Geneva 2008: Ssangyong Diesel Hybrid

[Overheat]

Ssangyong is displaying a new diesel hybrid chassis and drivetrain.

The system combines a 2.7-litre, five-cylinder diesel engine (160bhp) with an electric motor delivering the equivalent of 46bhp, and is said to give a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency over that of the diesel engine alone, and a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. A parallel hybrid system, it allows for running in fully-electric mode at speeds of up to 30kph.

First Ssangyong model to be offered with this powertrain will be the 2010 Kyron; Ssangyong is also planning to sell the technology to other manufacturers, and says that companies including Peugeot-Citroen are interested.

The announcement of this hybrid is part of a major offensive by the Korean company, which recently announced its relaunch in the UK with a refreshed line-up (Kyron and Rexton 4x4s, plus Rodius MPV) and new distribution/dealer network.

[bartboy9891]

Ssangyong Diesel Hybrid, three words you don't want to see together

[eddysdaman]

Ssangyong Diesel Hybrid, three words you don't want to see together

Agreed, I'm all happy to see Diesel and Hybrid together, but if I ever see the word Ssangyong with anything I get this feeling deep inside of me...

[Jacobfox]

Have to give them props, though. That's easily the most attractive car they've ever styled.

[Posmo]

*wonders why its just a chassis* Might be a good thing, considering their previous design achievements

[luvcars]

Ssangyong Diesel Hybrid, three words you don't want to see together

Have to give them props, though. That's easily the most attractive car they've ever styled.

Totally agree!

[niccce]

Wow, Ssangyong continue to impress us with their body designs

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