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If SsangYong is known for anything, it’s trucks. The aspirational Korean marque brought out a handful of new pickups and SUVs here in Geneva, but the real showstopper on the SsangYong stand - if there is such a thing - is the XIV-2 concept.
The concept’s name is more contrived than its styling (it stands for eXciting user-Interface Vehicle 2), but its blend of high-riding coupe style with a more traditional CUV body is intriguingly attractive in person and proves that there’s at least one other automaker hailing from Korea that can do something interesting in a rather staid segment.
SsangYong claims motivation is provided by a 1.6-liter diesel four mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, and Yoo-il Lee, the automaker’s CEO, is adamant that a production version - available in coupe, three-door and five-door styles - will come to market in Europe within the next year. Make the jump for the full details.Continue reading SsangYong XIV-2 Concept is another Korean with style
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