SsangYong Rexton Black Edition – SsangYong added an upmarket Black edition to its Rexton range in 2022 in direct response to customer feedback.
Based on the popular Ultimate model, the new Rexton Black Edition adds a few cosmetic features to enhance the styling and comfort.
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.
This is a Motoring Minute
Im Rob Fraser
TO LISTEN TO THE REXTON BLACK RADIO REVIEW CLICK BELOW
Also Look At
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,
What is good? |
|
What is not so good? |
|
Some Other Rexton Articles
- SsangYong Rexton Ultimate 4WD 2022 Review
- SsangYong Rexton Adds Limited Edition for 2022 MY
- SsangYong is Back with the Rexton
- 2019 SsangYong Rexton 4WD Review
- SsangYong Rexton Ultimate 2019 Review
- OzRoamer 2022 4WD $45,000 – $65,000 COTY Award
- OzRoamer Car of the Year awards for 2019
- 2018 Car of the Year Awards 4WD and AWD SUV
SsangYong | |
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 | |
| 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 |
Motoring Minute is heard around Australia every day on over 50 radio channels through the Torque Radio network.
Motoring Minute has an average daily audience of over 550,000 listeners. They are also syndicated through various news sites around Australia.
Additionally Motoring Minute is also broadcast as part of Overdrive Radio Program. Overdrive is broadcast on the Community Radio Network across Australia.
