The SsangYong Rexton is a full-size 7-seater SUV that offers a blend of style, performance, and comfort. With its bold and muscular exterior, the Rexton stands out on the road. Its modern and aerodynamic design incorporates sleek lines, a distinctive grille, and stylish headlights, giving it a commanding presence.

Benefits of Buying a Used SsangYong Rexton

  1. Versatile: The SsangYong Rexton has always been available as a 7-seater. The more recent second generation examples offering a huge amount of space and seating configurations. The Rexton offers 1,806 litres of rear boot space with both rows of rear seats down, 872 litres with the second-row of seats up and 240 litres with all seats in use.
  2. Capable: For those that need their family-friendly 4x4 to also be able to tow a caravan or watercraft the Rexton can handle an impressive 3.5 tonnes as a braked load.
  3. Luxurious: With some second generation trim levels offering quilted Napa leather, a heated steering wheel and connected infotainment the Rexton is a comfortable place to spend time with your family on long journeys.
  4. Economical: Thanks to efficient four-cylinder engines rather than the six-cylinder units used by many similar sized competitors the SsangYong rexton offers impressive economy for a vehicle weighing over 2 tonnes, up to 32.9 mpg on the combined cycle.

If you are looking for an affordable second hand 7-seater SUV with real 4x4 ability and plenty of standard features, a used SsangYong Rexton is well worth considering.

SsangYong Rexton Generations

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First Generation

2003 - 2017

Effectively replacing the original Musso 4x4, the first generation of the SsangYong Rexton launched globally in 2001 with the new model first arriving in Europe during 2003. It was praised for its sturdy body-on-frame construction, and its robust Mercedes sourced engines and gearboxes. 

 

Over its lifetime the first generation Rexton received several facelifts, the final one being the Rexton W.

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Second Generation

2017 - 2024

SsangYong released the second generation of the Rexton in 2017. It retains a body-on-frame chassis which it now shares with the SsangYong Musso pickup truck.

 

The range of Mercedes engines used in the first generation were replaced by SsangYong designed petrol and diesel units, all of which are turbocharged. Early versions did still use the Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic automatic transmission.

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