Ssangyong Actyon Sports Ute gets 3-star ANCAP rating in latest test

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By Brett Davis | November 01st, 2010

The Ssangyong Actyon Sports Ute 4×2 Tradie has just been awarded three stars in the latest round of crash tests conducted by ANCAP.

The model tested was the Ssangyong Actyon Sports Ute made from 2008 onwards. It is equipped with dual front airbags, front seat belt pretensioners and some models have ABS brakes but it wasn’t enough to provide ultimate occupant safety in the latest tests. ANCAP gave the ute 7.01 out of 16 in the frontal offset crash test.

A report on the ANCAP website says the car suffered excessive floor deformation and the foot well was subjected to heavy pedal intrusion. It also said protection from serious leg injury for the driver was ‘poor’ whilst chest protection was ‘marginal’.

In spite of the Actyon receiving just three stars, the overall score was 24.49 which is said to be highest possible score for a three-star rating.

Current utes that have been rated five stars include the Ford Falcon Ute and the Holden Commodore VE Omega ute. The Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton have scored four stars in the past, models ranging from 2006-2007.

Nelson Muntz

It did however score the full 5-Stars in the Ugliest Vehicle Test, along with the current Subaru Liberty Range.

http://CarAdvice La Mercator

Ha ha

Nelson Muntz

I see what you did there… Tip of the hat to you Sir!

Boss

Least one less ugly ssangyong on the road
http://caradvice Popeye

If you owned one of those things you would crash it into a brick wall just to improve the look of the front-end wouldn’t you?
Andrew of Melbourne

The designers of SSanyyong chong whatever its called, need to get laid. maybe they’ll think straight after a few sessions.
Hahahaha

This test was conducted in their design studios and immediate improvements were noted. It was then moved outside and set on fire and it was decided that was the ultimate change needed…
Hung Low

Could not think of a better car for a car bra!
Crossy

Now I can see where Mazda got it’s inspiration for the new BT-50.
gtdolly

I say we do an offset crash with an Actyon Sport and a 5 star rated comonwhore or falconjunk ute and see which one comes off best. I know which one I’d rather be in!!
Che59

Has to be said…. Excellent value for money 8.5K plus 20% vat>>> and easier to run than any jap wagon on the Road