From 2006 to 2017, the company produced the 2.7-liter diesel engine SsangYong D27DTP, also known as 2.7 XVT, which was limited to the top versions of the Rexton SUV. The widely used Mercedes OM612 engine served as the foundation for the development of this diesel engine.
D16DTF, D20DT, D20DTF, D20DTR, D22DTF, D22DTR, D23DT, D27DT, D27DTP, and D29DT are Ssangyong diesel engines.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 2696 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 179 – 186 |
| Torque output, Nm | 402 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 20v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86.2 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92.4 |
| Compression ratio | 17.5 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | MHI TD04HL |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.5 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for SsangYong Rexton 2014) — city — highway — combined |
12.0 8.3 9.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- SsangYong Rexton 1 (RJ) in 2006 – 2017.
Disadvantages of the SsangYong D27DTP engine
The majority of this unit’s issues are caused by the unpredictability of the Delphi fuel system;
The injection pump’s chips clog the system’s tubes, nozzles, and tank if it malfunctions;
Dismantling injectors, which merely adhere to the cylinder head, causes a great deal of trouble;
Burned wiring or electrical contacts are often the cause of malfunctions; after 200,000 kilometers, the timing chain may need to be extended or the turbine may need to be replaced.