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2024 SsangYong Rexton Ultimate review
This SsangYong Rexton seven-seat 4x4 SUV has been updated, and prices are up… but it still offers huge value.
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Matt Campbell
SsangYong Rexton vs Hyundai Palisade Comparison
SsangYong Rexton
Hyundai Palisade
2024 SsangYong
Rexton
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2024 Hyundai
Palisade
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the SsangYong Rexton ULTIMATE (4WD)
Based on the Hyundai Palisade CALLIGRAPHY BLACK INK (7 SEAT)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
70L
609 km
71L
518 to 760 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$47,300 - $57,000
$66,800 - $81,719
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- 4x4 with low range
- Punchy diesel engine
- Bigger third row than some
Misses
- Still missing adaptive cruise control
- Second-row folding mechanism isn’t great
- Getting up to ‘mainstream’ money
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mean blacked-out exterior
- Tough diesel powertrain
- Plenty of space inside
Misses
- Annoying driver assist tech
- No wireless Apple CarPlay
- A bit pricey
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
Grand White is standard, with the following metallic finishes costing an extra $595.
- Pearl White
- Graphite (NEW)
- Space Black
- Marble Grey
- Atlantic Blue
Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:
- Shimmering Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Abyss Black mica
- Sierra Burgundy mica
- Moonlight Blue mica
- Robust Emerald mica
- Gaia Brown mica (Highlander only)
- Olivine Grey metallic (Highlander only)
Premium paint is a $695 option.
While all colours are available on Highlanders with the black interior, Hyundai is restricting the availability of certain colours with the other interior themes.
Models with the Dark Khaki interior are available only in Creamy White, Abyss Black or Robust Emerald, while those with the Warm Grey interior can be had only in Graphite Grey, Gaia Brown and Moonlight Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2157 | 2199 - 3778 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 3.8L, 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 149kW | 147kW - 217kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 3800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 441Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1750 - 5200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 13 - 16 | |
