SsangYong Rexton Black Edition – SsangYong added an upmarket Black edition to its Rexton range in 2022 in direct response to customer feedback. 
Black edition specific features are
- Black front grille
- New-style LED front fog lights
- Black 20-inch alloy wheels
- Black roof rails
Priced at $56,500 plus the usual costs the Black Edition represents excellent value amongst the 4WD wagons.
Rexton is powered by a 2.2L 4 Cylinder turbo diesel engine that provides 148kW of power and 441Nm of torque with a peak at 1600 rpm. It has a
It will tow 3500kg, with trailer sway control and has a part time 4WD system with automatic locking rear diff and an eight speed AT.
One of the best things about the Rexton is its ride. Coil based suspension means it rides like an SUV and compares favourably the Hyundai Palisade.
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The Medium 4WD Wagon segment has been popular over the last few years and is extremely competitive.
Perhaps you could look at Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado
If your tastes go more to the AWD SUV direction, look at Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Pathfinder,
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Model |
Rexton Black |
| Model Price | $56,585 RDAP* |
| Engine | 2.2L 4 Cyl Turbo Diesel Euro 6 |
| Drivetrain | 8 Sp Sports AT Dual range 4WD |
| Power | 148kW @ 3,800rpm |
| Torque | 441Nm @ 1,600 – 2,600rpm |
| Safety | Not Tested by ANCAP |
| 0-100kmh / Top Speed | TBA |
| CO2 Emissions | 334 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 8.7L/100km / 70L capacity |
| Economy on test | 10.1L/100k |
| Servicing | 12Mth / 15,000km Fixed price |
| Warranty | 7yr/ Unlimited km |
| Road side Assist | 7Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)
Overall Rating |
86/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 8 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 8 |
| Performance | 8 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 8 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| 4WD/Towing Capability* | 9 (4WD 4/5 Towing 5/5 ) |
| Technology/connectivity | 8 |
| Value for Money | 10 |
*Towing and AWD capability is measured against similar vehicles in the same class.
Dimensions |
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| Overall Length | 4850mm |
| Wheelbase | 2865mm |
| Width | 1960mm |
| Height | 1825mm |
| Wheels | 20×8.0 Alloy |
| Tyres | 255/50 R20 |
| Max ground clearance | Up to 203mm |
| Wading Depth | TBA |
| Approach | 20.5 degrees |
| Rampover | 20 degrees |
| Departure angle | 20.5 degrees |
| Turning Circle KTK | 11.0m |
| Boot Capacity Min | 641L |
| Boot capacity Max | 1806L |
| Kerb Weight | 2130kg |
| Payload (kg) | 830kg |
| GVM (kg) | 2960kg |
| GCM | 6460kg |
| Towing Capacity | 3500kg |
| Tow Ball rating | 350kg |
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