THERE are some high value deals in Ssangyong showrooms at the moment.

The Korean company's emphasis on value for money - especially during a recession - paid dividends last year with a 25.12 per cent increase in registrations in a market that ended 2009 over six per cent down, despite the scrappage incentive.

This is expected to gain further momentum in the last quarter of  2010 with the introduction of newer models featuring higher levels of standard equipment and lower retail prices.

Potential SsangYong ownership starts at just £12,995 for a full size Rodius S MPV or Kyron S SUV, including a five year 250,000 mile warranty.

The SsangYong range appeals to those looking for a well equipped, immensely practical vehicle who want value for money rather than paying the premium prices demanded by other brands.

The vehicles are especially suitable for anyone with a need to tow a caravan, boat, horsebox or trailer of any kind, or if you simply need to deal with whatever the winter can throw at us.

There are four SsangYong Kyron models with a choice of the latest clean and economical 2.0 and 2.7-litre, turbocharged common rail diesel engines, with two or four wheel drive and manual or automatic transmissions.

Even the lowest priced Kyron has air conditioning, hill descent control, ABS brakes, a Kenwood radio and CD player and steering wheel audio controls.

The two SsangYong Rexton models have  torque on demand four-wheel-drive with high and low ratio gearing and a 2.7-litre common rail turbo diesel engine. The Rexton S is aggressively priced to gain conquest sales at £16,995.

For serious people carrying capacity, SsangYong's Rodiuscomes in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive - all with the 2.7 litre turbo diesel - and with automatic transmission as an option. Prices start from £14,995 making it the cheapest full sized MPV.