind to being a gentle family MPV.”
Said David Marson: “The Rodius is a initial category resolution to my requirements; I’ve been upon condition which paramedic services to farming events for over 9 years, as good as this is a initial automobile to encounter all my needs, as good as during a fragment of a cost from alternative automobile manufacturers.”
Key features:
4×4 with low range
2.7 litre motor fuel engine
Smooth ride
Low loading access
Excellent conduct room & inner length
Leather upholstery for practicality
Swivelling back chair to give easy entrance to provide a patient
Rear air conditioning for limit comfort
Privacy glass
£23,000*
5 years total mileage warranty.
* Price scold as during eleven Jun 2012. Full selection upon ask from Firs SsangYong, Hook Norton, OX15 5DD. Tel: 01608 737349 www.firs-garage.com
About a SsangYong Rodius
The SsangYong Rodius is intensely versatile as good as can ride 7 people as good as their luggage, interjection to a sweeping as good as stretchable cabin layout. Add a choice of 4 circle expostulate as good as a cost which puts this full sized MPV in line with most compress family hatchbacks, as good as it creates a indeed good worth proposition.
Every Rodius comes with 7 seats as good as a list of apparatus we would design with a full sized people carrier. Electric front as good as back windows, entirely involuntary meridian carry out as good as a Kenwood audio as good as Bluetooth complement have been customary opposite all variants together with a entrance turn S model, as have been critical reserve aids together with ABS, EBD as good as ESP. With prices starting during only £14,995, this tall turn of apparatus unequivocally brings a worth of Rodius in to perspective.
Move up a operation to ES trim as good as drivers have a choice of a Mercedes-Benz 5 speed T-Tronic involuntary delivery in place of a customary 5 speed manual. Heated tanned hide front seats, sixteen in. amalgamate wheels as good as back remoteness potion additionally feature. The flagship EX indication adds even some-more flexibility to a Rodius package with an upon direct 4 circle expostulate system. Perfect for towing as good as rebellious wintry conditions, a 4×4 complement utilises SsangYong’s years of knowledge to broach a idealisation traction whatever a weather.
The Rodius EX demonstrates glorious off highway capability, as good as interjection to a low comparative measure underline delivers next to hanging ornament to all 4 wheels, something which is singular to find upon most off roaders let alone upon an MPV!
Rodius pricing as good as specifications
Rodius
Specification 270 S 270 ES 270 EX
Transmission Manual Manual Auto Auto
2WD 2WD 2WD 4WD
On a highway cost £14,995 £16,995 £18,495 £20,995
For full sum of a Rodius apparatus list click here: http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/Rodius-Equipment as good as for technical specifications click here: http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/Rodius-Technical
Further report is accessible from: www.ssangyonggb.co.uk
