I managed to visit the assembly shop of the Sollers - Far East plant. I looked like, took pictures of how cars are assembled. The main purpose of the visit was this SsangYong New Actyon, a car put into serial production at the Primorsky plant.
There were quite a few people, foreign guests, the press, the plant authorities and many others gathered here.
In order not to lose anyone, everyone was divided into groups and assigned a personal guide.
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My goal was photography, so I immediately fought off my group. The guide talked a lot about each stage of the assembly, answered any questions, I regret that I left the group, because. now there is nowhere to take captions for photos %)
New line:
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Bodies without stuffing
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waiting for their turn
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Such mini-tractors deliver all kinds of spare parts throughout the plant
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Many girls were seen among the staff
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The inscription on the plates characterizes the work process
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Looks like they're rebuilding the engine bay.
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Wheels ready to take their place
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Own installation
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What this computer is responsible for, I did not understand
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Something is spinning
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New conveyor
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Hundreds of meters of wires and a wide variety of electrical items
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This guy is driving a lift
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And this one puts the engine in the car
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human labor
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With the help of a hoist, workers install the body
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and fasten it
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Foreign guests carefully consider the assembly process
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The assembled cars are lined up in a very bright workshop, powerful lamps let you see if there are scratches, chips or other jambs on the paint
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The last stage. The car is being prepared for the box of computer diagnostics
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Diagnostics
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Completely finished cars
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Well, this is all that I saw in production.
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At the end of the tour, everyone was finally gathered in a tight ring around a new car covered with a white cloth. The speech was delivered by Alexander Vladimirovich Korneichuk, General Director of SOLLERS-Far East LLC.
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At the end of the solemn performance, the guests were presented with a light show. The rays painted the car in different colors, projected all kinds of images on it, beautifully..
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After the car was given to the mercy of all comers.
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NEW Actyon is the first crossover ssangyong with load-bearing body and all-wheel drive system
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This is already the fifth model, the production of which has been launched at the plant in Vladivostok along with Rexton, Kyron, Actyon, Actyon Sports.
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Sales of the new NEW Actyon model will start in February, with the first cars to appear at dealers in the Far East.
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In Russia, NEW Actyon will be available with two versions diesel engine 175 hp and 149 hp In addition, NEW Actyon is equipped with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission gears with manual shift function.
Prices for the basic version of the SsangYong NEW Actyon start at 799 thousand rubles with a 149 hp engine, mechanical box gears and front wheel drive.
The most popular, as expected, modification with a 149 hp engine, automatic transmission and all-wheel drive is available from 939 thousand rubles.
JSC "Severstal-auto" - the official importer and manufacturer of SsangYong in Russia, announces the start of production of a new midsize SUV SsangYong Kyron. The car will appear in showrooms official dealers at the end of August 2007.
Thanks to new design solutions in the design of the front and rear, Kyron has almost completely changed its image. Updated body geometry, completely reshaped headlights and taillights, exquisite false radiator grille, new bumpers, as well as other exterior changes made the new SsangYong Kyron more elegant and endowed the car with an individual urban chic.
Initially in salons dealer centers the new Kyron will ship with gasoline engine 2.3 l (150 hp, produced under license from Mercedes-Benz), which can be aggregated with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The transmission of the SUV is equipped with a plug-in all-wheel drive system (Part-Time 4WD), which has an increased and reduced range of gears.
Equipped with modern systems active safety: anti-lock braking system - ABC, stabilization system and exchange rate stability- ESP (including a rollover prevention system - ARP and an auxiliary braking system - BAS), a hill descent assistance system - HDC, combined with an ultra-rigid steel frame, front and side airbags, precise steering, the new Kyron is the safest among mid-size SUVs.
What's more, the time-tested suspension, with an independent double-wishbone front setup and a rear axle with multi-link suspension provides new SsangYong Kyron reliable handling on all types pavement. This ratio represents the best compromise between cross-country ability, precise handling and high vehicle reliability.
There are not so many major changes in the interior - they can be compared with light strokes of the master, giving a finished look to the work of the student. With the help of small improvements, the car designers created a cozy and respectable atmosphere inside the SUV, while maintaining the well-balanced ergonomics of the cabin. Yes, the backlight color has been changed. dashboard and the screen of the climate control system - the green color has given way to a more pleasing amber. The overall tone of the interior trim has been updated, the neutral gray color has been replaced with a more strict black. Minor changes have affected the design of the center console.
With a rich package and excellent specifications, the cost of the basic version of the novelty is 802 thousand rubles, and in maximum configuration model 2.3 with an automatic transmission will cost 977,000 rubles. With attractive design, excellent value for money, large capacity and versatile nature of the new SUV, it is expected to become SsangYong's best seller in Russia. By the end of 2007, more than 80 authorized dealers will be engaged in its sale and service support.
SsangYong Motor Company is a South Korean auto manufacturer ( cars) headquartered in Seoul. Sang Yong, translated into Russian, means "two dragons", the company ranks third among Korean automakers in terms of the number of cars sold.
October 1954 is considered to be the official founding date for the history of SsangYong, at the time of its inception, the company received the name Hadonghwan Motor Company. The first products of the automaker were licensed Willys (military SUVs) supplied to the army South Korea. Thanks to the constant orders of the military, the Sanyeng company (there are also transcriptions of Sang Yong, Saneng or Ssangyong) quickly achieved financial success and gradually expanded the range of manufactured equipment. In the 1960s and 1970s, the enterprise managed to launch the production of trucks, buses and special-purpose equipment.
In 1967, through partnership with Shinjin jeep Motor Co., Ltd. contracts for the supply of buses to Vietnam.
In 1974, Hadonghwan Motor Company becomes a co-owner of Motor Shinjin jeep.
In 1976, the company changes its name to Dong-A Motor. The development of new off-road vehicles designed to carry 4-6 people using diesel engines is underway.
In 1979, the opening of a new car assembly plant in the city of Pyongtek.
In 1983, the purchase of the trademark "Korando" from Geohwa Co., Ltd, followed by the takeover of Geohwa.
In 1986, Dong-A Motor is taken over by Ssangyong Business Group, and in 1988 receives its current name SsangYong Motor. AT model range appears Korando Family - created on the platform of the Japanese Isuzu Trooper.
In 1991, SsangYong enterprises entered into an agreement on technical cooperation with Mercedes-Benz AG (development of new gasoline engines).
In 1993, Mercedes-Benz AG became one of the main shareholders of Ssang Yong Motors, the second co-owner is the Chinese company SAIC Motor. Mercedes AG and Sanyeng Motors enter into a technical union. At this stage in the history of the SsangYong company, all cars are produced under the supervision of Mercedes-Benz representatives.
SsangYong vehicles use engines, gearboxes, and many of the designs and technologies of the German automotive giant. Start of production of the SsangYong Musso SUV.
In 1995, sales of Korean Sang Yong cars began in Europe, the first-born was the Istana model - an exact copy of the Mercedes-Benz MB 100 minibus, produced from 1988 to 1995.
In 1996, a new Korando appears, the company certifies its products according to international ISO standards.
In 1997, the executive sedan Chairman, built on the basis of the Mercedes-Benz W124, appears in the Sanyeng lineup.
In 1998, the company comes under the control of the Daewoo Group, but not for long. Two years later, in 2000, Ssang Yong is again an independent structure.
In 2001, the production of the Rexton off-road novelty starts.
Launched in 2002 mass production pickup truck SsangYong Musso Sports.
In 2003, a new generation of the Chairman sedan and the Rodius minivan appeared with a design that caused much controversy.
In 2005, the SsangYong Kyron SUV debuted.
In 2006, another novelty Sang Yong Actyon.
In 2008, the premiere of the first crossover in the SsangYong lineup - C200 Concept (only two years later, after changing the name to Korando, the car will reach buyers). In the same year, the company's management declared bankruptcy; after the restructuring, the company was put up for sale. On August 12, 2012, SsangYong Motor was acquired by the Indian concern Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.
The production of Sanyeng SUVs for Russian buyers is carried out at the Sollers factories in Naberezhnye Chelny and Vladivostok.
Today, in Russia and the CIS countries, Ssang Yong cars are in steady demand. The following models of the Korean-Indian manufacturer are available in Russian car dealerships: Actyon, Kyron, Rexton and the Actyon Sport pickup truck.
Korando (twin of the Russian Actyon), Actyon and Actyon Sports, New Actyon Sports, New Kyron and Rexton II are available to Ukrainian buyers. Perhaps in the near future, SsangYong executive sedans will be added to Korean SUVs sold in the post-Soviet space.
In Russia, SsangYong Kyron was received quite warmly. Against the background of competitors, it stood out for a very moderate cost. And the assembly at Sollers enterprises in Naberezhnye Chelny (since the end of 2006) and Vladivostok (since 2010) only consolidated its success in the market. Customers were impressed by the powerful off-road potential of the "Korean". Four-wheel drive implemented according to the Part Time system, without center differential. Under normal driving conditions, the torque results rear wheels(2H mode), and on off-road or slippery surfaces it is rigidly connected front axle(4H mode). It can be used at speeds up to 80 km/h. Off-road, a downshift (4L mode) and a rear self-locking differential help out.
Finishing materials are solid, assembly is neat. But interior design - for an amateur
Russian Kyrons are generously equipped. In the basic version of the Original all-wheel drive SUV (there are also rear-wheel drive versions) comes with ABS and EBD, air conditioning, two airbags, fog lights and heated front seats, electric windows and mirrors, as well as alloy wheels by 16 inches. The Comfort version is complemented by climate control, a 2DIN audio system with a CD / MP3 player and roof rails. On the expensive versions of Comfort +, Elegance and Luxury, an ESP stabilization system and four airbags were installed. And the richest versions of Elegance and Luxury flaunt a leather interior and power front seats. Luxury still has a sunroof and rear sofa heating.
Engine
Chassis and body
In the front spring suspension, both the upper and lower ball bearings (1300 rubles each) are weak, which sometimes did not nurse even 10 thousand km. Reinforced parts serve up to 50 thousand km. After two or three years, as a rule, the rear springs sag (2200 rubles each) - the front ones from Rexton or the rear ones from Chevy Niva are suitable. There have been breakdowns rear axle(68,000 rubles) after 50 thousand km. In the steering, the tips are short-lived (1300 rubles each). The rail itself is considered non-repairable. But unofficials can tighten the washers and replace the seals for 3000 rubles. - enough for 20–30 thousand km. And by 50 thousand km, the steering shaft cardan loosens up (from 3,500 rubles). refused vacuum booster brakes, but after 2009 a valve with a filter was installed in the system, and the problem went away.
body and its paintwork strong. But on cars produced in 2008-2009, a crack appeared on the left front fender due to the weakening of the metal in the weld zone with the bracket on which the battery is installed. Often the folding mechanism of the side mirrors fails (from 7500 rubles). The "spiral" of heated seats burns out. Approximately once a month, low beam lamps (60–200 rubles) and dimensions are lit.
From debut to facelift
Just two years after the model was released, in 2007, the Koreans upgraded the SsangYong Kyron. However, this is not surprising. The design of the debutant was too defiantly perceived. On the updated car, three horizontal slots under the headlights were eliminated, and the radiator grille was enlarged and designed in the style of Mercedes-Benz. Installed another bumper. Round foglights gave way to rectangular-oblong ones, and more traditional ones appeared instead of taillights in the form of knightly shields. The salon remained practically unchanged - only the center console was trimmed with carbon-look inserts. But in the range of engines appeared petrol "four" 2.3 liters (150 hp) and 4-band automatic transmission.
Verdict
editor:- When buying a used Kyron, I wish you to get a copy that is technically sound and hassle-free in the future, since there is a high probability of buying a pig in a poke. You understand - a lottery. Therefore, you need to protect yourself from trouble as much as possible. Why do we recommend complete diagnostics. And do not contact the official service. Statistics show that the most competent SsangYong masters and diagnosticians work at specialized service stations. And do not be afraid of repair or replacement of units by the first owner. The main thing is that the work be done with high quality, because the projectile does not fall into the same funnel twice.
Established in 1954, Korea's leading brand vehicles are known for their cutting-edge design and excellent performance, which is made possible by the company's strong engineering team.
In the 1980s, the company entered the four-wheel-drive era with its own development of the Musso and Korando models. Since 2000, SsangYong has established itself as a leading SUV manufacturer with a full line of crossovers and SUVs including the Rexton, Korando, Korando Sports, Tivoli and XLV.
1983 KORANDO
2017 KORANDO
Breaking new ground in the luxury sedan market, the Chairman has become the country's leading vehicle in its class. Also recently made available updated version— Chairman W. This is the first Korean luxury car with a 5,000cc 8-cylinder V-twin engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission. Currently, the Chairman W is the flagship in the Korean market and competes with leading luxury cars around the world.
The environmentally friendly Korando compact SUV is the first front-wheel drive monocoque vehicle in the SsangYong Motor lineup. Korando, which marked the beginning of a new phase for the entire line of the company, is the first Korean brand that has been known for such a long time in the global SUV market.
SsangYong Motor has contributed to the development of environmentally friendly diesel technology based on an advanced common rail engine. The company has focused on strengthening its competitive edge and is launching the eXDi200 compact, environmentally friendly Euro 5 engines and developing new line engines that will comply with the Euro 6 standard.
Through its customer-centric global policy, SsangYong Motor is increasingly expanding its presence in the global market. SsangYong Motor SUVs are sold in 1,645 sales outlets in over 126 countries.
Moreover, the company is strengthening its presence on the global stage by opening offices in key markets. As a confirmation of its intentions, the company has opened central offices, as well as distribution centers in strategically important places in Europe, which set the tone for modern automotive industry.
In order to ensure sustainable growth, SsangYong Motor Company is betting not only on developed and established markets, but also on the emerging markets of Central America and Eastern Europe, and even plans to enter India and China, the largest automotive markets in the world.
In an effort to achieve only best results, SsangYong Motor Company is making every effort to develop new design and technology, improving driving performance and reflecting the unique identity of the company. In addition, by focusing on a powerful SUV lineup, SsangYong will be able to further strengthen its position in this market through technical cooperation with Mahindra & Mahindra, which also specializes in SUVs.
* In Russia, the model is called SsangYong Actyon.
Ha Dong-hwan Motor Co., Ltd. is founded in Korea.
The company becomes Korea's first bus exporter to Vietnam.
Start of technical cooperation with the joint venture American Motors Corporation (American Automobile Corporation), which is the ancestor of compact Jeep SUVs, and Shinjin Jeep Motor Co., Ltd.
Together with AMC and Shinjin jeep Motor Co., Ltd. the development of the first SUVs in Korea - SsangYong Korando, which was a licensed copy of the Jeep CJ-7, with a hard and soft top. The name Korando is short for "Korea Can Do".
The production of special-purpose vehicles (snowplows, dump trucks with trailers, etc.) has been launched.
Change of corporate name to Dong-A Motor Co., Ltd.
Developed diesel models SUVs for 4.5 and 6 seats.
Construction completed car factory in Pyeongtaek, Korea.
The company became the official supplier of the national defense industry of South Korea.
Dong-A Motor acquires the trademark "KORANDO" from Geohwa Co., Ltd (formerly Shinjin Jeep Motor). Production of the second generation of the Korando SUV has begun.
Dong-A Motor buys out a majority stake in Geohwa.
Geohwa production facilities from Busan moved to Pyeongtek.
Korando has been exported to Japan.
The management of the company begins SsangYong Group.
Established a research and development center at the plant in Pyongtek, Korea.
SsangYong Group has acquired the British company PANTHER CAR.
Start of export of Korando to Northern Europe.
Company name changed to SsangYong Motor.
SUVs with an extended base Korando Family go on sale.
The logo has changed.
A strategic alliance has been concluded with Mercedes-Benz AG, which is part of the Daimler-Benz AG concern, the purpose of which is to create small-sized commercial vehicles.
Started exporting classic sports cars Panther Callista.
A strategic cooperation agreement has been signed with Mercedes-Benz AG in the development of gasoline engines.
The production of SsangYong Musso, an all-wheel drive SUV, has started.
A deal was concluded to sell a 5% stake in SsangYong to Mercedes-Benz AG.
An agreement was signed with Mercedes-Benz AG on the joint development of diesel engines.
Completed the construction of an engine manufacturing plant in Changwon, Korea.
Launch of the second generation Korando family into production.
The first small-sized commercial vehicles Istana.
SsangYong became the first Korean automaker to receive ISO certification for its models.
The third generation SsangYong Korando is introduced.
The luxurious executive class sedan Chairman was introduced to the Korean market.
Merger with Daewoo Group.
The updated SsangYong Musso is presented.
A seven-seater version of the SsangYong Musso model is presented.
A major internal corporate reorganization was carried out.
SsangYong is releasing an update to the Chairman CM500.
End of cooperation with Daewoo Group.
The Korando brand receives the "Energy Winner 2001" award, founded by the non-governmental organization "Consumers of Korea" and supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Ecology.
In Korea, updated Musso, Korando and Istana are presented.
For the third year in a row, Musso has become the leader in the SUV segment as part of the Brand Power award.
The 500,000th engine was produced at the Changwon plant.
Rexton, a premium SUV, appears on sale.
The functional SsangYong Musso Sports pickup is launched.
SsangYong is recognized as the best company in terms of customer satisfaction.
SsangYong received the award Best Company for enterprise management.
SsangYong received the Prime Minister's Award for Promotion Technology.