Ssangyong C200 Concept previews new Ssangyong design language
You may not recognise the car you see above as a Ssangyong. Granted its still in concept form but at the same time it’s still a far cry from the odd things you see coming out of their design studio. Trucks like the Actyon are actually very decent but sadly do not enjoy much sales in Malaysia because of its unorthodox looks.
This will all change from now on, and hopefully it will entice more people to try out the Chinese-owned Korean marque with German hearts. The concept above was styled by Giugaro ItalDesign, and is meant to showcase Ssangyong’s future design language. Giugaro is working on the designs of future Ssangyongs, including a total of 20 new models built on 5 new platforms over the period of 5 years beginning 2009.
The C200 is also the first monocoque Ssangyong, and the first front wheel drive car from the company, although an all-wheel driven version of the production car is also planned. Powering it is a 175 PS inline-4 petrol engine mated to a 6-speed auto.
The new model line-up will still consist primarily of the SUVs and trucks that Ssangyong has traditionally built, but more passenger cars other than the Chairman is in the works. Some of the new Ssangyongs will be based on Rover platforms, which parent company SAIC also owns.
Look after the jump for more angles of the C200 Concept.
October 6, 2008 @ 1:13 am
hints of a landrover here and there.
but pretty decent.
October 6, 2008 @ 1:27 am
somehow this car reminds me of an oversized Savvy. Haha. But very nice. I like
October 6, 2008 @ 6:50 am
Now we`re talkin!…nice rear…!
October 6, 2008 @ 7:45 am
Ssangyongs have always had problems with their rear designs… this one finally looks pretty tho
Paul: I like the Actyon, it’s a really cool design
October 6, 2008 @ 10:06 am
Ya, rear design looks stupid tho
October 6, 2008 @ 11:00 am
their current design style is too controversial, u either like it or hate it, hence the effort here by making it look more mainstream..
i can see a decent looking production model after all the OTT LED lights, 21 inch wheels and all those bling has been remove. way to good ssangyong
October 6, 2008 @ 11:17 am
Actyon? for me.. its fugly!..
but this one look cool.
October 6, 2008 @ 12:34 pm
well, if u didnt mention Ssangyong, i tot this concept is from China… i will never like Ssangyong cars, but i found tat most Ssangyong drivers in Kuching are pretty road friendly…
October 6, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
Wowo nice.
The rearlights scares me a bit.. XD
October 6, 2008 @ 4:20 pm
its should making its way to showroom very soon… we hope!
October 6, 2008 @ 5:47 pm
i think the designer for the rear lamps was influenced by kamen riders.
October 6, 2008 @ 5:54 pm
nice, i believe this technically replaces the ssangyong actyon suv/kyron. i think it has the looks. im just curious what the rexton replacement will be like
October 6, 2008 @ 10:15 pm
first monocoque ??
i thought ssangyong got sedan that look like a benz ??
and some technology are give by benz right???
October 7, 2008 @ 12:05 pm
alfa rear….
October 7, 2008 @ 12:23 pm
Hmmm…Paul said it best, “You may not recognise the car you see above as a Ssangyong…but sadly do not enjoy much sales in Malaysia because of its unorthodox looks.” I personally never actually like all of the Ssangyong cars until I see this concept which they may intend to produce. By no doubt, it grabs my attention when I look at it. I even begin to like the design when I take a second look at it. Still, I’m with CSV, it does have the hints of the Land Rover looks especially at the front. I also hope they redesign the rear lights as I’m not too fond of it…maybe something close like the X6! Now that’s is one sexy rear lights! Really envy of those who lucky enough to own one…
October 7, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
For the 1st time, SsangYong design that isn’t ugly.
October 8, 2008 @ 10:03 am
why proton neva design a concept car which look like dis….???
October 10, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
Nice!~
First time Ssangyong creating something that able to look at without hurting the eyes.
October 15, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
looks like murano