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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 Santa Fe Comparison
SsangYong Rexton
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Hyundai Santa Fe
2024 SsangYong
Rexton
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2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.4
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Based on the SsangYong Rexton ULTIMATE (4WD)
Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
70L
609 km
67L
375 to 704 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$47,300 - $57,000
$44,700 - $79,795
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp pricing, value
- Refined, efficient hybrid drivetrain
- Much improved interior space
Misses
- Short 10,000km service intervals
- Looks will no doubt polarise
- Needs an extra gear
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
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2157 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 149kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 441Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
