For The Rodius is decent value, with a huge amount of space for people and cargo, as well as plenty of kit and robust interior plastics
Against It's no oil painting, for a start, and is short of safety kit. You'll also have to put up with a hard ride and disappointing residuals
What Car? says
A decent MPV if you can live with the looks and the hard ride, but the lack of side and curtain airbags is unforgivable in a family car
Reader review rating
There are 3 Ssangyong Rodius editions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The SsangYong Rodius is a real head-turner. Just not in a good way. This seven-seater follows the maximum-MPV-for-your-money approach with acres of space inside and seats that can fold down, swivel around or be removed entirely. Only one engine, a noisy 2.7-litre turbodiesel, powers the range. This powertrain churns out plenty of torque, but the Rodius’s bulk wipes out any worthy performance figures. It also causes poor fuel economy and CO2 emissions in the highest VED tax band. Handling is acceptable though not on the same level as many competitors, and the ride is uncomfortably hard. Decent equipment on the inside compensates to some extent for the interior’s cheap feel but one big shortcoming is the absence of curtain and side airbags. Also, before you’re seduced by its very tempting price tag, make sure you want to keep it long enough for the sting from its punishing depreciation to pass.
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