2008 SsangYong ute for tradies
29 May, 2008
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Korean manufacturer SsangYong has unveiled a new entry level variant of its popular Sports Dual Cab aimed at tradesman looking for a tough no-nonsense workhorse ute at a really low price.
The SsangYong Sports Dual Cab Tradie boasts a value-for-money price tag of just $24,990 for the 4×2 five-speed manual powered by the eco-friendly common rail, 2.0-litre, turbo diesel engine.
Ssangyong says this makes it the best priced dual cab diesel on the market.
To borrow, and bend, a famous phrase the SsangYong Tradie ‘will be available in any colour so long as it is white’ and will be equipped with steel wheels and a front disc/rear drum brake set-up.
SsangYong spokesperson Kylie Claude says that while the Tradie is a low price workhorse it still comes with a swag of standard features including air-conditioning, power windows, remote locking and dual SRS airbags at no extra cost.
It utilises a diesel, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, common rail, turbo engine generating maximum power of 104kW at 4000rpm and maximum torque of 310Nm at 1800rpm, making it ideal as a tough workhorse or a smooth and quiet everyday drive.
As well as its low overall purchase price the Tradie also boasts a low fuel consumption of 8.1L/100km on the combined ADR cycle ensuring the fuel pump price shock is kept to a minimum.
The Sports Dual Cab Tradie also features cloth trim and a no nonsense character while a strong 750kg payload and a standard tray liner making it the ideal business partner for tradesman as well as in mining, construction, forestry or on the farm.
The Tradie will also be available as a 4×4 manual priced at just $27,990, well below the price of many other diesel 4×4 dual cabs on the market.
According to SsangYong Motors Australasia managing director, Russell Burling, the Sports Dual Cab Tradie answers a strong demand from tradesmen, fleet operators and farmers seeking an economical diesel twin cab that doesn’t compromise on safety or performance.
“Clearly there is a demand for a vehicle like this that has less of the creature comforts and a lower price for those seeking a more basic and less luxurious vehicle,” said Mr Burling.
“The Tradie proves that you don’t have to compromise comfort or safety in a basic dual cab ute for under $25,000,” he added.
With improved noise and vibration dampening of the engine and powertrain, the Sports Dual Cab runs much more quietly than other utes while its coil rear springs are unique amongst dual cab utes delivering a quieter and smoother ride without compromising load capacity.
The common rail diesel engine is highly efficient complying with Euro IV standards for low emissions and maximum power with a flat torque curve over the widest possible rpm range for better acceleration both when starting and passing.
The Tradie joins the two other model variants in the SsangYong Sports Dual Cab line up including the standard 4×2 and 4×4 and the range leading SPR 4×4.
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May 29th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
What a freak design ????
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 12:47 am
I can’t post a link to the photo, but someone on the French Car forums posted a great picture of some stickers on the back window of their Ssangyong Musso, it read;
“GOD CREATED SH!T, SSANGYONG MADE IT MOVE” :D
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Foggy, isn’t that the sticker commonly attached to a Commodore?
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 9:32 am
$27990 for a 4×4 ute – that’s cheaper than the Mahindra by $2000.
And it has air bags. Certainly you need to look beyond the quirky styling, and see the best value ute by far.
Even then, it’s not as ugly as the AU Falcon, and better built.
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Quirky styling…. not as ugly as the AU Falcon….. Opinion – like an arsehole, everyone has one.
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 11:09 am
“According to SsangYong Motors Australasia managing director, Russell Burling, the Sports Dual Cab Tradie answers a strong demand from tradesmen, fleet operators and farmers seeking an economical diesel twin cab that doesn’t compromise on safety or performance.”…
until something goes wrong and you have to wait 6 weeks for a part…only to find it doesnt fit.
Spend the extra on something with a name and know that the company will still be there in 5 years to back it up…
Imagine rocking up on-site in one of these. You’ll never live it down and the laughter will be heard all the way back in Seoul. Fell out of the ugly tree and hit every single branch on the way down.
Sorry Sanggyong…too little…too late
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Ok KJ, come on! The Ssangyong sports dual cab makes the AU look conservative to that!!!
Vote:It looks like its been bashed over the head with a piece of 4×2!!
May 30th, 2008 at 11:27 am
…LOL!
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Ssangyong only just beat Nissan in the ugly awards. Gawd thats a hideous looking vehicle….I feel ill, its like a deformed hippo.
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Welcome to last month.
No Reckless1, they are NOT better built, family member had a MUSSO/lini and it was literally falling to bits inside and also had electrical issues and other problems.
BIG P.O.S, $65k to $15k at trade in time.
Engine hammered though! :-) Benz IL6 i think?
Cheers
F-0
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
C’mon Reckless one my AU ute looks better than this.
Lpg Au still cheaper to run!
Tidy up the front and they will have a winner
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Yes, Merc engines made under license.
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
I remember when the “would be if you could be’s” bought these and were putting Merc badges on them “because they have Merc engines”. What a screamer!!
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
mmm… poverty pack ssangyong. Sure to leave a bad taste in the mouth come trade in time when most dealers wont even want to offer a price for it, and when they do, you’ll wish yoh bought a Ranger, or Hilux, or Triton ect ect ect!
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
If u can live with the front end styling and it is economical and reliable a self employed tradie could keep this for five years or till it stops and the trade valuation wouldn’t matter that much given it is 10k cheaper than other diesel dual cabs.
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
…and 15k cheaper than equivalent Hilux.
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
But will it be reliable? Though they will lose to much sales to the ugly design such as the rear and front! Can’t they just make a ute that just looks decent!?
NOT UGLY!
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
“Korean manufacturer SsangYong has unveiled a new entry level variant of its popular Sports Dual Cab”
Is it really ‘popular’? How many were sold compared to the Hilux, Roedeo, Triton etc etc?
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
FYI SsangYong have sold 630 vehicles in Australia so far this year including more than 220 of these in various configurations.
Vote:Engines in SsangYong’s are all M-B based and auto is an Australian made six-speed!
May 30th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
@ Davidt, and how does that compare to the other car markers? If they’ve sold 10s of thousands, how is 630 ‘popular’?
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
There is only one uglier vehicle than this. It’s called the Ssangyong Stavic.
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Rotate the pictures 180 degrees and they start looking normal …
Vote:May 30th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
If I did get one I’d get it with a big bulky bullbar so you cant see the front that much! HA! :D
Vote:May 31st, 2008 at 8:19 am
Stupid marketing name SsangYong = WTF? + FUGLY ute = MEGA Poor resale.
Vote:Most tradies could spell SsangYong and anyone dopey enough to buy one wouldn’t be worth dealing with.
I like to see how a ‘Roo fits through the front gap at 120, quite well i would expect. Except your kness would be busted up when the motor punches back through the firewall.
May 31st, 2008 at 9:30 am
They should have done what LG did and come up with a name that has no Korean connotations. That way the product proves itself and people soon forget were it is made.
Vote:May 31st, 2008 at 10:35 am
Realcars, the 2wd Tradie model is only 4k cheaper than a 2wd diesel Trition dualcab. Anybody with half a clue would see this as far better value and not quite as ugly.
Vote:May 31st, 2008 at 1:33 pm
dead right swampdawg..If a tradie rocked up to my place in one of these I’d send him away and call in somebody else.
Vote:October 19th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Most of you obviously haven’t driven one of these yet. It’s a dream. I used to own a Mazda Bravo, cost me a fortune is suspension upgrades, engine rebuilds etc. Then I stayed stupid and bought a Ford Falcon. Still cost me money in diffsetc. Then I grew half a brain and saw all these utes with the design risk eqivalent to the inventor of the square and a price tag worthy of a sports car and decided to take a risk, the Ssangyong Actyon Sports 2007. Bought it 2nd hand so I minimised the risk. Had to beef rear suspension at Pedders a bit but no major drama. This ute is a dream. Look all the same in your boxes for all I care I spent 10K less than the rest of you in a ute that delivers. How about that Colorado rubbish 3.0l turbo diesel that is about as efficient as a 10 yr old Musso, my mate paid 45K for that crap.
Vote:December 10th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Please ignore my previous words written above ignore them utterly. They are a company with no integrity their word is worthless.
Please do not buy this vehicle, there’s a reason people buy Toyota, it’s because they’ve earned Australia’s trust. You’d be mad to do the same with this mob.
Vote:January 4th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Mark why the change of heart.
Vote:March 2nd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
well i’m an auto sparky. and i have looked at this car personally. do not buy them.. but looks are better then most others out there. this car is sexy.
Vote:March 22nd, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I just bought one. I reckon they look great. Not as good as an old Inter, but for $25,000, it’s just what I want.
Vote:Except for the gay-bo European controls which are gonna be a pain in the rear. Every time you try to use the blinkers, you put the wipers on. How the hell does this meet ADR’s? We’re Aussie, not Europeans, and we drive on the LHS.
I thought ADR’s were meant to give us standardization.
What a crock.
May 5th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I have a Ssangong and its a Bom .
They wont even fix it as it has now been back 14 time to be fixed and as it is now out of Warranty they say that the proble is not great enought to fix .
But it has a surge in it and it shakes like it drops a cylender at lights .
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