Ssangyong & Sprite

The Ssangyong XLV 1.6L e-XDi and the Sprite Major 4 SB with a laden weight of 1436 kg is a moderate match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers.

Weight

weight ratio

towball limit

stability

Flat roads

speed

acceleration

5th gear

Mountains

speed

hill starts

driving

87%

1436 kg 1655 kg
80 kg

Stability score
Score 4.1

Maximum gradient: 19%
19% *

* without the use of low gear

Good

Hill starts
Usability highest gear

Bad

Good payload is essential

Verdict

The Ssangyong XLV 1.6L e-XDi and the Sprite Major 4 SB of a laden weight of 1436 kg is a combination just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

Weight

The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.

Flat roads

The performances of the engine of this outfit are in general fairly good. Under all conditions on motorways it is possible to drive with 60 mph in the 5th gear. Faster is certainly not advisable! In that case the engine runs approximately 2200 rpm. In a headwind or for example on a crossover there is no need to downshift immediately.

Mountains

On most motorways inclines (1:20) driving is easily possible in the 4th gear with 50 mph and even full throttle with 56 mph. Hill starts are possible even on steep slopes up to 19%, if the front wheels have sufficient traction. While driving the engine has enough power to drive on every normal road.

Attention: This car can easily drive much faster with the caravan than is safe. So always keep an eye on your speed!

Results

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Weight

Towing limit

1500 kg

Weight ratio

87%

(laden Caravan / laden Car)

(1436 kg / 1655 kg)

Noseweight

Towball limit

n.a.

Advise

80 kg

Stability

Score at optimal noseweight

4.1

Infuence pay load

78%

Flat roads

Top speed

81 mph (4th gear)

At headwind

75 mph

Speed in practice

75 mph (5th gear)

Acceleration

0 - 60 mph

28.7 sec. - (max. 25.4 sec.)

30 - 60 mph

22.7 sec. - (max. 19.6 sec.)

50 - 60 mph

4th gear: 9.1 sec.

Power at 60 mph

Highest (6th) gear

of limited use (1860 rpm, 73% gas)

Gears in practice

5th gear
4th gear

Revs at 60 mph

2182
2625

Percentage between accelerator

62% - 71%
52% - 59%

Power needed at 60 mph 1582 N

over: 1070 N
over: 1576 N

Motorway inclines 1:20

Speed (maximum)

56 mph

In the

4th gear

Revs

2461

Acceleration 30 - 50 mph

65.1 sec. - (max. 44.6 sec.)

Normaly at 50 mph in the

4th gear

By revs

2188

Percentage accelerator

93%

Hill starts

Maximum incline

17.8% - 19.7%

Minimum speed (whereby power)

6 mph - (8 mph)

Mountain roads

Maximum slope driving

36.7%

Maximum speed on 1:8

38 mph in the 3th gear

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Reviews

The Ssangyong towing a Sprite Major 4 SB (1436) kg reviewed by Paul:

The XLV is only a 1.6D but it pulls this caravan really well. The caravan is heavy in relation to car but we always load the inside of the car and roofbox. We generally get 55-60 mpg solo but around 33mpg when towing. When on steeper inclines we do notice the extra weight compared to our old Lunar Venus 490 but on motorways it cruises very well.

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