SsangYong Kyron D100 (2006-2012)

Solid 4WD – Have bought a 2008 auto 6 speed and loving it. Bit of wear and tear but previous owner was fastidious with general maintenance. But… after a couple of months the engine light came on. Ssangyong dealership diagnosed a solenoid issue with the 6th gear. Solution was new gearbox at a cost of $8G or more. They claimed it’s a sealed unit. Tried a few… Read more

local automatic gearbox specialists who claimed issues with getting parts so I started hunting for a mechanic who could resolve it. Well found a good mechanic. Solenoid was taken out, fixed and replaced for $500. Love the car and can recommend it to others not afraid of scary dealerships and their replace all mentality. Solid fantastic vehicle to own.

My SsangYong Kyron won't move – Hi, I have a 2005 manual SsangYong Kyron Diesel that starts and goes into gear but won't move. Can anyone offer any advice on this problem please? Also I have had problems with the temp gauge. Thankyou.  Show details

Kyron is as good as, if not better than Kluger and similar size wagons – I have owned a few SsangYong's over the past 12 years and I keep coming back to the Kyron. Tough as old Boots. Mine has the larger 2.7 Diesel and performance is quite good. This SPR model has full Leather, Power Seats, Heated Seats, Reversing Sensors, Cruise, Hill Descent Control and much more. Apart from the terrible factory sound system, which… Read more

blows the speakers apart every few months, they are really good vehicles. Size, Practicality, Performance, Economy, Ease of Servicing yourself at Home and overall Longevity, make these a good bargain buy. There are a few niggles with them, but once you know the signs, inexpensive to keep them going. Common things to replace are Crank Sensor, Idler Pulley, Belt Tensioner, Door Speakers, Armrest Material. You could replace any of these items yourself for less than $100. Another thing that scares people unnecessarily is when HDC/ CHECK 4WD lights come on. Just simply drive the vehicle in 4WD High and 4WD Low for a few hundred metres, also 50 metres slowly in reverse. The lights will go out and reset. Simple hacks to keep your old girl running past 500,000 K's.

Tough. As. Nails – I bought a broken down 2006 2.7 XDi Kyron with 308,000 km on the clock from a farm paddock about a month ago. I simply cannot believe how simple it has been to fix and how tough this thing is, given that it had suffered from over a decade of total neglect from an old farmer who eventually gave up on it. He told me that the transmission was dead,… Read more

because it would not move. I will list the faults it had and the remedies I applied to get it from a car that made the 16km drive home the most exciting and eventful trip I have made into years, to a capable runabout for less than $100 in repairs.

#1 'Dead' transmission. When I got it, the engine needed to be redlined before it would begin to move. It would get jammed in gears, hunt badly, thud and bang and generally behaved like a transmission that was in dire need of throwing on the scrap heap. I even priced up a new transmission and was quite prepared to pay the asking price for one, given that I had picked this thing up for a song. After much googling (it has the Mercedes 722.6 transmission) I began to wonder if it was totally dead after all, so decided to try a few tricks first before ordering the new transmission. After all, what did I have to lose given that it seemed pretty stuffed. I put a litre of trans fluid into it, and it started to work a bit better. So I put another litre in and to my absolute amazement, it transformed it back into a working transmission that shifts beautifully and always knows what gear to be in. It even has a really cool Mercedes style tiptronic system that is awesome for manual kickdowns when overtaking.

#2 Random annoying temp gauge fault - suddenly skyrocketing off the top and setting the warning alarm off. **Update** I have discovered a few things about this fault and have successfully rectified the issue. I will list my learnings here; - If your temperature gauge suddenly and without warning goes straight into the red and the warning flasher / buzzer goes off, it is highly unlikely to be anything to do with engine temperature. You will see the temp gauge shoot up in under a second if this is the case. Your vehicle may also drop into limp home mode and lose a lot of power. It is actually the ECU trying to tell you it has detected a fault and instead of turning on the service engine light, it is setting off the temperature warning. I have no idea why, but that is what it is doing. - The actual issue that it is trying to warn you about is most likely an electrical one. Start by opening the fuse panel on the passenger side of the car. There is a relay and 2 fuses in there for the ECU. Change the relay (standard 5 pin one) and the fuses. Fuse oxidation is the enemy of these cars as they have a lot of tech in them for their age and poor voltage causes all sorts of malfunctions. I upgraded the relay on mine to a 20 amp one as the old relay was quite warm when I pulled it from it's base. Secondly, go through the other two fuse boxes (under bonnet and on the driver's side and pull all fuses and relays. Look for any sign of discoloration (brown or white) on the pins and clean them with fine sandpaper / replace them. - If the temp gauge fault still persists, have a look under the front of the car. There are wheel speed sensors and on the driver's side, there is a joiner. Pull this apart and have a look. Clean this connection up too - this is highly likely the fault if you are finding the issue happens and it drops into limp mode when overtaking or at highway speed. - If you have not paid any attention to your transmission in a long time, have a look / get it checked for oil leaks. On the 5 speed Mercedes automatics there is a plug for all the electrics inside that leaks trans fluid all over the wiring and causes electrical faults if it is not checked and replaced as needed. (A made in Germany Bapmic service kit is currently under $40 on eBay for these transmissions and includes the plug repair part plus filter and sump seal - the transmission in 5 speed auto models is the Mercedes 722.6 unit) - Also check things like fault #3 - there are a number of sensors on the engine ,a glowplug relay and one or two vacuum modules to operate the turbo and / or EGR valve. - manualslib.com has the complete 1100 odd page service manual for these vehicles available to download for free. This is a valuable source of information on where everything is in your car and how to get to and service them. -Finally, if you have access to a scanner that works with these, get it checked for fault codes. Much of the above should appear in the coding when a check is done. If, like me, you don't have one and don't know of a garage with one (they need a special Delphi systems scanner) the same process of elimination that I have used should also work.

#3 Engine completely lacking power, to the point that even 80 kph was a struggle at times. I started playing around with the turbo - removing the vacuum tube to the wastegate. After checking and finding that the wastegate was not jammed, I noticed a sensor on the inlet manifold, so I removed it. It was absolutely full of wet gunk - exhaust soot and oil. I cleaned it all out (using mass airflow cleaner and a toothpick) and the turbo started boosting again - now it cruises along at 110km/h effortlessly and absolutely flies during overtaking procedures.

This thing now cruises beautifully and quietly, doesn't use a drop of oil or water and is reasonably powerful to boot. All the electrics still work and the interior, other than needing a very good clean is solid and rattle free, despite having spent it's life running around farm tracks. I would go as far as to say that SsanYong vehicles are far better than most people rate them. I know of Toyotas that have not survived such abuse, but this little Korean battler is proving that she wants to live and has a lot more miles left in her yet without needing boatloads of cash to get it back up to scratch.

**Important update** I have updated the 'Random annoying temp gauge fault' section as this problem returned and I have been able to solve it properly this time.

Very happy with my Kyron – Had it 9yrs now & is very reliable, cheap to maintain & cruises beautifully on the open road. Excellent 4wd capabilities in the rough stuff as well & tows very well. The large rear space area is a massive bonus, so much more room than any of its competitors. Only hiccup is it falsely indicating overheating very occasionally, easy fixed by pulling over & turning car on & off.  Show details

Ssangyong a masterpiece in the making but flawed by imperfect accessories – SsangYong 2006 Kyron, diesel 2 Lt Automatic, is a stylish, beautiful to drive powerful and economical vehicle flawed by cheap accessories. I love my Kyron, love the feeling behind the steering wheel. Sadly the general concept of a cheaper alternative with a stylish finish, was well within reach of the Korean manufacturers. Where they failed was… Read more

their insistence on using the cheapest minor accessories...they failed and destroyed what could have been a masterful innovation in modern day motoring.

Great car – Bought 2006 Kyron 6 years ago with 100k kms , never missed a beat apart from having few "temperature overload" bugs while stopping/driving around the town, which was easily rectified by stopping on the side of the road and turning the engine off . Behaves well on the highway and at high speeds. Great offroad. Fuel consumption is satisfactory for… Read more

the size and is under 10 litres, and together with reliability it is the main factor for keeping it ffor so long even that my wife hates its looks and the "tractor" sound it makes :D. The only minus is low tail gate when fully open, being a tall guy I always hit my head on it, and the other minus is bad visibility when reversing. It is one of the lowest maintenance cost cars I ever had, it costs me 200 bucks a year for a full service with best quality fully synthetic penrite oil. If newer models are as good as 2006 model I am buying it again when this one dies.

Excellent SUV and modern looks – Running costs for maintenance and fuel very low for the Diesel range. Interior very comfortable and the aircon works great after many years . Engine is low maintenance as there's no spark plugs and the glow plugs of the Diesel range lasts decades with no issues. Average 18" suitable tyers from the manufacturer's recommended Kumho easily last… Read more

80000k in the urban use.The car is very spacious and with folded back seats can transport significant amount of goods and still be comfortable to drive. The gear assembly is amazing with multiple ways to operate as full auto or in sports mode for manual drive . Can change from 2WD to 4WD Low or 4WD High on the run without getting out of the vehicle or stopping.

Temp gauge – temp gauge goes off the clock for no reason when the speed is over 100km/h. ssangyong does not know how to rectify this problem, they refuse to offer any help. is it possible to find a solution? it is nice to drive but with this kind av problems i don´t know if i can recommande it.  Show details

Trusty Steed – I've had my Kyron 2.0 XDi Auto for 4 years. Purchased it on 170,000km and I have done 60,000km since purchase. The ONLY problem I've experienced since purchase is the temp gauge that shoots to max. at times - I find this happens most often when driving on a bumpy road surface. Service parts are relatively inexpensive as I managed to cross… Read more

reference the part numbers of agents spares online and have a list of interchangeable parts that work perfectly.

At 230,000km she still runs like a dream (although a tad on the noisy side) and once in 5th on the highway there's no stopping her.

Only problem thermostat that made the temp gauge go hairweird – Got the car since 2006 and served me exceptional well, had it travelled more than 200k km, excellent car by overall, the only problem encountered is the temp gauge get into trouble, ssangyong authorized service center was unable to solve it out, but eventually found the solution and it is really cheap to fix than what the workshop suggested, for… Read more

those encounter problem with temperature gauge, the actual problem is the seized thermostat, not related to temp sensor or other electrical malfunction.

Temp. gauge – Ttemp gauge goes off the clock for no reason at all. Ssangyong does not know how to rectify problem they refuse to offer any help to find a solution. I am currently researching if it is possible to fit an after market gauge. If this is not possible, car is virtually useless as when temp gauge rises you are likely to blow engine if it really is overheating.  Show details

Best Korean SUV Ssangyong ever made – XDi 200 Turbo Diesel. Great comfort and handling similar to a sedan if not better. Full triptronic auto gear with both dual sports control mode from the steering wheel or the side knob of the gear or full auto mode . Can travel almost any terrain without any dust getting into the cabin. I use Kumho ASX tyres that can easily yield 60-80k . These… Read more

often come in the buy 3 get 1 free deals. Very economical to run. I often run 8L per 100k using BP Diesel ultimate fuel. Never had any issues other than a minor gear electronic switch not engaging which was a 2 minute job with WD40.

Overall have all features at a great value and Mercedes comfort. Too costly for Ssangyong to produce at competitive market price so it's replaced with the cheaper korando and other models. Won't regret new or old purchase.

Great 4wd – Have had this vehicle 7 months now has 140000 had a leak in auto when purchased it was getting it serviced anyway there is a sleeve that has a tendency to leak that cost an extra $90 bringing the service total of $305, the only thing that has happened the temperature gauge went right up and started buzzing for no reason we stopped then went right… Read more

it did it again once more, but engine did not get Hot Tows caravan like it wasn't there, great vehicle all round. By the way the motor and auto are Mercedes Benz. We love the vehicle, this is the 2nd Ssangyong we have owned we had a Muso before this one and no problems. Would buy a brand new if we could afford it.

Ssangyong Kyron 2006 - Rear diff failure – My Kyron rear diff failed for the second time. There is a ring around 3/16 of an inch that preloads the lsd set up. It cannot be located in any bearing or shim books. (Totally odd size). In a nutshell the Mercedes diff centre out of a Musso will fit however the crown wheel will have to be shimmed around 7mm from the carrier. It is not an LSD but… Read more

it is stronger. Another option is to spend a couple of grand on an Eaton Truetrac Dana 44. Due to the fact that the shims are internally spaced means that you will need to take as many calculations and measurements prior to removing the old centre. The Musso diff centre cost me $100 90W140 Diff Oil $60. The machined shims $100. (I suggest an assortment of 5mm 2mm 1mm .5mm .25mm In stainless 413. 10 x 30mm High Tensile shouldered bolts and washers. High Quality thread lock. I have had the car four 5 years and the rear diff seems to be it's weakness. Other than that -I love it.

In our 8th year and still going strong! – Purchased my Kyron in April 2006, now at 152,000kms. After owning a jackaroo, Hi-Lux, Landcruiser and 2 x Exceed Padjero's I was looking for a cheaper 4wd for the family to use on the beach. A friend of mine purchased a Kyron in early 2006,I was so impressed with the beach driving and price (35K) I purchased one myself. OK, you may miss out on… Read more

the refinement of the more expensive 4wd's however the Kryon has all the practical design and necessities plus very good 4wd'ing capabilities.

Depending on the spare part, they can be a little challenging to find, however you can find them. For example: disc pads are the same as on the Santa fe.

Most Ssangyong dealers have a trained Ssangyong technician and still have access to parts.

The only issue I've had to date, in the 8th year, was I had to replace my glow plugs and injectors. Interestingly the same injectors go into Mercedes engines, plus the Alloy head is manufactured in Germany.

This car has totally surprised me and serviced me and my family very well.

Cheers Practical layout, reliable, fuel efficient and great sand driving Turbo lag, but once your aware, no problem.

Great Car except – Its a 2006 and bought it in 2014 because I wanted something to go on the beach fishing which it handles no problem I love the car and started driving it everywhere then the temp gauge started going of the clock but easy fixed stopped the car and restarted all good but the most annoying thing is the motor gets noisy when hot in summer around town… Read more

and seems to lose power no problem in top gear on the highway just around town but economy is good and it serves its purpose if it was for the noisy motor in summer when it gets hot it would be perfect

Great Car except annoying minor electrical faults – Bought new in early 2007 now done 195000 only problem has been temp gauge decides to go off clock have replaced sensor twice still does it, apart from that great all rounder still looks new will drive it till its dead  Show details

turns heads – hi I have a kyron 2007 model since I brought it in 2009 with 2500 ks on it I have put a dobinnson 2.5 suspension lift on it . I have put on maxis 275 x 18 tires on has lifted my car up 90mm. it looks mint and many people cant belive were she goes. I have fitted custom bash plates under car for protection. I have put on a diesel chip and it is… Read more

getting about 130kw 370 tourqe and better fuel . not bad out of a 2.0l motor. looks price $30000 new. my car has done 90000ks so far and is driven hard . only prob was wrong oil in rear diff at new.gear box is a bit lazy on 3 to 4th gear kick back but a service should fix prob.

Great allrounder! – My wife bought a 2008 Kyron, I was horrified when she called me! I thought i'd use it as hard as my Rodeo(tank), I was horrified to find that not only did it outperform my Tank, it blew it out of the water! Comfort, looks, performance, Towing! I hire excavators up to 3ton towed on a trailer, not only do I have to keep an eye on the Speedo but I… Read more ·  1

have to keep checking mirrors to see if it's still there! Parts are very expensive, just replaced my alternator, $980 for the part only! the old one was fouled up from river crossings and driving through flood waters! It will go anywhere! I bought the wife a new Camry so I could take the Kyron. The resale value doesn't worry me, it's my new tank with style!

not very good A/C, cant keep up with Qld heat!

Best vehicle Ive ever owned – We Have owned our Kyron for Four years and travelled 106,000k. It is the only vehicle that IVe ever owned that I havent had to take back for warranty.We live on a very dusty road that is very difficult keep the dust out. It has been amazing To see inside dust free People are amazed at the quitenes and the comfortable ride that the Kyron gives.The ecomony is excellent.

Made to look like a fool – I went with my brother on a Pilbara Trek, I took the mickey out of his Kyron, I had to eat my words he got great fuel results it climbed very well and carried 4 people in comfort. I went with him for a more rugged explore and felt more safe than my Rover. Must be that German/Korean/Indian thing, Australia should buiy out the rest and call it a Ausyong. It felt comfortable and safe shoddy Stereo Show details ·  2

Well Kept Secret – Had a 2006 Kyron for just over a month now. I love it. After researching many SUV's I found the Kyron to have the best reviews so I went with it. Glad I did. Super fuel efficient (compared to old pajero I traded), quiet, roomy and I think good looks(especially with me in it)!!! Price, fuel ecomony Not many wreckers to find 2nd hand accessories Show details

Well kept secret – I have had my Ssangyong Kyron for a couple of months now and what persuaded me to buy one was the reviews I found on this site by owners. It was pretty much a 100% positive feedback. One guy had a gripe about the styling but wasn't even an owner so I didn't take much notice of that. Fuel economy is excellent for such a big SUV, and they are… Read more ·  2

quite roomy.

Quiet. A very quiet car to ride in, not like my other car, a highly regarded Japanese make.

Comfort. Very

4x4. Full ladder chassis, LSD, high low range 18" wheels. Haven't tried it yet but I'm guessing it's very capable.

Probably my only negative is it doesn't have cruise control. how much nicer that would have been??

I've been switched on to the brand and am looking to buy a Rexton.

Terry Quiet, economical, drive nicely, roomy, capable. No cruise controll

value for money – We are from Western Australia and have done some serious 4wdriving with our Landcruisers(3)over 15 years Jeep (1) Isuzu (1) Korando (1) we still own a landcruiser I consider the best4wd we have owned however we dont want to spend $80.000 for a new one firstly my wife wanted clear visual all around the car The Kyron is the best we could… Read more ·  6

find and the worst was Hyundai i35

other cars made in korea are Hyundai Kia holden captiva

second value for money

6 speed turbo diesel and best consumption

three Good looks

This vehicle has style and as far as we are concerned it out classes all other 4wd in its class it is a pretty vehicle

Four

My wife has had a knee replacement and requires easy entry and alighting it is perfect height for her problem

Five

It is a delight to drive the diesel is quiet smooth and does the job we ask of it (we wouldnt ask it to do what the landcruiser can do towing wise lets get real 2 litre against v8)but $50.000 cheaper

who cares what we get back for it in three years according to the red book three year old kyrons only lose around 50% on average a good one low ks 18000 to 19000

mid range 14000 to 15000 and rubbish 10000 to 12000 dollars

you drive out in any new car you do ten thousand in real terms

we have a GTR V35 Nissan skyline as well and it dropped ten thousand 6 months after we bought it

so far we love this vehicle

if you do your home work check the Russians and the they have some of the roughest Terrain in the world and what they do with the Kyron is amazing see you tube as said before we have done much serious 4wdriving as we have with the landcruisers and jeep this does as well as both in all terrain we have tackled

it is our second sang yong vehicle and if this one is as good as the korando we had ten years ago I will be extremely happy

nothing as yet except the price of diesel

Surprisingly capable – An SUV more than capable of surprising with it's all rounder capabilities. It is extremely quiet at 100 km/h and is in fact probably the quietest car I have owned yet. The suspension is not bone jarringly firm and it handles okay for a 2 tonne beast. Offroad it's electronic smarts come in very handy and it is capable of getting anywhere I need to.… Read more ·  3

You get a fully capable offroader that is economical and sufficiently powerful for the price of a car. To be honest, semi controversial styling aside, I really do wonder why there are not more of them on the roads. This car is the embodiment of the term 'Value for money' Styling is a little different, but it is definitely not ugly unlike the original pre facelift version

Solid vehicle – I have had one of these for 1 year now. It has had a few problems which the dealers have fixed. I know 3 other people with the same power plant and they have not had any problems so I not too concerned. all but 1 problem were minor.(1 key not working etc) DSI tiptronic gearbox(slipping) to be replaced lots of manufacturers who used this… Read more

had similar issues. but with

the 3yr warranty all is covered.

Handles very well for a 2 tonne vehicle tire wear good 50% 40k on OE tires(wow)

lag on start was fixed by setting the idle correctly was at 500rpm should be 850rpm lol silly mechanic- cant read a manual. very comfortable ride on highway, offroad features all worked well hill descent /anti-slip warranty issues/servicing- make sure you go to an experienced dealer(as for all cars) merc dealers good backup. outside of this not a lot.

Good – Despite liking the vehicle cannot trust Australian Distributors and will not purchase any more of their products and have allready advised potential customers known to me to avoid them. Great vehicle. Problems with Transmission Control Unit off and on for twelve months.Four months out of factory warranty 80000k has to be replaced.SSangyong reject warranty ?

Excellent – I bought a 2009 kyron and I really love it. It is perfect for what I need. okay okay so they are bit weird and they dont have great resale, it all depends on how long you plan to keep the car, DONT buy if you are going to change your car over every 3 years, you will loose money! If you want a medium sized 4x4 in deisel this is a great car. I did… Read more

not want and AWD and i was left with few options in deisel. It is a super safe and strong vehicle, like a mini tank! It runs really cheap for a 4x4, has plenty of room and great boot space. Im thrilled with my Kyron but wish there were SsangYong exclusive dealers here in QLD to deal with. great medium sized 4x4 with excellent mechanical features. Pretty good value for money. one of the few medium 4x4's (not AWD) that you can get in deisel. Runs cheap! Not great re-sale prices. sales and service through dealers is pretty average. Only 1 cup holder...drives me nuts!

Excellent – We've had ours for 2 years and love it. Have taken it 4wd'ing with a group of around 8 traditional 4WD's and it handled it great. In fact it had better clearance than most of the other cars. 4 wheel drive, drives great, roomy inside and good boot space. like everything about it. took a bit to get used to the opposite indicator controls.