So it’s not a proper ute. Does it stack up as a marginally more practical alternative to an SUV, then?
Sure, the boot â€" oh, the tray, that’s what I meant â€" has more space than pretty much any SUV you can buy. The tub has a standard liner â€" bonus! â€" and four tie down points, and it spans 1600 millimetres wide, 1275mm long and 525mm deep.
That’s smaller than most of the dual-cab utes from big-name makers, but it’s worth noting that the Actyon itself is about 300mm shorter than the dual-cab establishment, which means it’s easier to find parking spots that’ll fit it.
However, the downside is that the space on offer in the Actyon is tighter than bigger dual cabs, with limited leg room for adults and tight toeroom while headroom is adequate.
Further, the Ssangyong can’t match the dearer utes on the market for safety. It does get dual front airbags, electronic stability control and ISOFIX outboard rear seat anchor points, but the lack of any side or curtain airbag protection, and the unpardonable lap-only middle seatbelt is well out of date.
Up front the accommodation is acceptable, with a nice high seating position with excellent base adjustment, and the chairs themselves are quite comfortable for distance driving. They’re nicely finished with orange stitching front and back, too, and the material finishes are of a high standard, complemented by soft plastics on the dashboard and door tops.
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