Review: Ssangyong C200.I Korando (2011-14) Overview Released in February 2011, the Ssangyong C200 Series I (C200.I) Korando was a five-seat SUV, available with front- or all-wheel drive. Manufactured in Pyongtaek, South Korea, the C200 Korando was initially available with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, though a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine was introduced in February 2013. […]
Review: Ssangyong W100 Chairman (2005-08)
Overview Released in May 2005, the Ssangyong W100 Chairman was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, the W100 Chairman was powered by a 3.2-litre six cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. M104 engine and G-Tronic transmission The W100 Chairman was powered by Mercedes-Benz’s 3.2-litre M104.99 inline […]
Review: Ssangyong Q150 Actyon Sports (2012-15)
Overview Released in March 2012, the Ssangyong Q150 Actyon Sports was a dual cab utility. Manufactured in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, the Q150 Actyon Sports was powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine that was mated to either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. The Actyon Sports was available with rear-wheel drive or with a part-time four-wheel […]
Review: Ssangyong Q100 Actyon Sports (2007-11)
Review: Ssangyong Q100.I Actyon Sports (2007-08) Overview Released in March 2007, the Ssangyong Q100 Series Mk.I (Q100.I) Actyon Sports was a dual cab utility. Manufactured in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, the Q100 Actyon Sports was powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The Actyon Sports […]
Review: Ssangyong C100 Actyon (2007-11)
Review: Ssangyong C100.I Actyon (2007-08) Overview Released in March 2007, the C100 Series I (C100.I) Actyon was an all-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, the Actyon was available with either a 2.3-litre petrol engine (the A230 variants) or a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine (the A200 XDi). Beyond the engines, the C100.I Actyon was available […]
Review: Smart R452 Roadster (2003-06)
Overview Released in November 2003, the Smart Roadster was a two-seat convertible. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the mid-engined and rear-wheel drive Roadster was powered by a three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed semi-automatic transmission. Suprex M160E07LA engine The R452 Cabrio was powered by Suprex-designed 698 cc M160E07LA engines which had aluminium […]
Review: Smart C451 ForTwo Coupe (2008-14)
Review: Smart C451.I ForTwo Coupe (2008-11) Overview Released in February 2008, the Smart C451 Series I (C451.I) ForTwo Coupe was a light, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the rear-wheel drive ForTwo Coupe was available with either a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated or turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine; both engines, however, were mated to a five-speed semi-automatic […]
Review: Smart C450 ForTwo Coupe (2004-06)
Overview Released in January 2004, the Smart C450 ForTwo Coupe was a light, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the rear-wheel drive ForTwo Coupe was powered by a 698cc turbocharged three cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed semi-automatic transmission. Initially released in Australia as the City-Coupe , […]
Review: Smart A451 ForTwo Cabrio (2008-14)
Review: Smart A451.I ForTwo Cabrio (2008-11) Overview Released in February 2008, the Smart A451 Series I (A451.I) ForTwo Cabrio was a two-door convertible. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the rear-wheel drive ForTwo Cabrio was available with either a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated or turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine; both engines, however, were mated to a five-speed semi-automatic Getrag […]
Review: Smart A450 ForTwo Cabrio (2004-06)
Overview Released in January 2004, the Smart A450 ForTwo Cabrio was a two-seat convertible with a power-operated soft-top roof. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the rear-wheel drive Cabrio was powered by a 698cc turbocharged three cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed semi-automatic transmission. Initially marketed in Australia as […]