The Korean auto industry has always been associated with low-cost compact cars. However, in this country they also produce good crossovers. So, one of them is Ssangyong Kyron. This is a mid-size frame SUV, mass-produced in the period from 2005 to 2015. In addition to Korea, these cars are assembled in Russia, Ukraine, as well as in Kazakhstan. What is a diesel Sanyeng Kyron? Reviews, vehicle features and specifications are further in our article.
Design
The appearance of the car is different from Japanese and European SUVs. So, in front of the car received an oval grille and a relief bumper with round fog lights on the sides. The hood repeats the lines of the head optics with precision. Side mirrors are painted in body color and are equipped with turn signals in some trim levels. On the roof - the usual roof rails.
What do the owners say about the quality of the metal and the paintwork? According to reviews, Ssangyong Kyron is well protected against corrosion. Chipped paintwork is a rarity for a Korean SUV. But even if there is deep damage, rust does not form on the bare metal.
Sizes, clearance
The car belongs to the class of SUV and has the following dimensions. The length of the body is 4.66 meters, width - 1.88, height - 1.75 meters. The wheelbase is 2740 millimeters. The ground clearance is impressive - about twenty centimeters. The car is characterized by short overhangs and a not too long base, and therefore it feels great off-road - reviews say. But we'll talk about the cross-country ability of this SUV a little later, but for now, let's move to the salon.
Car interior
The interior of a Korean SUV looks simple, but it does not cause negative emotions. A big plus is the availability of free space. It is enough both in front and behind. It can really accommodate up to five people. Seat adjustment is not only in front. The rear sofa can also be customized for you. The seats themselves are soft and comfortable, reviews say.
The center console is tilted slightly towards the driver. It houses a simple radio, climate control unit, a pair of airflow deflectors and a rack with additional control buttons. All elements are placed unusually, but you can get used to it. Steering wheel - four-spoke, leather-covered. There is a standard set of buttons. The steering wheel has a comfortable grip and can be adjusted by tilt.
Also, reviews note a good level of crossover equipment. So, the diesel Sanyeng-Kyron already in the basic configuration has climate control, power windows and mirrors, good acoustics and heated front seats.
The trunk is designed for 625 liters of luggage. There are tool boxes under the floor. Also in the trunk there is a protective net and an electrical outlet for 12 volts. The seatback is folding. The result is a cargo area with a volume of more than two thousand liters.
Specifications
For this car, two diesel engines are offered. Both are equipped with a turbine and feature direct fuel injection. So, the base engine with a volume of two liters develops 140 horsepower. The diesel “Sanyeng-Kyron” for 2 liters develops 310 Nm of torque. In more expensive trim levels, a 2.7-liter engine is available. It develops 165 power forces. Torque - 50 Nm more than the previous one.
According to reviews, the diesel Sanyeng Kyron is quite economical. So, on the highway the car spends no more than seven liters on a 165-horsepower engine (the optimal speed mode is from 100 to 110 kilometers per hour). In the city, the car consumes from 9 to 10 liters of fuel.
About engine reliability
Both engines were manufactured under license from Mercedes-Benz. In general, malfunctions in the diesel Sanyeng-Kyron rarely occur. But there are childhood diseases. So, it is worth noting the timing mechanism. Sanyeng-Kyron (diesel) requires replacing the chain tensioner once every 60 thousand kilometers. It is also difficult to run a diesel engine in cold weather. Without additional warming up at -25 degrees, it is impossible to start the diesel Sanyeng Kyron. In addition, the car has a weak battery. From the factory, a 90 Ah battery is installed here. Regular glow plugs can stick, because of which they have to literally be torn out of the block.
As for the turbine, its resource is more than 150 thousand kilometers. The turbine is reliable, but it does not like long and long loads.
Transmission
As for the transmission, a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission is provided for the Korean SUV. Diesel Sanyeng-Kyron can go with both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with Part Time system (no center differential).
Owners are faced with the failure of the electronic control unit of the automatic and transfer case. The cost of the issue is 18 and 12 thousand rubles, respectively. Owners also complain about the costly replacement of oil for automatic transmission. Over time, an imbalance of the driveshaft occurs. This may jam the outboard bearing. Front hubs also fail. Owners are advised to install more reliable ones from the Musso company. A manual is more reliable than an automatic machine, but also needs maintenance. The oil in it changes at least once every 100 thousand kilometers. You also need to monitor the condition of the seals and change them in time.
Chassis
The car has front independent suspension. Behind - dependent, spring. The brake system is disc. The front wheels are ventilated brakes.
Test Drive
How does the diesel Sanyeng Kyron behave on the go? According to reviews, the characteristics of the suspension are not designed for our roads. When hitting a pit, there is a noticeable push and knock of the suspension. But I must say that the diesel engine has good acceleration dynamics. The car briskly picks up speed from a traffic light and smoothly brakes, without jerking. Management is not bad, and there is no difference between rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive (except for cross-country characteristics). It rulitsya equally on any drive. But what is missing from this car is the rear parking sensors. It is not even as an option. And the rear window is very small, and sometimes you have to park at random.
Outside the city, the car behaves confidently. It enters turns without rolls and easily accelerates to a maximum speed of 167 kilometers per hour. However, the optimal speed is up to 110. At higher speeds, the car has to be constantly monitored - it is slightly taken out of the way. Also at speed there is noise from the side mirrors and a whistle in the bottom area.
Sanyeng Kyron Off-Road
According to reviews, off-road this car behaves great. The car confidently overcomes steep sandy slopes and hills. Compared to its competitors, Sanyeng-Chiron shows excellent results. Short overhangs and a large clearance allow the car to get in where the rest will sit on the "belly". In addition, the standard machine is equipped with a wide 255th rubber with 18-inch wheels. All-wheel drive version deserves special attention. Sanyeng Kyron is really capable of kneading mud and getting out of any trap.
Please note that, according to the instruction manual, driving on dry asphalt with front-wheel drive connected means a transmission malfunction. So, the transfer case fails. And the cost of its repair can reach up to 60 thousand rubles. Therefore, all-wheel drive should be used only in case of emergency.
Conclusion
So, we found out what the Korean Sanyeng Kyron SUV is. In general, this is a good universal car. This machine is not too large, can be operated around the city, and on weekends it can safely go with the whole family to nature. The diesel Sanyeng Kyron is very economical. But if you want to spend less on maintenance, you should take the version with five-speed mechanics.