First SsangYong Test Drive: Surprises, Pros, and What Needs Fixing

[CyberPizdak]

Just took the new SsangYong for a spin and honestly, it threw a few curveballs my way—some things felt surprisingly smooth, while others left me scratching my head. I’m curious if anyone else has hit the same sweet spots or pain points, and what tweaks you think would make it a real contender.

 

[Hakep22890]

I'm a bit surprised by the low expectations in this thread, my Tivoli has been a solid daily driver with good fuel economy and decent handling for its price class. Maybe the test drive went poorly, but I've had zero issues with mine. Anyone know what the test vehicle specs were?

 

[anaconda]

Just wanted to chime in, but as a non-car enthusiast, I'd like to know more about how it fares with crypto payments - did they have any mobile payment options or partnerships with popular wallets? Also, how's the infotainment system?

 

[oksid]

Didn't expect to see a SsangYong thread here lol. Is the onboard tech actually usable or is the UI still a total lagfest? Honestly curious if they've stepped up their game on the software side.

 

[Zhenlong]

just saw your thread and I gotta say, I've had some rough experiences with SsangYong myself but their latest models are looking promising, have you checked out the Rexton G4 with the 2.2 diesel engine?

 

[siroza]

Just got back from a test drive of the new SsangYong and I gotta say, the infotainment system is a major letdown, feels super outdated. On the other hand, the handling is surprisingly smooth and the design looks sick in person. Definitely has potential, but they need to step up their tech game if they wanna compete with the big boys

 

[Agran]

best practices - let's talk

 

[Thunder_M]

strategies - let's talk

 

[zorrozero]

What's your take on opportunities?

 

[dyt]

strategies - let's talk

 

[nickita]

Discussion: strategies

 

[a1exei90]

Anyone experienced with latest news?

 

[mechta]

What's your take on strategies?

 

[kopyta]

Anyone experienced with best practices?

 

[marlboro44]

Hey Op, what were your thoughts on the handling? I've been looking at those X100 Crossovers and the ride quality vids I saw look pretty smooth.

 

[alexdamose]

Honestly didn't expect the interior to feel this premium, but that infotainment lag is a huge turn-off for a daily driver. Definitely keeping an eye on the facelift if they fix the software glitches. Great review, man