SsangYong started life as Ha Dong-hwan Motor Company back in 1954, building jeeps for the American army. In 1966 the company began exporting buses to Brunei, and in 1967 to Vietnam. The name SsangYong, which means “twin dragons” was adopted in 1988. SsangYong has grown into the world’s most recognisable Korean car brand with a loyal and enthusiastic fan base. SsangYong drivers praise their cars’ reliability, fuel economy, low repair costs and high performance. Best known for sporty heavy duty vehicles like SUVs, all-wheel drives, trucks and pickups that won’t break the bank.