SsangYong will
unveil a new compact passenger car concept at this year’s Paris Motor
Show, with a press conference on the stand at 08.15 on October 2 in
hall 3.
The SsangYong
C200 is an urban compact SUV and the first SsangYong to feature a
front-wheel drive platform and monocoque construction (existing
SsangYong models in the UK feature separate body/chassis construction).
It marks a new milestone in SsangYong’s mid- and long-term strategy to
strengthen its line-up and increase customer choice.
The C200 uses a
new six-speed manual transmission and a new 2,000cc diesel engine with
175 horsepower. Although this platform can also be used with a
front-wheel drivetrain, the C200 employs SsangYong’s intelligent
cutting-edge, full-time four-wheel drive technology for optimal driving
performance. It is environment-friendly, with low CO2 emissions, conforming with EURO V European exhaust emissions regulations.
The C200 will be introduced by SsangYong Motor CEO and president, Hyung-tak Choi.
Also present on
the stand during press days (October 2 and 3) will be Paul Williams
(managing director) and Ian Nicholson (finance and operations director)
from UK SsangYong distributors, Koelliker UK Ltd.
