SsangYong Kyron (2006 – 2012) Review
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SsangYong Kyron (2006 – 2012) At A Glance
Roomy, well equipped and good off-road, decent tow car.
Noisy, slow and cumbersome on the road.
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SsangYong Kyron (2006 – 2012) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4660 mm |
| Width | 1880 mm |
| Height | 1755 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2740 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1875–2053 kg |
| Boot Space | 625–1085 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 10000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £13,995–£22,495 |
| Insurance Groups | 24 |
| Road Tax Bands | J–L |
| Official MPG | 29.7–38.7 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
On sale until June 2011
| 4 X 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 270 EX Auto 5dr | £19,995 | 33.6 mpg | 15.8 s |
| 270 S (2WD) 5dr | £13,995 | 38.7 mpg | 15.4 s |
| 270 S 5dr | £15,995 | 38.7 mpg | 15.4 s |
On sale until November 2010
| 4 X 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 270 EX 5dr | £19,495 | 38.7 mpg | 15.4 s |
| 270 S Auto 5dr | £18,495 | 33.6 mpg | 15.8 s |
On sale until October 2010
| 4 X 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 270 SPR 5dr Auto | £22,495 | 29.7 mpg | 11.8 s |
On sale until July 2007
| 4 X 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| S 5dr | £17,995 | 36.7 mpg | 16.2 s |
| S 5dr Auto | £17,995 | - | - |
| SE 5dr Auto | £20,495 | - | - |
| SX 5dr Auto | £22,495 | - | - |
On sale until June 2006
| 4 X 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| S 2WD 5dr | £16,995 | 36.7 mpg | 16.2 s |
Model History
March 2006
4x4 'crossover' Sports Activity Vehicle. 5 doors. 5 seats. 140bhp 2.0 common rail diesel engine.
4,660mm long x 1,880mm wide x 1,740mm high. Basically rear wheel drive. Manual, auto, and two wheel drive versions available from£16,995 to £22,495 (cheapest 4WD £17,995). All should be good for caravan towing.
February 2008
New Kyron now on sale. There are six Kyron SUV models with most using the latest clean and economical 2.0 litre, turbocharged common rail diesel engine, with two or four wheel drive and a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The SsangYong Kyron goes head-to-head with the Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe and Chevrolet Captiva.
At £14,995 (previous Kyron models started at £17,995) the Kyron S easily undercuts its competitors and even at this price, gets air conditioning, electronic stability programme (ESP), hill descent control (HDC), ABS brakes, a Kenwood radio and CD player and steering wheel audio controls. The five speed manual transmission is mated to the 141 PS turbodiesel engine with 310 Nm of torque at 2,250rpm. All Kyrons are versatile and practical five-seaters that will tow up to 2.3 metric tons. The extra urban fuel consumption is up to a pleasing 45.6mpg.
Add part-time four-wheel drive, and the Kyron S 4WD comes in at £16,995 with Mercedes-Benz 5-speed T-Tronic automatic transmission adding just £1,500 for the Kyron S 4WD Auto.
There are two Kyron EX models, both with part-time four-wheel drive and a choice of manual or auto transmission. EX models gain rear parking sensors, electric folding door mirrors, larger alloy wheels, side airbags, leather upholstery and a Kenwood touch screen audio and navigation system. The EX Auto also has cruise control. The Kyron EX is £19,495 and the EX Auto is £20,995.
For the ultimate in comfort, equipment and go-anywhere four-wheel drive ability, the Kyron 2.7 SPR wants for nothing. Its huge towing capability comes from permanent four-wheel drive and the newest SsangYong 2.7 litre, turbocharged common rail diesel engine. This gives 165 PS and a thumping 340 Nm of torque at 2,525rpm. With the Mercedes T-Tronic auto transmission, it still returns an extra urban consumption of 34mpg. The price is £22,495.
Kyron S (2.0,
2wd) £14,995
Kyron S 4WD
(2.0) £16,995
Kyron S 4WD Auto (2.0) £18,495
Kyron EX (2.0, 4wd)
£19,495
Kyron EX Auto
(2.0, 4wd) £20,995
Kyron 2.7 SPR Auto (4wd) £22,495
June 2008
costs of owning a SsangYong Kyron, Rexton and Rodius have been slashed with parts prices cut by an average of 40 per cent. And at the same time, menu servicing has been introduced to ensure that costs of ownership remain competitive.
