- Willing 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine
- Spacious and versatile interior
- Comfortable ride
- Seven usable seats
- No curtain airbags and poor ANCAP rating
- Engine bay lacks sound insulation
- Slow steering
- Ponderous handling and body roll when cornering
- Second and third row seats lack thigh support
Overview
Released in June 2013, the Ssangyong Stavic was a seven seat people mover. Manufactured in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, the rear-wheel drive Stavic was powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine that was initially available with a five-speed ‘T-Tronic’ automatic transmission; six-speed manual transmissions, however, were available from February 2014.
Dimensions
Compared to the Ssangyong A100 Stavic , the 2013 Stavic was 90 mm shorter (at 5130 mm), but had the same width (1915 mm) and wheelbase length (3000 mm). Inside, the second row of seats could be folded individually and the third row of seats could slide fore/aft and be removed if desired.
Suspension
The Stavic had double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stavic | 2.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp man., 5sp auto |
114 kW at 3400-4000 rpm | 360 Nm at 1500-2800 rpm |
| Stavic SPR | 2.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 5sp auto | 114 kW at 3400-4000 rpm | 360 Nm at 1500-2800 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment included dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
ANCAP crash testing
In ANCAP crash testing , the rear-wheel drive Stavic received a four star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 24.55 out of 37. In the offset crash test, head protection for the driver was rated as good, though protection of the chest, thighs, lower right leg and feet were rated as marginal. In the side impact test, chest protection was rated as acceptable.
Features
Standard features for the Stavic included 16-inch alloy wheels with 225/65 R16 tyres, a six speaker sound system with a CD player, MP3-compatibility and auxiliary inputs (3.5 mm/USB/iPod), Bluetooth connectivity, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, woven cloth seats, rear parking sensors, automatic headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote central locking, power windows, power adjustable and heated mirrors, a tilt adjustable steering column, rear privacy glass, 12 volt power sockets, a trip computer, an alarm and immobiliser; models with automatic transmissions were also fitted with cruise control.
The Stavic SPR was further equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels with 235/60 R17 tyres, leather seats, a power adjustable driver’s seat, self-levelling headlights and roof racks.
Brochure
Related links
- Specifications: Ssangyong Stavic (August 2013)
- Ssangyong Australia: Ssangyong Stavic
- Wikipedia.org: Ssangyong Rodius/Stavic
