SsangYong Rexton
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I would stay away from this car, if you have an iPhone 14 or above. There technically is not compatable so there is no car play available. We have not had car play since we bought the car a year ago. Definitely buy another suv. Plus customer support is all via email so there is no real help with any issues.
In nz , the 2019 Rexton SPR 2.2 diesel was the top spec. Bought ex demo , 1year old in 2020. Wife drove it and LOVED IT !! . She drove it up to116000km. In that time we have towed our 1500kg caravan. All around our country and tbf it performed flawlessly. We did have camera issues and the aircon compressor was replaced. All under warranty. I… Read more
laugh at these " professional car reviewers" saying this and that about rextons, as average drivers we couldn't fault anything. We r not off roaders. Fast forward we have just upgraded to a KGM 2025 Rexton 2.2 diesel ULTIMATE for 60k on road excluding accessories B 4 buying I looked again at suv's in market that have 3.0 / 3.5t tow capacity. all top spec brands at least 20k dearer than rexton ultimate and for same money as ultimate the other brands are much lower spec.. Rexton is still bang for buck then in 2019 to now. 5 year warranty in nz good so we looking forward to enjoying this same but not same rexton .
I bought a brand new Rexton because my old car was hitting the 6 year mark and I wanted something reliable : something that wouldn’t give me trouble. Well, within a week of picking up my shiny new car, the problems started. 1. The second-row seat jammed after folding it to let someone into the third row. It wouldn’t move at all. Thankfully, the… Read more
service centre replaced it under warranty.
2. Then, on my first shopping trip, I tried to reverse-park on a mild slope… and the wheels just spun. The car couldn’t climb. That felt off, but I thought maybe I just didn’t understand how the car worked yet.
3. On day three, I started hearing a metal grinding noise. At first, I thought it was construction nearby… until I realized the noise was following me. Creepy, right?
I called the dealer right away. They asked me to bring the car in. From that point on, I started recording everything. Videos when I could, audio when I couldn’t.
Less than two weeks after buying it, my brand new Rexton was in the service centre. They told me it was nothing serious and that it was safe to drive, but it didn’t feel safe at all. When I pushed back, they told me to leave the car with them.
They said the issue was just the turbo, and once it was replaced, everything would be fine. So I trusted them.
But then… silence. No updates. No responses to my emails or calls.
Two months later, I finally got my car back. The next day... yes, the next day!! the same metal sound came back. I recorded it immediately and returned the car to the service centre.
That was months ago. The car is still with the dealership. It’s been 5 months since I bought it, and I’ve barely driven it for even a month.
Dealership keep saying they’re still “investigating.” But there’s been no meaningful update. No responsibility taken.
I’ve already had a turbo replacement and a seat replaced on a brand new vehicle. What’s worse? I bought a car… but I don’t have a car. Meanwhile, I’m still paying insurance and interest.
Honestly, my partner told me to go with Hyundai or Kia. I didn’t listen. And now I regret it.
I’m writing this so others won’t go through the same experience. If you’re curious what the sound is like, check the link below.
https://youtube.com/shorts/rByxPFoy-aA?si=B6i4kmYxTNdxDGtK
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I have more and more videos!!
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Very happy – Quiet drive, smooth transmission and good towing ability. Can tow 3.5 tonnes with a whopping payload of 460Kg's compared to a more expensive SUV with a payload of 400Kg's and an even more expensive SUV (that's considered the best in this class) with a payload of a modest 258Kg's. We owned a Ssangyong Korando a few years ago and loved it but we… Read more
bought a bigger van and needed to have a vehicle that could tow it. The Rexton does it with ease and we looking forward to many trips in the future. We use the car daily.
Great vehicle which exceeds expectations – I test drove the Rexton, only to satisfy myself I’d look at all alternatives before I purchased a second Isuzu. I expected (almost wanted) to hate it, but I immediately liked the vehicle. I purchased with many reservations, but a couple of years into ownership, with lots of kms’s, some towing and heavy use, I still love it. It’s a great vehicle and at this stage, probably the best of all the vehicles we’ve owned. Show details
In-depth reviews
I bought a demo model that had just over 5000k's on the clock. I drove it 10000k's over the next 16 months. In that time I have had multiple issues which I thought was just a bad car. Oh no, it's worse. It needs a new turbo. A 3 month wait for the part because " there are no spare turbos in Australia as they have had to replace so many". … Read more
Very poor indeed.
Other issues: (Cons) 1. Huge front blind spots 2. Third row of seats has no window so that is an enormous blind spot in the rear. 3. The 360degree view camera is not enough to compensate for the blind spots 4. The speedo is up to 9 k's out. It needs recalibrating apparently. 5. The passive entry doesn't work, can't be fixed, have to go back to ssangyong for ideas on how to fix. 6. The rear sensor alarms permanently when a tow ball is fitted. Reversing a caravan down a long driveway is horrendous as one has to tune out the alarm. 7. The driver seat moves back when the door is opened and forward when it is closed. This wasn't working. 8. One of the door keys didn't lock or unlock the car. It had to be recalibrated. 9. The region setting doesn't work for my timezone so daylight saving is automatically applied to the clock. We do not have daylight savings in WA. 10. The front weather shields flew off the car at highway speeds the first day I got it. 11. The third row of seats cannot be removed therefore if you have a car fridge you cannot open the fridge and you cannot fit a slide so a regular sized car fridge is useless until you get to your destination and you can remove it. 12. The removable shelf behind the third row seats says its weight rating is 30 kg. It broke the first time I put two bags of shopping on it. 13. Poor fuel economy, lack of power and inability to maintain highway speed most likely related to the turbo issue so cannot comment on these. 14. The tyres it came with need to be swapped out asap as they are suitable only for dry tarmac. As soon as it gets wet they slip. This is a 4wd car....needs better tyres at manufacture.
Heaven's only knows what else isn't working that I don't know is supposed to because the manual is generic and half of what is in there doesn't seem to be in my car.
Pros: 1. I own a small caravan (ATM of 1560kg) and it tows like a dream.
I know people who own a rexton and think it is amazing. Not me.
I did move from a Subaru Outback Tourer Premium model to this car ONLY for the payload capacity. So my experience may be influenced from having moved from such a well put together vehicle to this one which overall isn't too bad but not what I thought I was getting.
Great towing vehicle – This vehicle replaced a Isuzu D Max (2014 model written off) and is used to tow the same caravan a Brilliant King Cobra weighing in at just under 3 tonne. It actually does a better job of towing the van which I believe is due mainly to the 8 speed transmission. Whilst I found the D-Max would only rarely get into top gear when towing I find that… Read more
the Rexton is quite often in 8th gear. The responsiveness with the van on the back means that I can quite easily maintain my desired speed of 95 to 100 on the open road. I use the cruise control when towing as I found without it I would often be speeding. I have recently replaced the tyres and fitted Cooper Discovery ATT. Got bugger all out of the OEM Tyres but then what new car does. The D-Max needed tyres at 40,000 as well. The interior is both spacious and comfortable with electric seat adjustments being up there with my favourite bits. I find the Apple car play and android very easy to use. We are currently travelling around Australia and use the iPhone navigation constantly. Are there any regrets with this car. Yes. I brought the Ssangyong paint treatment at the time of purchase and it is a giant waste of money. To be honest I do not think the Dealer, Warrnambool Ssangyong ever actually done the treatment in which case I was ripped off for nearly $1000 and if they did do it, it doesn't work in which case I was ripped off for nearly a $1000. Still looking for a Bullbar to fit but that will happen. Would I recommend this car to my friends and family. Yes in a flash. Would I buy another one if something happens to this one. Without hesitation.
Reliability. Quiet diesel. Composed ride. Quality interior materials – Ssangyong Rexton has been intended and developed as a luxury body-on-frame 4x4, rather than as a derivative from a ute, as is the case with most competition. This unique approach is evident inside and out. The 2.2 diesel is one of the quietest 4 cylinder in Australia. The only one I've found quieter is 2.2 skyactive diesel used in Mazda cx-5 (not… Read more
the Germans to my surprise). Mated to a 7 speed Mercedes automatic, the gear shifts are not very quick but smooth all the time. The current model has been upgraded to a much more responsive 8 speed.
Extensive use of soft touch cabin materials, in my opinion, makes the Rexton the only contender that can directly take on the Prado at almost half the price.
2 years since purchase, no issue whatsoever. Given its body on frame construction, the underpinning is far more rigid than a unibody SUV like the Kia Sorento and the likes. This means on sharp pot holes, the chassis response is not as flexible, sending more shudders to the cabin than otherwise. On the other hand, this rigidity means the body hardly rattles or squeaks since the chassis is much harder to be bent. The under body frame blocks most tyre roar, road noises keeping the cabin very quiet.
The composure at high speed is excellent. It's easy to underestimate your speed on freeway. Despite its height and weight, body roll is well addressed and handling is surprisingly sharp for the segment it belongs to.
I used to live in Tokyo and drove Lexus NX. Having driven my first Ssangyong, no single car has satisfied me more.
Positive reviews
Rexton a dream vehicle – Have had this car for 15 months and 40,000kms. An absolute pearler of a vehicle. Not 1 issue at all and so versatile. Towed 2.5 ton easily, good ride, refined finish, quality leather, does everything asked of it, Oh and the price compared to other brands for what you get is crazy, would highly recommend. Looking to get a caravan over the next 12 months, so will need to upgrade the suspension, but no complaints here. Show details
Excellent value – We bought our elx 6 mths. It's soo quiet. We wanted it to tow up to 2750 kgs. It has all the tow kit on it including rear air bags . Awesome value, we love it, the only thing we are adding is side steps. We do admit we would prefer if it had gps but that's being picky. Show details
Looks good – I've been looking at the Rexton as a vehicle update. What I've found is the vehicle appears to be on the money and a vast improvement on previous models. Worth considering. Show details
Negative reviews
DO NOT BUY ANY SSANGYONG KG motors CARS Be prepared for long waits you for anything in the service that isn’t just checking oil. Eg brake pads 3 weeks Rotors 3 weeks Turbo replacement as they all have dodgy turbos 3-4 months turn around. If you have concerns there are no customer service either in the dealership sale or service… Read more
centres not even at KG motors / Ssangyong head office
Servicing is every 15,000km and it’s $400 per service that’s an average of twice a year for a brand new car so the warranty is a scam.
Useless warranty – No point in having a 7 year warranty if they can't timely resolve the issues. Bought in 2021 with the 7 year warranty. The first issue was the intercooler. Car wasn't drivable and it took about 2 months to rectify. Now the air conditioning is gone since August 30th this year. Still waiting for it to be looked at let alone how long it will take… Read more
waiting for the replacement part once it is ordered. I called SsangYong and they basically said that it was the fault of the dealers service department. I tried to go to another service centre within 100km but they didn't have an "air con guy".
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Not really the value for money you think ! – I had the misfortune of dealing with SsangYong Australia earlier this year (2023) regarding an Australian Consumer Law issue arising from purchasing a Rexton motor vehicle from their Newcastle dealership. I thought the issue was quite straight forward, their advertised GCM (gross combined mass towing ability) of 6460Kg did not match the 5960Kg… Read more
stamped on the vehicle.What I received from customer service was a royal run-around of deflection and misinformation, mixed with a little condescension.
To give just one example SsangYong Australia made claims about Federal Government assurances that supposedly underpinned my consumer guarantees for GCM (and according to the dealer could not be refuted). Contacting the referenced Federal Dept of Infrastructure / Transport quickly ascertained that there were no such assurances and specifically, the Dept does not assess, endorse or approve GCM - period. This was made abundantly clear from high ranking individuals in the Dept. How then was this supposedly "more than satisfactory for what you [we] require" in reassuring us? Undeterred, other arguments ensued from SsangYong Aust (and dealer) that simply did not alter the fact that there was a 500KG discrepancy in GCM as advertised compared to what was stamped on the car.
Admittedly, not all customer service representatives are alike and some may not accurately reflect the policies and culture of the organization or indeed have the necessary expertise to deal with all issues. The problem is that every one of my emails to SsangYong Australia was copied to the CEO/ Chief Operating Officer. My attempts to escalate the issue or discuss the matter with someone more senior was met with rejection.
SsangYong Australia eventually and conveniently pointed out that they could not refund any money as they did not sell me the car, terminating any further discussions!
The dealer , on the other hand, went from the position of, this is SsangYong's problem to there was no problem at all and adding, big motor companies just don't make mistakes like that. Well according to NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), they do... and they did. Fascinatingly, SsangYong Australia supplied the dealer with correspondence presented at the NCAT hearing and supporting their position - essentially a rehash of what was communicated to us.
The matter with the Newcastle SsangYong dealer went before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and as expected, found in our favour citing the relevant consumer laws and guarantees that demanded we get a full refund.The matter was also reported to the ACCC. Last time I looked the misleading GCM figure had disappeared from the dealer websites (but still pops up on carsales sites).
I consider my treatment at the hands of SsangYong Australia to be reprehensible and as it turned out, proved to be indefensible. I'm glad I got back the money but I am much more pleased that consumers cannot be treated in this manner and the business get away with it - it is sad you have to go to such lengths to enforce basic consumer rights.
I would obviously never again buy a SsangYong Australia product. Car companies and dealers have always in my opinion fallen under the category of caveat emptor / buyer beware but none so more than this one.
Recent reviews
Great value for money – I have been happy with my purchase, great quality and no issues so far! I love the interior, the only annoyance is I feel like the infotainment is angled wrong an can be hard to see in the light. Show details
Great Car and good build quality – Great build quality, has everything you need. Very quiet inside, surprisingly so. Strikes decent balance on and off road. Not hardcore off roader but can keep up other reputable 4wd with light to medium off roading whilst quite comfortable getting around town. Its not perfect but overall I really really like the car and enjoying it! Show details
Fantastic Value For a 7 Seater 4WD – My husband and I wanted to purchase a vehicle that could easily accommodate extra people when visitors from interstate visit. We also wanted something with a decent towing capacity. We got both and for a very affordable price. You don't see many of them on the roads, but every time I get to speak to other Rexton owners, they are as… Read more
enthusiastic as I am about what a beautiful vehicle it is. We got ours in the Dark Blue with the Ivory Interior and I'm so glad I did. It looks and drives like a luxury vehicle. I'm always happy to drive long distances because its just such an easy vehicle to drive and very comfortable. Our friends that have bought the more well known and expensive brands are always blown away by how much more affordable the Rexton is. I think we will see a lot more of them on the roads. Also even though it is diesel it gets really good mileage. Very Happy With It.
Great value for money, a smooth and comfortable ride for our family of 5! – We love our 2022 Rexton Ultimate, purchased in March 2022. In terms of value, it’s unbeatable really. A large 7 seater with all the fancy features you’d love to have, it ticked every box for us back in 2022, a year and a bit later.. it’s still fantastic. Easy to clean and hasn’t missed a beat. I will admit we were hesitant to purchase a SsangYong, but the 7 year warranty was the deal maker for us in the end ☺️ Show details
2023 y450 – Good car over all comfortable, handles well and good on fuel. Only problem we have had is from the dealership itself damaging the vehicle and power steering issues, power steering pump has been replaced and still not fixed the issue possibly the rack needing replacement.
Engine failed – After a month I've purchased my car Rexton Ultimate for two times engine is failed when I was driving the car uphill. I will call the service centre tomorrow but am very disappointed when I paid $57k cash and now I feel this is a used car. Show details
No complaints!! – I bought Rexton on aug 2022.. done 45k on it till now .. perfect car for highway.. very quite, smooth and great fuel economy!! Due for third service now.. no issues!! Show details
best car yet – had our 2020 for nearly 2 years done 55000 km. build quality is excellent.compared to last couple of cars. Kia sportage. Toyota rav 4. far more quieter than other 2. only issue hand brake switch, which was replaced no problem. good performance good fuel economy for such a large car. tows camper trailer with ease ,im 62 years old had over 20 cars… Read more
including bmw x5 and volvo xc70. this is best car for money by far, definately buy another one in a couple of years.
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Lack of after sale service – I have a Rexton ELX 2018 - love the car, the ride, towing ability etc. But when the rear lefthand shocker leaked oil, I sent the photo to my closest Ssangyong service centre (2 hrs away) who refused to order new parts unless the vehicle was seen onsite. So I opted to use my local authorised garage (10 minutes away), who ordered the replacement via… Read more
Ssangyong Sydney... that was three months ago - they're still waiting, I'm still waiting, still driving an unroadworthy car... and we still have no word from Ssangyong Sydney as to when it will arrive.
Terrible after sale service – The dashboard consol display has not worked properly from the day we purchased it. The speaker doesn't work, phone charging pad doesn't work. Service department keep saying there is nothing they can do. Disgraceful Show details
AWESOME !! – We came into the market 2020 fr a tow vehicle as buying a caravan. Dilemma :what car can tow 3.5 t, still be an easy to use around town car fr the wife and fit our budget. Utes were out as turning circle crap on them. Landcruiser 200 out as too dear. Up popped the G4 Rexton range which after doing alot of searching fr reviews etc ticked all the… Read more
boxes. Zerod in on the top spec SPR and since buying a 2019 ,ex demo with 20k km on it , wife loves it, I loved it, easy to drive. Taken in context its economy not best but when towing it is what it is, yes it's not a L/C 200 but at $55k compared to $90-100k fr a used 200 thats older with more kms the Rexton a bargain. Specs and fitout awesome and 1.5 yrs later atm cant fault it. Had no issues at all. Best of all still have balance of a 5 yr warranty out to 2024.
Terrible after sales service – Car was great but developed electrical fault. SsangYong refuses to fix the issue. They blame the dealer the dealer blames them. SsangYong management don't respond to requests for phone calls just palm off issues Show details
Lack of after sale service – The Rexton is a nice car. The diesel tows our 2.5 tonne van with ease. Had three services done, NONE were as per Ssangyong 777 service guide. Spoke Ssangyong Australia they say what do I head office to do and talk to the dealer. I have been waiting for new replacement wheels under warranty, I contacted the dealer and they said they are waIting for Ssangyong. Would I buy again NOT LIKELY. Show details
Good sturdy option with a lot of bells and whistles – Use almost everyday. Offroad daily. Commuting work days. No services yet. Work car replacing Ford Territory. Handles dirt roads fine even with rear wheel drive 3rd row passengers have enough room but no air conditioner or view to outside maybe a sometimes option not regular 6 foot people will hit head. Boot is limited with 3 rows in place. Lack… Read more · 1
of aftermarket support a concern. Petrol offer a great option if not much towing, getting about 10 L/100 km. Plenty of pickup with turbo and no lag. Couple of things annoying me centre console lid pops up randomly and fuel cap does not always close without adjustment, hopefully will get fixed. No side steps so I slide off seat to get out small drop off. Definitely recommend although looks like petrol model may not be selling anymore. 7 year warranty with roadside very happy with that. Towed a furniture trailer and economy was attrocious, almost 20 litres per 100km. Small trailer may be ok but definitely if looking to tow a caravan stick with diesel option.
Driving the new Rexton Ultimate – Driving the new Ultimate and it’s extremely nice to drive and rides well. So much cheaper than the market leaders, which are no more reliable these days. If your a Toyota badge snob you’ll pay a lot more and it won’t tow like the Rexton, you don’t even know your towing most of the time. Engine and transmission are efficient and super quiet. The… Read more
Rexton has so many extras for the price and a 7 years nationwide warranty and roadside so you have piece of mind all over the country.
Dont believe the recent fake whitewash reviews – On the surface and on paper the car seems great. They look good and seem good value. But in reality it falls far short. The vehicles clearly arent designed for australian conditions. Ive owned many vehicles over the years and as a professional mechanic they are like a ford. Fix or repair daily. Only problem being, if you dont have an equipped… Read more
workshop on hand at all times and your out in the sticks chances are most options are ruled out and its a tilt tray ride to the nearest big city ssangyong dealer. Yes you pay a ton more for a Toyota, (id recommend anything except the hilux to be honest) but you know with a cruiser, fortuna, rav fj etc etc etc they can be fixed anywhere but will never need it. Theres a reason why you see mines and every man and his dog in the outback with a Toyota. Whilst we didnt have major issues like some ive heard of, it was more constant little things. Think old Mercedes electrical problems. I was meticulous about servicing it as well maybe thats why we didnt have the issues others had. Id buy a used Toyota over a ssangyong anyday. Just because you can buy diferent doesnt mean you should always. Look at great wall for example. Dont shoot yourself and maybe your familys vacation in the foot. Make a smart choice.
By far the most reliable car I have owned – 2005 2.7 ltr diesel owned since new and had for 15 years is by far the the most reliable car I ever owned .only let down is the lack of service /dealers knowledge & back up. Hence why have done services and all repairs myself . Towed duel axle 19 foot caravan & off-road 4wding including doing the skytrek with ease. Will be sad to let it go… Read more
but only replacing as decided after 15 years of Trouble free motoring was time to upgrade to a new rexton ultimate
Would highly recommend to anybody. And a very under rated car.
I'm so glad SsangYong is back in Australia, they are Great Cars ! – Over the years I have owned quite a few SsangYong Vehicles, including 4 Rexton's, 1 Musso, 2 Kyron's, 1 Korando and even 2 Chairman Limousines. I have always been impressed with the build quality, comfort and reliability of these vehicles. I even enjoy the styling somewhat. I currently drive a 2009 Rexton 2.7L Diesel, which has the rare US Tremec… Read more
Manual 5 speed gearbox and 7 seats. The finish and quality is very nice and performance and economy are great. A lot of people think they are made in China and confuse them with Great Wall's, but these are premium made Korean Vehicles. Shop around for a good mechanic and servicing can be quite cost effective. One guy quoted me $3000 to change the fuel pump when vehicle would occasionally stall after driving for 15 minutes. Turned out to be a Crank Sensor and I replaced it myself in 5 minutes for $60. Another time I was quoted $4500 for a new Turbo, when it was only the DPF needed cleaning. I did it myself for $20. Don't get suckered in to paying huge money for repairs. Common problems on these vehicles are usually Crank Sensors, Cam Sensors etc, which are cheap to replace yourself. They can also get a faulty seal on the fuel cap, which can trigger a Check Engine Light or even Limp Mode. Minor things, that once you know what to look for, cost very little, if anything to fix.
Good equipment levels and build quality but let down by ride and fuel economy – We traded in our 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe highlander on a new Ssangyong Rexton Ultimate in September 2019. We were attracted to the rexton for it’s towing ability (3.5t), having 7 seats and being a 4WD. The interior in the rexton is impressive with quilted leather heated and cooled ventilated front seats, sunroof and multimedia touch screen with… Read more
android auto and Apple CarPlay. We were aware when we did the test drive that the ride was firm but thought this would become better with time and relatively normally for a 4WD. Whilst the ride is fine on the highway on other roads with slight bumps, potholes and corrugations the ride is very unsettled and shakes the whole vehicle. The Santa Fe was very smooth in comparison. The Rexton is fine towing our Jayco Swan outback. You do notice the weight of the camper when towing despite it only being 1800kg (approx. half of what it’s rated for). The fuel economy when towing is about 13.5 l/100km and around town in the 12s which is very high compared to the Santa Fe which got in the 10/11s towing and 9s around town. There are a few other niggles that my wife has discovered who mainly drives the car including sometimes the electric boot coming down randomly when loading and you need to jump out of the way ( very dangerous because it doesn’t stop if you’re in the way), the keyless door entry sometimes takes a while to recognise the key (most frustrating in the rain), the spare wheel, whilst full size, has the nice chrome side pointing downwards which is subject to scratches and chips from road debris and something else I just noticed when using Apple CarPlay was when I plugged in my iPhone the Cars multimedia screen when black and I had to unplug to get it back. In addition to the above there is a noticeable lag in the acceleration but once the turbo kicks in it’s pretty sprightly. I’m think of get an iDrive unit to see if this helps with the initial lag. We haven’t taken it 4WD yet so I can’t comment on how good it is as a 4WD but by others accounts it is quite capable.
Miss it a lot – In 2012, our family decided to buy a new car that could accommodate all our needs, we needed a large SUV for our growing family. We went out one day to our local car dealers and came across a 2008 SsangYong Rexton RX270xdi Sports. Was something I had never seen before, after taking a decent look at it, we took it for a test drive and fell in love… Read more
with it (thanks to the previous owner who kept the car in pristine shape). This was the base model but still came with quite a few goodies for the price the previous owner had paid (less that RRP) which included a decent sound system, side steps, roof rails, a DVD player for rear seat passengers, rear air vents which went all the way into the third row with their own fan speed controls, brake assist and electric and heated side mirrors.
This car also drove beautifully with not much turbo lag, great ride and handling and decent fuel economy with an average of 9l/100km from its 5cyl 2.7l turbo Diesel engine which made a respectable 121kw and 340nm which was pretty good for a car of this era. The AWD system was excellent and there wasnt much to fault about this car. In the time that we have owned the car, we did around 130,000km since 2012 (total of 190,000km) without it missing a beat. Servicing costs were also pretty low which was surprising as the car was fitted with Mercedes Benz running gear. The car aged incredibly well, all the paint still looked pristine minus a few tiny scratches and the interior held up extremely well. This car had been apart of the family and was truly loved and looked after.
At around 180k km, we started to notice a problem with the AWD system being stuck in the wrong setting, although the setting was manually adjustable, we switched it over but it still wouldnt go into the correct setting. At first we thought it was nothing but then it never went away which was partly our fault for not doing anything about it. $1,600 latter, it was fixed. After this, we had no problems with the vehicle at all but then sadly we had to let it go as it got written off. This was hard as this car had brought so many lasting memories.
If anyone was considering buying a SsangYong, I would highly recommend one.
The bargain family SUV – My wife and i set about searching for a second car, she was after 7 seats and i was looking for a future tow tug. Her heart was set on a Ford Territory but reading some reviews here and test driving revealed it to be a clunky falcon on stilts with even poorer fuel economy. Then i descovered the Ssangyong Rexton. After reading plenty reviews and… Read more
weighing up its quirks there was no doutb id found the right family car. We bought an 07 xdi with 82k on the dial for $3k cash which is outstanding considering what else with similar specs are selling for... When you overlook brand snobbery the Rexton just stacks up for value. New car reviews focus on the negatives, the new car driveway price vs what you could buy with similar coin but now on the used car market they totally exceed. Like any diesel you must check the cars history, Rexton must be serviced every 15k and any workshop will carry this out. Parts are available or can be found online.
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