Ssangyong Rexton RX6

Engines

2696 cc, Diesel, 162 bhp @ 4000 RPM power

2696 cc, Diesel, 184 bhp @ 4000 RPM power

Gearboxes

Automatic, AWD

5-speed, Manual, AWD

Seating Capacity

7 seater

Steering

Power steering

The Rexton W was unveiled at the 2012 Busan Motor Show in Korea and it is now on sale in 66 countries including European markets. The W stands for “Work of Art”. While we might not agree with the Ssangyong’s description, we will readily admit that the new model is much easier on the eyes than the Rexton II. Both new and old Rextons have been caught testing in India for a while, also confirming that certain components from the older car will make it to the vehicle offered in India.

Ssangyong Rexton

The new third generation Rexton gets an all-new front end with projector headlamps and daytime LED lights, chrome grille, new bumpers with integrated fog lamps and LED indicators. The Rexton W looks more proportionate with black treatment around the bottom and wider with fared wheel arches. The rear of the SUV looks unexciting, but it is functional. It will comfortably seat seven people – keeping it aligned with the Mahindra range! – and still have some space in the boot. Overall the Rexton feels premium, something that it will need to compete with the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Chevrolet Captiva, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Hyundai Santa Fe and Renault Koleos.

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This is the younger sibling of the RX7 with a power rating of 162 bhp, a 22bhp downgrade. With the Rexton Mahindra Ssangyong has brought in different capacity SUVs into the market that are big and have a good stance.

The RX6 is definitely a proper SUV but the power lag problem persists from its older sibling. It feels like the turbo kicks in later that it is expected too and this decreases the fun for an enthusiast. But for a regular driver, this should not be an issue.

The vehicle is mighty spacious. It can seat 7 people comfortably but the 3rd is a little tight like any other SUV. But the middle row and front row have real good leg and head room. Lots of door pockets and storage space. I would prefer an upgraded infotainment system though. This one now seems old school.

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