SsangYong Chairman

SsangYong Chairman
Overview
Manufacturer SsangYong
Production 1997–present
Body and chassis
Class Full-size luxury car
Body style 4-door sedan

The SsangYong Chairman is a full-size luxury car manufactured by the South Korean automaker SsangYong. A long-wheelbase model is also available and is favored by some limousine operators in South Korea. In 2008, a new Chairman was introduced and in order to differentiate the new model from the older Chairman, it was named the Chairman W. However the Chairman H has since been discontinued.

History

When it came out first to South Korean market in 1997, Chairman was a high-end executive sedan. Its manufacturer, SsangYong, was famous for its SUVs and RVs and Chairman has been its only sedan. The first generation Chairman was built on the W124 Mercedes-Benz E-Class platform, but styled to resemble a the W140 S-Class.

Chairman H (1997–2014)

Chairman H

2011 SsangYong Chairman H
Overview
Also called Daewoo Chairman
Pyeonghwa Junma (North Korea)
Production 1997–2014
Assembly South Korea: Pyeongtaek
Body and chassis
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 5-speed automatic (5G-Tronic)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Length
  • 5,055 mm (199.0 in) (1997–2003)
  • 5,135 mm (202.2 in) (2003–2008)
  • 5,110 mm (201.2 in) (2008–2011)
  • 5,050 mm (198.8 in) (2011–2014)
Width 1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height 1,465 mm (57.7 in)

SsangYong renamed the original pre-2008 Chairman model as Chairman H (which has the same design as the 2003–2008 model) to differentiate from the Chairman W. Chairman H kept the same exterior, interior, engine, transmission and features as the previous models. In 2003, the Chairman received a restyled front grille, front and rear headlights and improved interior assembly.

The 2005 Chairman (although based on the Mercedes-Benz W124) had a lot of electrical features for a car from that year and for a car of that price, including: heated and cooled cup holders, rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, anti-lock brakes, stability and traction controls, illuminated "Chairman" signatures on the door scuff plates and the back seats are individually electrically controlled and can move backwards, forwards, upwards and downwards when the engine is turned on to improve comfort; the driver's seat and the steering wheel behave in a similar way.

Although sold globally, the Chairman H sold very poorly outside Korea, due to both poor reviews and a lack of SsangYong dealerships. This was in part rectified by labelling the car Daewoo in some countries, which also included the Daewoo corporate grille.

In 2011, the Chairman H was once again redesigned, still keeping its Mercedes-Benz design cues.[1]

As of January 2015, official website of SsangYong Motor Company does not show Chairman H anymore. According to KAMA (Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association), SsangYong Motor Company sold 1,718 of Chairman H in Korea during 2014.

Engines

Model Availability Engine Displacement Power
2.3 I4 150from debut4-cylinder in-line Petrol2,299 cc 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp)
2.8 I6 200from debut6-cylinder in-line Petrol2,799 cc 145 kW (197 PS; 194 hp)
3.2 I6 220from debut6-cylinder in-line Petrol3,199 cc 162 kW (220 PS; 217 hp)
3.6 I6 280from 20076-cylinder in-line Petrol3,598 cc 205 kW (279 PS; 275 hp)

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Chairman W (2008–present)

Chairman W
Overview
Production 2008–present
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 3.2 L M104.99 I6
3.6 L M104.941 I6
5.0 L M113 E50 V8
Transmission 7-speed automatic (7G-Tronic)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,970 mm (116.9 in)
3,270 mm (128.7 in) (LWB ver.)
Length 5,090 mm (200.4 in) (2008–2011)
5,135 millimetres (202.2 in) (2011–present)
5,410 mm (213.0 in) (LWB ver.)
Width 1,895 mm (74.6 in)
Height 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
1,500 mm (59.1 in) (LWB ver.)

SsangYong developed their own all-new flagship Chairman W, New Chairman with V8 5-litre engine and Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. The Chairman W is derived from the SsangYong WZ concept car. The 'W' stands for 'World Class.'

Chairman W is offered in six trims with two engines, a limo version, and an additional AWD 4-Tronic (Mercedes-Benz 4Matic). XGi360, once used for New Chairman, is transferred to the entry model with a straight 6-cylinder engine, and the 5-liter V8 Mercedes-Benz M113 engine and the 7G-Tronic transmission (the largest V8 engine produced in South Korea[2]) are applied to two high-end models, VVIP and the long-wheel-base version. It has an electronically controlled self-levelling air suspension system with a rebound coil that helps reduce noise and vibration, as well as an extended rear passenger space[3] and the front and rear both have their own screen to control the car's entertainment system, similar to Chrysler's MyGig.

The Chairman W is the first Korean luxury sedan to apply a four-wheel drive system, a feature common in high-end European sedans.[3]

The license-built Chinese version of the Chairman is called Roewe 850.

Engines

Model Name Motor Displacement Power Torque Consumption Top speed
3.2 I6XGi3206-cylinder in-line, Petrol3,199 cc 165.5 kW (225 PS; 222 hp) at 6,600 rpm 296 N·m (218 lb·ft) at 4,600 rpm8.1 km/l 250 km/h (155 mph)
3.6 I6XGi3606-cylinder in-line, Petrol3,598 cc 184 kW (250 PS; 247 hp) at 6,600 rpm 343 N·m (253 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm7.8 km/l 250 km/h (155 mph)
5.0 V8XGi5008-cylinder in V, Petrol4,966 cc 225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp) at 5,600 rpm441 N·m (325 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm 7.3 km/l 250 km/h (155 mph)

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Tim Beissmann (8 April 2011). "2011 Ssangyong Chairman H unveiled in Seoul". CarAdvice.com.au. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
  2. ↑ "The Car Web: Ssangyong Chairman W: The Launch". The-car-web.blogspot.com. 23 February 2008. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
  3. 1 2 "INSIDE JoongAng Daily". Joongangdaily.joins.com. 1 October 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2010.

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