Images: Ssangyong Mk.1-I Rexton (2003-04)
Released in April 2003, the Ssanyong Mk.1 Series I (Mk.1-I) Rexton was an all-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, the Rexton was available with either 2.9-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel or 3.2-litre inline six cylinder petrol engines (the RX290 and RX320 variants, respectively). Furthermore, the Mk.1-I Rexton range consisted of Sports and Limited editions… Read full Ssangyong Mk.1 Rexton review
Images: Ssangyong Mk.1-II Rexton (2004-06)
Released in April 2004, the Ssangyong Mk.1 Series II (Mk.1-II) Rexton introduced a new RX270 diesel-engined variant and the consisted of Sport, Sports Plus and Limited editions. For the RX270, the 2.7-litre OM647 five-cylinder diesel engine had a cast iron block, common-rail injection, a variable geometry turbocharger, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 18.0:1. The Ssangyong Mk.1-II Rexton was fitted with five seats as standard, though seven seats (with dual-zone air conditioning) were available as an extra-cost option for $2000.
