Review: Ssangyong A100 Stavic (2005-13)

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• Responsive 2.7-litre turbo-diesel engine
• Intuitive automatic transmission works well
• Spacious interior

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• Vague steering and ponderous handling
• Suspension lacks compliance
• Third row seats don’t fold
• Poor visibility for third row occupants
• Low standard of interior fit and finish
• No side or curtain airbags

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Review: Ssangyong A100.I Stavic (2005-07)

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Overview

Released in March 2005, the Ssangyong A100 Series I (A100.I) Stavic was a seven-seat people mover. Manufactured in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, the Stavic was available in two variants: the SV270XDi and SV320, with the former available as a rear- or all-wheel drive. For both variants, the engines were originally designed and manufactured by Mercedes-Benz but – for the Stavic – produced by Ssangyong under license. As pictured, the Stavic was sold in international markets as the Rodius. 

Engines

Of the engines,

• For SV270 XDi variants, the 2.7-litre OM647 five-cylinder diesel engine had a cast iron block, common-rail injection, a variable geometry turbocharger, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 18.0:1; and,
• For SV320 variants, the 3.2-litre M104.99 petrol engine had a cast iron block, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10.0:1.

Beyond the drivetrains, the A100.I Stavic was available in Sports Plus and Limited editions (see table below).

Dimensions and suspension

Designed by Ken Greenley, the Stavic was 5220 mm long, 1915 mm wide, 1845 mm tall and had a 3000 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore, the Stavic had double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. [su_table responsive=”yes”]

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AWD system

The Stavic’s all-wheel drive system included a centre differential lock and low range gearing. In normal conditions, drive was directed to the rear-wheels, but up to fifty percent of the engine’s torque could be directed to the front axle if the rear wheels lost traction.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the A100.I Stavic included dual front airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters. The Limited edition was also equipped with electronic stability control and traction control.

Features

Standard features for the Stavic Sports Plus included 16-inch alloy wheels, a six speaker sound system with CD player, dual zone climate control air conditioning, cruise control, front fog lights, remote central locking, rear parking sensors, multi-function steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, power windows and heated mirrors, tinted windows and immobiliser.

The Stavic Limited was further equipped with a six-stack CD player, leather seats, power adjustable front seats, power sunroof, automatic head lights, anti-glare rear view mirror and roof rails.

Review: Ssangyong A100.II Stavic (2007-08)

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Overview

Released in August 2007, the A100 Series II (A100.II) Stavic introduced a revised range and improved equipment levels. As part of the update, the SV320 was discontinued and the 2.7-litre turbo-diesel engine was updated for Euro IV emissions compliance; the Sports Plus edition was also renamed the Sports. [su_table responsive=”yes”]

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Features

Standard features for the Stavic were improved to include a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift, roof rails and 12 volt power outlets; automatic models were also fitted with gearshift buttons on the steering wheel. The Limited edition was also fitted with heated front seats.

Review: Ssangyong A100.III Stavic (2008-13)

Overview

Released in February 2008, the A100 Series III (A100.III) Stavic introduced a revised range and improved safety equipment levels. The all-wheel drive models were discontinued and the entry-level Stavic was simply known as the SV270 XDi since the ‘Sports’ edition was discontinued; the Limited edition was also renamed the ‘SPR’. [su_table responsive=”yes”]

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Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the A100.III Stavic was significantly improved with electronic stability control and traction control fitted as standard across the range.

Features

Standard features for the A100.III Stavic models, however, were substantially the same as their A100.II counterparts.

Related links

• Wikipedia.org: Ssangyong Rodius/Stavic