In 2006, the Korean company SsangYong released a car that at the same time earned the title of the original and stylish among connoisseurs, and the ugly and "show off" - from opponents. This car was created as a crossover for young and active drivers who do not hesitate to stand out from others. The new car was called Actyon, and he was able to achieve recognition: SsangYong brand SUVs were talked about at the level of brands with significant sales.
In 2011, SsangYong ceased to claim super-originality and transferred Actyon's experience to the base of their long-standing Korando model. Initially, the SsangYong Korando, produced since the early 90s, was a copy of the licensed Jeep CJ-7. But after grandfather dressed in a new body, in which the Italian roundness replaced the English futurism. The new SsangYong Korando is the company's first SUV with a load-bearing body, and not with a chassis of a frame structure. This car in Russia and Europe began to be called New Actyon, and under the name Korando it is sold in Korea and Ukraine.
New Actyon-Korando and Actyon have three other significant differences:
1. New Actyon has a load-bearing body, unlike the chassis of the frame structure of the previous Actyon.
2. New Actyon has front-wheel drive with all -wheel drive , unlike rear-wheel drive with all-wheel drive of the previous Actyon.
3. The New Actyon has an economical, but high-torque, two-liter gasoline engine in the initial rev range , unlike the 2.3-liter gasoline engine of the previous Actyon.
Despite the short period of production of the SsangYong New Actyon car , the feedback from owners from Russia and the CIS countries is numerous and interesting. The engines of these cars are praised, especially for good dynamics at low speeds. At high speeds, the car behaves with dignity, but does not cause enthusiasm. With regard to fuel consumption at the SsangYong New Actyon, reviews were split. Some praise the efficiency of diesel engines, especially on long journeys, where the average consumption on the highway does not exceed 6.5 liters per 100 km. Travel in the city increases the flow rate - in summer to 11.5 liters, in winter - to 12.7 liters per 100 km. But this is on a still-run motor, then the readings decrease.
Regarding the new SsangYong New Actyon gasoline engine. Reviews indicate an consumption of 8 liters on the highway and 11.5 liters - in the city. A lot of complaints are caused by the problem of starting a diesel engine in winter, but this is usually solved by flashing the on-board computer.
Electronics also sometimes let the SsangYong New Actyon owners drive the automatic transmission.
If we talk about the SsangYong New Actyon suspension, the praise is that it is a long-stroke and works well in our pits and potholes. The danger of lateral roll at high speeds remained with SsangYong New Actyon almost the same as its predecessor, however, as well as geometric cross-country ability. The system of forced connection of all-wheel drive also raises questions and complaints. It must be turned on before the car stalls, at the first suspicion of an unfavorable section of the road. During slipping - will not turn on. Brakes do not cause discontent, even on mountain roads.
Now about the ergonomics of the SsangYong New Actyon. Reviews clearly praise the large spacious interior, the informativeness of the dashboard and good full-time sound insulation. Displeasure is the small trunk and the very narrow rear window.
In general, SsangYong New Actyon reviews are positive, they contain a lot of useful information and hard-to-hide pride of owners. The excellent price / quality ratio of this car stands out especially.