SsangYong Actyon road tests and consumer car reviews

SsangYong Actyon limited 100 series 2007

Found the Actyon to be a very striking car with "many what exactly is that mate?" comments. A sound quite ride and although not quick from standing start certainly happy to cruise the highways with plenty to spare. Let’s call it the poor man’s luxury car and put the savings into a boat.

SsangYong Actyon X 2009

I also bought a Ssangyong Actyon, it’s a good car infact especially when you compare the price. My only complain is fuel consumption sucks, otherwise it’s a good car.

SsangYong Actyon 2009

Does any one else have a problem with their Actyon pulling to the left? Since I bought her, brand new, she has been pullin to the left and the indicator stays on also. I brought her in for her annual service and they are going to see if she is covered. A second Actyon has come in with the same issue. There is also rust under both seats and the esp light comes on quite often!!!

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If your Actyon is a RHD like mine, get the wheels re-aligned - Naren Krishnan from Singapore

SsangYong Actyon Coupe 2009

It’s got that love it or hate it looks and ... I bought one hah! And what a presence it has any where with that luscious snout and the don’t mess with me look. The old Merc 230 powerplant is quiet even when pushed. It isn’t a quick car but I’m 46...so what do I care for quick pick ups anyway? There is a fair bit of pitch and roll (duh)...its an SUV. Its stable and at 130km/h, you’re firmly planted. You don’t buy an Actyon to throw it around bends and corners you’d want a Type R Civic or Bimmer for that. The build quality isn’t Merc or Lexus but I dare say comparable with the CRVs, Tucsons, X Trails and Sante Fes.

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I did not own this car but have an opportunity to drive this car last December for a 800 km drive in mix road condition with some hill. I am impressed with the handling of this vehice which certainly did matched some of its competitors... I myself own the new 2011 Sorento but the ride is a bit bouncy on the rear. Fuel consumption was OK, with a full tank of diesel we manage to drive for 600km and still have 1/4 tank left - Shamsul Ali from Brunei Darussalam

SsangYong Actyon 2009

I found this car to be very narrow in the cockpit area, which left me feeling cramped and uncomfortable when driving long distances. I also feel a vehicle of this size should come as a standard 4x4 as you are paying the same amount of road tax as them and due to its inability to drive in snow due to the back wheel drive this leaves you very vunerable to hazard, due to the size and structure of it. I also found that this car has not been designed to be a family car due to the lack of space, both in the boot and in the back passanger seats. I was very disappointed with the engine power also, as it has no turbo, which made over-taking difficult, especially when carrying passengers.

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Usually people take cars for a test drive before they buy. This bloke sounds insane with his comments, unless he bought it from a catalogue and never seen one before, or off with the fairies. The Actyon in my opinion is a good value. This is a realy terrific car, economic, safe and it suits my family very well - Alfonso from England