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About the KGM Rexton
Last updated Aug 12, 2025The 2021 KGM Rexton is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $39,990 for the EX variant and topping out at $52,990 for the Ultimate.
There are 3 variants of the Rexton available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2020.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo (133kW/420Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (165kW/350Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 Rexton was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
60.44 - 80.08 kW/t
53.6 kW/t
168.05 kW/t
Boot Space
236 - 649 litres
128 litres
857 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.33 - 10.42 L/100km
0.9 L/100km
11.36 L/100km
Vehicle Range
673 - 843 km
579 km
1,170 km
Price
$39,990 - $52,990
$22,990
$147,300
Warranty (Years)
7 years
2 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
100,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
2 - 4 years
New this year
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,860 - 2,960 kg
1,810 kg
3,200 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,001 - 3,500 kg
480 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
20.5°
20.5°
38°
Departure Angle
22°
22°
40°
Ground Clearance Unladen
203 - 224 mm
203 mm
292 mm
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2021 KGM Rexton Price
EX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWD | $39,990 |
ELX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,990 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,300 |
Ultimate
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $52,990 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $52,120 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 KGM Rexton Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the KGM Rexton
The most fuel efficient KGM Rexton is the ELX with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO and uses 8.3L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The KGM Rexton that uses the most amount of fuel is the EX with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 10.4L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| KGM Rexton | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | 10.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a KGM Rexton?
The KGM Rexton has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 KGM Rexton Warranty
What is the warranty on a KGM Rexton?
The KGM Rexton offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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KGM Rexton FAQs
The cheapest KGM Rexton is the EX that starts from $39,990.
The most expensive KGM Rexton is the Ultimate that starts from $52,990.
The best towing capacity of a KGM Rexton is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: ELX and Ultimate.
The largest KGM Rexton is the ELX which measures 1960mm wide, 4850mm in length and sits 1825mm tall.
The most powerful KGM Rexton is the EX which has 165kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The KGM Rexton is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest KGM Rexton is the ELX which weighs 2960 kg (kerb weight).
The KGM Rexton may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.