Covers SsangYong petrol, diesel engines used across UK and European models - from Mercedes-based units to modern e-XDi turbocharged engines. Each engine code includes specifications, compatible vehicles, and emissions data, sourced from official SsangYong and EU records.
Data sourced from SsangYong Technical Service Information, EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, and SsangYong Service Manuals.
Find SsangYong engine codes by family, model, or generation
| Engine Code | Fuel Type | Series | Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1 5l T Gdi | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2 0l T Gdi | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2 5l T Gdi | View Specs | |
| Electricity | E-Series | View Specs | |
| Electricity | E-Series | View Specs | |
| Electricity | E-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | E-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | E-Series | View Specs | |
| Diesel | E-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | E-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | G-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | G-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | G-Series | View Specs |
Explore SsangYong's Mercedes-based engine technology.
Engine specifications and technical data sourced from SsangYong Technical Service Information and EU Vehicle Type Approval Database. Consult vehicle documentation or professional guidance before undertaking mechanical work. Report errors or omissions through our contact channels.
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The engine code is essential for ordering parts, diagnosing issues, and verifying compatibility. It is not the same as the VIN or chassis number. This guide shows exactly where to find it - by model and engine type - using official SsangYong and DVLA sources
A unique identifier stamped on the engine block or cover used for parts and service.
The vehicle identification number that holds encoded vehicle and engine information.
The chassis or frame number used for registration and legal identification.
Locate the engine code on the front timing cover, near the camshaft housing. It is stamped into the metal or on a label near the turbocharger. The code reads 'D22DTR' or 'D22DTF'.
The engine code is located on a label attached to the timing cover, visible from the top. Look for 'D20DTF' or 'D20DT' marking on the engine block.
Open the hood and look at the front of the engine. The code is on a white label near the timing cover. Confirm 'D16DTF' for the 1.6L diesel engine.
The engine code is cast into the cylinder head, near the intake manifold. Look for 'G23D' marking on the engine block or valve cover.
Engine code locations per SsangYong Service Manual. V5C field definitions from DVLA Guide to Vehicle Registration. VIN structure compliant with EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, Article 7.
A technical breakdown of SsangYong's core engine systems including e-XDi common rail diesel, turbocharging, timing systems and Mercedes-based architecture with documented reliability impacts. All data sourced from SsangYong Technical Service Information and EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007
SsangYong's e-XDi (electronic-XDi) is the brand's modern common rail diesel engine family, developed with Mercedes-Benz expertise. These engines feature high-pressure fuel injection, turbocharging, and advanced emissions control.
Common rail system delivers fuel at up to 2,000 bar pressure to piezoelectric injectors. Variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) optimizes boost across the rev range. EGR and DPF systems ensure Euro 5/6 compliance.
D20DT (2010)
Euro 5 compliance
D22DTR (2015)
Enhanced power, Euro 6
D16DTF (2015)
Compact 1.6L design
Turbocharger failures
especially D22DTR/D22DTF
DPF clogging
urban driving conditions
EGR valve issues
carbon buildup
SsangYong's e-XDi (electronic-XDi) is the brand's modern common rail diesel engine family, developed with Mercedes-Benz expertise. These engines feature high-pressure fuel injection, turbocharging, and advanced emissions control.
Common rail system delivers fuel at up to 2,000 bar pressure to piezoelectric injectors. Variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) optimizes boost across the rev range. EGR and DPF systems ensure Euro 5/6 compliance.
D20DT (2010)
Euro 5 compliance
D22DTR (2015)
Enhanced power, Euro 6
D16DTF (2015)
Compact 1.6L design
Turbocharger failures
especially D22DTR/D22DTF
DPF clogging
urban driving conditions
EGR valve issues
carbon buildup
All technical descriptions and failure data sourced from SsangYong Service Manuals, Technical Service Bulletins, and EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 on vehicle type-approval.
Authoritative data on SsangYong's global engine production, plant operations, and strategic partnerships. All figures sourced from SsangYong Annual Reports and EU industrial compliance records.
SsangYong manufactures engines at primary facilities in South Korea, each specializing in specific families.
Strategic collaboration from 1991–2000. SsangYong licensed Mercedes-Benz engine technology including OM601 diesel and M111 petrol engines.
OM601 2.3L diesel engine licensed for production
M111-derived G23D 2.3L petrol engine
SsangYong-Mercedes-Benz Partnership Agreement 1991
SsangYong focuses primarily on diesel engines with growing petrol options.
SsangYong traditionally focused on diesel engines. Electrification plans under development.
Engine production data sourced from SsangYong Production Reports and EU type-approval records
The most common questions about engine codes, what they mean, how to find them and how this database works
Confirm the full engine designation using vehicle-specific manufacturer records and the engine marking. An engine serial number, a registration record and a marketed power badge are not automatically the same identifier. Match the VIN/build data and the installed engine before selecting parts or a replacement.
No. A factory-application reference and a replacement-interchange decision are different. Match the full engine designation, vehicle build data, emissions equipment, controls and relevant supplier/OEM information.
No. Records have different review states. Read the correction notice, source scope and application limits on the individual record. Missing technical fields must not be inferred from similar engine codes.
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