Revised SsangYong Rexton released
Korean brand quietly launches new-look, re-engined large SUVSsangYong's upgraded Rexton is now on sale in Australia, more than two years after it was revealed at the 2012 Busan International Motor Show in South Korea.
Biggest news is a new 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine that now powers the sole Rexton variant, the seven-seat SX automatic, priced at $39,990 drive-away.
Previously, three versions of the Korean car-maker's third-generation Rexton – a nameplate first sold in Australia in 2002 -- were offered by former importer Sime Darby, priced between $36,990 and $47,990.
It joins updated versions of the Actyon ute, Stavic people-mover and SsangYong's top-selling Korando compact SUV in a four-model range now distributed by Ateco Automotive.
The Rexton's downsized Euro 5 emissions-compliant oil-burner, which replaces the Mercedes-sourced 2.7-litre five-cylinder diesel in the discontinued Rexton, produces 115kW of power at 4000rpm and 360Nm of torque over 1500-2800rpm, with 190Nm of that said to be available at 1000rpm.
As with 4x4 version of SsangYong's new Actyon ute, in which it debuted here, the company's new e-XDi200 engine continues to come standard with a five-speed Benz-supplied automatic transmission.
Official combined fuel consumption is 7.8L/100km and CO2 emissions are listed at 206g/km. Kerb weight is 1985kg and the 2014 Rexton's un/braked towing capacity is 750/2600kg. Service intervals are 15,000km or 12 months.
The Rexton continues to be one of the few large SUVs available with a selectable 4WD system including high- and low-range gear ratios. Ground clearance is 216mm and all-coil suspension is via double-wishbones front and five-link independent rear.
Other changes include a revised interior, a new rear bumper with LED tail-lights and more muscular front-end styling (including headlights and grille) that adopts SsangYong's latest design theme.
Standard safety features include twin front and front-side (but no second- or third-row) airbags, a single driver's seatbelt reminder, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, anti-rollover protection, hill descent control, emergency brake assist, speed-sensitive door locks, front seatbelt pretensioners and load-limiters, and Isofix child seat anchors.
So far there is no sign of a higher-spec SPR version of the latest Rexton, as seen in Korea. However, the SX comes standard with seven seats with leather-appointed trim, a leather-clad steering wheel and gear shifter, front and rear climate-control with third-row outlets, a powered driver’s seat with memory function, Bluetooth phone connectivity with music streaming, MP3/CD player with USB port, trip computer, seven cup-holders, door lamps, roof rails, side steps, 16-inch alloy wheels and a temporary spare.
Five exterior paint colours are available: Grand White, Fine Silver, Carbonic Grey and Space Black. Metallic paint costs $350 extra.
Like all SsangYongs, the Rexton comes with a three-year/100,000km warranty and three years of 24-hour roadside assistance.
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