2005 SsangYong SV-R Concept

After SAIC Motor took control of SsangYong, the Korean brand moved fast to signal a reset. At the Seoul Auto Show, SsangYong revealed five concept vehicles—two near-production prototypes and three show cars—designed to quickly draw attention and show where the company was headed.

The SsangYong SV-R previews a future replacement for the aging SsangYong Musso, which had fallen behind in both design and technology. The SsangYong XCT targets the crossover segment, blending coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, and is widely seen as a potential successor to the SsangYong Korando. Rounding out the trio is the SsangYong XMT, a four-door, all-wheel-drive pickup aimed at urban drivers with active lifestyles.

All three all-wheel-drive concepts share a unified design language. Smooth body lines, muscular fenders, and long, triangular headlights give them a cohesive look. The rear designs differ to set each model apart: the SV-R uses sculpted surfaces with twin vertical taillights, the XCT features slim horizontal light strips, and the XMT pickup uses compact taillights that extend into the rear fenders. Together, the concepts clearly outline SsangYong’s new design direction under SAIC’s ownership.