The new 2026 KGM SsangYong Actyon has just been unveiled in South Korea, following months of anticipation and speculation. This announcement is sure to grab attention, especially with the exclusive report from Drive that the South Korean car manufacturer SsangYong will be rebranding to KGM SsangYong in Australia. This rebranding will coincide with the launch of several new models, with the Actyon potentially being one of them. A spokesperson for SsangYong Australia confirmed that the Actyon is under consideration for the Australian market.
While many credit the first BMW X6 as the original coupe SUV, the SsangYong Actyon actually predates the X6 by three years. The original Actyon, launched with a sloped rear-end reminiscent of a traditional two-door coupe, was ahead of its time. Although production of the Actyon SUV ended in 2011, the Actyon Sports dual-cab version continued to be sold in Australia until 2015.
The all-new Actyon appears to be a coupe-styled variation of the Torres SUV, with a dual-cab utility vehicle also teased in concept form. This utility vehicle might adopt the Musso name. Interestingly, the latest Actyon does not resemble the images of a coupe-styled SUV concept leaked online in late 2023, suggesting that the design has evolved significantly since then.
While details of the new Actyon have not been officially announced by KGM SsangYong, government certification documents suggest that it will use the same 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine found in the Torres. This engine is expected to produce 120 kW of power and 280 Nm of torque. Stay tuned for more updates as we await further details on the 2026 KGM SsangYong Actyon. Will it live up to its legacy and redefine the coupe SUV segment once again?