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SsangYong Korando CJ-5

1983 – 1987 — South Korea

The SsangYong Korando is a mini SUV or compact crossover SUV produced by South Korean manufacturer SsangYong since 1983, with a hiatus between 2006 and 2010. The name "Korando" is derived from "Korea Can Do" and holds the title of the longest surviving nameplate in Korea, as recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. The first generation of the Korando dates back to 1982 when Ha Dong-hwan Motor Company began assembling Jeeps, trucks, and buses for the US armed forces and the United Nations Command. The production of the CJ-5 model featuring a 75 hp Willys Hurricane inline-four engine started in November 1969, eventually expanding to include a ten-seater version and a pickup model by 1971. Key Points: 1. The SsangYong Korando is a mini SUV or compact crossover SUV manufactured by SsangYong in South Korea since 1983, reaffirming Korea’s automotive capabilities. 2. The name "Korando" is a fusion of "Korea Can Do" and holds the record in Korea as the longest surviving nameplate in the country, recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. 3. The model's history can be traced back to the early 1960s with the Ha Dong-hwan Motor Company's production of Jeeps, trucks, and buses for the US armed forces and the United Nations Command. 4.