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The seven-seat KGM Rexton large SUV has finally received additional safety tech in Australia, years after these features were added in its home market.
The move to electrically assisted power steering means the Korean Ford Everest rival now has lane-keep assist, and it’s also picked up adaptive cruise control – something revealed for Korean-market models back in 2020.
The base ELX gains leatherette upholstery and new-look LED daytime running lights, as well as sequential indicators front and rear.
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The Advance (formerly Adventure) picks up rear-seat sun blinds, the Ultimate gains a wireless phone charger, and the Sport Pack gains leather/suede upholstery and some minor trim revisions.
Otherwise, the Rexton is unchanged, though prices have increased by upwards of $2500.
The Rexton is a cut-price alternative to the likes of the Everest, but also has to contend with other challenger-brand models like the Mahindra Scorpio and LDV D90.
Model | Drive-away pricing |
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2026 KGM Rexton ELX | $52,000 (+$2000) |
2026 KGM Rexton Advance | $57,500 (+$2500) |
2026 KGM Rexton Ultimate | $61,500 (+$2500) |
2026 KGM Rexton Sport Pack | $64,200 (+$2605) |
All Rextons feature a part-time four-wheel drive system with an automatic locking rear differential.
Specifications | KGM Rexton |
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Engine | 2.2L turbo-diesel 4cyl |
Power | 148kW @ 3800rpm |
Torque | 441Nm @ 1600-2600rpm |
Transmission | 8-speed auto |
Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Fuel economy (claimed) | 8.7L/100km |
Fuel tank | 70L |
Emissions standard | Euro 6 |
Braked towing capacity | 3500kg |
Dimensions | KGM Rexton |
---|---|
Length | 4850mm |
Width | 1960mm |
Height | 1825mm |
Wheelbase | 2865mm |
The Rexton has 236 litres of luggage space behind the third row, expanding to 641L with it dropped (measured to the seatbacks) and 1806L with both the second and third rows folded (measured to the roof).
The KGM Rexton is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with five years of roadside assistance.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
KGM Australia hasn’t announced new capped-price servicing details for 2026. The outgoing 2025 Rexton has seven years of capped-price servicing, with prices as follows:
Service | |
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12 months/15,000km | $418 |
24 months/30,000km | $522 |
36 months/45,000km | $418 |
48 months/60,000km | $522 |
60 months/75,000km | $418 |
72 months/90,000km | $522 |
84 months/105,000km | $418 |
The KGM Rexton has never been tested by ANCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
The Ultimate adds a surround-view camera.
There are four members of the 2026 Rexton lineup.
The ELX comes standard with the following equipment:
The Advance adds:
The Ultimate adds:
The Sport Pack adds:
All KGM Rextons come with a black interior.
Grand White is the standard exterior finish, with the following metallic paint options available for an extra $700:
The Sport Pack is offered only in White Pearl or Space Black, with neither attracting an extra charge.
Atlantic Blue and Graphite finishes are no longer available.
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.
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