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SsangYong Korando vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Lucid Air?

SsangYong Korando vs Lucid Air: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Korando

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SsangYong Korando is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,866 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the SsangYong Korando. That’s a difference of about 3.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers considerably more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 543 km more than the SsangYong Korando.

Air

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers considerably more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 1,061 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is substantially faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the SsangYong Korando tops out at 191 km/h. The difference is around 139 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers substantially more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 1,580 Nm more.

Korando

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is clearly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 553 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers a bit more boot space – 627 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries visibly more – 588 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £72,900
Air

Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
SsangYong Korando
Lucid Air

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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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SsangYong Korando
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Lucid
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