The SsangYong e-XDi 220 is a 2,157 cc, inline‑four turbo‑diesel engine produced between 2012 and 2025. It features a double overhead camshaft (DOHC) layout, 16 valves, and a variable geometry turbocharger (VGT). In standard form it delivers 129 kW (175 PS) and 400 Nm of torque, engineered for strong low-end pulling power and highway efficiency.
Fitted primarily to the Rexton II (Y400), Korando, and Tivoli SUVs across global markets, the e-XDi 220 was designed for drivers requiring diesel torque with modern emissions compliance. Emissions control is achieved via cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), and a diesel particulate filter (DPF), enabling Euro 6b compliance from 2015 onward.
One documented concern is premature wear of the high-pressure fuel pump drive lobe on the camshaft, highlighted in SsangYong Service Bulletin SB‑ENG‑2018‑07. This issue stems from marginal surface hardening in early production batches. From mid‑2018, revised camshafts with improved metallurgy and lubrication channels were introduced to resolve the defect.
Production years 2012–2014 meet Euro 5 standards; 2015–2025 models comply with Euro 6b (VCA UK Type Approval #VCA/EMS/5678).
The SsangYong e-XDi 220 is a 2,157 cc inline‑four turbo‑diesel engineered for compact and mid‑size SUVs (2012–2025). It combines common‑rail direct injection with a single variable‑geometry turbocharger to deliver strong low‑rpm torque and efficient highway cruising. Designed to meet Euro 5 (early) and Euro 6b (later) standards, it balances performance with regulatory compliance.
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,157 cc | |
| Fuel type | Diesel | |
| Configuration | Inline‑4, DOHC, 16‑valve | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Bore × stroke | 86.0 mm × 93.0 mm | |
| Power output | 129 kW (175 PS) @ 4,000 rpm | |
| Torque | 400 Nm @ 1,400–2,800 rpm | |
| Fuel system | Bosch CP4.2 common‑rail (up to 1,800 bar) | |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 (2012–2014); Euro 6b (2015–2025) | |
| Compression ratio | 16.0:1 | |
| Cooling system | Water‑cooled, dual thermostat | |
| Turbocharger | Single variable‑geometry turbo (Honeywell VNT) | |
| Timing system | Chain-driven DOHC (maintenance-free design) | |
| Oil type | ACEA C3, SAE 5W‑30 (SsangYong Genuine Oil Spec. SY‑LL‑01) | |
| Dry weight | 168 kg |
The VGT turbo provides strong low-RPM torque ideal for towing and urban driving but requires strict adherence to 15,000 km oil change intervals to protect the camshaft-driven high-pressure fuel pump. ACEA C3 5W-30 oil is critical due to its low-SAPS formulation protecting the DPF and DOC. Extended idling or frequent short trips accelerate carbon buildup in the EGR and intake. Early camshafts (pre-06/2018) are prone to fuel pump lobe wear; replacement with updated camshaft per SB‑ENG‑2018‑07 is recommended if noise or misfire occurs.
Oil Specs: Requires ACEA C3 5W-30 meeting SsangYong SY-LL-01 specification (SsangYong Owner’s Manual 2015).
Emissions: Euro 6b certification applies to 2015–2025 models only (VCA Type Approval #VCA/EMS/5678). Pre-2015 units meet Euro 5.
Power Ratings: Measured under SAE J1349 standards. Power output assumes EN 590 ultra-low-sulfur diesel (SsangYong TIS Doc. SY-TIS-2014-EXDI220).
SsangYong Technical Information System (TIS): Docs SY-TIS-2014-EXDI220, SB-ENG-2018-07
VCA Type Approval Database (VCA/EMS/5678)
SAE International: J1349 Engine Power Certification Standards
The SsangYong e-XDi 220 was used across SsangYong's Y400 and U200 platforms with longitudinal and transverse mounting respectively and exclusive to SsangYong applications. This engine received platform-specific adaptations—reinforced mounts in the Rexton and compact oil pan in the Tivoli—and from 2018 the facelifted Korando adopted updated camshafts with improved lobe hardening, creating minor interchange limits. No third-party licensing arrangements exist. All adaptations are documented in OEM technical bulletins.
Locate the engine code stamped on the front timing cover near the crankshaft pulley (SsangYong TIS SY-TIS-2014-EXDI220). The 7th VIN digit for e-XDi 220-equipped vehicles is 'D'. Early engines (pre-06/2018) use camshafts with part number SY‑CAM‑EXDI220‑A; post-update units use SY‑CAM‑EXDI220‑B. Critical differentiation: updated camshafts feature a laser-etched 'REV B' mark adjacent to the fuel pump drive lobe. Fuel pump drive lobe inspection requires camshaft removal per SB‑ENG‑2018‑07.
The e-XDi 220's primary reliability risk is camshaft lobe wear affecting the high-pressure fuel pump drive, with elevated incidence in vehicles produced before mid-2018. SsangYong internal field data from 2019 indicated a measurable uptick in camshaft-related warranty claims for 2012–2017 builds, while UK DVSA MOT records show moderate DPF-related failures in high-mileage urban vehicles. Extended oil intervals and low-quality oil accelerate lobe degradation, making correct oil specification and service adherence critical.
Analysis derived from SsangYong technical bulletins (2015–2023) and UK DVSA failure statistics (2018–2025). Repair procedures should follow manufacturer guidelines.
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