Many of the company’s models, including the Chairman, Musso, Korando, and Rexton, were equipped with the 3.2-liter SsangYong G32D gasoline engine, which was manufactured in Korea between 1993 and 2017. Often referred to as the M162, this motor was a licensed replica of the Mercedes M104 unit.
G16DF, G20D, G20DF, G23D, and G32D are Ssangyong gasoline engines.
Specifications
| Production years | 1993-2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 3199 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 220 |
| Torque output, Nm | 310 – 315 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 89.9 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | double row chain |
| Phase regulator | at the intake |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for SsangYong Chairman 2005) — city — highway — combined |
17.1 10.8 13.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- SsangYong Chairman 1 (H) in 1997 – 2014; Chairman 2 (W) in 2008 – 2017;
- SsangYong Korando 2 (KJ) in 1996 – 2006;
- SsangYong Musso 1 (FJ) in 1993 – 2005;
- SsangYong Rexton 1 (RJ) in 2001 – 2017.
Disadvantages of the SsangYong G32D engine
Although this motor is very dependable, it is crucial to keep an eye on its temperature;
A modest resource distinguishes a viscous coupling, and its breakdown causes overheating right away;
Gaskets are destroyed here due to overheating, and grease starts to leak everywhere;
Gaskets leak most frequently in heat exchangers, U-shaped cylinder heads, and
Additionally, oil nozzles are clogged by subpar lubricant, and cylinders 5-6’s pistons develop scoring.