SsangYong is now offering a five year/250,000 mile warranty on its models Kyron, Rexton and Rodius.

The initiative follows the success of a similar SsangYong scheme in Northern Ireland over the past year.

The carmaker said the move “clearly demonstrates confidence in SsangYong’s build quality and reliability and will appeal to pragmatic buyers looking for rugged ability coupled with value for money”.

It is also offering five years/50,000 miles free servicing on purchases until the end of June.

SsangYong sold 86 units in March, with a year-to-date total of 115 compared to 286 for the same period last year.