---
title: 'Do You Know The SsangYong Rodius Lore?'
source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=Igbf-R5ib-s'
video_id: 'Igbf-R5ib-s'
date: 2026-10-26
duration_sec: 90
channel: 'Doug DeMuro'
---

# Do You Know The SsangYong Rodius Lore?

> Source: [Do You Know The SsangYong Rodius Lore?](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Igbf-R5ib-s)

## Summary

In this conversational video, the hosts discuss the SsangYong Rodius, a Korean minivan SUV known for its controversial design. They compare it to the Fiat Multipla, debate its aesthetic merits, and explore its importability and cultural significance.

### Key Points

- **Fiat Multipla Comparison** [00:02] — The host mentions importing a Fiat Multipla and notes that the SsangYong Rodius was similarly ugly but from a Korean brand.
- **Rodius Importability** [00:30] — The Rodius is described as importable in a year or two, with one host expressing interest in seeing the other drive one.
- **Korean Car Charm Debate** [00:44] — A debate ensues about whether Korean cars have charm, with one host defending them and the other criticizing the Rodius as having no vibes.
- **Rodius vs. Aztek** [01:11] — The Rodius is called 'a worse Aztek' and 'a slab of a vehicle,' with no charm compared to other Korean models like the Avante.

### Conclusion

The video is a lighthearted, opinion-driven discussion about the SsangYong Rodius's design, positioning it as a uniquely ugly yet potentially charming vehicle in the automotive world.

## Transcript

>> So, you, Mr. Fiat Multipla. >> Yes. Fiat Multipla concept car. I imported a Fiat Multipla. Do you know that at the same time the Fiat Multipla was being forced upon the European people, there
was just as ugly of a car being forced upon the European people, but except by a Korean brand, and you have no idea about it? It was a minivan SUV. It was >> It reminds me of the Mercedes uh what a B-Class kind of in the rear.
>> It upsets me that you are so Oh, I love the Multipla. Where are you on this? This is importable in a year or two. I want to see you in a SsangYong Rodius. it ain't worth the effort. >> Do you agree with me though that it's
disappointing that we have coalesced the Avante? >> I I drive a Korean car, okay? You can't >> I I drive a Korean car, okay? You can't accuse me. I have a friend of that race,
>> I had a Kia. >> I Yeah, you had. >> This is worse than any platypus inspired vehicle. There's no charm here. This is >> slab of a vehicle. >> ugliness. This is a worse Aztek.
right there. Saying that there's no charm in the Korean No, the Koreans have >> The Koreans absolutely have charm. >> just like the Avante and the Multipla >> There's nothing going on here about where this car is from. I'm just looking
at it, and it's got no vibes. >> I find it exceptionally charming.