2023 SsangYong Rexton Review: Can I FORGIVE its ISSUES?

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The SsangYong Rexton is one of those cars that makes you think "how could they make it that cheap??". Competing with SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner, the Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Isuzu D-Max, this offroad 7 seat SUV has A LOT of competition. But can you live with its compromises? Let's talk about that in today's review!
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READ OUR REVIEW OF THE SSANGYONG REXTON HERE! www.carsauce.com/car-review/2...
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:30 Exterior Impressions
00:02:37 Sponsor (WiperTech)
00:05:23 Boot space
00:06:10 Interior (Front seats)
00:09:28 Back seats
00:10:41 3rd Row
00:11:39 Driving Impressions
00:16:01 0-100km/h Launch
00:16:45 Final Thoughts
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[@tomwegener2911]

I've owned my SsangYong Rexton Ultimate for nearly 2 years and I'm very happy with car. The Nexus tyres are ok. I can't find AT tyres at 255, so when the time comes I'll go 265. I have added the side step. I've found getting the 2200kg beast up on plane (100 kph) quite good. Negotiating city traffic has not been an issue for me. To tow the 21ft caravan I've upgraded to air bags, the standard suspension was a bit soft. When towing the caravan I have found using manual mode a better option. I've also found because there is hardly any working engine noise or wind noise, it's easy to slip above recommended highway speeds even when towing the 2900kg caravan All in all, I'm very happy with my purchase decision and would not hesitate in buying another SsangYong Rexton Ultimate. Thanks for the review.

[@cy6377]

Its the value for the money that is most charming point id say! For a family of 4 or bigger, to drop kids off, pick up groceries, drive away over the long weekend, commuting to work, it will do just fine. This is definitely one of my option for when my family grows in size.

[@chrisandshazza01]

Here’s one for you motoring journos. You might wanna start looking at everything that’s relevant before carrying on like clowns about tyres etc - just some advice if you want to retain subscribers through detail that most would appreciate. This thing shits on a 300 regarding payload. We’ve got a 3.2 ton van with 280 on the ball. Let’s put that on a 300 Sahara with 670kg payload and you’re left with 390kg - work out the rest with a family, bullbat etc, absolutely piss poor. You can fix that by spending $$ upgrading the GVM after you’ve forked out 150 grand. Let’s have a look at this 50 grand Yong. Payload is 830kg with a GVM of 6460kg. Absolutely shits on a 300’s payload. I work in mining in NW WA - have done for 20 yrs and consider myself lucky on excellent pay. Would I buy a Toyota with my hard earned, haha f’no - and we get discounts with Toyota as the company probably buys half the worlds supply for mining! Approach journalism a different way that may help Aussies in the long run. Start calling out the shit payload and GVM’s of vehicles 3x the price. Couldn’t give about the tyres, they must be alright if carrying an 830kg payload and they’ll get changed anyway. These reviews need to be relevant and informative to families looking at detailed reviews. Given families are getting F’d over with everything from the cost of living these details and more would help. As for no curtain airbags for the 3rd row - the review of one last month had them??

[@tonydcurrawong]

I own a black series 22 model. I love it. I so lots of klm and it's proving to be reliable and well screwed together. At 54k$ i can update without too much relative depreciation.

[@ajonnieq2002]

You can also order the Rexton Sport motor in the Musso. Excellent power... No need to pay for brand hype. What could you do with 40k left over from not buying a Ranger. Happiness... Think about it...

[@damieg82]

Don't categorically hate on Nexen tyres. Like every other tyre brand, there are budget lines, and more premium or sporty ones. The tyres on this suv are from the N'Priz line, which are a low tier (if not the lowest) offering. Nexen also makes the CP, N'Fera, and Nxxxx n(e.g. N8000) lines which are all excellent. Every new or used car I've owned, I've always switched the tyres to Nexens when replacements were needed. The grip is great, and smoothness and quietness are right up there with some Michelins, and after years of trying all sorts of brands like Hankook, Pirelli, Dunlop, Bridgestone, Firestone, and Michelin as well, I'm yet to find a better tyre at the price point of Nexen tyres. Many times they exceeded the abilities of more expensive alternatives.

[@Motobrendo]

I was out for a drive this weekend and found "saucy corner". It's quite saucy.

[@CarSauce]

Sauciest!

[@jasonhall7753]

Thanks for the review guys. One feature (or lack thereof) not pointed out in the review was the absence of adaptive cruise control in these, a strange omission in a vehicle of this type when compared with its rivals. Hopefully the facelift addresses that when it arrives here. The interior of the facelift version seems worth waiting for with the updated infotainment screen and adaptive cruise (expected), which I'd trade features like the heated steering wheel away for any day. Oh and resale will always be a factor with Ssangyongs compared with, say, the Everest you mentioned.

[@michaelstenson1997]

I wrote to SsangYong and they said there was no adaptive cruise due to the requirement to reengineer the steering. 🤔

[@andrechanthery7197]

Great review guys, funny as hell! I own one (black edition) loving it!! has heaps of space for the family and pretty well put together. apart from the factory Speakers are really crap (taken out and replaced with something better), the headunit is quite dim and the crappy nexen tyres that dont grip. we still love it.

[@marcovalenzuela-rk7ff]

please can you gives us the boot capacity, and if the back window roll all the way down

[@galmordehai6185]

It actually does have curtain airbags in third row. At least mine have them 21elx model

[@raysater4083]

I own one really great tow car super comfortable for those long trips 👍👍

[@obaku1980]

i own 2023 ultimate , and need to say a like it a lot, but when the road is bumpy, it is really unconfortable, the suspension doesnt stop the bumps and after a while, it becomes terrible to drive it., i have two option right now, change the suspension, or change the car for another brand., i tried changing the rims, which didnt make that much change, from 20' to 17' and still filling the bumpy road.

[@truongmelb]

I got a Ssangyong Stavic 10years with 180k on the clock and still haven't miss a beat...

[@ajonnieq2002]

Not anymore... Nothing wrong with my 23 Musso elx xlv. Dualy. 7 yrs unlimited . 24 hr road assist. $350 capped service. 42k...😊

[@David-mr3gw]

i have a 2022 rexton with nexon tyres, cant fault them, I have 70000km on it and original nexon tyres

[@reptileric]

What's with the steel cap Rossi boots mate? Heading out to feed the cattle after the review? 😆

[@TheHayabusa09]

Jacob's comment @09:14 is epic!!!

[@phantomstalk4718]

Do you know how own the sangyong company

[@Superfan_78]

No lower radar unit on Rexton or Musso in RHD models. And thoes wheels are 18 inch.

[@adoreslaurel]

My neighbour [electrician] has a Musso and loves it, says it handles like a car, better than his previous vehicle a Ford Ranger.

[@aryanbanerjee1636]

We got that car as Mahindra Alturas G4 with 7G-Tronic mercedes gearbox

[@AMLagonda]

How? the Mahindra is made in india....

[@shivam6113]

@@AMLagonda SsangYong was previously owned by mahindra.

[@rohitaswal1518]

They still own it the company didn't pay the money😅

[@rohitaswal1518]

​@@shivam6113oh I don't know about kg group 😅

[@Nae395]

Boys can you pleas review the Korando?

[@CarSauce]

READ OUR REVIEW OF THE SSANGYONG REXTON HERE! www.carsauce.com/car-review/2023-ssangyong-rexton-ultimate-review

[@RockGarden8888]

I thought I noticed green springs out front . . If so it has the Ironman suspension upgrade kit installed. Please confirm . I’m 6’3” and my head hits the roof in the ultimate trim which has sunroof. I don’t fit .

[@MarthaMansbridge]

This is definitely riding higher than a standard model which might also explain the excessive roll in bends

[@ianweal3081]

So easy to love the interior of this car, conversily, so much distane for the side appearance. Front & rear are kind of acceptable. Hopefully reviewed in new model. Happily buy to ride round in, just blindfold me on approaching it, ahe, puke!.

[@danielrobert3796]

Yep worst tyres ever, got them on a musso elx ,changed for Yokohama go15, night and day difference, even though they were all terrains they were quieter better grip and economy than the nexens, Michelin suv premium would be a great improvement for this car

[@hopeonwheelsindia777]

It is called in India Altraus g4

[@noelsebastianmathew8144]

Do you know Mahindra and Mahindra were holding some prominent stakes of this company and they introduced this car in India as Mahindra Alturas G4

[@KuchingKingVideoGamer]

Mahindra sold its shares already with KG Group

[@funnymakerboy4199]

​@@KuchingKingVideoGamergood thing it's sold Ssangyong.Since Mahindra had to buy it himself in loss. 😂Ever since the dispatch of Ssangyong, Mahindra has come into a good position in the Indian market and is earning good money.

[@ItsMe-pz9mk]

Rice bag

[@vivekdogra5008]

Alright jakob 😂😂😂😂

[@rokytoky3075]

I think this car brand used to be of Mahindra 1 year ago..

[@tonybennett638]

Is it in receivership....

[@CarSauce]

Nope it was bought out by KG Mobility *edit* - slightly wrong with previous name 🥲

[@Ultramares]

Do you like not read the news... Last year it was officially bailed out...

[@p2p104]

stop spreading this shit and use focking internet, they are part of HUGE corporate called KG Mobility thank god

[@rohitaswal1518]

Oh it's Mahindra alturs G4

[@funnymakerboy4199]

🌎

[@michaelwilson604]

Are you guys actually reviewing cars, or just taking the Mickey out of John Cadogan???