The 2021 SsangYong Rexton gets a facelift

Four years after it was originally unveiled, the SsangYong Rexton SUV has been comprehensively updated.

On the outside, a restyled front end incorporates a larger, bolder grille and LED headlights. The rear gains revised LED light clusters too, but the somewhat awkward side view appears unchanged.

SsangYong Rexton (2021) Front Side

Inside, the highlight is a modified dashboard that now benefits from a 12.3” digital instrument display, plus either an 8” or a 9” HD touchscreen for the infotainment system (which is compatible with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay).

SsangYong Rexton (2021) Dashboard

Two trim grades are being offered. Equipment on the entry-level Ventura includes 18” diamond-cut alloy wheels, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, seven seats (power-adjustable, heated and ventilated in the front row), faux leather upholstery and dual-zone climate control.

Furthermore, Front Vehicle Start Warning, Speed Limit Warning, Safety Distance Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking and Trailer Sway Control are all on the list of standard driver aids.

SsangYong Rexton (2021) Front Seats

Moving up to the Ultimate version adds various items such as real leather upholstery, the bigger 9” HD infotainment screen, TomTom satellite navigation, 3D 360° camera monitoring, Lane Change Collision Warning, Blind Spot Detection Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Warning.

SsangYong Rexton (2021) Rear Seats

The sole available powertrain has received attention as well.

Maximum output and torque figures for the e-XDi 220 engine have been increased to 202 PS (199 bhp / 148 kW) and 441 Nm (325 lb-ft) respectively, for instance. This 2.2 litre turbo-diesel unit is mated to a new Hyundai Transys eight-speed automatic transmission with shift-by-wire functionality.

Consequently, the four-wheel drive Rexton can complete the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) sprint in a respectable 11.9 seconds. However, 32.9 mpg (8.6 l/100km) and 225 g/km of CO2 emissions on the WLTP combined cycle suggest mediocre efficiency.

SsangYong Rexton (2021) Rear Side

UK starting prices are:
  • Rexton Ventura – £37,995
  • Rexton Ultimate – £40,665
Related posts:
SsangYong launches the Musso Rhino LWB
Updated 2020 SsangYong Tivoli launched
2018 SsangYong Rexton UK specs and prices

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts:

i10 N Line versus the Up! GTI

Image
Hyundai has confirmed specifications and pricing for its sporty i10 N Line. This new variant – which arrives at dealers later this month – benefits from some cosmetic tweaks, unique suspension components and a more powerful 1.0 litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine.
Read more

Alfa MiTo TwinAir arrives

Image
The Alfa Romeo MiTo supermini is now available with the innovative two-cylinder TwinAir petrol engine. Although its capacity is only 875 cc, a turbocharger and the MultiAir electro-hydraulic valve control system mean it produces a respectable 83 bhp (62 kW / 85 PS) and 145 Nm (103 lb/ft) of torque. Performance might not be scintillating - the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) sprint takes 12.5 seconds and maximum speed is 108 mph (173 km/h) - but the TwinAir’s trump card is efficiency. Carbon dioxide emissions are only 98 g/km, a level that brings numerous benefits for UK drivers including zero road tax, a full discount on the London Congestion Charge and qualification for the lowest company car benefit-in-kind rate. Fuel economy is also decent and, according to the official figures, a TwinAir-powered MiTo will manage 67.3 mpg (4.2 l/100km) on the combined cycle. Impressive maybe, but still some way off the 78.5 mpg (3.6 l/100km) of the existing 1.3 JTDM-2 diesel MiTo. However, any
Read more

Honda WSB team launch

Image
Honda has unveiled its works team for the 2011 World Superbike championship . The announcement of Castrol as title sponsor means the return to a very familiar colour scheme for the pair of CBR1000RR Fireblade bikes, which will be ridden by Jonathan Rea and Ruben Xaus. As in recent years, Honda has entrusted Dutch concern Ten Kate Racing with running the factory WSB team. First thing on the Castrol Honda agenda is a two day testing session at the Motorland Aragón circuit in Spain later this week. The 2011 WSB season comprises thirteen rounds with Phillip Island, Australia hosting the opening race on 27 February.
Read more

Aston Martin Vantage GTE

Image
Aston Martin Racing has announced that it’ll be entering a V8 Vantage in the GTE Pro category of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship. Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE. Scroll down for more images and a video. Painted in Gulf blue and orange, the car’s driver line-up has been confirmed as Adrian Fernandez, Stefan Mücke and Darren Turner. The plan is to contest all eight rounds of the WEC, which commences with the 12 Hours of Sebring on the 17th of March. For the third race - June’s Le Mans 24 Hours - a second Vantage is going to be run, but its drivers have yet to be named. In preparation for the season’s premier event the team also intends to compete in the Long Beach and Laguna Seca rounds of the American Le Mans Series. The V8 Vantage GTE is a development of the Vantage GT2. Although the engine can trace its origins back to the one used in the road-going V8 Vantage, the usual gearbox is replaced with a six-speed, semi-automatic, sequential transmission that has its own oi
Read more