The second-generation SsangYong Stavic facelift has
been introduced in the United Kingdom, where it is sold as the Turismo. Revisions to the big MPV primarily
involve its aesthetics, with only minor specification changes.
Regarding the former, the Stavic’s front end now
sports slimmer headlamps (with LED DRLs) as well as a new bumper and grille to
keep it in line with the current crop of SsangYong models like the Rexton and
Tivoli. The Stavic’s bonnet and front quarter panels have also been tweaked to
accommodate its new face.
In other areas, the rear of the Stavic looks to
remain unchanged from before, while the interior gets an updated infotainment
unit (with Bluetooth, AppleCarPlay and Android Auto) and steering wheel. As
before, the wheelbase remains at 3,000 mm, which is enough for seven adults and
875 litres of cargo (3,146 litres with just two adults and some seats removed).
On the top-spec variant sold in the UK, the Stavic
gets a powered driver’s seat, leather upholstery, cruise control, automatic
headlamps and 17-inch alloy wheels. The entire range gets front and rear
automatic air-conditioing, an air quality control system, six speakers and
remote entry as standard.
Similarly, all variants are powered by a 2.2
turbodiesel four-cylinder engine that makes 178 PS at 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm of
torque at 1,400 to 2,800 rpm. A six-speed manual and Mercedes-Benz-sourced
seven-speed automatic are the available transmission options, with selectable
four-wheel drive (with low ratio setting) being offered on selected variants.
