Ssangyong Chairman (1997–)
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Ssangyong Chairman/Ssangyong Chairman H (W100). 1997 to date (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan, 4-door LWB sedan. F/R, 2295 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 2799, 3199, 3598 cm³ (6 cyl. DOHC). Top-of-the-line sedan from Ssangyong, based on Mercedes-Benz W124 platform, with Mercedes engines. Styled to resemble the larger S-Klasse. Found a niche very quickly among rich Koreans, and occasionally chauffeur-driven there, rapidly taking over the market of the Daewoo Prince and its derivatives. Facelift in 2003 saw some of the Mercedes-Benz overtones dropped. With the introduction of the Chairman W in 2008, the original model was renamed Chairman H, and the long-wheelbase models dropped. Engines cut back to the 2·8 and 3·2. Uninvolving in terms of its driving experience—not unlike the W124 Mercedes, but a decade too late—and not popular outside Korea. Not that roomy in terms of luggage space. Heavy, so the four finds it a struggle. Questionable build quality. Also made by North Korean venture Pyeonghwa as the Zunma.
Marque: Ssangyong | Model: Ssangyong Chairman | Successor: Ssangyong Chairman W |
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