SsangYong Rexton

The KGM Rexton, formerly SsangYong Rexton (Korean: 쌍용 렉스턴), is a mid-size SUV manufactured by South Korean manufacturer SsangYong Motor (currently KG Mobility) since late 2001. The name Rexton is derived from the Latin title 'rex' and the English word 'tone', which is intended to mean "the ruler's tone".[2]

In 2017, the second generation Rexton debuted in Seoul 2017,[3] and to the European market in Frankfurt 2017.[4] The new generation Rexton features SsangYong's new body-on-frame platform, which it shares with the Musso pick-up.[5] Other improvements include active safety 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

First generation (Y200; 2001)

The Y200 series Rexton was produced from 2001 to 2006. The car's design was styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign studio. It was available only with four-wheel drive and one of four engines: a 2.3-liter[9] 112 kW (150 hp) petrol engine, a 2.7-liter 121 kW and 342 Nm common rail diesel, a 2.9-liter diesel and a 3.2-liter 162 kW and 310 Nm petrol engine. The 2.7 XDi was based on the Mercedes-Benz OM612 CDI engine but was significantly re-engineered by SsangYong. The car was also available under a Daewoo badge in certain European markets such as France, without any technical or equipment changes.[10] Production of the Daewoo Rexton stopped in early 2003 to make way for the car coming in as a Ssangyong instead.

In June 2003, the Rexton was introduced in Europe under the Ssangyong badge. 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.

SsangYong 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.[11] 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.[11]

In Malaysia, the Rexton was assembled starting in August 2006 by Competitive Supreme Sdn Bhd (CSSB),[12] 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

Second generation (Y400; 2017)

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,[3] and to global market in International Motor Show Germany 2017.[4] With the car's design, SsangYong claims that the Rexton got the inspiration from the Greek temple Parthenon.[20]

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.[21] Other improvements include safety driving equipments, increased towing capacity (up to 3,500 kg) in both manual and automatic forms,[22] and electric parking brake system with auto hold.

The Rexton is offered with a choice of a new 225 hp 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.[6]

Awards

In Korea, the Rexton was chosen as the Best Ergonomic Design Award by the Ergonomics Society of Korea.[23] It also received Award of the Prime Minister in Korean Good Design Award 2017.[24] G4 Rexton has earned Best Value award for two consecutive years. It won three titles at last year's awards including the Best Value Off-roader and 4x4 of the Year 2018. SsangYong Rexton named 'Best Value 4x4 2023' by 4x4 Magazine for 6 consecutive years. SsangYong Motors has collected yet another award for its flagship Rexton, which has been named as the 'Best Value' off-roader, for an unprecedented sixth year running in the '4x4 of the Year 2023' awards, sponsored by BFGoodrich.

Safety

The second generation Rexton equipped with 9 airbags, including a driver knee-airbag and second-row side airbags. It also features intelligent 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).[25]

model code	Y200
aka	Daewoo Rexton
production	2001–2017
assembly	South Korea: Pyeongtaek India: Chakan (Mahindra)‡R7R‡ Malaysia: Pekan (CSSB) Russia: Naberezhnye Chelny (Sollers JSC); Vladivostok (Sollers JSC, since 2009) Ukraine: Kremenchuk (Kremenchug Auto)‡R8R‡
designer	Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign
related	Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163)
engine	petrol: 2.3 L M111 I4 2.8 L RX 280 M104 I6 3.2 L RX 320 M104 I6 diesel: 2.0 L e-XDI 200 turbo I4 2.2 L e-XDI 220 turbo I4 2.7 L XDi 270 turbo I5 2.9 L OM662 I5
transmission	6-speed manual 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic
wheelbase	2820 mm
length	4720 mm
width	1870 mm
height	1820 mm

First generation (Y200; 2001)

SsangYong Rexton II, first facelift (Y250; 2006–2012)

Second generation (Y400; 2017)

Awards

Safety

External links

References

SsangYong Rexton W, second facelift (Y290; 2012–early 2017)

Chinese copy controversy

Mahindra Alturas G4 (2018–2022)

Facelift (Y450; 2020–present)