The SsangYong WZ is a concept sedan made by the Korean manufacturer,
SsangYong Motor Company
The KG Mobility Corporation (, ), abbreviated as KGM, is a South Korean automobile manufacturer. It traces its origins back to Dong-A Motor, a manufacturer established in 1954. The company was named SsangYong Motor Company in 1988, following i ...
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SsangYong says that 'WZ' stands for 'World Zenith'.
At the vehicle's debut at the
Seoul Motor Show
The Seoul Mobility Show () is a biennial auto show held at KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center), Goyang, Gyeonggi-do. Hosted by the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA), it is recognized as an international show by the Orga ...
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SsangYong stated: "The Wz packs the flagship
Chairman's ultra-luxurious environment, while keeping
SsangYong's excellence in design and engineering. Wz enters into a new field, parting from its traditional
SUV
A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
There is no commonly agreed-upon definition ...
designs, and emphasizes
SsangYong's excellence in luxury."
[ ] Features include:
climate control
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cruise control
Cruise control (also known as speed control, cruise command, autocruise, or tempomat) is a system that automatically controls the speed of an automobile. The system is a servomechanism that takes over the car's throttle to maintain a steady sp ...
,
airbag
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s,
Independent rear suspension
Independent suspension is any automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same axle to move vertically (i.e. reacting to a bump on the road) independently of the others. This is contrasted with a beam axle or deDion axle system in ...
, and
ABS Brakes
An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a safety anti- skid braking system used on aircraft and on land vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses. ABS operates by preventing the wheels from locking up during braking, thereby maintain ...
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References
External links
SsangYong WZ on EdmundsSsangYong WZ on Autoblog
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WZ
Concept cars