In 2006 the South Korean SsangYong company presented to the public her new brainchild, called SsangYong Actyon. The product was offered in the back of a liftback and a pickup truck, which in itself should have been very popular with the public. But, despite the efforts of the designers, at first the car was ambiguously accepted by consumers because of its extremely unusual design, which was a big blow for the company. However, a little later, he still managed to win the hearts of a fairly large number of people around the world due to his low price, reliability and unpretentiousness. As befits not only Korean, but also all other manufacturers, the machine has its advantages and disadvantages. Within the framework of this article, we will briefly “go over” the list of the main advantages of the car in question, but we will pay special attention to weaknesses and other design flaws in order to facilitate the search new car, or warn you against buying a copy that is too shabby on secondary market.
At the beginning of its production and until 2011, the car was supplied only with a 2-liter diesel engine at 149 hp, but, after restyling in 2013, the line of engines was replenished with a 2.3-liter "gasoline" for 150 forces. By the way, this restyling affected only those cars, the production of which was established in Kazakhstan and is still ongoing.
How Actyon Sports different from simple Actyon
Oddly enough, many people are unaware of the difference between a simple Actyon and the "Sports" version of the same model. The answer is simple - SsangYong Actyon cars are produced exclusively in the format of a 5-door crossover, and Actyon Sports is a 4-door pickup truck, that's all.
Specifications:
- Engine: gasoline or diesel, in-line, 4-cylinder*;
- Power: 150 HP for gasoline, and 149 hp. for diesel;
- Torque: 360 N.m at 3500 rpm and 360 N.m. at 2800 rpm, respectively;
- Transmission: 6 automatic transmissions or 6 manual transmissions*;
- Body type: liftback or pickup*;
- Number of doors: 5;
- Drive: full;
- Fuel consumption (combined mode): 11.5 l/100 km for petrol, 8.0 l/100 km for diesel;
- Tank volume: 75 l.;
- Ground clearance: 187 mm;
- Dimensions: 4991x1910x1780 mm;
- Maximum weight: 2750 kg;
- Front suspension: independent, multi-link;
- Rear suspension: dependent, on springs;
- Brakes (front and rear): disc.
* - data are specified depending on the configuration.
What are the advantages and benefits of SangYong Action Sports:
Here is a short list of qualities for which the car in question received love and recognition from a huge army of its fans:
- High level of permeability;
- Roomy body and interior;
- Low cost;
- A large number of functions inherent in a modern car;
- High dynamic characteristics(especially for versions with a diesel engine and with mechanical box transmissions);
- Sufficiently high quality finishing materials and interior ergonomics;
- Low fuel consumption (again, this applies to diesel versions);
- High level of sound insulation;
- Good handling and smooth running;
- Frame construction.
Weaknesses SsangYong Action Sports
As mentioned above, the machine has a number of shortcomings, namely:
- Thin and resistant to corrosion metal;
- Engine;
- Fuel system;
- Electrician;
- Automatic transmission;
- drive;
- Clutches on / off all-wheel drive;
- Power steering.
Thin and resistant to corrosion metal.
As befits the entire Korean auto industry, the main weakness this car is its resistance to aggressive environment Russian roads. The copious amount of salt that is used on our roads during the winter can, in a few years, turn powerful SUV into a piece of rusty metal. That is why it is recommended to ride it as little as possible in the winter, and as often as possible to call for a car wash after such trips.
Although this car uses engines from Mercedes, this did not save it from problems in operation. Most often, the list of engine malfunctions includes scuffing on the cylinders, strong and rapid wear of the connecting rod and piston group, coking of oil scraper and compression rings. In addition, the problems of operation include the tendency of gasoline engines to overheat, which can lead to very large losses in the owner's wallet.
Fuel system.
The poor quality of domestic fuel has always given many owners trouble, but in the case of SsangYong Actyon Sports, this problem is multiplied several times. The fact is that fuel injectors diesel engines are simply not capable of passing our "diesel fuel" through themselves for more than 80 thousand kilometers, and the cost of replacing them can reach up to 60 thousand rubles per set. The failure of this expensive node can be delayed by using several fuel filters and separator.
The next disease is the constant "glitches" in the operation of various on-board systems. This is caused by poor-quality and poorly thought-out wiring, which after several winters begins to actively oxidize, the contact is lost and you will have to urgently visit an electrician. In some cases, wiring damage is so severe that starting the engine becomes impossible.
Automatic transmission.
If a manual transmission rarely causes complaints on any cars, then an automatic one already requires some attention. On the same car, to this node, it needs even more, because even if the automatic transmission is serviced according to all the regulations, no one can give you a guarantee that the next trip will not be the last for your transmission. Therefore, at least this machine and is positioned as an off-road vehicle, frequent trips in the absence of roads are highly undesirable.
This weak side manifests itself only during private and aggressive off-road trips and consists in the wear of the CV joints on the front axle, because of which they begin to crackle. Otherwise, the drives are quite reliable and, with due attention to themselves, they can travel more than one hundred thousand kilometers.
Clutch on/off all-wheel drive.
As well as the above, this defect can only be identified if the previous owner constantly tested his car where they had not even heard of the roads. In this car front axle is disengageable, and frequent engagement/disengagement of all-wheel drive will damage the clutch. The cost of replacing it can hit your budget hard, so when buying a used car, pay special attention to how quickly the car responds to the command to turn on and off the all-wheel drive.
Power steering.
Closes the list of shortcomings vulnerable spot, the essence of which lies in the constant leakage of hydraulic oil from the power steering pump due to poor-quality oil seals that are used in its production, as well as cracking of the connecting hoses. If in the first case the repair involves complete replacement pump (its cost is about 15 thousand rubles), then another frequent breakdown can be fixed for just a few thousand.
The main disadvantages of SsangYong Actyon Sports
Other weaknesses of this car include:
- Severely limited visibility, which is especially important in parking lots;
- Expensive parts;
- Ill-conceived design;
- Very low location of the main radiator, which is why there is a risk of damaging it;
- Weak transfer case;
- Very long base and overhangs with low ground clearance;
- Weak paintwork;
- Problems with finding a service for repair;
- Low liquidity in the secondary market;
- Problems with starting in cold weather (for diesel engines);
- The spare wheel is located under the body, which makes it very difficult to replace it.
Conclusion.
If you like large and passable SUVs, but are not in the top of Forbes magazine and you don’t have money for luxury jeeps, then Ssang Yong Actyon Sports will be for you. ideal solution. A low price, a fairly high level of reliability, coupled with a large body and a roomy interior will delight you for many years.
But you should never forget that this is a Korean car, and like all others, it has its pros and cons. Therefore, in addition to scheduled maintenance, periodically carry out preventive maintenance of all systems and mechanisms. Listen to your car more often, even if nothing should break, because its service life and the impressions that it will leave in your life after itself depend on your actions.
P.S.: Dear car owners, if you have noticed systematic breakdowns of any parts, assemblies of this model, please report it below in the comments.
Weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages of SsangYong Actyon Sports was last modified: December 22nd, 2018 by Administrator
The SsangEng company has been selling a brand of car called Aktion for more than a year. During this time, the car managed to come up with various naming options from “Akshena” to “Akshena”. What "action" problems most often fall to the share of second-generation Ssang Yong Actyon used cars? Now we will find out.
Foreword
New Actyon, which appeared on the market in 2010, is a crossover with load-bearing body not the first generation frame SUVs. In many foreign markets it is known as Korando. 2013 brought new restyling cars. For a very long time, Aktion was assembled at the Russian Sollers plant. Recently, the car has again undergone in terms of exterior and technical stuffing.
Body
On the Internet, they say that Actyon is covered with such a thin layer of paint that it will not last long, and the body in the places of chips instantly rots to holes. Operation empirically shows the opposite. The car is of average quality. paintwork and, in principle, it is more than enough. It is worth mentioning that chips and cracks still appear over time and begin to rust. These small defects can be easily removed by purchasing an inexpensive rust remover, because the corrosion in this case is only superficial.
The chrome elements are a bit disappointing. Sometimes, after our harsh winter days, they begin to become cloudy and swell. This is especially true of the bar on the tailgate.
power unit
Initially, 3 types of engine were installed on the Ssang Yong Actyon of the ӏӏ-th generation: a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with a power of 149 hp. and two diesel engines with capacities of 149 and 179 hp. The latter was taken out of service, but according to the experience of motorists, it turned out to be the most acceptable for such a car - 149 hp was not enough for a comfortable ride.
In the secondary market, diesel Aktions have gained the greatest popularity. Gasoline engines have difficulty starting in harsh winters. In this case, the cold unit may start, but then stall for no reason. And so several times. Dealers offer to avoid this problem by flashing the engine, but this rarely helps. Perhaps the reason lies in the fuel rail, which is installed at the wrong angle, as some experienced mechanics say. They offer to immediately change all the o-rings along with the fitting of the ramp.
Diesel units on the Ssang Yong Actyon ӏӏ-th generation are reliable. Sometimes there is a breakdown of the exhaust gas temperature sensor in the turbocharger due to its short service life. On average, the replacement of such a sensor occurs after 30-40 thousand kilometers. If this is not done, then the instrument panel will be lit all the time. check engine and the car will lose traction.
Transmission
Ssang Yong Actyon is equipped with a 6-speed manual and automatic transmission. Moreover, the majority (namely, about 35%) falls on automatic transmissions. In general, the transmission does not cause much criticism.
There are minor problems associated with the operation of the car, for example, extraneous noise when shifting gears in the manual transmission. Usually, to eliminate them, it is only necessary to adjust the thrust in the shift levers. The automatic transmission suffers from jerks when shifting some gears, but it is not always advisable to ask the control unit again. There are complaints about underfilling of oil in the automatic transmission: from 500 ml. up to 1.5 l.
A few words need to be said about all-wheel drive. This is one of the many reasons why it is worth taking the ӏӏ-th generation Ssang Yong Actyon in the secondary market. Four-wheel drive on this machine can rightfully be called such. It is quite reliable and will not let you down in difficult times.
Interior
The SsangEng Aktion salon is typical for this price class of cars. Inexpensive finishing materials cause discomfort during operation, squeaks appear already at the first kilometers of run. It is better to purchase an additional braid on the steering wheel to prevent bald spots on the native. From electronics, weak points are cruise control, an ESP sensor and rear power windows.
Suspension
A simple Ssang Yong New Actyon (McPherson / multi-link) does not require large investments, although some “sores” are still present. If suddenly the suspension starts to play, you need to broach all its connections. The next thing that needs to be replaced from inexpensive consumables is the anthers of the CV joint.
30-40 thousand kilometers will bring the replacement of wheel bearings. They very often by this time also fail. Next, pay attention to the rear stabilizer. Its mounting bracket is a short-lived thing.
50 thousand kilometers - stabilizer bar. The original will have to be bought in the collection. In principle, all other parts of the suspension pass up to 100 thousand kilometers, and maybe even more.
An expensive replacement will be required if extraneous noises are heard when turning the steering wheel from its extreme positions - the lower part of the steering shaft assembly with electric power.
Summing up
Ssang Yong Actyon ӏӏ-th generation is still a fairly reliable urban crossover that does not require large investments during operation. Identified deficiencies do not worsen this car, it is still one of the successfully sold in the secondary market.
What are the pros and cons of cars with different fuel engines? Which car is more comfortable to drive? How big is the savings in liters and rubles? Finally, what does it cost to own a petrol and diesel car? To answer these questions, we took almost ideal competitors - two crossover ssangyong Actyon in the same trim levels and with the same transmissions. Two-liter engines, 149 hp. Only on a red car - diesel, and on a black one - gasoline. This is just the first difference. We, not counting the body color, found four more.
PETROL - DIESEL
two liter Gas engine black SsangYong Actyon produces 149 hp at 3500-4000 rpm and 197 Nm at 3500-4000 rpm. The orange fellow's turbodiesel, with the same working volume and the same power, has a much more solid torque - 360 Nm, and already at 2000–2500 rpm. The transmissions are the same - all-wheel drive, with a six-speed "automatic" - but, of course, with gear ratios changed according to the motors.
How much do extra newtonmeters and higher dynamic parameters (maximum speed and acceleration) cost? In early February, the price of a diesel Aktion was 60 thousand rubles. higher than that of gasoline in a similar configuration. It is impossible to predict how car prices will change in the future, but we will proceed from the fact that the difference between gasoline and diesel versions will remain about the same.
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The test run showed that a diesel car consumes an average of 1.5–2.0 liters of fuel less per 100 kilometers. This also matches the passport data.
The test run showed that a diesel car consumes an average of 1.5–2.0 liters of fuel less per 100 kilometers. This also matches the passport data.
SLOWER - FASTER
The dynamics was measured on rolled snow at a temperature of +2 ºС. Of course, our results are very different from the passport ones. However, in this case, we were not interested in absolute indicators, but in comparative ones - obtained on different motors. To complete the picture, we tested the cars twice: in the standard mode for our tests (curb weight plus two riders) and with full passport weight.
The fact that the diesel SsangYong is faster is immediately clear, without any measurements - you barely press the gas pedal properly. The seconds shown by an impartial device only confirm this. And when accelerating to 100 km / h, and when accelerating from 60 to 100 km / h and from 80 to 120 km / h, the red-haired Actyon easily beats its gasoline counterpart.
The difference is especially impressive when the cars are loaded to capacity. The engine of the gasoline Actyon strainedly roars, accelerating the carcass weighing 2.2 tons. The diesel SsangYong makes everything easy and makes it possible to feel it: with intense acceleration, the back is noticeably pressed into the back of the chair.
It is clear that the possibilities of a 150-horsepower turbodiesel are not unlimited: with increasing speed, the pressure noticeably weakens. But when accelerating to 100 km / h, the diesel Actyon easily “brings” a gasoline competitor 2.5–3.5 s, and this is a lot.
The test run solidified first impressions. It is possible to keep up with a black petrol Aktion behind a diesel ginger when overtaking and on long climbs, keeping cruising 100–110 km / h, only if you constantly press the gas pedal to the floor. And this significantly affects the acoustic comfort. Both cars are far from quiet. But with a quiet ride, the noise comes mainly from below, from the road, and with intense acceleration, the engines take over. Moreover, the diesel SsangYong turns out to be quieter than the gasoline one, since the “automatic” of the latter often tucks lower gears, forcing the engine to spin up to a ringing.
In general, driving a diesel car is easier and more enjoyable. There is no need to press the pedal all the way - on the contrary, there is a feeling of power reserve, and this is not only pleasant, but also convenient, and therefore safe.
HIGHER FLOW - LOWER FLOW
We measured fuel consumption in two test runs - first with a partial load (driver and one passenger), and then with a full one. We drove the same route, including city streets, busy suburban roads and freeways.
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Diesel Actyon spent on average 1.5–2.0 liters of fuel less than gasoline for 100 km. We expected more savings, but this is not a small amount. Especially in terms of annual mileage.
Why consumption is less? First, diesel is a priori more economical. In addition, gasoline Actyon often moves to low gears. But changing the load on fuel consumption had little effect. The diesel engine feels a little weaker, which is quite expected, but this almost did not affect fuel consumption. It is possible that on other machines, especially with smaller engines, the difference will be more noticeable.
WARMER - COLDER
Frosts during the test, as luck would have it, gave way to a thaw. But +1 ºС is also not Africa, so we decided not to cancel the interior heating test. Moreover, already in the preliminary run, they noticed that for a comfortable ride in a diesel car, you need to set air conditioner higher temperature.
The interiors were warmed up for half an hour, after starting the cold engines after a night stop - after setting +22 ºС and turning on the Auto mode.
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The temperature was measured in the front and rear of the cars, at the level of the riders' heads. The results obtained were averaged.
No revelations: the interior of a gasoline car warms up faster. At first, the difference is small: after 15 minutes, thermometers in a gasoline car showed +5 ºС, in a diesel car - only half a degree less. But after another 15 minutes, the gasoline Actyon won a landslide victory: +10 against +6.4 ºС in diesel.
Of course, on the move, the difference would be less, since the diesel warms up faster under load. But city cars that get stuck in traffic as soon as they leave the parking lot in the morning will behave approximately the same as in our test.
CHEAPER - EXPENSIVE
It remains to figure out what the advantages and disadvantages of both cars will cost.
We bought gasoline at 35.5 rubles per liter, and diesel fuel at 34.5 rubles.
Consumables for gasoline and diesel Aktion cost about the same. But scheduled maintenance a diesel car is prescribed already 5,000 km after purchase, and then you need to visit a service station every 10 thousand km. Petrol Actyon needs maintenance every 15 thousand km.They are very similar, but still different: diesel Actyon is not only more economical, but also noticeably faster than gasoline
Simple calculations show: on a run of 105 thousand km (a multiple of the frequency of maintenance of the gasoline version), the owner of the gasoline Aktion will save on after-sales service 45.3 thousand rubles (at the prices of the beginning of February). Excellent!
Now let's calculate the cost of fuel. If we take our test costs as a guideline, then we will have to pay as much as 72.5 rubles for gasoline. more than solar.
So, the difference in operating costs is 27.2 rubles. in favor of diesel.
And now let's think about the prices of cars: the diesel Actyon is 60,000 rubles more expensive! It turns out that the buyer of a new diesel car with a run of 105,000 km will have to pay 32.8 thousand "extra" rubles out of his pocket. This is a price for a more economical and high-spirited car, very convenient for country trips - especially if you often drive with a large load and a trailer.
It is clear that in the case of other cars, the difference may turn out to be different, but the trend can be traced: it is more profitable to drive a diesel car, especially if you have high mileage, but the initially higher price negates this gain. And if you grab a low-quality diesel fuel and "get" for cleaning fuel system, then buying a diesel car will completely lose its economic sense.
The first generation car is more in demand in the back of a liftback, while the basis is frame structure produced at the same time pickup truck. Cars are good technical specifications, provide a decent level of comfort in the cabin. Important detail - power units were created under a license acquired from Mercedes-Benz. Cars in the secondary market are cheaper than Japanese and European classmates, less reliable can compete Chinese technology. Like any car, Actyon has weaknesses, the main of which we list, based on the experience of the owners.
Specifications
- Five-door SUV;
- Engine: diesel 2.0 l, 149 and 179 hp, petrol 2.3 l, 150 hp;
- Transmission: rear drive, 5-manual transmission, 4-automatic transmission;
- Maximum speed: 163 km/h;
- Acceleration time: gasoline engine - 12.2 seconds, diesel -14.1 seconds;
- Fuel consumption: on the highway gasoline engine - 9, diesel - 7.5 km / h, in the city gasoline engine - 15.7, diesel - 11.5 km / h;
- Volume fuel tank- 57 l.
Advantages and benefits of SsangYong Actyon
- Good equipment;
- Diesel engine;
- There is a downshift;
- Comfortable salon;
- The body is resistant to corrosion;
- High-quality plastic on the bumper;
- Reliable gearboxes;
- Durable timing drive;
- Affordable price.
Weaknesses SsangYong Aktion
- Engines:
- Bridge beam;
- Attachments to the body;
- Hub;
- Springs;
- Fuel system;
- Front cardan.
Power units
The gasoline engine is a problematic place in the car. In the winter season, there are problems with its launch. cold motor after it was started, after a few seconds it may stall. This is repeated more than once. Will help fix the problem official dealer if the car is under warranty. He suggests replacing the firmware, but such a measure does not bring the desired result. Local craftsmen found another way to solve it - bend the ramp and install new o-rings. Since the cause of the malfunction is the wrong location of the fuel frame.
sore diesel plants is the exhaust gas temperature sensor, which is mounted on the turbocharger. This element has a small resource and quickly fails. A malfunction negatively affects traction. Every 40 thousand km, the sensor needs to be replaced. The cost of the procedure is about 6000 rubles.
Front axle beam.
Quite often, dangerous cracks appear in the beam of the bridge. Most often, the problem occurs in cars that are actively used on the road. In case of untimely detection, the front axle breaks off the attachment points and damages the engine crankcase. You can detect a malfunction when viewed in a pit. If there is a crack, you will need to weld it, install a reliable patch in place of the damage.
Body strength.
Poor body strength, problems of fastening to the frame. Close attention should be paid to the inspection of the body. It is necessary to carefully inspect all the fastening elements, the body itself. Inspection must be carried out on a pit, a lift when good level lighting. The disease is treated by welding, is a clear consequence of design flaws.
It has a low level of reliability. Failure threatens with serious material costs, it is assembled, the bearing cannot be changed separately. Surface diagnostics are performed on the go, a characteristic hum will reveal the problematic part. A more detailed inspection must be done when inspecting the chassis in the pit.
Even relatively "fresh" specimens sag a lot. This is easy to determine visually. Pay special attention to the rear springs. The original is made from a thin rod with a diameter of 13 mm. If Actyon was operated with a full load, the machine simply lies on the bumpers. The problem is corrected by replacing the springs with the simultaneous installation of spacers.
Fuel system.
The reliable equipment of the well-known company Delphi is installed on the car. Its disadvantage is a very high sensitivity to fuel quality. The first sign of a problem may be the unstable operation of the power unit. So that the purchase is not accompanied by significant costs, it is recommended that you invest in computer diagnostics. Do this even if there are no warning signs.
Front cardan slots.
Front cardan splines are SanYong Aktion disease. This problem can be attributed to factory defects. During active use in sport mode spline connections are broken, this is evidenced by the appearance of backlash. It is recommended to diagnose such an alarming symptom at the service station.
Other problems.
Levers, steering rods. unpleasant design feature lies in the fact that weak spherical ones do not change separately. Problem areas suspensions are recommended to be carefully checked on the pit. Check carefully all undercarriage, an unpleasant feature of the model is the low operational life of the running gear. If it is "killed", significant funds will be required to restore it.
The main disadvantages of SsangYong Actyon
- Rigid suspension;
- Ergonomic flaws;
- "Crickets in the Salon";
- Weak sound insulation of arches;
- Small trunk volume;
- Low quality interior plastic
- Visibility when reversing.
Conclusion.
Despite the existing factory flaws and operational problems, buying this car can be a smart move. It is not so difficult to find equipment in decent condition, on which the owner has already eliminated the factory "jambs". The main thing - do not neglect the thorough diagnosis of problem nodes.
Describe in the comments the sore spots and shortcomings of your SsangYong Actyon, identified during operation.
Weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages of Ssang Yong Aktion was last modified: November 20th, 2018 by Administrator
In 2011 on Russian market appeared new car among our beloved crossovers. In fact, this model is not new, only its first generation did not arouse enthusiasm among buyers. Perhaps that first SsangYong Actyon did not fall in love with Russian buyers with an overly original appearance. Or maybe Russian motorists were only looking at the still young Korean brand. There are few first Actyon models on the Russian market, but there are plenty of the second, NEW Actyon, and we will talk about them today. In 2010, the first generation was replaced by NEW Actyon. The prefix "new" appeared in order not to confuse new model from the previous one, which was in no hurry to leave our market. NEW Actyon is no longer an equal SUV, but an ordinary crossover with a monocoque body. Design helped the Koreans to develop the Italian studio Giugiaro. In 2012, the second-generation Actyon Sports pickup was presented at the Geneva Motor Show, but this car should not be confused with our hero. Structurally, these are completely different cars.
SsangYong Actyon underwent another restyling in 2013. The changes affected the rear of the body, the interior of the car and its technical stuffing. Serious changes have taken place in the design of the cabin. Dashboard has become more pleasant and comfortable, the interior has got a completely new center console, in the middle of which there is a display with a standard multimedia system. For the domestic market, the car is produced in Vladivostok, on the assembly line of the SOLLERS-Far East plant. This restyling, most likely, will be the last before the appearance of the new generation Actyon, which is scheduled for 2016 or 2017.
SsangYong Actyon is offered with two types of engines: it is a two-liter gasoline (149 Horse power) and also a two-liter diesel, also 149 horsepower. At first, there were two diesel engines - 149 and 175 horses, but now such cars are no longer produced, and it is these powerful power units that are more valued among Actyon used cars. There are far fewer petrol cars on the secondary market than diesel ones. Some Actyon gasoline vehicles have cold start problems, especially in winter. For example, a car starts after a night of standing, then instantly stalls, and so on several times. AT dealer centers, as in most such cases, they offer to replace the firmware of the engine control unit, however, this does not always help. Some auto mechanics suggest that the cause of the trouble lies in the wrong angle of the fuel rail, and if the car is not under warranty, the car service can bend the ramp and change the o-rings. Most likely, the mechanics for these cars themselves will offer you such a procedure, since they are constantly faced with this.
The exhaust gas temperature sensor on the turbocharger has a short life, because of this, most of the problems diesel engine. For example, your “check-engine” may suddenly light up and thrust will disappear. The sensor resource is mainly 20-40 thousand kilometers, although there are owners who have traveled more than 50 thousand. In the official service, the sensor costs about 5 thousand rubles, from unofficial or in the spare parts store you can buy for 3-4 thousand.
The engines are paired with a six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. In the secondary market, most cars with automatic transmission. Mechanics are found on average in 30% of cars. On machines with a manual transmission, sometimes, when switching on 1 and 2 gears, some knocks and crunches are heard. Some owners immediately get rid of this
Problems by adjusting the control lever. The most trouble-free gearbox for these cars is an automatic, however, one that is installed on petrol cars. It is borrowed from Hyundai, and was also installed on the Hyundai ix35.
But on diesel cars installed completely different automatic transmission, and there is a problem with it - when switching from first to second speed, a jerk is sometimes felt, and this jerk also happens when switching from second to third. On warranty machines, dealers again offer to change the software of the box electronics control center, however, this again does not help everyone. Also, when trying to change the oil in this box, a factory underfill was found, and a large one - from half a liter to one and a half liters. There are no complaints about the reliability of the all-wheel drive system, however, in the opinion of some owners, four-wheel drive here it does not turn on immediately, but is delayed. However, there are still no critical problems identified in the tests.
The suspension is quite simple. MacPherson strut front, double wishbone rear. NEW Actyon is one of those cars whose suspension starts to “sound” quite quickly, already at the first 10-20 thousand kilometers. If this annoys you, you can go through the procedure of the so-called broach, namely, to tighten the nuts of the fasteners of some suspension parts in the service.
In these cars, the anthers are the first thing to suffer, perhaps due to the quality of the rubber, it is not known. But, fortunately, a new boot for an external CV joint is not so expensive, about 2,000 rubles from a dealer, and in an online store, for example, you can buy for 1000-1500. The next to fail, most likely, wheel bearings, it will be about 30-40 thousand kilometers. Rear stabilizer lateral stability is mounted on brackets, which often also collapse over time and, again, are not very expensive, about 1000-1500 rubles. If, when turning the steering wheel from one position to another, you hear an unpleasant crunch and clicks, and the car is still under warranty, urgently contact the dealer! Most likely, the electric power steering is out of order, and its replacement is carried out together with the lower part of the steering shaft, and this pleasure is very expensive - about 70 thousand rubles.
There is an opinion that SsangYong iron does not hold water, but the experience of operating these cars suggests otherwise. If this car has chips, then they are superficial. This means that even if they do get rusty, it can be easily removed with a regular rust remover.
The rear power windows have pinched guides, as well as insufficient lubrication in the mechanism, so they often fail. If the car is not under warranty, the repair will cost 3 thousand rubles for one window regulator. Plastic in the cabin can creak, especially the glove compartment is famous for creaks, or rather, its loop.
Everyone's trouble cars NEW Actyon is a leather steering wheel with bald spots, it often happens that the car itself is in perfect condition, the mileage is 40 thousand kilometers, and the steering wheel looks 150. weakness- this is an unexpected operation of the ESP sensor, usually the ESP lights up when you brake hard on slippery surfaces. The problem lies in the failure of the electronics, because if you turn off the car and then start it again, the light on the console will disappear, while the ESP will continue to work normally.
One of the attractive points when buying this car is that it is not in the theft ratings, of course, such cases happen, but very rarely.
Trial Euro NCAP has not been carried out, NEW Actyon has been tested on passive safety within the framework of the Korean NCAP, the car earned 5 stars on them, but keep in mind that the conditions for Korean crash tests are less severe. According to their results, this car is one of the most safe cars in your class. The crossover is equipped with front and side airbags, curtain airbags, active head restraints, systems exchange rate stability, emergency braking assistance, hill start assist, rollover protection and other advanced safety features.
It is worth buying such a car with a budget of at least 700 thousand rubles, otherwise there is a risk of buying bad car. In a budget of 750 to 780 thousand, you can choose a completely lively car somewhere in 2011. But for 600 thousand it will already be possible to choose between gearboxes and engines.