SsangYong have released official images
and data regarding the new generation Rexton. Debut at the 2017 Seoul
Motor Show, in South Korea, it comes with a more modern look than its
predecessor, while drawing inspiration from the LIV-2 Concept.
The 2018 SsangYong Rexton has a bold front end, with
a generously sized grille flanked by the large headlights and detailed fog
lamps, muscular lines that run across its body, and what we expect to be a
modern-looking rear end, even if the automaker has yet to release any images
with it.
Major improvements have been made inside as well,
where there is a redesigned dashboard that incorporates a new infotainment
system between the central air vents, measuring 9.2-inches in size, with
around-view monitoring and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone
connectivity. Leather covers pretty much every surface, and customers will get
to choose between different tones.
Making the all-new Rexton lighter is the quad-frame
giga-steel body structure, but despite weighing less than the current
iteration, it has more generous proportions - 4,850 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1,800 mm tall and a 2,865 mm wheelbase. sangYong's new flagship model will be using a 2.0-liter turbo
petrol and a new 2.2-liter diesel.
Order books for the new Rexton will open in its
local market almost immediately, where it will be available with either RWD or
AWD. An European launch is expected before the end of the year.
