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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 Porsche Cayenne Comparison
SsangYong Rexton
Porsche Cayenne
2024 SsangYong
Rexton
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2024 Porsche
Cayenne
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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 Porsche Cayenne S
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
70L
609 km
70L - 90L
175 to 1125 km
Warranty
7 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$47,300 - $57,000
$121,300 - $364,700
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
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
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$5,290)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,020)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$1,000)
- Home Link (+$600)
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 | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2157 | 2894 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 149kW | 224kW - 485kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 441Nm | 320Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1340 - 2400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 9.7 - 11.2 | |
