Appearing in Russia in 2006, the SsangYong Actyon Sports pickup truck boasted an automatic transmission, a spring rear suspension and an unexpectedly high price. However, time corrected this shortcoming ...
The price tag of under 30 thousand dollars and critical consumer reviews do not prevent the Korean pickup truck from successfully competing with classmates. What's the secret? Perhaps in an unusual appearance or in the ghost of the Daimler AG concern, which is related to the design of some components and assemblies.
Until recently, SsangYong Actyon Sports were equipped only with a 2-liter diesel 144-horsepower turbo engine with a common rail fuel supply system, manufactured under license from Mercedes-Benz. During operation, the engine pleases with its traction characteristics, it is dynamic and unpretentious to weather conditions. However, its high-pressure fuel pump manufactured by Delphi does not perceive low-quality diesel fuel well. This is literally like a sharp knife for him - starting from the 15,000th run, metal chips from a damaged pump enter the fuel system and cripple the fuel injectors. The problem is signaled by an increasing number of failures during a cold start of the engine, and subsequently a complete failure of the engine to start. At the same time, the replacement of an injector or injectors costing from 11,000 to 14,500 rubles. per piece, the problem can only be solved temporarily. With the recurrence of symptoms, the high-pressure fuel pump and, again, the nozzles are already changing. In the most uninteresting scenario, the disease can also be defeated by replacing the cylinder head.
Alarm whistle.
A common problem is the failure of the accessory drive belt tensioner. The first sign is a whistle
However, that's not all. Due to the inclined position of the engine, the last, fourth nozzle is subject to coking with fuel-dirt deposits and firmly sticks to the cylinder head. Attempts to separate the nozzle often lead to irreversible damage and replacement of the assembly. The issue price is about 80 thousand rubles. plus injectors.
Particulate matter in the fuel system can also damage the fuel rail and require replacement.
A less ruinous, but more common problem is the failure of the accessory drive belt tensioner. It is manifested by a loud whistle and often a clear distortion of the belt. The culprits are mechanical contamination and wear of the tensioner o-rings. The repair will cost about 10 thousand rubles, including the belt and tensioner.
Inheritance. The stepped fairway of the automatic transmission selector, as it were, hints at the "Mercedes" transmission roots
TWO BY SIX
In various trim levels, a 5-speed "mechanics" and a 5-speed "automatic" are available, and in a restyled version - manual transmission 6 and automatic transmission 6.
The “mechanics” are reliable and durable, the clutch “lives” with reasonable operation for at least 60 thousand km. Shifting is crisp and springy, but first and second gears are very short, and the rocker handle transmits vibrations, creating some discomfort.
The operation of the automatic gearbox does not cause any complaints, acceleration is smooth and dynamic.
There is a weak point in the operation of the part-time all-wheel drive system - vacuum tubes for controlling the wheel hub lock clutch. Unfortunately, they are subject to frequent mechanical damage and are very sensitive to temperature changes.
SPRINGS ONLY
The front suspension is independent spring, the rear is also spring, but dependent.
The design is reliable, proven on SsangYong Korando and Musso. With timely care (syringing), it serves more than 100 thousand km. An insidious place is ball joints that can break without showing symptoms of "fatigue". Unpleasant surprises can be avoided by timely suspension diagnostics on runs from 40 thousand and replacement of suspicious ball joints.
Shock absorbers "walk" about 100 thousand km and are relatively inexpensive. The front ones cost about 2100 rubles. per piece plus about 3500 rubles. for work. Rear - about 1700 rubles. apiece, and replacing both costs 1,500 rubles.
When braking hard, a car without cargo and passengers slightly nods and sways, but with a relatively full load, this nuance disappears.
GROWTH PROBLEMS
The front brakes are ventilated disc brakes, the rear brakes are either disc (in the modification with ABS) or drum. The front pads last less than 30 thousand km, the discs are usually twice as large.
The interior is quite spacious - of course, there is not much space behind a tall driver, however, compared to classmates, there is more space in Actyon Sports.
As for ergonomics, opinions differ: some believe that the review due to the wide left pillar leaves much to be desired, many find the abundance of buttons inconvenient, and ergonomics as a whole seem unsuccessful to tall drivers. As for the body, a lot of complaints are caused by the opening and closing of the folding side. You can correct the situation by replacing the mechanism and loops.
In conclusion, we note that when using high-quality fuel, the diesel SsangYong Actyon Sports is inexpensive to operate - well, yes, difficulties are possible, but this is the karma of many cars with an extraordinary appearance.
Owner's opinion. Semyon, SsangYong Actyon Sports 4WD, diesel 2.0, 2009
I chose this car according to the following characteristics: pickup, appearance, price and availability - without any queues, paid and left. I will not say anything bad about the operation. It starts normally in winter, warm, the interior is comfortable, the whole family is accommodated, and there are four of us and my mother-in-law with cats. It nods a little when braking and cornering, I want to put stiffer springs. Fuel eats about 10-11 liters, if you go without afterburner up to 2000 rpm. If you drive or stand in a traffic jam for a long time, then the consumption is not less than 15 liters. I visit the service only for maintenance, but the car is under warranty and I usually prepare a detailed list for the masters with a list of what I don’t like. So, the ball joints were changed under warranty, it creaked on the right after 25 thousand runs. I also changed first the second and third, then the third and fourth fuel nozzles. I want to change the injection pump, they say that this is a weak point in the model and the nozzles fly because of this. It’s not easy with parking, I installed a rear-view camera, otherwise I hit the posts and flower beds several times. I made an anticorrosive bottom and put an additional fuel filter. Spare parts and consumables are inexpensive, I spent about 27 thousand on the car along with maintenance. I will change, I try to operate only warranty cars.
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 a monocoque body, and not the first generation of frame SUVs. In many foreign markets it is known as Korando. 2013 brought a new restyling of the car. 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 has an 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. The identified shortcomings do not worsen this car, it is still one of the successfully sold in the secondary market.
The car of the first generation is more in demand in the back of a liftback, while the frame structure of a pickup truck produced at the same time serves as the basis. Cars have good technical characteristics, provide a decent level of comfort in the cabin. An important detail - the 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 Chinese technology can compete with them. 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-wheel drive, 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic;
- 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;
- The volume of the fuel tank is 57 liters.
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. A cold engine, after it has been started, may stall after a few seconds. This is repeated more than once. An authorized dealer will help fix the problem 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.
A problem with diesel engines 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 with a good level of 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 to invest in computer diagnostics without fail. 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. With active use in sports mode, splined joints break, 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. An unpleasant design feature lies in the fact that weak ball joints do not change separately. It is recommended to carefully check the problem areas of the suspension in the pit. Carefully check the entire undercarriage, an unpleasant feature of the model is the low operational life of the undercarriage. 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
➖ Expensive service
➖ Rigid suspension
➖ Unreliability (problem timing chain)
pros
➕ Large trunk
➕ Comfortable interior
➕ Economy
The advantages and disadvantages of SangYong Aktion New 2017-2018 in a new body are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the SsangYong Actyon New 2.0 with mechanics, automatic, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive 4x4 can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
In operation 2.5 years. Very happy with the car. Previously owned various models (Toyota, Honda, Opel). First of all, Aktion has a freer interior (it is much more comfortable for passengers to sit in the back). Flat floor at the back, and the seats fold down completely (large trunk). Pleased with the presence of a multimedia system, cruise control, automatically folding mirrors, a powerful engine.
Slightly stiff suspension. There is no separate clock on the dashboard. You can not turn on the radio without starting.
Alexander Ivanov, review of SsangYong Actyon 2.0 diesel (149 hp) MT 2014
Video review
Auto during the operation did not cause any trouble. Fuel consumption parameters almost completely correspond to passport data. The average fuel consumption for 1 year is 10.7 liters per 100 km in the city with an average load of 2.5 people per trip.
The cabin is comfortable and spacious. Pretty roomy trunk. High ceiling at the back. Good sound system.
Of the shortcomings, I note that the side racks interfere with the review when cornering. Sometimes the eyeglass case creaks (both in winter and in summer). When driving through deep puddles, a slight creak of the attachment belt appears, which disappears when completely dry. Harsh rear suspension when passing speed bumps without load. Expensive dealer service. Maintenance consumables are more expensive than those of classmates.
Review of SsangYong Actyon 2.0 (149 hp) with 2014 mechanics
It was a good experience, but everything is left behind. Bought in 2014 for 808,000 rubles. With a run of 24,000 km, the chain flew with all the ensuing consequences, the distribution phase valve and candles. The repair price is almost 50 tr. According to the minders from the service, it turns out to be Aktion's disease. Every third purchased car suffers. There is also a problem with gasoline engines. It's not about quality. It's about the mistakes of engineers - designers.
Alexey Antipov, review of Sang Yong Aktion 2.0 (149 hp) manual transmission 4WD 2014
Mileage 55 thousand km. Pros: clearance, appearance, spacious interior, handling, small turning radius, engine + automatic transmission (after flashing), interior ventilation, comfortable driving position, acceptable fuel consumption. In winter, at -33 degrees, it starts up without problems.
Now a little about the cons. In the cold season, when driving through small irregularities, the rods of the front shock absorbers rattle, when the air temperature is above +10 - the rattling disappears. You can also note the long warm-up of the engine in winter, it is treated by installing an auto blanket.
Regarding MOT: after the first 15 thousand (TO 1) I sent the officials to the forest, changing the oil and filters — 8 thousand rubles! And at the same time they pour - LUKOIL! For the entire period of operation, I only changed the filter, engine oil, brake fluid and power steering oil. At 40 thousand changed the brake pads in a circle. The windshield is strong: it caught stones, there are no cracks.
Owner drives Sanyeng Aktion 2.0 (170 HP) AT 2014
For 2 years no problems, only after-sales service. Everything is working properly. The salon is spacious, the trunk is large. Gasoline consumption on the highway is really 6.5 liters at an average speed of 100 km / h.
Nikolay Pepelitsa, review of SangYong New Action 2.0 (149 forces) mechanics 2015
SsangYong Actyon
Year of issue: 2015
Engine: 2.0 (149 HP) Checkpoint: M6
One day it's just time to change the car. Succumbing to fashion, I took a closer look at crossovers. I had experience in owning Korean cars, so I know what they are. So I mostly looked at them.
Soon I became the owner of SsangYong Actyon. The appearance of the machine is quite nice, modern. Koreans have no problem with this now. Not like before. Anyway.
Everything is good in the cabin too. Finishing materials are of high quality exactly as much as this segment of the car and its price allows. The driving position is comfortable and high. Seat adjustments allow passengers to sit comfortably. And the driver. By the way, there is a lot of space in the car, even in the back. Although initially it seems that it will be cramped. Pleasantly pleased that the rear seats fold into a flat floor. Comfortable. The dashboard trim is soft, of high quality, although the plastic was clearly not the most expensive. By the way, the assembly also does not cause any complaints. Everything is smooth, without crooked gaps.
The engineers designed the bumpers very well. Various curbs or "gifts" of rough terrain can be passed calmly, without fear of hooking something.
So what else? And here. I remember before the Koreans sinned with poor visibility. In Actyon, this drawback was removed. The side mirrors are large, informative, you can see everything in them. But not without a fly in the ointment, which I will write about below.
The trunk, although of medium size, but if you want (and skill) you can put a lot of things there. In the cabin, by the way, there is an additional lamp to illuminate this very trunk. There is also a 12-volt outlet, roomy pockets in the side niches and plenty of compartments for all sorts of small stuff around the spare wheel. Just a jack, keys and other "pieces of iron" fit well there.
It is strange why the designers decided to place the cruise control on the steering column lever. It is inconvenient to manage it, it was necessary to do it on the steering wheel spoke, like everyone else.
For me personally, the driver's roof pillar is too wide. If rain visors are glued, then the view is very difficult, you have to constantly look out (fly in the ointment).
The engine was blunt both during break-in and after. If you need to accelerate, then you have to literally dance on the gas pedal. And even then, the engine roars, and the speed is added barely. Well, this is just an ordinary crossover that just has to carry passengers from point A to point B.
There are no questions or complaints about the box, the gears turn on clearly and gently. By the way, the computer tells you when and which gear you need to “click”. I don't care, but my wife (still teapot) appreciated it.
