Colin kicks off Fieldays with the Actyon WorkMate

SsangYong’s Actyon WorkMate – a 4x4 diesel 6 speed manual ute has arrived just in time for Fieldays and is available at just $28,686 + gst & orc.

The Actyon WorkMate has been designed with the typical kiwi farmer and tradesman in mind.  The tough-looking ute has a new E-xdi turbo diesel engine producing exceptional power and economy and a comfortable cabin minus a few luxuries from the Acyton Sport.

Sir Colin ‘Pinetree’ Meads, SsangYong’s ambassador drives an Actyon Sport and it was his idea to develop the Actyon WorkMate for Fieldays.  “This ute is super practical - for the family and the farm,” said Sir Colin.  “I wish I had one of these years ago when I was farming.  And it’s a bargain too at just over $28k plus gst!” he said.

Sir Colin will be at the SsangYong stand at Fieldays meeting SsangYong customers and answering questions about SsangYong’s new ute.  Plus the popular Traeger Wood pellet BBQ will be cooking up a storm for anyone who pops in.

SsangYong General Manager Deon Cooper says the Actyon WorkMate will save SsangYong customers thousands on comparable models in the market.  “Sir Colin told us to put it a language that Farmers understand so that is what we are doing.  We are marketing the WorkMate at $28,686 + gst & orc as it is the gst exclusive price that counts for small businesses owners or those self-employed.”

“At this price our Korean-quality ute is one of the cheapest on the market and already we are being swamped with enquires with Fieldays still a few weeks away,” he said.

The Actyon Sport includes alloys, heated seats, leather wrap steering wheel, knob headlamp adjust, ipod jack, Bluetooth and ESP – these extras have been taken out of the WorkMate to bring it down in price.  However, the WorkMate still has other features of the Actyon Sport including driver and passenger airbags, ABS and four wheel disc brakes, air conditioning, CD player, alarm and immobilizer, central locking and power operated windows and mirrors.  Plus when buying the WorkMate you will get a FREE deck liner all for a very affordable $28,686 + gst and orc.

The WorkMate is perfect for company staff members. It’s super economical and will satisfy the strictest sustainability policy with carbon emissions from the engine the lowest in the 4x4 double cab class at 199gm/km.  It’s available in two stylish colours – Fine Silver and Grand White and the full range of SsangYong Factory Accessories can be purchased including towbars, covers, canopies, nudge bars and more.  The WorkMate comes with SsangYong’s standard three year / 100,000km warranty and 24hr roadside assistance for first three years of ownership.

About SsangYong New Zealand

SsangYong is a Korean car manufacturer that focuses on providing tough, high quality vehicles that are great value for money.  In late 2010, SsangYong New Zealand re-launched their New Zealand operation with new headquarters and a full service parts and service facility and office based in Taupo.  From the purpose built premises, the SsangYong New Zealand team provides wholesale distribution to its specialist dealer network around New Zealand, leasing and finance options as well as a dedicated parts distribution service, product accessory development and a state of the art sales and service training facility.