The SsangYong Actyon /ækˈtiːən/ (Korean: 쌍용 액티언) is a compact SUV built by the South Korean automobile manufacturer SsangYong Motor from 2005 to 2011 for the first generation, and 2012 to 2018 for the second. 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] In 2024, SsangYong under the new name KG Mobility reused the Actyon nameplate for the KGM Actyon, an SUV based on the KGM Torres.
| SsangYong Actyon | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SsangYong Motor |
| Also called | For Actyon SUV: SsangYong Korando (Ecuador, 2006–2011)[1] SsangYong Nomad (Kazakhstan, 2014–2017)[2][3] Micro Actyon (Sri Lanka) Phoenix SUV For Actyon Sports: Phoenix SUT SsangYong Korando Sports (South Korea, 2012-2018) SsangYong Musso (UK, 2016–2018) |
| Production | 2005–2010 (Actyon) 2006–2018 (Actyon Sports) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Pyeongtaek Ukraine: Kremenchuk (Kremenchug Auto)[4] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (Actyon) Mid-size pickup 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 (120.5 in) (Actyon Sports) |
| Length | 4,455 mm (175.4 in) (Actyon) 4,965 mm (195.5 in) (Actyon Sports) |
| Width | 1,880 mm (74.0 in) (Actyon) 1,900 mm (74.8 in) (Actyon Sports) |
| Height | 1,735 mm (68.3 in) (Actyon) 1,755 mm (69.1 in) (Actyon Sports) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | SsangYong Musso SsangYong Korando (1996-2006) SsangYong Musso Sports |
| Successor | SsangYong Korando (C200 series) SsangYong Musso (Q200 series) KGM Actyon |
Overview
editBoth are available 2WD or 4WD systems and a third generation common rail VGT turbo diesel engine, or a 2.3 litre overhead cam four cylinder petrol engine.
The vehicle also comes with a double wishbone front suspension and a five-link rear end in addition to ESP (Electronic Stability Program). Along with ESP, the Actyon also 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 and 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 the automatic Actyon Sports. In 2008,
Phoenix Motorcars in Ontario, California introduced the electrically powered Phoenix SUV and Phoenix SUT for fleet managers, both based on the chassis of the original Actyon and Actyon Sports. In June 2010, the Actyon received a facelift.[9] In April 2018, Ssangyong declared the discontinuation of the Actyon after poor sales.
Actyon Sports
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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. Replacing the original Musso Sports, the Actyon Sports has a wider track, increased load capacity and a more fuel efficient European designed engine.
Redesign
editIn 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 Actyon SUV called the SsangYong Nomad in 2014, but it was mainly sold in Kazakhstan until 2017.
Motorsport
editSsangYong 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 featured a 2.3 litre petrol engine by Mercedes-Benz mated to a locally sourced four speed sequential gearbox and an open differential. The suspension was lowered to improve handling and a full protective rollcage and harnesses were installed.[10]
Gallery
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Pre-facelift Actyon -
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Facelifted Actyon Sports -
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Facelifted Musso -
Facelifted Actyon -
Facelifted Actyon
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References
edit- ^ "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).
- ^ "2012 Guide to assembly plants in Europe" (PDF). europe.automotivenews.com. Automotive News Europe. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ssangyong Motors". Archived from the original on 2010-06-08. Retrieved 2010-02-11.
- ^ "SsangYong New Zealand - SsangYong 'Actyon Sport Ute' Racing Series".
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