SsangYong Kyron

SsangYong Kyron: Which Version Should You Buy?

The SsangYong Kyron is an SUV 5-doors offered in one generation, including its restyling, across model data dated from 2005 to 2016. Choosing among its versions comes down to four priorities: fuel consumption, performance, gearbox and drive.

The SsangYong Kyron is an SUV 5-doors offered in one generation, including its restyling, across model data dated from 2005 to 2016. Choosing among its versions comes down to four priorities: fuel consumption, performance, gearbox and drive. The 2.0 diesel versions are the economy choices, the 2.7 diesel versions add power and stronger acceleration, and the 3.2 AT delivers the highest output and top speed at the cost of the highest measured fuel consumption. The later restyling replaces the larger engines with 2.0 diesel and 2.3 Gasoline alternatives, while offering Manual and Automatic gearboxes plus RWD and AWD configurations.

SsangYong Kyron generations: what changed?

The original 1 generation is dated from 2005 to 2009. It has an SUV 5-doors body and seven listed modifications: four 2.0 diesel entries, two 2.7 diesel entries and the 3.2 AT Gasoline version. This is the generation to consider when maximum performance matters, because its 3.2 AT reaches 220 hp and 188 km/h, while its 2.7 MT combines 165 hp with an 11.5-second 0–100 km/h time.

The restyling within the same 1 generation is dated from 2007 to 2016. It retains the SUV 5-doors body and contains nine modifications. Its range centers on the 2.0 diesel with 141 hp and the 2.3 Gasoline engine with 150 hp. Compared with the original generation, the restyled range has no 2.7 diesel or 3.2 Gasoline option in the supplied data. Instead, it provides more combinations of RWD or AWD and Manual or Automatic transmissions.

SsangYong Kyron engine and gearbox specs

Identical version names can describe different drive layouts or technical specifications. The generation and distinguishing figures are therefore shown beside every exact database name.

The 1998 cc diesel produces about 70.6 hp per litre and 155.2 Nm per litre. The original 2696 cc diesels produce about 61.2–64.9 hp per litre and 126.1 Nm per litre. The 3199 cc 3.2 AT produces about 68.8 hp per litre. Restyled 2295 cc Gasoline versions deliver about 65.4 hp per litre and either 93.2 or 95.9 Nm per litre. On torque relative to capacity, the smaller diesel is the clear leader.

SsangYong Kyron performance and fuel economy

For lowest measured combined consumption, choose the restyled 2.0 MT with RWD: its 7.4 L/100 km result is 0.3 L/100 km below the 7.7 L/100 km achieved by the comparable 2.0 MT entries and 0.7 L/100 km below the best restyled 2.3 Gasoline figure of 10.7 L/100 km by a margin of 3.3 L/100 km. Among versions with measured acceleration, the 3.2 AT is quickest at 10.9 seconds, followed by the 2.7 MT at 11.5 seconds.

The 3.2 AT gains 55 hp over the 2.7 MT and cuts 0–100 km/h by 0.6 seconds, but its combined consumption rises from 9.5 to 15.1 L/100 km, a difference of 5.6 L/100 km. Against the original RWD 2.0 MT, it adds 79 hp and 21 km/h of top speed, while using 7.4 L/100 km more on the combined cycle.

SsangYong Kyron dimensions, weight and ground clearance

External dimensions, overall size and wheel sizes are not measured in the supplied data. Wheel sizes must therefore be checked separately for the exact vehicle.

Every listed version has a 2530 kg gross weight and a 75 L fuel tank. Kerb weight ranges from 1825 kg for the original RWD 2.0 MT to 2010 kg for the restyled 2.3 AT6 and 2.3 AT. The difference between the lightest and heaviest listed versions is 185 kg.

Ground clearance ranges from 195 to 232 mm where measured. The original 2.7 MT and 3.2 AT provide the maximum listed 232 mm. The original 2.7 AT ground clearance is not measured. Restyled versions provide either 199 or 210 mm: the RWD 2.0 MT and RWD 2.3 AT have 210 mm, while the other restyled entries have 199 mm.

Weight per horsepower helps explain the performance hierarchy. The original 3.2 AT carries about 9.0 kg per hp, versus about 11.8 kg per hp for the 2.7 MT. Restyled versions range from about 12.4 kg per hp for the RWD 2.3 MT to about 13.6 kg per hp for the 2.0 AT6 and 2.0 AT5. The original RWD 2.0 MT is lighter than the restyled RWD 2.0 MT by 20 kg, although both produce 141 hp.

SsangYong Kyron problems, reliability and service information

Problems, common faults, immobiliser problems, gearbox problems, engine-oil requirements, engine-number location, service procedures and reliability records are not measured in the supplied data. No claim about those subjects can be made from specifications alone. Before buying, match the exact engine, gearbox and drive configuration to the vehicle and obtain the corresponding service manual; the data does not identify a service-manual edition or PDF.

Which SsangYong Kyron version should you buy?

For economy, the restyled RWD 2.0 MT is the strongest numerical choice. It records 7.4 L/100 km combined, has the lowest measured city and highway figures in the range at 9.7 and 6.1 L/100 km, and provides 210 mm of ground clearance. Its 0–100 km/h time is not measured, so it should not be selected on an assumed acceleration figure.

For a diesel with measured performance, the original 2.7 MT is the balanced performance choice. It has 165 hp, 340 Nm, an 11.5-second 0–100 km/h time, a 179 km/h top speed and 9.5 L/100 km combined consumption. Compared with the original RWD 2.0 MT, it adds 24 hp, 30 Nm and 12 km/h of top speed, and reaches 100 km/h 4.7 seconds sooner, while combined use rises by 1.8 L/100 km.

For maximum performance, choose the original 3.2 AT. Its 220 hp, 10.9-second acceleration and 188 km/h top speed are the highest measured performance figures. The compromise is equally clear: 15.1 L/100 km combined is the highest measured combined consumption.

Among restyled Gasoline versions, the RWD 2.3 MT is the efficiency-led choice at 10.7 L/100 km combined. The AWD 2.3 MT uses 0.3 L/100 km more and adds 1 km/h of top speed, while both record 14.2 seconds to 100 km/h. If an Automatic and AWD are required, the 2.3 AT6 reaches 170 km/h, which is 6 km/h faster than the 2.3 AT4, although the 2.3 AT4 uses 0.1 L/100 km less combined.

For an Automatic diesel with AWD in the restyled range, the 2.0 AT6 and 2.0 AT5 have the same listed 141 hp, 310 Nm, 16.2-second acceleration, 166 km/h top speed and 8.4 L/100 km combined consumption. The supplied figures do not establish a performance or economy advantage for either; the explicit difference is the Automatic gearbox with 6 speeds in the 2.0 AT6 and 5 speeds in the 2.0 AT5.