SsangYong Rexton 2023 | Is This Rexton Ultimate An Underdog In Four-Wheel Drive? | Drive.com.au

Don't you... forget about me. SsangYong's own four-wheel drive wagon has fallen into the shadows of consideration for many buyers. But when held under the light, even simple minds can see it holds appeal.

00:00 Introduction
00:37 Pricing & Specification
01:53 Front Seats
03:34 Second Row
04:37 Third Row
05:40 Boot Space
06:27 On The Road
07:50 Off-Road
08:23 Summary

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[jimcrawford]

I had one for 11 years towing my caravan. I was nearly in tears when I traded it in. Fantastic car!

[simmo]

We’ve had our rexton for 16 months. Purchased the ultimate and we love it. Ironman suspension on cruises like a beast. Have had it down to 7.9 litre per 100 on the highway. Admittedly doing around 100-105. The 8 speed is the same gearbox in the Genesis, smooth as butter and cruises like a limousine.

Very quiet with literally no road noise. I’m a satisfied buyer and understand why Ssangyong have blasted their all time sales records off the roof. What a car!!!

[RK-pygd]

My wife has the Rexton, I’ve got the Musso, both have been fantastic, highly recommend

[tacorevenge]

I own one and love it. Suspension is much better than Mitsubishi Pajero and on sand performs better than Land Cruiser. I do serious off-roading and no issues as off now.

[inthestix]

Absolutely LOVE my rexton ❤ I've owned a huge amount of cars and it's by far the best car I've had. It's absolutely awesome.

[chrisandshazza]

I’ve lived and breathed 4wding for 30yrs. Round Oz twice in a 40 series including bashing it down the Canning Stock route. I’d take independent rear suspension over a solid anyday of the week - especially given the size of the tyres on these rigs. The benefit would far outweigh the most minuscule advantage - if any - on something like this. And you only have to look at the patrol - all independent. And given this has an Eaton locker in the rear it’s a win win all the way. 7 yr unlimited warranty towing 3.5 ton…game changer. Great to see airbags for the third row also

[rdavis]

Bought a Rexton in 2004…towed a 3000kg caravan everywhere and sold it in 2019… a few glitches in the electronics over this time but nothing serious..2019 new model .. much more refined easy long distance driving and still no problems. No towing as now with a camper van. Value for money… who needs a badge😂

[electropad]

The Rexton does have a rear locker. It can not be switched on unfortunately. It has to spin to engage automatically, kind of like traction control. You can see it engage at 8:15

[lostguru]

They have to be the best value vehicles on the road at the moment

[tonymillar]

Thanks for your review Sam. Informative and Balanced. Just what we want, and need, to see and hear.
To haul the family around town, then go for a run up your favourite basic beach, it looks the goods.

[bbatbileg]

Except the engine being SY's own, very interesting proposal. The value for money is definitely up there.

[ianweal]

Ha Sam, I was of the understanding the rear diff on the current rexton series was an auto locker and going on the footage in the video it appears so as the wheel just spins, then wack, its locked and you're advancing forward, your lurching description.
Worth while following up, no, there is not a selectable rear diff lock, but once slip is detected the auto locker appears to cut in.
The 8 speed trannie is a big plus over the Musso 6 speed also, offering a better driving response.

[SirBigzalot]

Has an Eaton locking rear differential. Chuck some AT tires on it and a 2” lift it’ll perform as well as its contemporaries.

[robertlittle]

The 8 speed auto transmission is a Hyundai unit...Solid.
A lot of the peripheral gear around the engine is also from Hyundai, eg. the Mass Airflow Sensor.
The rear differential is a Auto Locker. It engages when the wheel without traction (spinning) reaches 100 rpm.

[metalmick]

Thanks for a very considered and honest review. I am considering this very strongly, although my wife - who like you is just under 6' tall (by 12 inches!😉) - finds it difficult to get into and out of. Pajero sport and the like all feature a grab-handle on the A-pillar which is immensely helpful. I tend to agree with all you've said, and your off-road testing is way beyond anything I'd put it to: I went along a track last year that was badly-rutted in my Outback, and though I got along it without dramas, I would have preferred a little more off-road ability. Hopefully, the 2024 model will feature adaptive cruise control, and a few safety features that are currently absent. I found it very pleasant to drive and think as a long-distance vehicle it might well prove excellent. Looking at comments below, those who have one truly enjoy their ownership experience.

[andrechanthery]

totally agree, prob not the level of a land cruiser or patrol in terms of hardcore off road capable. its nicer to drive with nice interior. we love ours...looks even better with the black edition.

[robertz]

Actually if you read the specifications of the REXTON it does come with an automatic locking rear diff,
at least it does in the Ultimate specs! "Not too bad" hey!

[InspiredbysuccessLindaVo]

What about for the snow? How does it drive long distance?

[turbostyler]

Interesting proposition. For a daily 7 seater to get the kids to school and go to the beach on weekends it's appealing especially from the nice presentation of the vehicle. However while it may be cheaper up front, one has to question the resale value of a car like this compared to a Isuzu Mux or even a hyandai santa fe, and when you crunch the numbers overall I'd say that the other well established brands would probably come out better value for money. It looks awesome though, has that 300 series front end headlight thing going on.

[carsella]

Why do reviewers complain about the lack of 3rd row space for adults? Who is carting adults in the third row of these? Literally nobody.