Comments on: 2008 Ssangyong Actyon Sports review

By: kingbros

kingbros — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:57:39 +0000

I test drove one today and I must admit, its the best drive I’ve had from any ute/van. I analysed the FORD RANGERS( too rugged, ride extremely rough and bumpy, interior basic), TRITONS (interior farely comfortable, highly over-priced, TOYOTA HILUX ( extremely basic interior,prides itself on the suspension but also over-priced for such basic features) MAZDA BT2500 ( just like the FORD RANGER just a different name), NAVARA’s( spacious, reasonably ok but serious tail end issues which causes most to skid or crash) but all in all, none has satisfied me and met my expectations like the POWER, FEEL, COMFORT that the Actyon has. At the end of the day, the looks has nothing to do with the performance and reliability of anything.

By: Abo

Abo — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:53:01 +0000

I own one and I’m disappointed and frustrated where I am
this vehicle seems to have a manufacture’s fault in its
clutch kit,mine is hardly 40000km under warranty but the Multi
Franchise refuses to fix it so now I must pop out R25,000 to
Fix it! This is my second Actyon Sport and th first one had
the same problem and they fixed it free but now they don’t
want to!

By: Che59

Che59 — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:13:39 +0000

Def not the good looker of the bunch…. but drives very well! looking at 1 in Ireland at under 10K including Vat
Really worth a Suffty!! plus you canny see what it looks like when your driving it!

By: nik

nik — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:51:54 +0000

I just test drove one. Yes, they are ugly but my wife reckons it looks cute?!?!
Anyway, I was very impressed after driving it. This actually drives like a car, comfortable, no harsh rear ancient suspension, plenty of torque, quiet. Definitely the best ute I ever drove (and the ugliest in my opinion).I feel sorry for the earlier buyers, these can now be picked up with about $5,000 discount from the earlier prices, now seems a real bargain at $23-24,000.
Defenitely better than the mahindra or great walls and hey, how do these 2 look anyway?
Yep, I’ll get one after squeezing the dealer some more.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:33:53 +0000

I am owner of actyon sports for about 3 weeks am having a problem with power loss. accelerator sensor was changed and fuel filters – which i was told were dirty. After 3 weeks … Any body else had this problem?

By: matt roe

matt roe — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:49:58 +0000

just looking at buyin an 08 ssangyong actyong dual cab 4×4 ute auto SPORTS 100 Series SPORTS tow bar nudge bar roof racks new tires for 23,000 , im still concidering buyin it , i love it but am getting mixed reactions from everyone are they a good vehicle worth buyin, i dont want a vehicle thats gonna cost a fortune to service or keep on the road, it still has 8mths new car warranty left what do you think,
regards matt

By: maeco

maeco — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:40:24 +0000

yes

nice to hear the feedback from the drivers,

beauty is in the eyes of beholder, no one car is perfect for everyone, however im proud to say that ssangyong has its attraction ..

Do contact me at 8322 2199 MAECO/ 9374 1715 JO
a pleasure to show you around Our Showroom

1094 lower delta road
Motorway Building

By: Ian

Ian — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:29:02 +0000

Andy,

Have you got the genuine Ssangyong tray? I’m looking to change over my tub back for a tray and would be interested in that you’ve got.

By: hados

hados — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:10:57 +0000

Why do people always knock ssangyong for their styling yes they look different but are great cars at least this company doesn;t follow the standard boring design trends that seem set by the germans then slowly filters into other manufactures.
ssangyongs make me like cars as they are not boring.

By: FrugalOne

FrugalOne — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:46:43 +0000

Seems most are happy with them, bit nowhere with price, not as cheap as great wall or mahindra, and not far off the cheaper japper utes.

is the parent company back in business or not?

cheers