The SsangYong Rexton (Korean:?? ???) is a Large SUV manufactured by the SsangYong Motor Company since late 2001. The name Rexton is derived from the Latin tittle 'rex' and the English word 'tone'. which is intended to mean "the ruler's tone"
In 2017, 2nd generation Rexton debuted in Seoul 2017, and to european market in Frankfurt 2017. The new generation Rexton features SsangYong's new body-on-frame platform, which shares with Musso pick-up. Other improvements include safty driving pack, increased towing capacity, and electric parking brake system with auto hold.
The Rexton is offered with a choice of a new 2.0L petrol turbo or 2.2L diesel engine and available in two or four-wheel drive. It is equipped with Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic automatic or AISIN 6-speed automatic transmission or 6-speed manual transmission.
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First Generation (Y200; 2001-2016)
The Y200 series Rexton was produced from 2001 to 2006. The car's design was styled by Giorgietto Giugiaro's Italdesign studio. And it was available only with four-wheel drive and one of three engines: a 2.7-liter 121 kW (162 hp) and 342 N?m (252 lb?ft) common rail diesel, a 2.9-liter diesel and a 3.2-liter 162 kW (217 hp) and 310 N?m (230 lb?ft) petrol engine, all manufactured under license from Mercedes-Benz.
In the summer of 2003, the Rexton was introduced in Europe. Technically, it is based on a slightly extended chassis of the SsangYong Musso. Initially, it was only available with a choice of two engines: a 2.9-liter five-cylinder diesel and 3.2-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine. Both engines were borrowed from the Musso which were licensed from Mercedes-Benz.
The transmission options for the diesel model were originally either a five-speed manual with a gearbox from the American company Tremec or a four-speed automatic with a gearbox from the Australian company BTR Automotive. The petrol model was only offered with the automatic transmission. In 2004, with the introduction of the 2.7-liter XDi diesel engine, a five-speed Tiptronic gearbox (NAG 5G-Tronic provided by Mercedes-Benz) became an optional extra with that engine.
Rexton II, first facelift (Y250; 2006-2012)
In early 2006, SsangYong unveiled an upgraded Rexton.The vehicle features numerous technologies to reduce carbon emissions, such as a catalyzed diesel particulate filter and a variable-geometry turbocharger. Based on these upgrades, the South Korean government classifies the 2008 Rexton as a low-emissions vehicle, making it eligible for an exemption from a quasi tax related to environmental standards for five years after the purchase of the vehicle. Other improvements include enhanced parking brake technology, a tire pressure monitoring system (as seen on the SsangYong WZ concept car), an electronic toll collection system and a forward collision warning and avoidance system.
In Malaysia, the Rexton was assembled starting in August 2006 by Competitive Supreme Sdn Bhd (CSSB), also the sole importer and distributor of SsangYong vehicles in Malaysia.
In 2008, Project Kahn, famous for tuning luxury and sports cars, presented a modified Rexton 270 SPR at the 2008 British International Motor Show. It was so well received that in 2009, it became part of the British SsangYong range. It features added kit, chrome highlights and a "sportier" interior, but unusually, in the initial models, it does not have a radio/CD player, as it is intended that those that potential customers would want to put their own sound system in. However, the R-Line later gained a Kenwood double-DIN touch screen navigation system with steering wheel-mounted controls. The R-Line also has a more powerful version of the Mercedes 2.7-liter straight-five turbo diesel engine producing 186 PS (137 kW) and 402 N?m (296 lb?ft) torque at 2400 rpm.
Rexton W, second facelift (Y290; 2012- early 2017)
A revision version called the Rexton W, was released in 2012 by Mahindra & Mahindra of which SsangYong is a subsidiary. The Rexton W introduced the new 2.0-liter XDi diesel engine Euro 5 with standard DPF come from the small Korando, new front grille with new headlights and retuned chassis. The 3.2-liter petrol engine retuned for Euro 5 standard.
At the end of 2015, SsangYong introduced to the European market the 2.2-liter e-XDi engine with Euro 6 compliance. This engine is an evolution of the previous 2.0-liter XDi. This 2.2-liter diesel also comes with the Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic automatic. It also had updated Interior.
Chinese copy controversy
In 2005, SG Automotive released the car named Aurora and this car resembles to the Rexton. However, SsangYong Motor chose not to lawsuit against SG Automotive, citing China's lawsuit system which is favorable to their companies. SsangYong only informed to SAIC, which was the largest shareholder at that time, of the copyright issue with the SG Automotive.
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Second Generation (Y400; 2017-present)
The Y400 series Rexton traces its roots to the SsangYong LIV-1 concept car and the SsangYong LIV-2 concept from Paris Motor Show 2016. In 2017, 2nd generation Rexton debuted to Korean market in Seoul Motor Show 2017, and to global market in International Motor Show Germany 2017. With the car's design, SsangYong claims that the Rexton got the inspiration from the Greek temple Parthenon.
The new generation Rexton features SsangYong's new body-on-frame platform using Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), which shares with SsangYong Musso pick-up. Other improvements include safty driving equipments, increased towing capacity (up to 3,500kg) in both manual and automatic forms, and electric parking brake system with auto hold.
The Rexton is offered with a choice of a new 225 horsepower 2.0 L e-XGDI 200T petrol turbo engine or 181 horsepower 2.2 L e-XDI 220 diesel engine and available in two-wheel or part-time four-wheel drive. It is equipped with Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic automatic or AISIN 6-speed automatic transmission or 6-speed manual transmission.
Awards
In Korea, the Rexton was chosen as the Best Ergonomic Design Award by the Ergonomics Society of Korea. It also received Award of the Prime Minister in Korean Good Design Award 2017.
Safety
The second generation Rexton equipped with nine airbags, including a driver knee-airbag and second-row side airbags. It also features smart safety driving system including Autonomous Emergency Brake System(AEBS), Forward Collision Warning System(FCWS), Lane Departure Warning System(LDWS), High Beam Assist(HBA), Lane Change Assist(LCA), and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert(RCTA).
In Korean New Car Assessment Program(KNCAP) the SsangYong G4 Rexton received top safety rating of Grade1(5 stars; 88.5 pts.) on a 2017 registration
Mahindra HSUV
At the 2018 Auto Expo in New Delhi India, Mahindra revealed a rebadged version of the 2nd generation Rexton. This new suv is designed to slot above the Mahindra XUV500. Currently upon its release, the SUV has no official name. Mahindra version of Rexton will be assemble in Mahindra & Mahindra Chakan Plant in India in the second half of 2018.
References
External links
- Official website
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