Ssangyong C200 crossover concept will appear at Paris auto show

Though it may smack of a number of GM products, most notably Saab’s, the Ssangyong C200 Concept is one of the more original concepts to come out of the Korean company to date, and certainly one of the most attractive. On display at this year’s Paris Motor Show, the C200 will feature a modest 2.0L four-cylinder engine.

Rated at 175hp (130kW) it won’t be a barnstormer, but it should provide for more than adequate city driving. Being designed as an urban crossover, that’s about all it needs. The six-speed automatic transmission reportedly sends power from the four-pot mill to all four wheels, but in what percentage isn’t yet announced.

The small engine and presumably good fuel economy make the C200 compliant with Euro V emissions standards, though whether the car will eventually be manufactured remains to be seen. If it is built, it could see European sale, though unless the design is changed significantly, expect a trademark/copyright battle along the lines of BMW’s prosecution of the Shuanghuan CEO.

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2008 SsangYong Range

SsangYong today held a press conference in Sydney outlining the brands intentions for 2008 and ahead.The Korean company, which is owned by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), only sold 2,123 cars last year but intends to move around 3,500 units this year, having revised its specifications and pricing.

To achieve its ambitious aims, SsangYong has just finalised a joint venture with the Barbagallo group to improve efficiency and access to a wider dealer network.SsangYong is now the first manufacturer in Australia to offer a diesel-only range with Russell Burling, the Director, insisting that Australians are moving towards diesel powered cars at a rapid rate.

The company has introduced new premium SPR variants (SPR stands for Super) which according to Mr Burling have all the boxes ticked from factory. The SPR models feature leather heated and electrically adjustable front seats, automatic lights and rain sensing wipers as well as rear parking sensors and T-tronic automatic transmission.

SsangYong has already landed 08 built stock in showrooms, taking only two weeks to import cars from Korea. All 2008 models will now come with ESP, front and side SRS airbags, Anti Rollover Protection (ARP), Brake-force Assist System(BAS) and Hill Descent control (HDC) as standard equipment.

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2007 Ssangyong WZ Sports Sedan Concept: Photos

2007 Ssangyong WZ Sports Sedan Concept photos

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