SsangYong Motor Company had to file an insolvency claim late last year, but it would seem that the financial difficulties never prevented it from updating its Rexton Sports pickup.
The generation Q200 has been in production
for three years now based on an elongated platform of the Rexton SUV, which
received its own facelift around six months ago. It is therefore not surprising
that the company decided to refresh both models.
With a new front bumper, radiator grille,
LED DRLs and 20-inch wheels, the truck now looks less like its off-roader
sibling. The button layout inside has been revised, and the gear selector
reshaped.
Buyers can still choose between two car
lengths (5,095 mm and 5,405 mm). Carrying capacity is limited to 500 kilograms with multi-link spring suspension at the rear, but opting for
leaf springs increases it to 700 kg.
Powering the truck is a 2.2-liter turbo
diesel rated at 187 PS in tandem with an Aisin six-speed A/T.
The old gasoline engine has dropped from the lineup without an explanation from
the manufacturer.
Things appear to be looking up for
SsangYong, which is set to receive US$ 250 million in investment from U.S. holding
HAAH Automotive. The same corporation intends to buy out 24% of Mahindra &
Mahindra stock.
