compact SUV SsangYong Actyon the first generation in October 2005 entered its native South Korean market, and in 2006 it began to conquer world markets (including Russia, and with a "registration" at the plant in Naberezhnye Chelny). The car, which at one time replaced the Musso model on the assembly line, was produced unchanged until 2011, after which it experienced a “generational change” - retraining into a crossover.

The “first” SsangYong Actyon looks, although original, but somewhat awkward, and looks more like not an SUV, but a hatchback “pulled up” over the road. Yes, and with the relief of the external surfaces, the Koreans clearly “went through” - a strange “face” with a sharp “nose” and slanted headlights of a complex shape, a coupe-like silhouette with a rising belt line and developed wheel arches, an absurd feed with compact lights and a “chubby” bumper.

The "Aktion" of the first incarnation extends for 4455 mm in length, and its width and height, respectively, fit into 1880 mm and 1740 mm. Between the pairs of wheels, the SUV has a 2740 mm gap, and under its bottom there is a 189 mm clearance. In the "combat" state, the mass of the five-door ranges from 1758 to 1905 kg, depending on the decision.

The interior of the "first" SsangYong Actyon does not indulge in frills, but it looks quite nice. A large four-spoke steering wheel “hides” a simple but well-read instrument panel behind it, and an asymmetric center console accommodates round ventilation deflectors, a two-din radio and an air conditioning unit. Inside the car, inexpensive but good-quality finishing materials prevail (in the “top” versions, the seats are completely sheathed in leather), and the build quality is at a normal level.

The front seats of the SUV are unobtrusive lateral support, but in general a good profile and exhaustive adjustment ranges. The rear sofa is able to take three adult riders (good stock free space allows), and for their greater convenience has an adjustable back.

In the “travelling” form of the trunk of the Aktion of the first generation, it holds 661 liters - a good indicator, but the roof lowered in the rear, the sloping rear and the high loading height make it difficult to transport “oversized”. The "gallery" is folded in a pair of unequal sections, forming a flat area and increasing the volume to 1614 liters. In a niche under the raised floor - a full-size "reserve".

Specifications. The first "release" SsangYong Actyon meets with two four-cylinder engines that work in conjunction with a 5-speed "mechanics" or a 4- or 6-band "automatic" and all-wheel drive transmission(although in some countries there are rear-wheel drive versions):

• Gasoline engine - "aspirated" with a volume of 2.3 liters (2295 cubic centimeters) with 16 valves and multi-point fuel injection, the potential of which is 150 Horse power at 5500 rpm and 214 Nm of peak torque at 3500-4600 rpm.
• Diesel version - 2.0-liter (1998 cubic centimeters) "four" turbocharged, 16-valve timing and battery "power" system, issuing 141 "mare" at 4000 rpm and 310 Nm of torque at 1800-2700 rpm .

All-wheel drive for an SUV is implemented according to the classical scheme " Part Time". By default, the entire power reserve is supplied to the wheels of the rear axle, and the front end is connected only at the command of the driver. Down row in transfer case only available on versions with gasoline engines combined with automatic transmission.

You can’t exactly call the first incarnation a quick SsangYong Actyon: it can reach a maximum speed of only 162-164 km / h, and accelerates from zero to “hundreds” in 13.8-15 seconds. Gasoline versions in mixed mode "digest" from 11.5 to 12.4 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, and diesel ones - from 7.8 to 8.5 liters.

At the heart of the original Aktion is a powerful spar-type frame, to which a steel body is attached. Installed on the front axle of the car independent suspension with A-arms and transverse stabilizers, and in the rear part, a continuous bridge with a lever-spring system and Panhard rod is used.
As standard, the SUV is equipped with a rack-and-pinion steering center, which has a built-in hydraulic control booster. Front "Korean" is equipped with ventilated disc brakes, and behind - the usual "pancakes" (default with ABS).

Options and prices. At the beginning of 2017 on secondary market You can buy the “first” SsangYong Actyon in Russia at a price of 250 thousand rubles, but the most “fresh” and “packed” options cost more than 600 thousand rubles.
Regardless of the configuration, the SUV can boast: two airbags, ABS, power windows for all doors, heated front seats, fabric trim, air conditioner, fog lights, audio preparation, heating and power mirrors, as well as other options.

SsangYong cars are not very popular, but quite remarkable. They differ in non-standard design and often in a special design. So, until recently, SsangYong has been focused on classic SUVs, while many others have long switched to crossovers. By 2011 and given manufacturer followed suit with the Sanyeng Aktion model. Technical characteristics, a place in the market of this car are discussed below.

Peculiarities

Action represents compact SUV or a crossover (in the second generation). It has been produced since 2005 local market introduced since 2006. During this time, one generation has changed in 2011, but the first generation pickup truck has remained on the assembly line so far and even underwent restyling in 2014.

Body

The first generation SsangYong Actyon features an unusual, especially at the time of market launch, body for an SUV, represented by a 5-door liftback (CJ) instead of a traditional station wagon. In addition, it is mounted on a frame. The length is 4.455 m, the width is 1.88 m, the height is 1.74 m.

Also, the car was produced in the back of a pickup truck, called Sports (QJ). It is larger in length, 0.02 m in width and 0.01 m in height.

The mass of the car is approximately 1.8-1.9 tons.

The second generation of the model, named Korando C ( New Actyon in the local market), received a more traditional 5-door body (CK) of a supporting structure. Its dimensions are 4.41 m long, 1.83 m wide and 1.675 m high. Weight varies from about 1.55 to 1.75 tons.

Engines

SsangYong Actyon was equipped with two four-cylinder engines.

D20DT. This is a 2L diesel turbocharged engine. Its power is 141 hp. with., torque - 310 Nm.

G23D. This 2.3-liter gasoline engine develops 150 hp. With. and 214 Nm. It is a licensed version of the OM161 Mercedes-Benz engine.

The first motor is the only one equipped with Sanyeng. Its technical characteristics are identical to the engine of the regular version.

SsangYong New Actyon has three 2-liter powertrain options.

G20. This gasoline engine has a capacity of 149 liters. With. and a torque of 197 Nm.

All versions of both generations are equipped with disc brakes, ventilated in front. For the first Actyon, wheels with a diameter of 16.18 inches were available, and on new car install 16-18 inch wheels.

Updates

The production of the first generation of the liftback model was discontinued in 2011, and the pickup is still being produced to this day. In 2014 it was updated. Outwardly, they changed mainly the front part, and also installed diode lighting. Climate control was added to the equipment. In addition, the Sanyeng Aktion interior trim was slightly updated. Specifications remained the same, as the design has not changed.

SsangYong New Actyon, which has been on the market since 2011, also underwent one update in 2013. External modernization was done in the same way as for Actyon Sports. That is, the main changes have occurred in the front. So, they installed another bumper, grille, fog lights. Lighting devices were also modernized: in the headlights and rear lights integrated LEDs. Added to equipment multimedia system and some other options. Improved noise and vibration isolation. The salon was seriously updated: a new front panel was installed on the Sanyeng Aktion. Technical characteristics have not changed, however, the 175-horsepower version was excluded from the range of engines.

Driving performance

The car in question is considered one of the best in this segment in terms of off-road capabilities, especially the first generation Sanyeng Aktion. Technical characteristics, its clearance correspond to light classic SUVs. Therefore, it performs much better off-road than crossovers.

The second-generation car was created according to the classic crossover scheme with a monocoque body and automatically connected all-wheel drive, unlike the first Sanyeng Aktion. Its technical characteristics, therefore, correspond to crossovers, that is, it is more suitable for hard roads. And yet the car has good geometric parameters and clearance for this class of cars.

dynamics and speed characteristics not outstanding for the segment, since most analogues have more powerful engines. Actyon of the first generation in any version can accelerate to about 165 km / h.

The same speed can be achieved petrol version new Sanyeng Aktion. The technical characteristics of the diesel modification provide it with a greater by about 10 km / h top speed. The fastest is the 175-horsepower variant, capable of reaching about 180 km/h.

Place in the market

Actyon has not gained much popularity among local consumers. This is partly due to the fact that this model very specific, especially the first generation. The design of the vehicle is classic SUV, since the manufacturer was until recently focused on the production of such machines. Models more adapted to urban conditions are in demand on the market. The manufacturer took this into account when developing a new generation of Sanyeng Aktion. Technical characteristics, its price are between the budget and average levels of the segment. The cost of the simplest version starts from 0.95 million rubles. In comparison, the price of similar options is much more popular. Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage is about 1.5 and 1.16 million rubles, respectively. A simpler model Hyundai Creta sold from 0.75 to 1.2 million rubles. Maximum version New Actyon costs 1.46 million rubles.

Actyon Sports is more expensive: from 1.24 to 1.63 million rubles. The main competitor is which, with a close price range (1.186 - 1.515 million rubles), has a large assortment of engines. In addition, the top trim levels of Actyon Sports overlap in cost with the Mitsubishi L200 in the initial version.

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SsangYong Actyon, 2013

Very comfortable and passable car. Ideal for trips out of town with the family. Big trunk and high permeability allows you to go on any journey. And reliability allows you not to think about problems. Excellent visibility and high landing gives confidence on the road. Repeated trips for mushrooms, to the river and the cottage allow us to say with confidence that this car perfect for any trip.

SsangYong Actyon, 2013

Bought the car 8 months ago (June 2013). Took a new one in the cabin. Was completely satisfied. Yesterday she behaved strangely - the speed dropped on the highway, she began to stall. I start - it will pass 5 meters - it stalls. Runs 10 minutes later with no problems. Today, it runs, then again slows down and stalls. AT warranty service recorded only a week later. I use the car every day. Maybe someone faced such a problem?

SsangYong Actyon, 2013

SsangYong Actyon- great car!!! Acquired from official dealer. Spacious, reliable car!!! Highly qualified car dealership employees, both consultants and service employees. Friendly, clear and concise answers questions. I am ready to advise everyone to buy a car there and be serviced like this (I myself will also be serviced by an authorized dealer). After a test drive, I realized that the car is not only roomy, beautiful inside and out, but also passable, high, just right for our "roads". I bought it a month ago, so I also got under the action, I was insanely glad that I saved it, and I was able to buy chrome for my SUV !!!

21.10.2016

- the car is far from new and has been successfully sold in large quantities for more than a year. In the masses, the car is called differently, for example, in the STS it is referred to as Akshen, it is also called by employees of insurance companies. This baton was also intercepted by a part of motorists, gradually modernizing "Action" into "Action". But how much “action” is in this car, and what problems you will face after buying a used SsangYong Aktion of the second generation, now let's try to find out.

A bit of history:

In 2010, the first generation of Aktion was replaced by New Actyon, the prefix "New" appeared in the name in order not to confuse new model with the previous version, which was in no hurry to leave the market. In many markets, the second Actyon generation sold under the name Korando". New Actyon is no longer frame SUV, like the first generation, but an ordinary crossover with a monocoque body. The design of the car was developed by the best designer of the century, Giorgetto Giugiaro, who painted such cars as " Bugatti and Ferrari. In 2012, on Geneva Motor Show New Actyon was introduced in the back of a pickup truck, which has nothing to do with a conventional crossover. Another restyling New Actyon underwent in 2013, the changes affected the front and back car body, interior and technical filling. Most of the vehicles sold in the CIS were assembled in Russia at the SOLLERS – Far East plant. The release of the new generation is scheduled for early 2017.

Advantages and disadvantages of SsangYong Aktion with mileage.

There is an opinion that the paintwork of SsangYong Aktion is thin, and body iron in places of chips it rots to holes, however, real experience operation says otherwise. Paintwork of medium quality, but it cannot be said that chips and scratches do not appear on it at all, nor can it be said that the metal does not rust in the places of chips, however, the corrosion centers are superficial and can be easily removed with a rust converter. Chrome-plated body trim elements become cloudy after a couple of winters and sometimes begin to swell, especially on the nameplates and the tailgate trim.

Power units

Three power units are available on the second generation SsangYong Aktion: gasoline, with a 2.0 engine (149 hp) and diesel 2.0 (149, 179 hp). At first diesel engines there were two, then more powerful power unit was discontinued. But, as operating experience showed, the 179 hp engine was the most successful, since 149 hp. not enough for this car. Machines with gasoline engines in the secondary market much less than diesel ones. Many gasoline Aktions have a cold start problem, especially in winter. For example, cold engine it can start, and after a few seconds it will stall, and so on several times. To fix the problem, in dealer center offer to replace the firmware, but it helps very rarely. Some mechanics suggest that the reason for this behavior of the motor is the fuel rail, since it is installed under wrong angle. If the car is not under warranty, then you can bend the ramp in an unofficial service and change the o-rings.

Diesel engines are very reliable, the only thing that gives owners headaches is the temperature sensor. exhaust gases, on the turbocharger. The sensor has a short service life, because of this, most of the problems of diesel engines. For example, the car loses traction, and the indicator on the instrument panel lights up. check engine". Sensor replacement is required every 30-40 thousand km, such a repair costs 50-100 USD.

Transmission

SsangYong Aktion is equipped with a six-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission gears. Most of the cars on the secondary market are equipped with automatic transmissions, mechanics are found, on average, in 35% of cars. As the operating experience showed, both transmissions are very reliable, but some operational shortcomings were still identified in them. By car, with mechanical box gears, sometimes when you turn on the first and second gears, you can hear extraneous knock or crunch; to fix the problem, you need to adjust the shift lever rods. In the operation of the automatic transmission, which is paired with diesel engines, there are jerks when switching from 1st to 2nd, as well as from 2nd to 3rd gear, as well as jerks after a stop. Flashing the control unit does not always help fix the problem. Also, this transmission does not rare cases underfilling of oil, from 0.5 liters to 1.5 liters. Reliability all-wheel drive does not cause any complaints, but on his performance characteristics there are complaints. Many owners note the untimely connection of all-wheel drive.

Salon

The quality of finishing materials and assembly of the SsangYong Aktion salon is not the most best quality, as a result, extraneous squeaks begin to bother even on almost new cars. The quality does not stand up to criticism, on cars with a mileage of 40-45 thousand km, the steering wheel is covered with bald spots and looks as if the car drove 150-200 thousand km. Quite common cases of failure of cruise control, ESP sensor, rear power windows.

Driving performance SsangYong Aktion with mileage.

Suspension SsangYong Aktion has a simple design: front - MacPherson strut, rear - multi-link. The second generation Aktion is one of those cars in which the suspension starts to sound quite quickly, that is, after 20-30 thousand kilometers. Many experienced owners solve this problem by pulling all suspension connections. If we talk about reliability, then most often you will have to change the anthers of the CV joint, fortunately, its cost is not high - 15-20 USD. Also, they wear out fairly quickly. wheel bearings, enough of them for 30-40 thousand kilometers. mounting bracket rear stabilizer- 40-50 thousand km. The stabilizer struts can withstand no more than 50,000 km, they ask for 25 cu for the original strut. The rest of the suspension elements live 100,000 km or more. If, when the steering wheel is rotated from the extreme position to the opposite, clicks or a crunch are heard, it is necessary to replace the lower part of the steering shaft assembly with the EUR, about 1000 USD will have to be paid for the replacement.

Outcome:

- an urban crossover of great opportunities that will appeal to a fairly large audience of motorists due to its good looks, all-wheel drive and low cost in the secondary market. If we talk about reliability, then despite a number of identified shortcomings, the car can be classified as reliable. And those problems that have been identified are more related to the category of children, and do not require expensive repairs.

Advantages:

• Design.
• The presence of all-wheel drive.
• Reliable power units.
• Affordable price.

Flaws:

• Difficulty starting a cold engine.
• suspension resource.
• Rattle salon.
• The cost of original parts.