SsangYong Chairman
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renamed pre-2008 Chairman model as Chairman H to differentiate from Chairman W. Chairman H kept same exterior, interior, engine, transmission and features as the previous models. In 2003, the Chairman received restyled front grille, front and rear headlights and improved interior assembly.
The 2005 Chairman H (although based on the old 1995 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 control
s, illuminated "Chairman" signatures on the door scuff plates and the back seats are individually electrically controlled and can move backwards when the engine is turned off to improve access; 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.
Currently, the Chairman H is only sold in South Korea
.
developed their own all-new flagship Chairman W, New Chairman with V8 5-litre engine and 7G-Tronic
of Mercedes-Benz
. 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 six-cylinder
engine, and the 5-liter V8 Mercedes-Benz M113 engine
and the 7G-Tronic
automatic transmission
(the largest V8 engine produced in South Korea
) are applied to two high-end models, VVIP and the long-wheel-base version. It has an electronic air suspension system with a rebound coil that helps reduce noise and vibration, as well as an extended rear passenger space 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.
SsangYong Motor Company
SsangYong Motor Company is the fourth largest South Korean automobile manufacturer. The name SsangYong means double dragons.SsangYong was acquired by India's Mahindra & Mahindra Limited in February 2011, after being named the preferred bidder in 2010 to acquire the bankruptcy-protected company...
renamed pre-2008 Chairman model as Chairman H to differentiate from Chairman W. Chairman H kept same exterior, interior, engine, transmission and features as the previous models. In 2003, the Chairman received restyled front grille, front and rear headlights and improved interior assembly.
The 2005 Chairman H (although based on the old 1995 Mercedes-Benz W124
Mercedes-Benz W124
W124 is the Mercedes-Benz internal chassis-designation for the 1985 to 1995 version of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The W124 models replaced the W123 models after 1985 and were superseded by the W210 E-Class after 1995.-History:...
) 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
Parking sensors
Parking sensors are proximity sensors for road vehicles which can alert the driver to unseen obstacles during parking manoeuvres.Parking sensors generally fall into two categories.1. Electromagnetic parking sensors...
, rain-sensing wipers, anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control
Traction control
A traction control system , also known as anti-slip regulation , is typically a secondary function of the anti-lock braking system on production motor vehicles, designed to prevent loss of traction of driven road wheels...
s, illuminated "Chairman" signatures on the door scuff plates and the back seats are individually electrically controlled and can move backwards when the engine is turned off to improve access; 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
SsangYong Motor Company
SsangYong Motor Company is the fourth largest South Korean automobile manufacturer. The name SsangYong means double dragons.SsangYong was acquired by India's Mahindra & Mahindra Limited in February 2011, after being named the preferred bidder in 2010 to acquire the bankruptcy-protected company...
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
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. Mercedes-Benz is a division of its parent company, Daimler AG...
design cues.
Currently, the Chairman H is only sold in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
.
Engines
| Model | Availability | Engine | Displacement | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 .3 I4 150 | from debut | 4-cylinder Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... in-line Petrol |
2,299 cc | 110 kW |
| 2 .8 I6 200 | from debut | 6-cylinder Straight-6 The straight-six engine or inline-six engine is a six-cylinder internal combustion engine with all six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase... in-line Petrol |
2,799 cc | 145 kW |
| 3 .2 I6 220 | from debut | 6-cylinder Straight-6 The straight-six engine or inline-six engine is a six-cylinder internal combustion engine with all six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase... in-line Petrol |
3,199 cc | 162 kW |
| 3 .6 I6 280 | from 2007 | 6-cylinder Straight-6 The straight-six engine or inline-six engine is a six-cylinder internal combustion engine with all six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase... in-line Petrol |
3,598 cc | 205 kW |
Chairman W (2008–present)
SsangYongSsangYong Motor Company
SsangYong Motor Company is the fourth largest South Korean automobile manufacturer. The name SsangYong means double dragons.SsangYong was acquired by India's Mahindra & Mahindra Limited in February 2011, after being named the preferred bidder in 2010 to acquire the bankruptcy-protected company...
developed their own all-new flagship Chairman W, New Chairman with V8 5-litre engine and 7G-Tronic
7G-TRONIC
7G-Tronic is Mercedes-Benz's trademark name for its seven-speed automatic transmission. This fifth-generation transmission was introduced in the Autumn of 2003 on 8-cylinder models, and was the first seven-speed automatic transmission ever used on a production vehicle.The 7G-Tronic debuted on five...
of Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. Mercedes-Benz is a division of its parent company, Daimler AG...
. The Chairman W is derived from the SsangYong WZ
SsangYong WZ
The SsangYong WZ is a concept sedan made by the Korean manufacturer, SsangYong Motor Company. SsangYong says that 'WZ' stands for 'World Zenith'. At the vehicle's debut at the Seoul Motor Show, SsangYong stated: "The Wz packs the flagship Chairman's ultra-luxurious environment, while keeping...
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
4MATIC
4Matic is the name of an AWD four-wheel drive system developed and used by Mercedes-Benz. It is designed to increase traction in slippery conditions....
).
XGi360, once used for New Chairman, is transferred to the entry model with a six-cylinder
Straight-6
The straight-six engine or inline-six engine is a six-cylinder internal combustion engine with all six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase...
engine, and the 5-liter V8 Mercedes-Benz M113 engine
Mercedes-Benz M113 engine
The Mercedes-Benz M113 engine is a V8 automobile piston engine family used in the 2000s. It was based on the similar M112 V6 introduced in 1998....
and the 7G-Tronic
7G-TRONIC
7G-Tronic is Mercedes-Benz's trademark name for its seven-speed automatic transmission. This fifth-generation transmission was introduced in the Autumn of 2003 on 8-cylinder models, and was the first seven-speed automatic transmission ever used on a production vehicle.The 7G-Tronic debuted on five...
automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
(the largest V8 engine produced in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
) are applied to two high-end models, VVIP and the long-wheel-base version. It has an electronic air suspension system with a rebound coil that helps reduce noise and vibration, as well as an extended rear passenger space and the front and rear both have their own screen to control the car's entertainment system, similar to Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler Group LLC is a multinational automaker headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Chrysler was first organized as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925....
'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.
Engines
| Model | Name | Motor | Displacement | Power | Torque | Consumption (km/l) |
Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 .2 I6 | XGi320 | 6-cylinder in-line, Petrol | 3,199 cc | 165.5 kW at 6,600 rpm | 296 newton metre at 4,600 rpm | 8.1 | 250 kilometre per hour |
| 3 .6 I6 | XGi360 | 6-cylinder in-line, Petrol | 3,598 cc | 184 kW at 6,600 rpm | 343 newton metre at 4,000 rpm | 7.8 | 250 kilometre per hour |
| 5 .0 V8 | XGi500 | 8-cylinder in V, Petrol | 4,966 cc | 225 kW at 5,600 rpm | n a | 7.3 | 250 kilometre per hour |