The facelifted SsangYong Korando is now available to order, with first deliveries expected early in 2014.

The updated car gets a new interior layout, a restyled exterior and improvements to refinement. Prices for the facelifted model start at £14,995 for the two-wheel drive manual in SE trim, rising to £21,496 for the all-wheel drive ELX4 automatic.

All models are powered by the same 2.0-litre diesel engine, which is offered in two states of tune – either 149PS or 175PS depending on which trim level you choose.

The engine offers a decent peak torque output of 360Nm and consequently the car has been commended by The Caravan Club for its towing ability – it has a 2.0-tonne braked towing rating.

Externally the front of the car gets a comprehensive makeover, with new headlights and a new grille. The cabin has been reworked with more upmarket materials, including wood inlays and soft-touch plastics.

Thanks to improved soundproofing and revised engine mounts the updated Korando is quieter and more refined than before.