SsangYong Actyon Ups the Ante With 6-speed Automatic Transmission
Kuala Lumpur, 23 Jun2 2008 – Competitive Supreme Sdn Bhd (CSSB), the sole importer and distributor for SsangYong Motor Company of Korea today upped the ante in Sports Utility trucks by introducing the Actyon Sports with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission today.
The Actyon Sports 6-Speed Automatic transmission is equipped with SsangYong’s dual Thumb-Tronic controls that allow gear changes to be made via the buttons on the steering wheel or on the gear shift lever. It was developed and manufactured by Drivetrain Systems International in Albury, New South Wales, Australia.
According to Melvinder Singh, the General Manager of CSSB, “The gearbox is electronically controlled and the software has been designed to maximise the characteristics of the XDi 200 XVT power plant. An Artificial Intelligence program constantly monitors your driving style and adjusts the transmissions characteristics to maximise performance according to your driving pattern, which in turn optimises fuel efficiency and of course driving pleasure. The transmission is linked to the engine via a torque converter with a lock-up clutch which minimizes energy loss and further improves fuel efficiency”.
The Actyon Sports 6-Speed Automatic is powered by the XDi 200 XVT engine. The two-litre high performance 3rd generation common rail turbo intercooler direct injection diesel engine delivers 141ps (104 kW) at 4,000 rpm and 310 Nm (31.6 kg.m) of torque from 1,800 ~ 2,700 rpm. Maximum torque is provided over the widest possible rev range for better acceleration and overtaking performance. This is currently the most powerful two-litre diesel engine in its class and its performance easily rivals competitors with much larger engine capacities of up to three litres. It is also very economical and uses only 6.2 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres in the Extra Urban test cycle. The annual road tax (Private & Company Registration) for the Actyon Sports is also the lowest in its class at RM439.20 as a result of its two litre engine capacity. Additionally, customers who register their Actyon Sports as private vehicles will also enjoy the annual government rebate of RM625
The Actyon Sports has an electronic shift on the fly (2-High, 4-High and 4-Low) part time four-wheel drive system that offers impressive on road and off road handling.
Apart from the 6-Speed Automatic transmission, the Actyon Sports now comes with a number of new features:
• A Chrome front grill.
• A sporty integrated Shark’s Fin style radio antenna.
• Chrome centre air vents.
• Adjustable centre air vents.
• A driver’s side foot rest.
• Intergraded rear seat belt buckles with storage pockets.
Customers will also be pleased to know that there is no price increase for the Actyon Sports despite the numerous improvements. The 6-Speed Automatic is priced at RM89,000.00 for the Standard package. The Actyon Sports 6-Speed is now available for sale and customers can view and test-drive the vehicle at all CSSB branches and showrooms.
Melvinder also said that sales of the Actyon Sports had been very encouraging since its introduction on the 6th of June 2007 and was very optimistic that the new 6-Speed Automatic gearbox would further enhance sales.
The Actyon Sports is also fitted with convenient features such as an 8-way power driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support, tilt adjustable steering wheel, front centre arm rest, height & tilt adjustable front head rests, electric folding door mirrors, a dash fit audio system with controls on the steering wheel, speed sensing door locks, three rear headrests and a rear centre arm rest to name just a few.
The rear seat is claimed to offer more comfort with a more relaxed rear seat angle of 29 degrees. Suspension is a five-link solid axle with coil springs & dampers at the rear and double wishbones at the front.
Customers would now also have more options for accessories that are specially manufactured for the Actyon Sports such as the full canopy or the sports rear deck cover, the rear D-pillar and 18” Alloy-wheels with 255/60 tyres for a more sporty look. Other options include cruise control and leather seats.
