SsangYong Model History

South Korea · founded 1954

South Korea's SUV specialist — built on a Daimler-Benz partnership, the Korando and Rexton, and now reborn as KG Mobility.

Models

Korando

SsangYong's flagship nameplate — a Jeep-derived off-roader from 1983 that evolved into a modern crossover over four generations.

Compact SUV · 1983–2023
Musso

The direct fruit of SsangYong's Daimler-Benz alliance — a Ken Greenley-styled SUV with Mercedes-Benz engines, produced 1993–2006.

Mid-size SUV · 1993–2006
Musso (2018)

A revived Musso name on an all-new dual-cab pickup platform, introduced in 2018 and sold globally as KGM Musso.

Pickup truck · 2018–present
Rexton

SsangYong's body-on-frame flagship SUV since 2001 — styled by Italdesign and named 'Best Value' off-roader six consecutive years by UK four-wheel-drive awards.

Mid-size SUV · 2001–present
Chairman

SsangYong's sole luxury sedan — built on the Mercedes-Benz W124 platform, sold in South Korea from 1997 to 2017.

Full-size luxury car · 1997–2017
Rodius

SsangYong's large 9–11-seat MPV, sold as the Stavic in Australasia and parts of Asia — produced 2004–2019.

Minivan · 2004–2019
Kyron

A monocoque mid-size SUV produced 2005–2015, slotting between the Korando and Rexton in SsangYong's range.

Mid-size SUV · 2005–2015
Actyon

SsangYong's compact crossover-style SUV (2005–2016), also offered as the Actyon Sports pickup in some markets.

Compact SUV · 2005–2016
Tivoli

The crossover that saved SsangYong — launched in 2015 under Mahindra ownership, it returned the company to profitability and remains a core model under the KGM badge.

Subcompact SUV · 2015–present
Torres

SsangYong's newest mid-size crossover, launched in South Korea in 2022 and positioned as the successor to the Kyron, now available in EVX electric form.

Mid-size SUV · 2022–present

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