What is the ACTYON car?
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ACTYON is the SsangYong Actyon, known as 'Actyon' in Chinese. More details about the SsangYong Actyon are as follows: 1. The Actyon is a hybrid crossover SUV under the SsangYong brand. As a truly confident brand, the ActYon showcases its advanced brand heritage and technical sophistication in its configuration. 2. The ActYon features a sporty coupe-like design, with a handsome and bold style, fully reflecting the fashion, individuality, and passion that young people pursue today. 3. The new ActYon has body dimensions of 4455×1880×1740mm.
Back when researching SsangYong vehicles, I came across materials stating the ACTYON was a mid-size SUV launched by the Korean automaker in 2005. This car was quite special – its front fascia resembled a coupe yet it sat on a high ground-clearance chassis like an off-roader, what we used to call a 'hybrid design' back then. The diesel version featured a Mercedes-sourced 2.0L engine paired with a 6AT transmission that delivered smooth driving dynamics. Most memorable were its 'Devil's Eye' split headlights that offered exceptional nighttime recognition. The asymmetrical dashboard still looks avant-garde today, though the interior plastics felt a bit cheap. Unfortunately, after SsangYong withdrew from the Chinese market, maintenance now requires specialized import vehicle workshops, and parts often involve waiting periods. By the way, its successor model was named Korando, but it never recaptured that bold design language again.
A friend has been driving a second-hand ACTYON for seven years, and this car has particularly obvious pros and cons. The 2.7L gasoline version consumes over 12L per 100km, but the rear seats can be completely flattened—we once packed a three-person tent plus a barbecue grill for camping. The part-time 4WD with a low-range gear surprised us during a heavy rainstorm, handling flooded sections more steadily than a neighboring CR-V. The most headache-inducing issue is electrical problems—the power window regulators have been replaced three times, and the Korean labels on the AC panel are a nightmare to decipher. Parts now have to be shipped by sea; last time, we waited two months for brake discs. If you’re really considering buying one, opt for the later 2012 model with fewer electronic issues, and for the diesel version, remember to replace the timing belt every 100,000 km.