Ssangyong Actyon test drive since 2010 SUV

Ssangyong Actyon. The bet is made

Ssangyong Actyon. Price: from 799,000 rubles. On sale: since 2011

For the first time, the new Ssangyong Actyon appeared back in 2008 at the Paris Motor Show. True, then it was only a concept. The first serial car saw the light in 2010. And then four years later, New Actyon got to Russia. And not just got it, but also gathers in Vladivostok at the Sollers Far East at the Sollers enterprise

Test pilot
Oleg Kalaushin, 41 years old, automobile journalist, driving experience 22 years, personal car - Renault Logan

New Actyon for Ssangyong Calm is epoch -making. Firstly, this is the first crossover of a South Korean company that is deprived of a frame. Secondly, with its appearance, the era of the new corporate design of the company begins. And thirdly, it was created on a unified platform, which allows you to produce a car for both the domestic market and for sale outside it. And about not to look like a renegade in the European market, they took care of the Georgetto Jujaro studio.
It was originally planned that the car would be produced only in the all -wheel drive version. However, looking at competitors, they decided to abandon this idea why artificially limit the number of potential buyers? The result is already 13 options for configuration, taking into account the choice of engine, gearbox and drive. Moreover, the fork between the base model and the top version is about 400 thousand. However, we did not overpay and took a middle ground for the test. In our opinion, she looked like this: all -wheel drive, a 2.0 -frail 175 -horsepower turbodiesel and a mechanical gearbox. Why mechanics? We do not know how you are, but we have a diesel engine associated with it. There is something masculine in this. Moreover, the New Actyon is not folded. The only thing that somewhat alerted at the external inspection of the machine is not enough clearance. Manufacturers claim that it is 180 mm, but it is difficult to believe in it, especially when looking at that small lumen that is visible between the road and plastic protection of the motor compartment.

Compared to his predecessor, New Actyon has become less. However, a decrease in external dimensions in some strange way practically did not affect the cabin. On the contrary, it feels in the car, it became even more spacious. The secret is simple: abandoning the frame, the engineers were able to significantly reduce the floor and thereby make the landing of the driver and passengers more convenient. Conducting the salon and elaboration of interior details. It is immediately obvious that they did not save on the Mathelars here. And they took care of the little things. So, for example, on the central console from the passenger side and on the back of the front seats there are advanced hooks. It seems to be a trifle, but of such pleasant trifles, the entire Actyon salon is hidden. At the level and ergonomics. In any case, during the test there was nothing to complain about. And how, tell me, to find fault, even if the steering wheel switch responsible for the indicators of the turns has a form that prevents the slipping of the finger.

I would like to mention sound insulation separately. You know, perhaps, she is impeccable. In any case, for a long time we did not meet such a good Shumka on crossovers. It can not compromise it with either an air flow, or the noise from winter tires, or even a diesel engine working at the peak of its revolutions. However, the latter contrary to the common opinion and in itself is not very jumper. The once licensed engine from Mersedes has undergone serious modernization and now gives out 175 liters. With. and 360 nm of torque already at 2000 defense. Impressive, isn't it? But not everything is as smooth as it seems. Having taken the peak of torque for the mark of 2000 revolutions, the Koreans deprived the diesel of its main advantage of the moment on the bottoms. And in order to somehow compensate for this, a six-speed manual gearbox with a very short first gear was installed on the car. And this oh how it interferes when driving in the city. It is constantly the first one, the second one is still the first one, but the second is still not enough. And with dynamic acceleration, the first ends literally after a second. But there are pluses in this box. So, the sixth gear allows you to go at a speed of 90 km/h at 2000 revolutions, which positively affects the fuel efficiency of Actyon.

Having abandoned the frame, the designers supplied the car with an independent suspension of all the wheels, thereby trying to bring it closer to controlrism to cars. The latter, I must say, was only partly. The fact is that Actyon is unnecessarily soft. And if on bad roads this causes only delight, then in protracted turns, and simply, with a rather active maneuvering, does not add confidence. Oddly enough, an overly soft suspension can play a cruel joke with the car on the country, especially if it is quite a wavy. The buildup caused by such a coating makes the suspension work from the extreme to the extreme point. And if you take into account that the clearance is small, then attach the engine protection on the surface, which is called, as a crankcase about asphalt. And if there is also a small pebble, then in general, we would not recommend that we do not recommend moving out without protection on Actyon from asphalt.
 
But along the highway and on a long road, this is forever. Only you should think about whether you need a four -wheel drive or you can do without it. Moreover, not only he is guarding your calm on a slippery road. As usual, even in the Koreans base, they are well equipped in terms of active and passive safety, and New Actyon is no exception.

We do not love
The cup holders located between the front seats are not entirely convenient. The floor of the jacket or coat of the front passenger can quite calmly fall into the mug. Doubtful

On the part of the front passenger there is a hook that, if necessary, can be activated and a small bag can be hung on it. Carefully

A small box on the top of the front panel is a very useful addition. Various sorts of trifles will easily fit into it, in addition, it is equipped with a microlift. Reasonable

Driving
Quite an acceptable dynamics, informative brakes and steering, but the excessive softness of the suspension does not allow us to talk about ideal controllability.

Salon
It is worth being in the cabin, as you know that the manufacturer did not ask for extra money here.
   
Comfort
Noise insulation, perhaps the best of those that had to be met.
   
Safety
There are two pillows in the database, ABS, EBD.
   
Price
Competitive, but high.

Advantages and disadvantages
+ Spacious salon. Big trunk with wide possibilities of its transformation. Good sound insulation. Acceptable dynamics.
- Soft suspension. Short first gear.

Specifications
Mark and model - Ssangyong Action D20T
Dimensions - 4410x1830x1675 mm
Engine-gasoline 1998 cm3, 175/4000l.s./min-1, 360/2000-3000 Nm/min-1
Transmission - mechanical, 6 -speed
Dynamics - 186 km/h, 11 s to 100 km/h
Fuel consumption - 7.3 l/100 in mix. cycle
Competitors - Kia Sportage, Hyundai IX35

Our opinion
Well, I must say, the Koreans turned out to be no worse than the old Actyon. And even despite the fact that the car was slightly stung in the dimensions, it only benefited it. As for forecasts, most likely Actyon will find its buyer. Kozyri in the sleeve are stored.

Author: Oleg Kalaushin
Photo: Igor Kuznetsov


 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [May 2011]