Are SsangYong cars reliable?
Owners praised SsangYong for its reliable and practical cars that are easy to use and comfortable. SsangYong was the only carmaker to notch up an impressive 90 per cent approval rating with drivers….
| Rank | Manufacturer | Satisfaction Index Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SsangYong | 90.3% |
| 2 | Porsche | 89.4% |
| 3 | Dacia | 89.3% |
| 4 | Jaguar | 88.7% |
Why did SsangYong fail?
Besides, with compact SUV Tivoli as the only successful model, SsangYong was marred by several serious challenges such as gaps in its product portfolio, inefficient cost structure, the collapse of its key export markets, including Russia, Iran and Egypt, the limited production capacity of petrol engines and delayed …
Where are SsangYong engines made?
Albury
Currently the most frugal SsangYong model uses a 2.0-litre engine and six-speed auto transmission, designed and built by DSI in Albury.
What kind of engine does the SsangYong Actyon have?
The car was powered by Mercedes-Benz engines, either a 2.3-liter gasoline or a 2.2-liter turbodiesel. Both were mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox or a 5-speed manual.
Is the SsangYong 2.0 litre diesel engine good?
The 2.0-litre diesel engine is SsangYong’s own, but once you’ve driven it you’ll wish that the company had accepted a bit of help – or borrowed someone else’s engine. It’s not bad. It’s just not up to the standard of diesels that we’ve become used to.
When did Dong-a motor take over SsangYong?
The name SsangYong doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue but it is at least a big improvement over the name that blessed the Korean car maker until it was taken over by SsangYong Business Group in 1986: Dong-A Motor.
What kind of engine does the SsangYong Korando have?
So to the Korando. It’s a soft roader in the Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashqai mould that’s available in both two and four-wheel drive. Ours is a 4wd model powered, like every Korando, by a 2.0-litre diesel engine that produces 173bhp and 266lb-ft of torque. . (Image: Free)
What kind of engine does the SsangYong Rexton have?
Only one engine is offered for the Rexton, a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder diesel. Unlike previous models with engines produced under license from Mercedes, this engine is all SsangYong’s own work, and it’s impressive. Although it grows boomy when pushed really hard, it’s impressively quiet when pootling around town or cruising at motorway speeds.
Is the SsangYong Korando a diesel or petrol?
We’ve only driven diesel, automatic variants so far, so our driving impressions will be based on that powertrain. For buyers looking to move away from diesel, or perhaps those who simply don’t do the mileage to justify a diesel engine, SsangYong will offer a new petrol powertrain for the Korando.
The car was powered by Mercedes-Benz engines, either a 2.3-liter gasoline or a 2.2-liter turbodiesel. Both were mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox or a 5-speed manual.
What was the deal with SsangYong Motor Company?
The long-time dealership partner then signed a deal with the SsangYong Motor Company to supply new vehicles to sell (specifically the Rodius, Chairman W and Chairman H ), in return for the injection of ₩ 20,000,000,000 ($17.6 million) into the car maker still recovering from bankruptcy.