October 2008
In the hope to entice more people to try out the Chinese-owned Korean marque with German hearts, Ssangyong presents a concept styled by Giugaro ItalDesign aimed to showcase Ssangyong’s future design language.
Giugaro is working on the designs of future Ssangyongs, including a total of 20 new models built on 5 new platforms over the period of 5 years beginning 2009.
The C200 is also the first monocoque Ssangyong, and the first front wheel drive car from the company, although an all-wheel driven version of the production car is also planned. Powering it is a 175 PS inline-4 petrol engine mated to a 6-speed auto.
The new model line-up will still consist primarily of the SUVs and trucks that Ssangyong has traditionally built, but more passenger cars other than the Chairman is in the works.
Some of the new Ssangyongs will be based on Rover platforms, which parent company SAIC also owns.
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