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Segment: Medium
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

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The deal between Mercedes-Benz and the Korean manufacturer SsangYong started with the SsangYong Musso and the Kurando SUVs based on older ML platforms.

While the Chairman model wasn’t based on a Mercedes platform, it was still similar to the E-Class and the E-Class older versions when it came to both the exterior and interior designs.

Acceleration was moderate, with power coming from an ageing 3.2-liter 6-cylinder unit that developed 217 hp. The Chairman was a heavy car, thus, the luxurious sedan was not very punchy.

Inside, one could easily notice the Mercedes’ genes in the design of the dashboard, dials and switches.

Interior room was generous, especially for the rear seat passengers that enjoyed many luxury touches such as reclining rear seats, heated and cooled drink-holders and audio and climate adjustments available in the rear cabin.

Equipping the Chariman with more convenience and luxury features rose the Chariman’s price a little high. The Chairman could be equipped with powered driver’s seats, memory seats, heated all five seats, rear parking assistance an a premium quality 10-speaker audio system.

Other options included adaptive cruise control and high entertainment systems.

The safety features available with the Chariman were twin front and side airbags, an electronic stability program and ABS with brake assist.

SSANGYONG Chairman 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
  4 gasoline engines
  • 2.8L 7AT RWD (197 HP)
  • 3.2L 7AT RWD (225 HP)
  • 3.6L 7AT RWD (250 HP)
  • 5.0L V8 7AT RWD (306 HP)
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SSANGYONG Chairman
2.8L 7AT RWD (197 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L 7AT RWD (197 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2799 cm3
Power:145 KW @ 6000 RPM
197 HP @ 6000 RPM
194 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:199 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM
270 Nm @ 4700 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:21.9 gallons (82.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121 mph (195 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Winter Mode (Mercedes-Benz)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:202.2 in (5136 mm)
Width:74.6 in (1895 mm)
Height:59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase:109.8 in (2789 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.9 in (175 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4198 lbs (1904 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5490 lbs (2490 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Combined:19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)

SSANGYONG Chairman
3.2L 7AT RWD (225 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L 7AT RWD (225 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:3199 cm3
Power:165 KW @ 6500 RPM
224 HP @ 6500 RPM
221 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque:218 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM
296 Nm @ 4900 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:21.9 gallons (82.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127 mph (204 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Winter Mode (Mercedes-Benz)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:202.2 in (5136 mm)
Width:74.6 in (1895 mm)
Height:59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase:109.8 in (2789 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.9 in (175 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4202 lbs (1906 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5490 lbs (2490 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
Highway:23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Combined:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)

SSANGYONG Chairman
3.6L 7AT RWD (250 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L 7AT RWD (250 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:3598 cm3
Power:184 KW @ 6600 RPM
250 HP @ 6600 RPM
247 BHP @ 6600 RPM
Torque:253 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
343 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:21.9 gallons (82.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Winter Mode (Mercedes-Benz)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:202.2 in (5136 mm)
Width:74.6 in (1895 mm)
Height:59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase:109.8 in (2789 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.9 in (175 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4217 lbs (1913 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5490 lbs (2490 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway:23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Combined:19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)

SSANGYONG Chairman
5.0L V8 7AT RWD (306 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 7AT RWD (306 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4966 cm3
Power:225 KW @ 5600 RPM
306 HP @ 5600 RPM
302 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:325 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
441 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:21.9 gallons (82.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:152 mph (245 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Winter Mode (Mercedes-Benz)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/45 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:214 in (5436 mm)
Width:74.6 in (1895 mm)
Height:59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase:128.7 in (3269 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.9 in (175 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4458 lbs (2022 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5688 lbs (2580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Highway:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Combined:17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
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