Likely due at the end of the year
or in early 2021, the Rexton facelift was spied undergoing testing in Northern
Europe. SsangYong covered up the front and rear ends in thick camouflage,
making it impossible for us to see the refreshed design.
Nonetheless, it is expected to follow the
traditional recipe for mid-cycle makeovers, meaning headlight and taillight
revisions, new bumpers and a tweaked grille – perhaps slightly bigger than its
predecessor’s. The Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan X-Trail and Volkswagen Tiguan rival
will probably see the addition of new paint colors and wheels as well.
The interior design is likely to carry
over, albeit with a few minor revisions. We don’t have any clear pictures of
the cabin yet, but we can expect a software update of the infotainment system
for increased responsiveness. The entry-level model should soldier on with an
8-inch screen, with higher-end trims keeping the 9.2-inch display.
Choosing the top grade will still get you
high-quality leather, front memory power seats with heating and ventilation,
electric tailgate and several safety assist systems. The outgoing Rexton is
available with seven seats from the mid-level grade and that should not change
with the arrival of the new iteration.
Details regarding the engine lineup are
scarce, but the current Rexton comes with a 2.0-liter petrol and a 2.2-liter
diesel, depending on the market. The latter makes 181 PS and
420 Nm of torque, and is paired to either a six-speed manual or a
seven-speed automatic transmission supplied by Mercedes-Benz.
