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SsangYong may not be the first name to come to mind to those in the market for a 1-metric ton pickup truck, though the Actyon Sports isn’t half bad. Also known as the Korando Sports and Musso, it shouldn’t surprise you that the Actyon Sports is rather ho hum.
First and foremost, SsangYong still has a lot to do in order to raise brand awareness. Even though the Actyon Sports is a capable machine that's very reasonably priced, most consumers are not familiar with its qualities because the SsangYong handle doesn’t inspire anything. The South Korean automaker also lacks in the dealership network size department, as well as marketing.
But despite everything, the higher-ups and the beancounters over at SsangYong made a case for a new Actyon Sports, an all-new one to be more specific. Expected to be presented in 2018, the new kid on the block might not even keep the name of its predecessor. According to the most recent rumors, Q200 is its codename, and its main rivals are the likes of the Mitsubishi L200, Nissan NP300 Navara, and the T6 Ford Ranger.
This early test mule the carparazzi snapped testing in the snow is a glimpse of what to expect. Compared to the Actyon Sports, it boasts longer doors and a longer wheelbase. Elements such as the taillights and rear bumper are lifted from the current 1-ton pickup, but the unique headlight design and the curvature of the A-pillar are clues that confirm this is an all-new model.
Hearsay also suggests the successor of the Actyon Sports will pack a 178 PS and 400 Nm 2.2-liter turbo diesel and a six-speed manual transmission. An automatic box could make the cut as well, but the number of gears depends on what the all-new-for-2017 Rexton has in store for the SsangYong brand. A selectable four-wheel-drive system and a locking differential are on the menu as well, as is a 360-degree camera system and blind spot monitoring.
But despite everything, the higher-ups and the beancounters over at SsangYong made a case for a new Actyon Sports, an all-new one to be more specific. Expected to be presented in 2018, the new kid on the block might not even keep the name of its predecessor. According to the most recent rumors, Q200 is its codename, and its main rivals are the likes of the Mitsubishi L200, Nissan NP300 Navara, and the T6 Ford Ranger.
This early test mule the carparazzi snapped testing in the snow is a glimpse of what to expect. Compared to the Actyon Sports, it boasts longer doors and a longer wheelbase. Elements such as the taillights and rear bumper are lifted from the current 1-ton pickup, but the unique headlight design and the curvature of the A-pillar are clues that confirm this is an all-new model.
Hearsay also suggests the successor of the Actyon Sports will pack a 178 PS and 400 Nm 2.2-liter turbo diesel and a six-speed manual transmission. An automatic box could make the cut as well, but the number of gears depends on what the all-new-for-2017 Rexton has in store for the SsangYong brand. A selectable four-wheel-drive system and a locking differential are on the menu as well, as is a 360-degree camera system and blind spot monitoring.
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