2008 Ssangyong Kyron

The Kyron is this Korean carmaker's entry into the hotly-contested traditional soft-roader category, only they do it with a real 4WD using truck underpinnings and low-range gearing. Two adults will have no trouble fitting in either front or second row. Behind them is plenty of room for their luggage too. The bench seat also folds down nearly flat to accommodate big, awkward loads like bicycles. The weak part is the 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic, and power reaches the road through a four-wheel-drive system that even includes low-range gearing. The drive system offers a choice of two-wheel drive, four-wheel high, or four-wheel low. The suspension utilizes double wishbones at the front and a multilink design at the rear. Available electronic aids include ABS, hill descent control, traction control, and brake assist. Available features include cloth or leather upholstery, alloy wheels, CD player,... Read More