The 2.3-liter SsangYong G23D gasoline engine was produced in Korea from 1993 to 2018 and was installed in almost all models of the company: Musso, Actyon, Korando, Kyron and Rexton. This unit was a licensed copy of the Mercedes M111 engine and was often called the M161.
Ssangyong gasoline engines: G16DF, G20D, G20DF, G23D, G32D.
Specifications
| Production years | 1993-2018 |
| Displacement, cc | 2295 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 150 |
| Torque output, Nm | 210 – 215 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 90.9 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.4 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | double row chain |
| Phase regulator | at the intake |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for SsangYong Musso 2000) — city — highway — combined |
16.2 10.9 12.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- SsangYong Actyon 1 (CJ) in 2005 – 2010;
- SsangYong Actyon Sports 1 (QJ) in 2012 – 2018;
- SsangYong Korando 2 (KJ) in 1996 – 2006;
- SsangYong Kyron 1 (DJ) in 2005 – 2016;
- SsangYong Musso 1 (FJ) in 1993 – 2005;
- SsangYong Rexton 1 (RJ) in 2006 – 2008.
Disadvantages of the SsangYong G23D engine
- This is a reliable and hardy motor, it has problems at high mileage;
- Up to 100,000 km, only the crankshaft position sensor, the mass air flow sensor disturb and the pump leaks;
- After 100,000 km, the nozzles and the crankcase ventilation system may become clogged, the phase regulator sticks;
- The weak points of the engine also include an electric throttle and ignition coils;
- After 200,000 km, an oil burn occurs due to the occurrence of rings and chain stretching.
