2009년 06월 04일
유럽인들이 바라 본 - 쌍용 액티언 (SsangYong Actyon ) 2009
한국의 SUV자동차 메이커인 쌍용자동차의 액티언은 4.5미터 크기의 5도어 SUV모델입니다. 쿠페스타일의 이 모델은 최근 2009년형 모델로 변경되었습니다. 익스테리어 일부를 바꾸고 실내 몇 군데를 손보았습니다. 139마력의 2리터 디젤 엔진을 장착한 이 모델은 6단 변속기와 조합됩니다. 이전 모델은 지난 2006년부터 팔리기 시작했습니다.
유럽시장에서 19,740€에 200Xdi 모델 단 한가지로 판매되며 수동변속기와 자동변속기 선택을 할 수 있습니다. 쌍용 액티언은 기아 스포티지, 짚 컴패스, 닛산 콰슈콰이와 경쟁하는 모델이며 스즈키 그랜드 비타라와 짚 체로키와도 경쟁 할 수 있습니다. 액티언의 뒷좌석은 성인 3명이 나란히 앉아도 넉넉 합니다. 또한 후방 시야는 다소 떨어지지만 넉넉한 트렁크 공간을 가지고 있습니다.
액티언은 다만, 차가 트랙이나 도로에서 고속으로 달릴 때 운전자에게 안심하고 운전 할 만큼의 자신감을 주지는 않습니다. 그리고 시속 120Km의 속도에서는 차의 탑승한 모든 승객이 '굉장히' 잘 알아들을만큼 엄청난 엔진 사운드를 선사합니다. 이러한 것은 오히려 이차를 운전하는데 더욱 인상적인 요소로 작용 할 정도입니다.
200Xdi엔진은 100Km당 7.8리터의 연비를 수동변속기에서 그리고 자동변속기에서 8.5리터의 연비를 보여줍니다. Xdi엔진은 터보차져를 얹어 4000rpm에서 최대 성능을 발휘하도록 합니다. 액티언은 후륜 또는 4륜 방식으로 4륜방식은 3가지 모드로 조절 할 수 있습니다. 2H, 4H, 4L의 세 가지로 후륜 또는 4륜으로 조절 할 수 있으며 운전자가 센터콘솔의 버튼을 통해 조절 할 수 잇습니다.
익스테리어의 변화는 미미합니다. 라디에이터 그릴에 세로선의 크롬도금을 입혔고, 샤크 핀 스타일의 스테레오 안테나와 LED 몇개가 장착 되었습니다. 알로이 휠의 모양과 테두리가 조금 바뀐 것도 있습니다. 실내에서는 실버그레이 컬러로 에어컨디셔닝 시스템을 칠했고, 인스트루먼트 패널의 조명을 그린컬러에서 오렌지 톤으로 바꾸었습니다. 그리고 조수석 좌석 옆에 쇼핑 백 걸이를 수가 하였습니다.
액티언의 실내는 매우 넓습니다. 이것은 좋은 운전자세와 편안한 시팅에 도움이 됩니다. 대시보드와 센터콘솔의 재질은 훌륭하진 않지만 굉장히 강렬한 디자인으로 강한 인상을 심어줍니다. 모델 베리에이션은 200Xdi, 200Xdi 프리미엄, 200Xdi 리미티드 세가지 모델이 있습니다. 모든 모델은 4개의 에어백, TCS, ARP, 안개등, 에어컨디셔닝시스템을 장착하고 있습니다. 내리막 길에서 차의 속도를 고정시켜주는 HDC도 있습니다.
알로이 휠은 모델에 따라 16인치와 18인치 휠이 장착되며 문을 열기 전에 버튼을 두번만 누르면 실내의 조명을 조절 할 수도 있습니다. 쌍용은 그동안 2006년 스페인 시장 런칭 이후 약 3000대의 모델을 판매하였습니다. 쌍용자동차가 지금 많이 힘든 상황이지만 좋은 방향으로 해결 되었으면 좋겠습니다.
# by | 2009/06/04 11:25 | = | 트랙백
2008년 01월 22일
SSANGYONG - line-up
SsangYong Motor Company (Hangul: 쌍용자동차; Hanja: 雙龍自動車) is the fourth largest South Korean automobile manufacturer. It was founded as Hadonghwan Motor Company in 1954 and started by building jeeps for the US Army. Beginning in 1976, Hadonghwan produced a variety of special purpose vehicles. After changing its name to Dong-A Motor in 1977, it was taken over by Ssangyong Business Group in 1988 and changed its name to SsangYong Motor. The name SsangYong means twin dragons. In 1991 it started a technology partnership with Daimler-Benz (formerly DaimlerChrysler). Later, it purchased United Kingdom-based specialty car maker Panther Westwinds.
In 1997 Daewoo Motors bought a controlling stake from the Ssangyong Group, only to sell it off again in 2000, because the conglomerate ran into deep financial troubles. In late 2004, the Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) took a 51% stake of SsangYong Motor Company.
Rodius / Stavic
The SsangYong Rodius (sold in some regions as the Stavic) is a large MPV/SUV released in early 2004 by the Korean automaker SsangYong Motor Company. The car was designed by Ken Greenley, former head of the automotive design course at the Royal College of Art in London.
It is available in 7, 9, and 11 seat configurations. The engines are the Mercedes-Benz licenced 3.2 L 6-cylinder petrol engine ( 162 kW (217 hp) & 309 N·m (228 ft·lbf) ) and the 2.7 L 5-cylinder common rail diesel engine ( 121 kW (162 hp) & 342 N·m (252 ft·lbf) ).
The design goal was to capture the essence of a luxury yacht. In 2005 won the dubious distinction of being voted "the ugliest car ever made" by visitors to motoring website CarData, and is described by Top Gear Magazine as a car "that looks like it got bottled in a pub brawl and stitched back together by a blind man.
Kyron
The SsangYong Kyron is a compact 'soft-roader' SUV (although it is quite big for its class) built by SsangYong Motor Company. It has a 104 kW (139 hp)/310 N·m (229 ft·lbf) diesel engine, with Mercedes-Benz engine parts. Although the engine is a great one in its own right, it does power a car weighing almost two tonnes which makes performance lethargic at best. It is one of the few compact 4WDs to be able to actually go off road, though, with a separate chassis. Its looks was designed by MG's Ken Greely.
In 2007, the robust XDi270 diesel engine is available on the Kyron increasing the performance to 121 kW (162 hp)/340 N·m (251 ft·lbf). Both the XDi200 and XDi270 uses the 3rd-generation Common Rail technology. The sophisticated direct injection system boosts power and fuel efficiency, which lowers pollution and saves on fuel. The new 3rd generation ECU is operating on 32-bit platform rather than the 16-bit found on the previous 2 generations of commonrail technology.
The Kyron has exceed sales' expectation. It is a success in Europe, especially in Italy.
Actyon
The SsangYong Actyon is a direct replacement for the SsangYong Musso. The Actyon comes in two forms:
- The Coupe Sports (Actyon)
- The Sports Utility Truck (Actyon Sports)
Both Models will be available in a few different guises, with both 2WD and 4WD systems on offer as well as the choice of a third generation common rail VGT turbo diesel engine or a 2.3 litre overhead cam four-cylinder petrol engine.
Replacing the original Musso, the Actyon Sports Utility 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 European sourced diesel engine produces 104 kW (139 hp) of power at 4000 rpm and 310 N·m (229 ft·lbf) of torque at 2700 rpm. The 2.3 litre petrol engine puts out around 110 kW (148 hp) at 5500 rpm ad 214 N·m (158 ft·lbf) at 4500 rpm.
Rexton
The SsangYong Rexton is a sport utility vehicle based on the last Mercedes-Benz M-Class released in Korea by the SsangYong Motor Company in late 2001. The demand for this vehicle in Korea has been huge, available worldwide. The Rexton offers high standards of appointment, quiet on-road performance, car-like handling, and yet rugged off-road capability. It can be configured to seat seven people all facing forwards, or as a five seater for more luggage space.
The car is available only with four-wheel drive and three engines: a 2.7 liter 121 kW (162 hp) / 342 N·m (252 ft·lbf) common rail diesel, a 2.9 liter diesel and a 3.2 liter 162 kW (217 hp) / 310 N·m (229 ft·lbf) petrol engine, all manufactured under license from Mercedes-Benz.
In 2006, the model received style changes, along with more comfort and convenience and was renamed the new Rexton II.
Chairman
The SsangYong Chairman is a large luxury sedan made by the South Korean automaker SsangYong Motor Company. It is built on a 1980s Mercedes-Benz E-Class (known as the W124) platform, but styled to resemble a 1990s Mercedes-Benz S-Class (known as the W140).
A long-wheelbase model is also available, and is favoured by some limousine operators in South Korea.
During the days when SsangYong was owned by Daewoo Motors, this car was rebadged as a Daewoo for export.
# by | 2008/01/22 18:00 | = | 트랙백
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