Ssanyong

Hi,

I was having a brief chat to a Rexton owner a few weeks ago,  it was the 2017 -2020 model, he said it towed his twin axle very well but was disapointed with the MPG solo and towing also the AWD not having a centre differential caused transmission wind up when in 4wd mode on tight cornering in non slippy conditions but this a common trait. Our 2007 Hyundai Tucson and  2011 Santa fe did the same if you did a hard steering lock but still got us out of tricky winter driving conditions

I will be looking to test drive the 2021 Rexton at some point.

try the ssangyong caravan and camping facebook group, found this a few weeks ago..seem a helpfull bunch

Anyone using a vehicle like the Rexton in 4WD mode on dry surface must be mechanically unsympathetic or very foolish, they are cheap for a reason and will have a warning in the handbook.

But who reads the handbook? 😉

they are cheap for a reason 

Hmm, £40,000 plus aint cheap in my book.get real .

I was talking relatively and most of the reviews rate it as good value.

We had a Rexton for 3 1/2 years and 70,000 miles and it was the most reliable car I have ever owned. The only thing that broke was the outside temperature sensor and that was fixed in quick time.  It also towed our twin axle caravan like it wasn't on there. I know that is a cliche but I honestly forgot I was towing a huge white box. We had the auto version and it used less fuel than the Tiguan DSG I have now which is also the most unreliable car I have ever owned.

You aren't going to get astounding MPG but it wasn't as bad as a petrol hybrid we hired the other day. That thing drank petrol like a V8 Range Rover, in fact it was worse than a V8 Range Rover.

Yes, the 4x4 system doesn't have a centre differential, but why are you using the 4x4 system on ground with so much grip you are getting transmission wind up? Only use the 4x4 on loose gravel, mud, snow or ice which is what you should do anyway. It should never be used on tarmac. Never had an issue with it on road or off road. Brilliant car and I'd have another one anyday of the week.

We have an (old shape) 2018 registered Rexton W 2.2 diesel auto (7 speed tiptronic) and it's a brilliant tow car.

It does everything without the slightest fuss.  It just gets on with it. Hills, what hills! 

It's only dressed up as a Ssangyong; its mostly a Mercedes underneath and it is proper, in that it is a body on chassis build.  Yes, it's rugged and a tad, only a tad, bumpy on minor roads, but on main roads and motorways, its very smooth and surprisingly quiet.  ie, it's not an agricultural experience on any road or as regard noise.

It does around 38mpg without the 'van and at least 25+MPG with it.  And it only costs £155 for road tax!   

All of the seats are leather and heated and electrically adjustable and if I could buy a sofa with seats as comfortable as this car has, I'd be there tomorrow!  

We bought ours new (got a great discount), but you can pick up low mileage ones for a great price if you look around.  The current models are reportedly not so good on fuel and are higher road tax, so I'd go used.

A friend of ours tows with a Korando and says its great too.

There is a long report on a new Rexton here. Nothing to do with me, I just read it.

https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=20&TopicID=364874

https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=20&TopicID=364874

Hope this helps.