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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 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
SsangYong Rexton
Volkswagen Touareg
2024 SsangYong
Rexton
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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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 Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
70L
609 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,300 - $57,000
$86,790 - $129,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Rear-wheel steer offers excellent manoeuvrability
- Versatility of air suspension
Misses
- Touchscreen technology occasionally laggy
- No longer the top dog in the Touareg range
- Lacks the badge cred of German rivals
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
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2157 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 149kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 441Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
