September 12, 2008

SSANGYONG TO UNVEIL NEW C200 AT PARIS SHOW

SsangYong will unveil a new compact passenger car concept at this year’s Paris Motor Show, with a press conference on the stand at 08.15 on October 2 in hall 3.

The SsangYong C200 is an urban compact SUV and the first SsangYong to feature a front-wheel drive platform and monocoque construction (existing SsangYong models in the UK feature separate body/chassis construction).  It marks a new milestone in SsangYong’s mid- and long-term strategy to strengthen its line-up and increase customer choice.  

The C200 uses a new six-speed manual transmission and a new 2,000cc diesel engine with 175 horsepower. Although this platform can also be used with a front-wheel drivetrain, the C200 employs SsangYong’s intelligent cutting-edge, full-time four-wheel drive technology for optimal driving performance. It is environment-friendly, with low CO₂ emissions, conforming with  EURO V  European exhaust emissions regulations.  

The C200 will be introduced by SsangYong Motor CEO and president, Hyung-tak Choi.

Also present on the stand during press days (October 2 and 3) will be Paul Williams (managing director) and Ian Nicholson (finance and operations director) from UK SsangYong distributors, Koelliker UK Ltd.

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Note to journalists: you will be welcome on the SsangYong stand at any time, and especially for the press conference at 08.15 on October 2. If you would like to meet Paul Williams and Ian Nicholson for interviews or at specific times, and/or Korean colleagues, please contact Simon Small (contact details below) or in Paris from October 1 on +44 (0)7860 438738.

Issued on behalf of Koelliker UK Ltd and F&G Commercials by S-Presso. For further information including background facts on Gruppo Koelliker and SsangYong, contact the SsangYong Press Office:
Simon Small on 01622 812961 / 07860 438738, Skype – simon.small99
or simon.small@spresso.co.uk

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