Ssangyong Actyon Sports 6-Speed, New Sport Pickup
There are generally two types of pickup buyers. The first is the commercial buyer who is looking for price, running costs, off road and load capability. The second type is a city dweller looking for a macho vehicle for his daily drive but needs low operating cost, style, car-like functionality, interior and ride comfort. With so many options available in the market today the choices are mostly split until now. Korean 4×4 specialist Ssangyong has just released an all-new sport pickup that does all the above in a stylish package.
The Actyon arrives with a price tag. With a powerful 2.0 litre high performance 3rd generation common rail turbo intercooler direct injection diesel engine that delivers 141ps (104 kW) at 4,000 rpm and 310 Nm (31.6 kg.m) of torque from 1,800 ~ 2,700 rpm the Actyon challenges the segment with 2nd most powerful diesel engine but with the lowest capacity which relates to the lowest road tax cost. Using only 6.2 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres in the Extra Urban test cycle, the XDi 200 XVT engine is mated to either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. An electronic shift on the fly part time four-wheel drive system offers impressive on road and off road handling. Interior SUV like features, such as an 8-way power driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support, tilt adjustable steering wheel, front centre arm rest, height & tilt adjustable front head rests, electric folding door mirrors, a dash fit audio system with controls on the steering wheel, speed sensing door locks, three rear headrests and a rear centre arm rest is class leading and with still a gross pay load of 898 kg and a two square-metre rear open deck.
Visit any Ssangyong showroom to experience this new level of economy, comfort and power from a pickup.