SsangYong Actyon

SsangYong Actyon
SsangYong Actyon
Overview
Manufacturer	SsangYong Motor
Also called	For Actyon SUV:; SsangYong Korando (Ecuador, 2006–2011); SsangYong Nomad (Kazakhstan, 2014–2017); Micro Actyon (Sri Lanka); Phoenix SUV; For Actyon Sports:; Phoenix SUT; SsangYong Musso (UK, 2016–2018)
Production	2005–2010 (Actyon); 2006–2018 (Actyon Sports)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact SUV (Actyon); Sport utility truck (Actyon Sports)
Body style	5-door wagon (Actyon); 4-door pick-up (Actyon Sports)
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,740 mm (107.9 in) (Actyon); 3,060 mm (120 in) (Actyon Sports)
Length	4,455 mm (175.4 in) (Actyon); 4,965 mm (195.5 in) (Actyon Sports)
Width	1,880 mm (74 in) (Actyon); 1,900 mm (75 in) (Actyon Sports)
Height	1,735 mm (68.3 in) (Actyon); 1,755 mm (69.1 in) (Actyon Sports)
Chronology
Predecessor	For Actyon SUV:; SsangYong Musso; SsangYong Korando (1996-2006); For Actyon Sports:; SsangYong Musso Sports
Successor	For Actyon SUV:; SsangYong Korando (C200 series); For Actyon Pickup:; SsangYong Musso (Q200 series)

The SsangYong Actyon /ækˈtiːən/ is a compact SUV built by the South Korean automobile manufacturer SsangYong Motor from 2005 to 2011 for the first generation, and 2012 to present for the second.^[4] It was available either as an SUV (Actyon) or as a pick-up truck (Actyon Sports). They replaced the SsangYong Musso and Musso Sports.^[5] The name is an amalgam of the words "action" and "young".^[6]

Overview

Both are available 2WD or 4WD systems and a third generation common rail VGT turbo diesel engine, or one 2.3 litre overhead cam four cylinder petrol engine. Replacing the original Musso, the Actyon Sports has a wider track, increased load capacity and a more fuel efficient European designed engine.

The vehicle also comes with double wishbone front suspension and a five-link rear end as well as the availability of ESP (Electronic Stability Program) is a big offering from the South Korean manufacturer. Along with ESP, the Actyon comes with hill descent control as standard (on some models).

The diesel engine sourced from Europe produces 104 kW (139 hp) of power at 4000 rpm and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2700 rpm. The 2.3 litre petrol engine produces around 110 kW (148 hp) at 5500 rpm ad 214 N⋅m (158 lb⋅ft) at 4500 rpm.

Other optional equipment includes keyless entry, dual airbags, speed sensitive central locking, engine immobilizer and alarm, electric windows, child safety door locks and tray liner. Initially offered with a four speed automatic,^[7] the Actyon was later upgraded with a six speed automatic transmission sourced from Australian company Drivetrain Systems International.^[8]

For a few years, there was no Australian importer for SsangYong so the supply contract for the automatic transmissions disappeared, and Drivetrain Systems International went into receivership, eventually being bought out by conglomerate Geely, where then all manufacturing was moved to China.

After a number of issues with the six speed automatic transmissions, SsangYong reverted to a five speed automatic transmission for automatic Actyon Sports. In 2008, Phoenix Motorcars in Ontario, California introduced the Phoenix SUV and Phoenix SUT for fleet managers. These two electric powered vehicles were based on the design of the SsangYong Actyon SUV and SUT. In June 2010, the Actyon received a facelift.^[9] In April 2018, Ssangyongs declared the discontinuation of the Actyon after poor sales.

Actyon Sports

A year into Actyon production, a pickup variant was announced, called the Actyon Sports. This variant outlasted its namesake, in production until 2018 with the release of the new Musso pickup.

Redesign

In 2012, SsangYong launched an updated version of the Actyon Sports pickup, which in the market of Korea is called Korando Sports, which is essentially a production version of the SUT–1 Concept Car, as seen in the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. They also launched a facelifted the SsangYong Actyon SUV called the SsangYong Nomad in 2014, but it was mainly sold in Kazakhstan until 2017.

Motorsport

SsangYong New Zealand launched an Actyon Racing series in 2014. The series features a field of slightly modified Actyons with identical drive trains, allowing driver ability to determine race outcomes. The racing Actyons feature a 2.3 litre petrol engine by Mercedes-Benz routed through a four speed sequential gearbox, locally sourced and an open differential.

The suspension is lowered to improve handling and a full protective cage and harnesses are installed.^[10]

Gallery

Pre facelift SsangYong Actyon
Pre facelift Ssangyong Actyon
Pre facelift SsangYong Actyon Sports
Pre facelift SsangYong Actyon Sports
Facelift SsangYong Actyon Sports
Facelift SsangYong Actyon Sports
Facelift Ssangyong Musso
Facelift Ssangyong Actyon

References

^ "Korando". ImpoSsangYong del Ecuador S.A. Archived from the original on 8 May 2008.
^ "SsangYong Nomad". SsangYong Kazakhstan. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016.
^ "SsangYong Nomad". Wroom.ru (in Russian).
^ "First drive: It's Actyon stations for SsangYong". GoAuto. 23 April 2007. Retrieved 2 December 2012. SSANGYONG has introduced a compact SUV that is more at home in the country than the city.
^ "Ssangyong sset to ssoar". GoAuto. 18 December 2006. Retrieved 2 December 2012. A new SUV and a replacement for its popular Musso Sport will double SsangYong sales [...] It will also be joined by a Actyon four-door utility known as the Sport, replacing the well-received but ageing Musso Sport, which dates back to the Musso wagon of 1993 (1996 in Australia).
^ "SsangYong's next Musso caught in Actyon!". GoAuto. 3 May 2006. Retrieved 2 December 2012. Actyon is an amalgam of "action" and "young
^ Tan, Paul. "Ssangyong Actyon Sport Pick-Up Truck Test Drive Review". Paultan.org. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
^ Tan, Paul. "Ssangyong gives Actyon SUT a 6-speed automatic". Paultan.org. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-08. Retrieved 2010-02-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "SsangYong New Zealand - SsangYong 'Actyon Sport Ute' Racing Series".

External links

Official website

[1] "Korando". ImpoSsangYong del Ecuador S.A. Archived from the original on 8 May 2008.

[2] "SsangYong Nomad". SsangYong Kazakhstan. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016.

[3] "SsangYong Nomad". Wroom.ru (in Russian).

[4] "First drive: It's Actyon stations for SsangYong". GoAuto. 23 April 2007. Retrieved 2 December 2012. SSANGYONG has introduced a compact SUV that is more at home in the country than the city.

[5] "Ssangyong sset to ssoar". GoAuto. 18 December 2006. Retrieved 2 December 2012. A new SUV and a replacement for its popular Musso Sport will double SsangYong sales [...] It will also be joined by a Actyon four-door utility known as the Sport, replacing the well-received but ageing Musso Sport, which dates back to the Musso wagon of 1993 (1996 in Australia).

[6] "SsangYong's next Musso caught in Actyon!". GoAuto. 3 May 2006. Retrieved 2 December 2012. Actyon is an amalgam of "action" and "young

[7] Tan, Paul. "Ssangyong Actyon Sport Pick-Up Truck Test Drive Review". Paultan.org. Retrieved 7 August 2011.

[8] Tan, Paul. "Ssangyong gives Actyon SUT a 6-speed automatic". Paultan.org. Retrieved 7 August 2011.

[9] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-08. Retrieved 2010-02-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[10] "SsangYong New Zealand - SsangYong 'Actyon Sport Ute' Racing Series".

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