- Willing 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine
- Comfortable front seats
- Off-road capability
- Some turbo lag from diesel engine
- Engine bay lacks insulation
- Suspension lacks bump absorption and body control
- Flat rear seats lack support
- Cheap interior plastics
Overview
Released in Australia in July 2014, the Ssangyong Mk.3 Rexton (also known as the Rexton W in international markets) was a seven-seat SUV. Manufactured in Korea, the Mk.3 Rexton was powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine that was mated to five-speed automatic transmission.
Dimensions
With its ladder-frame chassis, the Mk.3 Rexton was 4755 mm long, 1900 mm wide, 1840 mm tall (including roof racks) and had a 2835 mm long wheelbase. The Mk.3 Rexton had a kerb weight of 1985 kg, while braked towing capacity was 2600 kg.
Steering and suspension
The Mk.3 Rexton had power-assisted rack and pinion steering, double wishbone front suspension and a five-link rigid rear axle (both with coil springs).
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rexton | 2.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 5sp auto | 115 kW at 4000 rpm | 360 Nm at 1500-2800 rpm |
Four-wheel drive system
The Mk.3 Rexton had a part-time four-wheel drive (4WD) system with selectable high and low ranges. As such, only the rear wheels were driven when the four-wheel drive system was not engaged. When additional traction was required, however, the driver could switch the transaxle to four-wheel drive for additional traction – this could be done while the vehicle was in motion.
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Rexton included dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control (including rollover stability control), traction control and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
Features
Standard features for the Rexton included 16-inch alloy wheels with 235/75 R16 tyres, a six speaker sound system with a CD player, MP3 compatibility, auxiliary inputs (3.5 mm/USB) and Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity with audio streaming, an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat (with three memory settings), leather seat trim, climate control air conditioning, cruise control, front fog lights, front and rear parking sensors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with gearshift buttons, 60:40 split and folding second row seats, third row seats which could be stowed beneath the cargo floor, remote central locking, power windows and heated mirrors, three 12 volt power sockets, floor mats, courtesy lamps, illuminated vanity mirrors, roof rails, a trip computer and an immobiliser.
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