Ssangyong Car Models List

SsangYong Motor Company or widely known as only SsangYong, is a car manufacturer based in South Korea. Moreover, it is actually the fourth largest in the country. It was founded in March 4, 1954. Its current Chief Executive Officer is Lee Yoo-il.

SsangYong is selling SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, luxury cars, trucks, and buses. Their latest SUV, the SsangYong Tivoli is a new model under the Mahindra and Mahindra ownership. SsangYong initially started as two separate corporations, namely Dongbang Motor Company, established in 1962, and Ha Dong-Hwan Motor Workshop, established in 1954. It was in 1963 when these two companies joined together and became Ha Dong-Hwan Motor Company.

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The company then started manufacturing jeepneys, trucks, and buses designed specifically for the US army. Almost a decade after, they begun producing special vehicles customized for their clients. A name change happened in 1977, having Dong-A Motors as its new name. This was the time when the SsangYong Business Group took over with the operation of the company, and changed its name into SsangYong Motors.

1991 was the year when SsangYong and Daimler-Benz tied up together. The goal was for SsangYong to manufacture a sport utility vehicle designed with the latest Mercedes-Benz technology. The benefits of this tie-up was aimed for both companies. It gave SsangYong a name in the worldwide car industry and on the other hand, gave Mercedes a competitor in the increasing SUV market.

SsangYong Tivoli Car Model

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The result was the SUV they named Musso, which was sold by Mercedes-Benz initially, followed by SsangYong. The Korean company benefited on this tie-up even more after they have stopped making new Musso’s when they created improved versions of the Istana, MB100, Korando, Rexton, Chairman, and the Kyron. They also utilized the existing Daimler designs.

SsangYong has built up factories in South Korea (main factory), Russia, and Ukraine.

Here is the Full List of SsangYong Car Models and Variants:

SUV

SsangYong Actyon

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SsangYong Korando Family
SsangYong Kyron
SsangYong Musso

SsangYong Rexton

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SsangYong Rexton II
SsangYong Rexton W
SsangYong Korando

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The SsangYong Korando is a small SUV designed and manufactured by SsangYong, a Korean automaker. It was first released in 1983 and is still available today in the Korean market. The name Korando came from the phrase, “Korea Can Do”.

SsangYong Korando Variants

– SsangYong Korando 2.0 SXD 4×2 MT
– SsangYong Korando 2.0 EXG 4×2 AT
– SsangYong Korando 2.0 EXD 4×2 AT
– SsangYong Korando 2.0 ELX 4×4 AT
SsangYong Tivoli

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The SsangYong Tivoli is definitely a beautiful car to gaze upon. Sporting a blend of athleticism and class, the Tivoli is a vibrant mini SUV that will surely captivate both motorists and pedestrians alike. View Detailed Review

SsangYong Tivoli Variants

– SsangYong Tivoli 1.6 SX MT
– SsangYong Tivoli 1.6 SX AT
– SsangYong Tivoli 1.6 EXG AT
– SsangYong Tivoli 1.6 Sport AT
– SsangYong Tivoli 1.6 Sport R AT
SsangYong Tivoli XLV
SsangYong Tivoli XLV Variants

– SsangYong Tivoli XLV 1.6 EXD 4×2 AT
– SsangYong Tivoli XLV 1.6 ELX 4×4 AT

Pickup

SsangYong Actyon Sports
SsangYong Musso Sports

Vans

SsangYong Istana

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SsangYong Rodius/Stavic

Aptly named (basically, a combination of the words road and Zeus – the almighty Greek god) as a powerhouse vehicle, this is a car that will definitely make you and other motorists feel like a lord on the road! Read more of SsangYong Rodius Model

SsangYong Rodius Variants

– SsangYong Rodius 2.0 SX 4×2 MT
– SsangYong Rodius 2.0 EX 4×2 AT
– SsangYong Rodius 2.0 ELX 4×4 AT