![]() The EX comes with seven seats, the option of 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission, 17” alloy wheels, manual air conditioning, smart audio system with 8” screen, power/folding door mirrors, front & rear parking sensors, automatic headlights and wipers, cruise control, and electronic safety features including forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking system, lane departure warning, high beam assistance, and traffic sign recognition. There are three versions from launch – the Rexton EX, ELX and Ultimate. “For what is generally perceived as a value-brand, I think everyone will be astonished by the quality of this new car – it’s a huge advance,” Gray said. SsangYong is committed to introducing a new car every year for the next three years, which includes a pick-up truck derived from Rexton early in 2018. The company is also focused on creating further growth by developing petrol powered, EV and other eco-friendly vehicles.” “Rexton is the second addition to our all-new model line-up. ”Following hard on the heels of Tivoli when SsangYong set new standards for value-priced compact SUVs, new Rexton is further evidence of the brand’s re-generation after Mahindra made significant investments in the company. It demonstrates the rapid progress being made as a specialist producer of 4x4s and SUVs,” Gray said. Steve Gray, marketing director of SsangYong Motor UK, points out Mahindra of India has made a big investment in the company. There’s a big list of standard equipment, and it has a 5-year limitless mileage warranty. It has a pre Kia-Hyundai Korean ungainly look about it, but it’s not too ugly to put off convinced buyers, who might perhaps describe its looks as quirky. Ssangyong describes its looks as “gracious” but that seems a strange choice of words. All versions have a 2 litre diesel, 4-wheel drive and an optional 7-speed automatic transmission. Rexton prices start at £27,500 and range up to £37,500. Apparently its market has always been with farmers anyway, who relish its impressive towing and go-anywhere ability. This is a negative which won’t, probably, put off potential buyers lured by the package itself and the ruggedness in particular. Its old-fashioned ladder frame construction gives it poor handling and ride, and this factor is the more surprising given the modern and impressive monocoque construction of the smaller, older Tivoli. The Rexton’s plus points do in fact include a compelling price with plenty of equipment, but the negatives won’t help. ![]() The Rexton is firmly in category “a” and definitely not in “c” but is it good value enough to turn buyers away from impressive and proven SUVs like the Skoda Kodiaq, or the Mazda CX-5? Will its ruggedness, off-road ability, warranty and 7-seat option single it out for attention?
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