The Chinese-controlled Korean automaker SsangYong has unveiled its Wz Concept. Designed under the concept of “Dynamic, Advanced, Bold,” SsangYong says the Wz stands for “World Class, World Standard, World Premium Zenith,” and represents the future direction of the automaker — a diversion from the company’s normal SUV lineup.
The Wz Concept is powered by a twin-turbo 3.6L V6 that outputs 360 horsepower. Power is sent to all four wheels — which wear 245/40R20 size rubber — via a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode. The concept also features a Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Electronic self-leveling Air Suspension (EAS), Electric Parking Brake (EPB), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Around Monitoring System (AMS) — similar to the system on the Infiniti EX.
SsangYong hopes to have a version of the Wz Concept in production by 2011.
09/12, 9:16 AM
posted by:
Got Handling?
Wow, a saloon car, and look it will only take 4 years to get it to production. Somebody get me a sedative…
09/12, 9:16 AM
posted by:
Deanster
OMFG
The front says Infiniti FX, the rear says Nissan 350Z. IT has Chinese crap written all over it. Ask Veda, who owns 2 of Ssangyong’s atrocious “cars”
09/12, 9:25 AM
posted by:
1487_GM_SALES
Just stare at it and it breaks. There is a reason why Buick rules in China.
Quality.
09/12, 9:40 AM
posted by:
55amg
its the first decent looking car from Ssangyong at least
09/12, 9:41 AM
posted by:
RicardoHead
Looks better than any Acura, and not atrocious like all other SsangYongs, but that rear overhang looks like J.Lo’s nasty-ugly fat butt.
Let’s face it: despite what rappers say, a lot of junk in the trunk is only interesting if you have outlet for your spunk. That goes for both chicks and cars.
09/12, 9:58 AM
posted by:
Bryce
The plastic behind the seats and along the dash (I’m assuming it’s plastic) isn’t very becoming of a luxury car. But, to their credit, the Chairman has some very notable features. Rear seat massager, roll-down blinds, and leg supports among a few of the features.
09/12, 10:06 AM
posted by:
Blakkarr
It looks a LOT like a G35 sedan. A bit beefier but still there isn’t much denying it. If it turns out to be a good car, Kudos. If not, keep trying.
09/12, 10:17 AM
posted by:
Cire
Another severely derivative Chinese design. If I were Infiniti and Nissan, I would investigate to see if any of their designers were moolighting for SsangYong. It’s not bad looking, but it would be nice to see a Chinese company break out with its own original design language.
09/12, 10:20 AM
posted by:
Cire
I’m not exactly sure what “moolighting” is, but I have a feeling I meant “moonlighting”. I’m going to have to do a better job of proofreading my posts before I hit the “Submit Comment” button. Oops!
09/12, 10:39 AM
posted by:
DaHarder
There sure is a lot of Hyundai Genesis in there…
Especially the front end.
09/12, 11:03 AM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
It LOOKS attractive, but so does the new accord
09/12, 11:05 AM
posted by:
Wickedated
Watch out for lead paint.
09/12, 11:09 AM
posted by:
AgmLauncher
Totally agreed with Cire. The isntant I saw the side profile an 3/4 front view, I thought Infiniti M.
The detailing is a bit different than Infiniti, but the overall shape is basically identical.
09/12, 12:15 PM
posted by:
Spingood Tanoya
I can see the advertising slogan now: “Need a car? Take a Wz!”
09/12, 12:19 PM
posted by:
Spingood Tanoya
That yellow trim also has an unfortunate resemblance to what, in the U.S., is called “crime scene tape.”
09/12, 12:48 PM
posted by:
MurcieMe
I do realize from the rear it’s pretty much a 350Z sedan, but It’s gorgeous. Why doesn’t the Maxima’s ass look like this?? The front of this car reminds me of the Chevy Volt / Honda Accord. Don’t care for it much, but the roofline and rear end are great.
09/12, 1:18 PM
posted by:
RicardoHead
What is cool is the heavy corduroy fabric on the dash.
It looks like Fred Sanford packed Lamont and Raulo in the truck and headed south for a Tijuana Special upholstery job.
09/12, 1:41 PM
posted by:
1487_GM_SALES
I hope all the UnAmerican traitors who don’t buy a GM instead buy one of these. I hope they all die in these POS deathtraps.
09/12, 1:58 PM
posted by:
tripleonefive
I looks like an RL made love to a 350 Z
09/12, 3:04 PM
posted by:
mbgg099
Wow, the nissan camcord
09/12, 3:08 PM
posted by:
Commodore
Just blatant copies of a variety of Japanese cars.
09/12, 7:25 PM
posted by:
tripleonefive
Looking at it again it looks like a future design for the next M series Infiniti The interior isnt that great
09/12, 8:35 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Look! A coffin on wheels! Who would’ve thunk it?
09/13, 2:26 AM
posted by:
Got Handling?
Veda is always very quite about his pitiful Rextons.
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GM_Xenophobe, try thinking before you write; why would it be traitorous for an UnAmerican (sic) to not buy a GM? Or perhaps you were referring to Mexicans, who should buy GM’s of course, since they are built in their country.
09/13, 3:11 AM
posted by:
cheata
the front is Audi-style…the back nissan 350Z…crazy motherf*****s
09/13, 7:50 AM
posted by:
Rotman
Great brand for blind people.
09/13, 7:53 AM
posted by:
Veda
Hardly quiet. Actually those Ssangyongs really do perform well offroad and during floods, so they’re hardly pitiful especially with the Mercedes E Class engines. But I must say driving on regular streets made me constantly chant, “f__ing koreans, f___ing koreans…”
Styling-wise it’s subjective. If you guys hate it then so be it. I have no issue as long as they make me $ unlike your Jeep Deanster. Ha ha…
09/13, 9:32 AM
posted by:
A4
^ arent these chinese?
09/13, 9:32 AM
posted by:
A4
well i guess chinese controlled
09/15, 4:06 PM
posted by:
BLISS
I HOPE THEY DO GOOD IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY.
09/15, 4:24 PM
posted by:
jJayC08
Come’on Bliss… say something with half of the intelligence of a 3 year old for once.
Alot of things on this car lookg horrendously cheap. The plastic on the back of the seat, especially that center console trim, which doesn’t even match up correctly. I will give them credit for a unique interior, which doesn’t seem to bring to mind any other concepts, but the exterior reminds me of an Infiniti SUV front and Nissan 350Z rear. Seriously, if I was the designer of the cars I just listed, I’d have quite a few words with their design team…