SsangYong Rexton Y200 / Y220 (2003-2006)

I have bad luck with cars – The car had done me good for 6 years i must admit but the design of the small features is utterly disgraceful, recently i have had both my keys break on me due to the weak plastic and huge plastic key (open/close button), i now am in the process of praying that the local mechanic up in regional WA will fix it other wise i have to get it trucked… Read more

down south.

On calling customer service in sydney to offer some advice, the guy on the phone stated "You might as well get rid of your car" without giving me any options, i must say after i get these keys made i will be selling my car and not buying a Ssangyong again, your customer service reps are utterly rude, not helpful and would put you from buying a car.

On the contray the car has done me well for 6 years only issues i had with the car was the occational engine issues due to faulty parts, which i must say was not cheap to fix.

I hope someone in Ssangyong Aust reads this and changes the standard of service, as well as implementing a better car design (key wise), who would have known such a small device would cost me over 750$ to buy (just the key in itself) Fuel Efficent, Very Comfortable and very good interior design, plenty of room for dogs and family Customer service appalling, and the design and weakness of the keys.

Excellent – Very happy with this car and very styleish, attracts many looks as there dosen't seem to be many around Have had the car for over a year it's a 05 model 270XDi luxury thing, have done around 7000km since. Gets a good fuel consumption on a high way around 7.8L/100km and around town is in the 11L/100km mark. Nice car to drive and a nice price I… Read more

disagree that it is only a so called ''rich persons'' car, new it will cost something like $45K-$50k. Had a problem with an anirbag sensor but was a warranty thing. interior squeeks a bit but I suspose thats just a touch of korean and the leather seats. fuel water seperator light comes on every now and then and no water in the fuel, im yet to get this looked at as I know there is no water in the fuel.Not a good car for the beach as it is quite low to the ground, ideal for onraod.Seat belt on drivers side sometimes gets caught on the seat adjuster so when you are driving along the seat gose crazy.Went to purchase a new battery ($220) the dealer SPRINGWOOD KEEMA AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 3521 PACIFIC HWY. IN QUEENSLAND decided to sell me a battery that was out of another car that was actully 14 months old, had 2 cells buggered and had less than 12 volts charge thinking I would not relise. What a big disappointment shame on you SPRINGWOOD (SPRINGWOOD ALSO DEAL IN HYUNDAI, SUZUKI, NISSAN AND SSANGYONG) SO PLEASE DON'T GO THERE AS IM SURE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE A CRAP SERVICE!

Good – We are very haqppy with our Rexton. The triptronic transmission is great but I think the salewsman in Adelaide wanted to get rid of stock by selling me the auto, partiularly for towing. I can't help but wander if the manual would return better fuel economy while towing (currently ranges from 16 to 20 mpg in old terms). Can someone tell me? I tend… Read more

to keep the transmission in 4th for towing otherwise it tends to rev higher when it is in D. Around town it always returns over 30mpg the best has been 32.5. I acelerate reasonable quickly to speed limits. I have found little difference in economy towing at 80, 90 or 100. So far I have found the best rev range for towing to be between 2250 and 3000 rpm. I enjoy driving it on the open road, haven't done a lot of off-road yet. We ahve now done 40000km in just over twelve months and would certainly consider buying another Rexton and I see the new model has a beter climate control and radio./cd panel. Very good value for money! Much better than petrol engined vehicles, particularly for towing. I don't tend to mark generously but rate this vehicle at 4 out of five. We have owned our 05 Sports model for just over 12 months and particularly like the power/economy and the ease with which our Rexton tows our caravan (16 ft poptop Avan). Good round town performance too. We had a few problems early - faulty wiring to fuel water separator sensor, a few vibrations, some fixed but still have one soemwhere in engine bay particularly when uner load, could be plastic cowling over top of engine. Still inestigating! Don't likt the climate and radio/cd controls, they are virtuallu impossible to read when traveling in daylight with lights on.

Brilliant – Bought 2005 270 Diesel with 246Kms on the clock from the Perth Auctions paid an enormous $3400. I have run it for the last 2 months long trips short trips.. I enjoy putting fuel in it.. It's that good. Great space. Great fuel. Great comfort. Stereo is very easy to use. Aircon is freezing cold. Back seats are better that Range Rover 2007… Read more

Supercharger.

I bought it for my daughter but I am keeping it cos its brilliant.

very underrated.

Cruises all day at 110.

Everything works.

Headlamps great for country trips.

No oil leaks no water leaks.

Doors slam shut like a Merc.

It is a Merc apart from the badges.

Massive towbar and capacity.

I was driving a classy and expensive Range Rover 2007 with 120kkms on the clock and the Rexton is better!

Go have a look.

These are bargains.

Rexton RX 320 – I purchased the Rx 320 Ssangyong Rexton, What a car, a huge difference, compared to my previous cars I had before, old used cars like Mazda and Nissan Patrol the Rexton RX 320 mode has an S Class Mercedes benze engine, it's two years now not any problems yet driving on and off road  Show details

Great vehicle – I have owned this vehicle for over two years and have had no problems as yet, the power is great and the gearbox (auto) is smooth. I have installed airbag suspension as I tow a pop top camper van and the ride and economy is excellent. After driving a Nissan Patrol for several years, this vehicle is like driving a limo. Now in its tenth year and… Read more

still going strong with no problems at all. If Ssangyong put sat nav and reverse cameras in as standard I would even consider upgrading to a new one. Overall features and power of engine Limited knowledge of vehicle from dealers and parts suppliers

OK – I am worried about resale value when i come to get rid of it next year. I would look at a new model but it would depend on what I was offered as a trade in. I have liked owning and driving it. The fuel gauge does not go back to full when you fill the tank(diesel). they tell me it is a common problem but don,t have a fix for it.

OK – If the parts were available locally and dealers had parts in stock the pain wouldn't have been so great. However, once one thing went wrong, it was down hill from there. Initially I was extremly happy with the prestige car on a peasants wage, but now it has cost more than that! I appreciate greatly all the features that they advertise. I have done… Read more

66000 klm's and have noted some minor issues which became major all over issues.Once one thing went other things followed suit. Add to this poor service from the dealer, Ian Parker.There was an 8 week turn around in waiting for parts from overseas and dealer error.

Terrible – I had racked up about 30,000k in my Rexton without fault apart from some minor issues of no great importance. HOWEVER, (AND LET THIS BE A WARNING TO ANYONE CONTEMPLATING BUYING ONE), my wife was hit from the side by a taxi 4 MONTHS AGO and I still dont have my car back because the repairer cannot get the parts from overseas. Korea called about a… Read more

week ago and said they did not have the parts available (after the order having been placed for 3 1/2 months) and that they will have to repair the car dodgy brothers style. The dealerships around me (Brisbane) that did sell these cars are drying up left right and centre. I would warn anyone NOT to buy one of these cars as the after sales service is obviously non existant. Sad because it is a decent car. decent car, destroyed by service service

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.

More reviews of the same vehicle – Well it's been 2 years of family usage my daughter withe my new grandson have adopted the car ...it has hardly faulted ...only throwing up a limp home fault which was actually due to lack of routine engagement of the low range gearbox option. It was sticking and failing to engage. A number of continued selections exercising the solenoid cured the… Read more ·  3

problem.. 3 years of brilliant motoring. So happy.

December 6th 2018 Update: Still running fine

Update on my silver Rexton 2.7 automatic. It's now about three years since I bought it , lent it to my daughter and it's now driven by my son in law . It has done 307,000 KMs without skipping a beat other than a complete screw up by the servicing garage who damaged the vaccine tube to the turbo and had to fix it under warranty. !!!

It's been a great vehicle comfortable economic and such good value. If you need a spacious 4wd without the huge bank account the try a Rexton. You will not be disappointed.

Great car. Purchased new in 2006. Was 2005 badged. RX270XDi – Vehicle has done 150000km. Has been used as a comuter vehicle as well as beach work. Has not failed in any way. Very good on fuel. Purchase fuel filters from DELPHI distributor. Much cheaper than from SSangyong Dealer. Oil filter over the counter from parts specialist. My mate purchased 1 after my recommendation. Powerful, fuel efficient real goer. Everything works. Tyre size hard to find. Shocks leave a lot to be desired. Show details ·  1

300k update 9 years – I bought this car at a charity auction as there were no bids for it, initially there was a clutch and fuel gauge issue that was repaired promptly. Since then it has been a farm runabout with a lot of city work, hit 3 kangaroos and been momentarily under sea water, (big wave on the beach). The engine (2.9l diesel) has chugged along tirelessly. Fuel… Read more

economy has been 8l/100km on long runs (95-100km/hr best economy) and tows 100km/h easily. Service every 20000km. Has been very reliable but as there is no resale or trade in value, I will try for 400k then take the $50 scrap value and try a Great Wall ute Mercedes diesel engine Light globes need continual replacement

Excellent – Bought my car last year a 2005 320 for AUD29000.00 i am getting 12l/100 and are very happy , change of circumstances has meant i need a seven seater so thought i would trade. Dealers are offering me AUD13000.00 that is crap. Ssangyong need to do more to market this vehicle and to make it attractive to buyers new and used. They should have some… Read more

obligation to protect their customers. I will be interested in what a ssangyoong dealer will offer me love it great car to drive and has lots of features re sale value

Bad – Very comfortable, stylish, excellent on and off road driving, make sure the Dealership servicing the car knows what they are doing. Ssangyong Aust. Head Office (Sydney) did'nt want to know about it cause the warranty had run out..?? Value for New 4X4 vehicle, comfortable on and off road, spacious. had the car for nearly 3 1/2 years 150000 km. when… Read more

the lack of knowledge from Dealership stripped the threading of all 5 glow plugs, I was told $6500 to replace cylinder head, and would have to wait 6 weeks for delivery. I sent the head to local Mercedes workshop, and was repaired for $2100. So if ya want spares for any of Ssangyong vehicles be prepared to pay big bucks and have the car OFF the road for long period of time.

Bad – Apparently parent company in receivership in Korea. Future looking very shaky. Explains lack of resale I suppose. It's not pretty so a lot of people wont look past that. Seemed like good value Heavy on Fuel. Went to trade it in and other dealers who dint want to know about it. Ssangyong dealer wouldn't buy it back at any price.

Reasonably priced medium 4wd. Very happy – Have had 2.7l Diesel Rexton auto 5 seater since July 2005. Used regularly for towing double horse float 1/2 horses. Auto doesn't like towing up very steep hills with lots of bends so must change to manual pref. before getting to steep parts. Had manuf reps check this and claim unable to be fixed. Too many components to be reprogrammed. Have… Read more ·  1

managed fine since knowing what to do but may have bought manual rather than auto. All features of more expensive cars & very economical. Done 83,000km June 2011. Buy filters etc online & service at home. Tyres expensive as limited range avail but if fitted well last a long time. Plenty of luggage space but would prefer back seats to fold down flat to make long enough to sleep in. luxurious, economical, reasonable purchase price auto tranmission problem with towing up steep hills particularly with tight corners.

OK – SSANGYONG Australia has introduced independent rear suspension and permanent 4WD to its Ssangyong Rexton Limited as part of a mild facelift. The premium model variant of the South Korean brand’s mid-sized SUV range has also been given a boost with an upgraded turbo-diesel engine. The existing 2.7-litre common-rail diesel has been fitted… Read more

with a new variable geometry turbocharger which increases power by 15kW to 137kW, while torque moves up by an impressive 62Nm to 390Nm.

Despite the extra urge, the flagship Rexton’s combined fuel consumption figure remains at 9.2L/100km, according to the ADR 81/01 standard.

The Rexton Limited has also been given a mild exterior tweak, but the changes are hard to pick with the naked eye. Fuel economic, quiet engine and elegant design. for this vehicle is very elevated price.

its all you need – i brought my late 2003 RX320 limited , in 2005 , we drove it straight to Ayers rock , then to the Victorian alps , all in the same month, never missed a beat , it goes well in sand , sleet snow n rocks , never been stuck anywhere , i dive it too work everyday as a tradie , we had a lot of trouble with the dealers , but did eventually get results… Read more

from head office in Sydney . i have now done , 183000 kms , the only trouble we have found living in the Adelaide hills is front discs , and now cv joints are making a bit of noise , and they are very overpriced at about , $3000.00 , other than this , has been a fantastic car , comfortable and enjoyable , we have been to the Victorian alps every year since , no troubles , and a lot of country driving to boot, so if ya thinking of getting one , we would recommend it luxury at a realistic price . heated seats price of spare parts

Good – Updated review.Have had Rexton for 2 years and have towed a 17ft caravan around Oz in that time albeit all on major roads. Found it an excellent tug, fuel economy av around 15lt per 100km whilst towing,around 10lt per 100km normal use. No problem towing in top gear even with cruise control (used properly,not in hills)found best towing speed 90 -… Read more

95km/hr.Quite happy with off road performance, however, we are not dedicated off roaders. To date with 50000km completed have had no reason to visit a workshop except for normal services.Have no hesitation in recommending the vehicle to the grey nomads and the casual off roader. Price,fuel economy, engine power,smooth auto transmission,climate control. Interior looks cheap.Company does not advertise enough resulting in bad trade in prices.

Good – In the 114,000 klms it has done a lot of 4wd. I put in Koni shockers and it handles dirt,corrugations very well. As all mechanical parts can be obtained from non Ssangyong dealers servicing is cheap.I also can do it myself. I changed tyres from 255/65 x 16 to 245/70 x16 as these as easier to obtain outback. Very reliable The 290 diesel lacks a bit of power

Excellent – Rex is the best value 4wd in its class,needs more sales ads not many arround getting stopped reguarly to do thje sales pitch, if only i got a dollar for as many times i got asked about rex. Rex has got it all baby, chicks love it guys drool over it, yuppies scratch there heads (what the). I purchased my from peter at matt o'briens in niddrie great… Read more

service from sales team and haggle on price and extras they will come to the party. Happy motoring with rexton, don't be scared get the lt 270 di turbo diesol you'll love it, honestly. Regards danny. Danmel tranz p/l vechicle logistics, melbourne. Well what can i say? i have had a 270 for 6 mths and not a prob,head turner, paddock basher no worries mate.heaps of room for all my mates with the 3rd row. Pre delivery not upto scratch, found small scratches on paint work in the interior with some knife marks due to i picked vehicle up at night didnt notice this shame danny shame.not much after market avaiable.

Excellent – liked car but experiencing mechanical problems very expensive to rectify, paid £26k new now worth £4k anyoneelse with diff faults good comfortable car, easy to drive. car is just over 3 yrs old front diff gone, servicing expensive and looses value quickly, cost of repair is more than value of car

ddd – I have also experienced the same problems - after about 3-4 months it would not recognise blank discs - picture would freeze up - would not play certain brands of dual layer discs etc. Unit taken in for warranty repairs twice. First time didn't make any differance - it was suggested I clean the laser every month !!. On the second occasion the "loader" was replaced and so far -------- everything works ok - no problems yet !

OK – The Rexton was not our first choice when looking for a new mid-sized 4WD, however the Sorento diesel release was delayed. The Rexton is a curious mix of quality components (engine and gearbox) and a cheap, dark and tacky interior. The fake carbon fibre on the steering wheel is particularly annoying, as it extends to where one grips the wheel. … Read more

We have had few problems with our car, the notable ones being wheel alignment way out of spec from delivery, and a split windscreen washer bottle (both fixed under warranty).

The economy has been superb, bettering a manual Hilux ute I also drive.

The 7 seater arrangement is simply awful. It takes up a swag of room in the back (and the Rexton isn't exactly huge in the rear compartment anyway). We've removed the seats, but are now left with an uneven floor and no tie-down points. We didn't want or need 7 seats, but the 5-seater has been dropped. Anyone looking for a reasonably-priced 7-seater would be better off elsewhere anyway as the rearmost Rexton seats are only suitable for legless dwarfs.

The lack of a trip computer in a car of this price is unforgivable, since it would add little to the cost of the car given that the menu is in place (driving only the clock). I have an aftermarket code reader/trip computer, but it won't operate on the OBDII protocol Ssangyong uses.

I'd rather have had a simpler, less fussy steering wheel without the Tiptronic function, and have a trip computer and more storage inside the car. The cupholders are pathetic, they are shallow, poorly located, and very few cups or cans will fit in them! The glovebox and centre console are way too small.

The gearlever is cheap looking and feels flimsy.

The fitment of an ugly steel spare wheel is also a big minus. While the fact that it's full-sized is a plus, it can't be used in a wheel rotation program without the car looking odd.

While the car is quite comfortable on long journeys, with great seats, the shock absorbers appear to have poor rebound control and if the car wasn't new, I'd be looking at replacing them.

We have had good service from Ssangyong dealers across the country, however, they are spread thinly across cities, often on the outskirts.

Our car is the Deep Wine, which is a nice colour, but a little dark, looking black or dark brown in some light. It is also difficult to keep clean in the dusty, hard water town we now live in! Combined with the dark interior, the car gets very hot in the blazing sun, and the "climate control" struggles to cool the interior. A beige interior is available overseas, and we would have chosen this if available here. It's worth noting that Ssangyong have dropped this lighter-coloured interior on the Rexton's ugly sister, the Kyron. A retrograde step!

A final niggle is the lack of front seat movement for tall people, which is further compromised if the rear seats are folded. styling, comfort, headlights, fuel economy and touring range, smoothness of engine and gearbox dark interior, lack of internal storage, 7 seat arrangement, lack of aftermarket accessories, including cargo barrier and a decent bullbar

Good – The Engine is strong, powerful, and excellent for all kinds of weather through the pelting down of rain to the dry desert sand. Excellent vehicle if you are looking for a 4 wheel drive. This is and extremely excellent car, it is built to full capacity to do all kinds of things like off road use and gives you one of the best experiences you could… Read more

get. The quality and design is done so well that I would never want to sell it, no matter what the price. The interior is spacious and comfortable giving you a variety of components inside.

Bad – The fact that I paid so much for a service is a turnoff. $333.00 in Parts $222.55 for oil. Then on top of that Labour. I think next time I will go back to Toyota and save money My Rexton has done 60,000 kms of service in just 2 years. Great wagon for both on and off road conditions The fact diesel is so expensive in Australia detracts from its… Read more

economy. And I have just had a 60,000 km service done. I don't know if all dealers charge the same but in Blackforest SA I paid a small fortune. I brought a Ssangyong not a Mercedes.

Bad – I had my Rex written off by the insurance company recently because the cost of the replacement engine from Ssangyong was $54000! The water that destroyed my vehicle wasn't even above the sidesteps but the wake of a truck coming in the opposite direction caused the damage! BE AWARE!!! WAS a nice car to drive. Be careful - very careful! The air… Read more

intake for this car is just above the bumper at the front of the vehicle - not good for going through water!

Good – Still very satisfied inspite of minor niggles as mention. Eventually got the Nudge bar and tow bar fitted this week, looks great. To all of those who have Toyota and Nissan on their brains ( due to motoring mag indoctrination/brainwashing!) put your prejudice aside and take a Rexton for a drive, you surley will "smile" No done 8000Kms, The… Read more

vehicle is getting better all the time, In fact I got back into my Volvo S70 for a day and could not wait to back into the Rexton. Still waiting for a rear bumper to be replaced, now over 5 weeks.

cannot get aftermarket headlamp and bonnet protectors, even though you can get them for the Kyron. Hopefully these will eventually come on to the market.

Excellent – This car is impressive if you consider that it did not cost $70K to $100k. The Rexton is unbeatable value,I have driven a lot of luxury AWD's {on the road}just to compare my Rexton and yes there are much better cars out there but I do not want spend $120K on a car. As far as re-sale goes, its not my fault Rapson sold the vehicles to cheap and I… Read more

will not sell/trade mine unless I get a good price on my next Rexton TD6. The Rexton will have no worth to me after 5 years so my son will have a great first car. Yes we are all very happy so far. Rexton Craig has done over 15k now and just keeps doing it very well for a vehichle under $100k. Our 270 is a pleasure to drive on the road or in the gravel, sand, mud and water. Aircon on stereo on comfy ride and great fuel economy for larger car, my 14 year old son calls it a pimp wagon "looks a million dollars even when its covered in crap" When we have gone bush we arrive more relaxed. We have allowed 5 of our friends {all very experience offroaders Geo's and Drillers} to have a drive in various conditions they think we are bulldusting them when we tell them $42k drive away, they all think it would be $80K. Drillers do not easily get impressed ! Plenty of room for 5 adults, fridge, food and camping gear. We are always asked about our Rexton in the bush or at the shops. Same answer "will get a green one with leather and the seven speed auto TD6 when released" no more to say. On occassions it would be easier if Rexton Beige had a little more ground clearance. The importers of this vehicle are doing a resonable job, but they could train their sales staff better and employ people who have passion for the product. I have now sold 4 Rextons unofficially for them around Mandurah W.A. by being open and honest about the car. I think Rapson should give me a job as I know more about the Rexton than most of the sales guys I have met besides Neil.

Good – Vehicle was purchased after six years of Subaru Forester ownership - a v good vehicle but had become too small for a growing family. The Rexton is slowly gaining in popularity - ours is another West Aust registration (Wheels Magazine have just quoted Aust stats for '05 as a 242% sales increase led by the Rexton). After a month of ownership we are… Read more

very pleased and our friends/colleagues are surprised by the package (they have Territories/Kluger) & say they wished they had given this consideration.

Have not yet calculated fuel consumption - still running in but expect around 11/12 in the city.

Looking forward to trying out low range next weekend down South. Now where do I fit an onboard air compressor?! Limited version : Excellent quality at the price point. Interior : Fit & finish better than local Aust Ford Territory. Good firm seats - kids like the 7 seat option & rear a/c outlet. Exterior : finish excellent.Engine/drivetrain : very good - 5 spd auto is seamless in its changes and manual operation much better & intuitive with side to side activation than moving lever across with up/down or plus/minus selection. Suspension : firm with a little 'pitching' normal with ladder frame vehicles - our tyre pressures kept at 36psi. Not a lot : Limited version should have a trip computer, reversing sensors/camera and six changer CD system as standard. Rear dust spoiler design a bit fussy and probably the only item I feel indicates the country of origin. With seven seat option and in stowed position, there should be some sort of barrier to prevent items from sliding over the edge onto the floor (I am going to have to cook up something). Front drink holders are quite small.

Bad – Do not oreder Prism Blue colour, won't get it! And don't trust dealers, they hardly have a clue what the car is all about. Some claim they haven't seen a LTD in their live! Frustrating lack of coordination between dealers, distributors and importers. Do your own research, thanks God, there is internet! Make sure you know what you want prior to… Read more

visit a dealership...

Otherwise, the car is great,it beats the Patrol, Prado, etc. it's full of equipment and much cheaper! Despite some negative reviews on the net (most are for the 2.9L model though)trust me and try one. With proper product management and promotion could become a hit here as it is already worldwide.

5 for the car itself, 2 for the way it is sold! So far so good on the technical side. Only drove one couple of times and have placed an order. Full of expectations... Ordered the LTD model with sunroof, big mistake! This is the 4th month I am waiting for the car, and still nobody is able to tell me when I'll get it. From top managers down to car dealers, I am sending emails and making calls, no result! Some guys are helfull, I've been offered a LTD model without the sunroof though. Thanks!

Good Overall Performer – Overall 4WD characteristics are aplenty, such as an elevated driving position, giving a commanding view of the road, bulbous tyres that cope well with urban kerbs, and low-range gears selected by pushing a button on the dash, as is a locking 4X4 differential. The interior is quite an upmarket affair, with lavish use of woodgrain trim that looks… Read more

great and complementing with the interior. The plush leather, handy controls and powered seats look good and work well, so the practicality is appreciated here. The models have dual airbags with pre-tensioners, side airbags, side impact beams, ABS, traction control, a 3.5 tonne towing capacity, air-conditioning, a CD player, leather steering wheel, alloy wheels and roof rails. The SE and SX models get deluxe leather seating.

Rear-seat passengers receive adequate legroom, and the middle seating position has an fold down arm rest with cup holders. The luggage compartment has a third row of two seats that folds flat on top of the floor giving ample luggage space but not exceptional.

The Rexton Xdi could represent reasonably good value with it's strong diesel engine that most rivals can't match for the price. But it's easy to think of many more refined large wagons for about the same price range, so the Rexton has its work cut out for it in a competitive market too. The 2.7-litre turbo-diesel features the latest common-rail technology and therefore manages the fairly impressive outputs of 121kW of power and 340Nm of torque, all delivered low in the rev range as befitting the Rexton's hefty two-tonne weight and promise of off-road ability.

On road, it equates to better-than-reasonable performance, albeit without trying to hide the turbo diesel's clattering, noisy nature. There's an abundance of low-down pulling power, following a hesitation as the turbo spins up to its optimum speed, so there's no need to rev the engine across its limited range. Moving the gearstick left or right produces manual changes, Mercedes-style, which might be handy for towing or off-roading.

Fuel consumption of about 13 L/100km is quite good for a heavy off-roader, but the 80-litre tank could have been more generous. The Rexton performs well enough in a straight line but things are little understeer around corners. The understeer is compensated by the speed sensing steering.

Bad – I did not pay A$90k to A$140k or better I would rather buy Real Estate {appreciating asset}. Paying A$45k being suprised at the robust handling, hauling and good fuel economy. Yes I'am happy But ask me at 100k! This car is loungeroom like nice and quiet good sound system when you choose. A No rush drive, but if you need to feed a little speed to… Read more

your ride push your foot down and the TURBO TURBO's just the right amount of notes, if its not buy a Turbo XR6! I prefer in the summer and winter to have the windows down at varying degrees so I was happy to option thin weather sheilds {air comes in at reduced noise levels and assists other ventilation}.The set and forget A/C is brilliant when required. My best option was a Parkside towbar, I know this 5By5 with the tiptronic box will pull the skin off a rice pudding but did not want to be let down by a sub standard hitch. I tow a decent trailer and I expect my ride to behave, I will pass `B' Trains and log trucks but I like To get a nice run up and know the four wheel disc brakes and ABS will be my back up if I miss Time. {Rare event Now!!} The Euro feel is good wuntzthedumassiefiggersitout the 255 16 alloys are industrial but work. I prefer 275 18 alloys more up market {AMG} or better for highway and put a Pedders lift kit and some serious offroad duellers when you take your family to Gove and a snorkel if the Rivers are up. The Roof Rails seem to be industrial but are not supplied with cross bars which is good because the your local RHINO-RACK shop will have sports cross bars for surfers and neat luggage carriers AT1510S*. But realy if you are going to Gove or similiar get the jerry can holder and carry an empty 20 liter jerry, you might not need it as your ride does 30 to the gallon or 9 to the hundred, obviously if your towing a trailer or you took the three fat sisters it could be less. The large tall rear area in the back is incredibley useful oncce you take out all the cargo nets and rollout covers, stow them they will be useful one day. I roll the passenger seat forward chuck in a few Real Estate signs and my toolbox my Wellies and if the wifes not looking my Rollies and a Toddie. I sell farms so thats why I like an all weather all condition vehicle that rides like a lounge chair and has a bit of grunt the Mercedes influence is there with a landrover clone and having Ssang Yong Roadside assist is OK too. If you want a 7 seater buy a landcruiser. Grill cross beams to far apart allows bugs to collide with intercooler, tranmission cooling fins {After market mesh I think chrome or Candy apple red}. Driver ability to judge distance of front bumper to wall or parking posts. I feel an after market nudge bar thats airbag compatible like the Merc ML 270 is the go I like the SMART BAR Outfront bar BUT Russel and Ben are to busy to get a Rexton bar acredited . The Centre console is a bit small could be a lot larger and more useful if the Auto Shifter is column mounted. I would have bought a 320 if it could have been gassed {LPG}