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Used SsangYong Kyron I: the buying guide

SUV · 2005–2014 · Diesel

✓ 13 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€405/month
Indicative prices
€3,000 – €8,000

2 known faults

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SsangYong Kyron I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

4x4 diesel SUV offered in France with the 2.0 XDi 141 hp and the 2.7 XDi 165 hp. French forums mainly report automatic gearboxes switching to limp mode, and power losses with the engine warning light on. A test with fault-code reading and a gearbox service history are essential.

Reliability
4.5/5
Indicative prices
€3,000 – €8,000
Monthly cost
€405
Euro NCAP
Rating not found

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 200 XDi 141 ch boîte manuelle.

  • 200 XDi 141 ch boîte manuelle

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 141 hp · 8.1 L/100 km · 206 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 4

    2.0 diesel of 141 hp and 310 Nm, 4x4 transmission. 5-speed manual gearbox according to the technical data sheets.

  • 200 XDi 141 ch boîte automatique

    Diesel · Automatic · 141 hp · Crit'Air 4

    Same 141 hp 2.0 XDi with automatic gearbox (BVA): to be checked before buying.

  • 270 XDi 165 ch boîte automatique

    Diesel · Automatic · 165 hp · Crit'Air 4

    2.7 XDi of 165 hp offered with a 5-speed automatic gearbox according to the technical data sheets.

Market prices

€3,000 – €8,000

Indicative range: 2008 to 2012, 54,000 to 330,000 km, online listings from private and dealer sellers aggregated by LeParking.

Collected on 13 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Automatic gearbox switching to limp mode

Severity 2/3 · Costly

Several owner discussion threads (L'argus, Matmut, Caradisiac) describe Kyron cars with automatic gearbox switching to limp mode, with the HDC/ESP warning lights on, leaving only first and reverse in one case from 2007. The proposed causes vary (oil level, control unit, sensors); these are testimonies, not statistics. Australian reviews (Carsguide) also mention automatic gearboxes that are fragile.

Versions
200 XDi 141 ch boîte automatique, 270 XDi 165 ch boîte automatique
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Power loss and engine warning light

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Owners of 2007 Kyron cars report power losses with the engine warning light on. Forums advise reading the fault codes before replacing parts; the leads mentioned are sensors, the EGR valve and the injectors.

Versions
200 XDi 141 ch boîte manuelle, 200 XDi 141 ch boîte automatique, 270 XDi 165 ch boîte automatique
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “SsangYong Kyron”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€219
Insurance€105
Maintenance€26
Depreciation€55
Total per month€405

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
  • Insurance: average for a closely related model (other generation or same platform).
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (diesel)€219

200 XDi 141 ch boîte manuelle version: combined consumption of 8.1 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

8.1 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €219

Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€105

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€26

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€55

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Automatic gearbox: complete test drive, checking that all gears engage and that no HDC/ESP or engine warning light comes on.
  • Have the fault codes read with a diagnostic tool before buying.
  • Ask for invoices for the gearbox oil change and the oil circuit.
  • Check behaviour when warm and over several dozen kilometres (power losses reported after 50 to 60 km).
  • Inspect the underbody and the 4x4 transmission (road test and tight bends).

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the automatic gearbox already been drained or repaired? Do you have the invoices?
  • Has the engine warning light or HDC/ESP light ever come on? Which fault codes were read?
  • What injection or turbo work has been done, and at what mileage?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

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Alternatives

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Buy with care
Price
€20,990 – €24,990
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
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Buy with care
Price
€7,000 – €12,000
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
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Chevrolet Captiva

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Good choice, check first
Price
€6,900 – €10,000
Reliability
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Fuel types
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Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the SsangYong Kyron I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Is the SsangYong Kyron reliable?

Opinions are mixed: French forums mainly describe automatic gearboxes in limp mode and power losses with the engine warning light on, while Parkers points out that the engine components come from the factory that makes Mercedes engines. These are testimonies, without reliable statistics.

Which engines are available in France?

A 2.0 XDi of 141 hp (manual or automatic gearbox) and a 2.7 XDi of 165 hp with automatic gearbox, according to the technical data sheets of L'argus, Auto-Selection and Caradisiac.

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