Ssangyong Kyron

Manufacturer
Ssangyong

Model
Kyron

Segment/Specs
SUV

If you need a cheap SUV the Kyron is an option, but not a very good one.

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Performance

A 2-litre Mercedes-sourced diesel with 140bhp and 228lb-ft of torque doesn't have the power to drag the bulk of the Kyron.

Driving

Good off-road performance from 4WD models but on-road manners are poor. No feedback from road, poor cornering and very lean-y into corners.

Feel

Pushing the diesel engine is noisy.

Price

Well priced but depreciation and running costs will eat away at your original saving.

Quality

Looks durable and high quality. Shouldn't be any engine problems.

Safety

ABS and two airbags are standard. Stability control above that.

Space

Plenty of space for passengers and luggage.

Equipment

Aircon, electric windows, CD player and alloy wheels are standard. 4WD, leather, satnav and more at top spec.

Alternatives

Kia Sorento.

Manufacturer Information

Chinese manufacturer SAIC which revived the Rover (or Roewe) marque has a controlling share in the South Korean manufacturer. Ssangyong means double dragon.

Pros

Cheap, big, good offroad.

Cons

False economy due to depreciation and running costs. Poor on the road.

Kyron, - best of the bunch

by John O'Meara (Hamilton, Lanrkshire) - 18/09/2006 16:08:55

As a company we need reliable vehicles for our project work. The Kyron Auto has proved so good we went out and bought another. Good MPG, excellent interior finish and QUIET. The leather is on a par with Mercedes and the Mercedes Auto box is very smooth. Build quality is really good and now the Directors are buying them for their wives. Beats our previous KIA by a long way. Verve have proved excellent to deal with. Their Sales staff have been very Knowledgeable especailly Graham Bowie at thier Glasgow branch.