SsangYong Rexton - model description. Used SsangYong Rexton: be careful

Let's start, so to speak, ab ovo (for those who have forgotten Latin - from the very beginning)... In 1993, the brand with the name SsangYong, which is very dissonant for the Russian ear, broke into the world SUV market with the Musso model. And since at that time the young Korean dragon (or rather, two whole dragons, since this is how this name is translated from Korean) had neither experience nor relevant specialists, they entrusted the development of the design to the British Ken Greenlee - a rebel, a shocker and a great original . So he built the “Rhinoceros”, that is, Musso.

Ssang Yong Musso "1995–98 for the UK market

The car really received a very original, but very ambiguous appearance. Just remember how much venom was poured out on the Musso design in the Top Gear program from the mouth of the malicious Jeremy Clarkson! But high-quality assembly and technological partnership with the Mercedes-Benz brand, which provided the Korean company with licenses for engines and main units, allowed the model to stay on the assembly line until 2005. And yet, when it came to developing a successor (and this happened much earlier, no later than 1997), SsangYong management decided not to take risks and find a design studio that would make the body within the framework of world trends.

Italdisign, headed by maestro Fabrizio Giugiaro, became such an atelier. So in 2001, the Ssang Yong Rexton (“Royal Voice”) was born with the factory code Y200, and in December 2005, Severstal Auto OJSC began assembling these SUVs at the facilities of Minicar Plant OJSC in Naberezhnye Chelny.

SsangYong Rexton(Y200) "2001–2003

In 2006, the model underwent a restyling (factory code Y250), and in 2012 another one (code Y290). These versions were named Rexton I, Rexton II and Rexton III (or Rexton W). Naturally, the most popular version in Russia was the Rexton II: Rexton W simply did not have time to sell widely enough.

With the onset of the crisis in 2014, sales went down sharply, and in 2015 the SsangYong brand practically curtailed its activities in our country. However, according to Russian roads There are quite a few of these cars running around, which were originally a development of the design of the first Mercedes generations M.L.

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Structurally, Rexton is a classic frame SUV, equipped with one of two 2.7-liter turbodiesels (XDi, producing 165 hp and 340 Nm of torque, or XVT - 186 hp, 402 Nm), as well as a gasoline 3 .2-liter inline six (220 hp, 312 Nm). In 2012, the range of engines was supplemented by a two-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 149 hp. (360 Nm).

But the most curious thing is that for Rexton II there were three, and for Rexton W - as many as four types of transmission! The car could have either a classic part-time, that is, a plug-in front axle and transfer case BorgWarner with reduction gear, either automatically connected front axle (TOD system, Torque-On-Demand), or permanent four-wheel drive without “lowering” (that is, in fact, such options represented such a rare animal as a frame crossover). In addition, versions with a two-liter engine were also produced in a rear-wheel drive configuration. Accordingly, SUVs with D20DT and 2.7 XDi had a dependent rear suspension, and versions with 2.7 XVT and G32P had a multi-link independent one.

Well, what impressions do their owners have of these SUVs?

Hate #5: “Across the seas, across the waves...”

Almost all reviews on the Internet complain that the Rexton suspension is too weak and wobbly. Americans like this setup, but not all Russians like it, and on the forums you can find a couple of hundred recipes on how to “bring it to mind” and turn the Rexton into something “UAZ-like.”

Those who switched to "Rex" from domestic SUVs: “If I drove Patrick on country road, and the holes were running away from him, then you have to drive slowly and carefully.”

When cornering, the Rexton rolls imposingly (but holds its trajectory quite well on straight lines), but on speed bumps, as well as serious bumps and holes, it forces you to slow down to 20-30 kilometers per hour.

Plus, chassis It is not particularly resilient either. Independent suspension usually requires intervention every 60-80 thousand kilometers. Most often, stabilizer struts require replacement. lateral stability and silent blocks. Cars of the first years of production had another unpleasant “childhood disease”: ball joints The lower arms lasted a maximum of 30 thousand kilometers, and if the progenitor of the Mercedes ML had ball joints in the catalog as a separate part, then for Rexton they are supposed to be replaced along with the arm. As a result, the “collective popular intelligence” found a way out of the situation: as it turned out, the supports can be replaced with similar ones from the VW Transporter, designed for almost “cargo” operation, and such an operation turns out to be almost 30 times cheaper than what is offered by official services.

Love #5: “I gave spurs to the sides, the horse flew like an arrow...”

Here's what's interesting: among the advantages of the Ssang Yong Rexton, the vast majority of owners mention handling, although it would seem that a large and heavy SUV with a very soft suspension should be perceived as a complete lump, humpty dumpty and generally stupid. And what may seem even more mysterious, the owners are echoed by picky automobile journalists!

The fact is that a certain looseness of the suspension is quite successfully corrected by successful steering settings. At low speeds, the steering wheel rotates very easily and provides a fairly small turning radius, but when picking up speed it fills with informative force.

Let's add quite decent (for diesel cars) dynamics. True, the car “wakes up” only after picking up a speed of about 50 km/h. At the same time, as I already said, Rexton is distinguished by excellent trajectory stability: slightly worse in versions with dependent, and slightly better in versions with independent rear suspension. “I often traveled along the Voronezh-Krasnodar highway (850 km from home to home), both in winter and summer. With 1-2 stops it took 9-10 hours to get there. On the M4, which is constantly being repaired, I consistently travel 130-150 km/h, and there is “reserve under the slipper.”

Rexton behaves very well even in difficult situations. winter conditions. So the handling and even the dynamics of this car go into the treasury of its clear advantages.

Hate #4: “The stars shine brightly, the light bulbs burn brightly...”

Everyone knows that electric light bulbs glow brightest before they burn out to hell, thereby ending their mortal light bulb existence. So, almost all Ssang Yong Rexton owners complain about constantly burning out headlight bulbs. At the same time, the Rexton headlights contain the most ordinary halogens, which for a respectable car costing several tens of thousands of dollars, produced in the 21st century, is already perceived as a kind of anachronism. Many owners claim that the only way to cope with this scourge is to install xenon light sources and corresponding electronic units. By the way, this is not such an expensive pleasure, and replacing light bulbs on a Rexton is a rather tedious task, because it requires removing the headlight.

Love #4: “And there is silence around, taken as a basis...”

If the owner becomes familiar with Rexton’s bad habit of burning innocent lighting fixtures only during operation, then he can immediately appreciate the silence in the cabin when he sits in the driver’s seat for the first time. The good “Shumka” will be especially highly appreciated by drivers who got into a Korean SUV from the belly of our UAZ. However, they will appreciate the noise in any car.

Hatred #3: “This is such an incomprehensible object - here it is, but here it is not...”

Winnie the Pooh talked about honey. As for Rexton owners, they often pronounce these words in relation to the vacuum, or more precisely, to the vacuum drive of the freewheel clutches of the front wheels, which were equipped with options with an automatically or forcedly engaged front axle. Indeed, in order for the coupling to stop closing, the slightest violation of the system’s tightness is enough, and everything happens without any preliminary signs or declaration of war. Only yesterday everything was fine - and boom, “you turn it on - it doesn’t work!”, as Zhvanetsky wrote.

At one time I myself encountered this problem, because for seven years I owned a Ssang Yong Musso Sports pickup truck equipped with exactly the same clutches. It can be very frustrating - it seems like you are driving a quite decent and solid frame SUV, but you get stuck in a place that the driver of some Niva won’t even notice.

This issue can be radically resolved only by installing mechanical freewheels - for example, the AVM brand. But this means having to stop, get out of the car, put on gloves and turn the clutch flags before each time you engage or disengage the four-wheel drive.

However, the Rexton's cross-country ability should be assessed as very average: its ground clearance is only 206 mm, and the overhangs are quite large, as well as its weight. As a result, I am practically unaware of cases of Rexton being transformed into a combat weapon for conquering abyss and swamps. This is probably correct - there are completely different, much more suitable cars for this. However, many Ssang Yong Rexton owners, especially those who switched to it from passenger cars, consider cross-country ability to be one of the advantages of this model. Those who have previously dealt with “professional crooks” clearly see the limits of what is possible.

Love #3: “Picture, basket, cardboard...”

In any case, Rexton is not intended for extreme feats, but for purely family use, and in this regard it is really very good. First of all, the owner will be pleased with the trunk volume, which is 935 liters according to VDA. And this is with the rear seats folded down! By the way, during the 2012 restyling, the designers came to the conclusion that the trunk could be reduced to 678 liters, giving space to the rear passengers.

The fifth door, of course, is quite heavy, but access to the luggage compartment can also be obtained through the opening rear window. So, in addition to “a picture, a basket, a cardboard,” you can also fit a small dog in here. Or a St. Bernard - if there was a dog, there would be enough space.

Hatred #2: “What is not there is not...”

The Rexton's equipment lacks many positions, the presence of which, it would seem, should be quite natural for an expensive, comfortable SUV of the first decade of the 21st century. For example, how the class is missing on-board computer, and in order to estimate fuel consumption, you need to measure the mileage on a full tank and make the calculations yourself. There are also no tire pressure sensors... There is no rear view camera, and parking sensors appeared only after the second restyling.

Of all kinds electronic assistants There is only a downhill assist system, and some owners believe that it works extremely incorrectly.

Many automatic versions do not have cruise control.

Finally, the audio system... Its main advantage is its unusual design in the form of a CD cut in half. At the same time, the system does not support the MP3 format, does not understand RDS, does not have a touch screen and, of course, does not have navigation functions.

Love #2: “And instead of a hertz - an Auzenboardmotor, or a Teutonic song”

When people ask me: “You had a Ssang Yong, so what?”, I usually answer that overall it’s not bad, but the best thing about this car was the 2.9-liter D29DT turbodiesel, nee Mercedes OM602 . It was reliable, not too noisy, started well in winter, was quite omnivorous, but most importantly, it had absolutely locomotive traction and allowed you to drive in fifth gear without shifting in the range from 40 to 140 km/h.

I was especially pleased with the omnivorous nature: the engine practically did not react to the quality of the fuel and absolutely calmly accepted diesel fuel drained with a bucket from the tank of a combine harvester working in the field.

Its successor, the D27DT, which became the main Rexton engine on the Russian market, also has a German analogue - OM612. However, this engine belongs to a completely different generation of compression-ignition units, and has not a conventional fuel injection pump, but fuel system common rail type with electronically controlled. As a result, it is more powerful, quieter, more flexible, more economical, and more powerful than its predecessor. It is thanks to the excellent performance of the engines (and not only the diesel D27DT and D20DT, but also the gasoline G32T deserve praise) that Rexton earned all the advantages for dynamics and comfort. And all these engines have Teutonic roots and quite decent reliability, and the efficiency does not cause any particular complaints.

Most authors of reviews on the Internet claim that in city traffic jams, fuel consumption is about 12-13 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km, and on the highway it drops to 8-9. In any case, a 68-liter tank is enough for 700-800 km. Owners of diesel cars with manual transmission testify: low-end traction makes it quite possible to use fifth gear in the range from 50 to 150 km/h without shifting, and to drive in the city in “second to fifth” mode.

As for the G32T, it, as befits a gasoline V6, is significantly more voracious, but its appetite does not fall outside the acceptable range and is about 14-16 liters in the city and 10-12 on the highway. But we can no longer talk about the former omnivorousness of diesel engines...

Low-quality diesel fuel is precisely the factor that can lead to significant problems associated primarily with malfunction of the injectors. In especially severe cases, it is necessary to change the entire fuel system, including the fuel tank.

Hate #1: “I was looking for you, I looked in all the stores...”

It is no coincidence that Rexton owners pay great attention to searching for a wide variety of analogues for parts, components and assemblies of their cars, because almost every review complains about prices, availability, delivery times and the difficulty of finding originals. The matter is further complicated by the discrepancy between the Russian and Korean catalogs, which is why even the VIN does not always help you buy what you want, and not what you get.

The work of dealer services causes individual attacks of anger among many Rexton owners. Most often they are characterized by two words: expensive and bad.

Love #1: “Pleasant in every way”

Be that as it may, the owners consider the comfort it provides to be the fundamental advantage of the Ssang Yong Rexton. Moreover, we are talking about both interior comfort and ride comfort.

Yes, Rexton is by no means a driver’s car, and precisely for the reason that it literally separates both the driver and passengers from road conditions. But this is precisely the quality that many value in premium SUVs, and here you get it in full, and for very modest money...

SsangYong Rexton - more like love or more like hate?

We talk about the weak points of the most affordable SUV with Mercedes power units, which was sold in Russia in three iterations for almost 15 years.

The SsangYong Rexton SUV has been officially sold in our country for almost a decade and a half since the beginning of the 2000s. During this time, the flagship model of the relatively young South Korean car brand Although it did not become a bestseller on the Russian market and never even came close to the Top 10 most popular rogues, it nevertheless had a small but still stable demand.

It’s not the cheapest among the “Asians,” but the rather large and roomy SUV with all-wheel drive and frame body structure attracted its customers not only with decent equipment, but also with licensed “Mercedes” power units. The respectable Rexton also played into the hands of the slight similarity in design with the cars of the Stuttgart auto giant. In particular, the radiator grille is reminiscent of a Mercedes. And now, 4 years after the model left the Russian market, when its new generation loomed on the horizon, we decided to find out how tenacious its predecessors turned out to be in our climate, and what to expect from such used Rextons.

Tangled story

The South Korean SUV with a frame structure and all-wheel drive SsangYong Rexton debuted in 2001 in Frankfurt. The design of the model under the factory designation Y200 was developed in Italy, in the famous bureau Italdesign. The car was created during the Korean brand's partnership with DaimlerChrysler. As a result of this friendship between the companies, the new product received licensed Mercedes gasoline and diesel engines, which were combined with a 5-speed manual transmission, an Australian 4-speed automatic transmission from BTR Automotive, and later with a 5-speed automatic transmission from Daimler.

In 2006, the flagship SsangYong rogue was thoroughly modernized. The environmental friendliness of its engines was improved, particulate filter and a variable geometry turbine. The updated flagship has a new front design. So noticeably that the Koreans named the prettier SUV Rexton II and gave it a new index Y250. On the eve of this big update - in December 2005 - production of the model was established at the facilities of the Small Car Plant (ZMA), purchased by Severstal from KamAZ, where the Togliatti Oka had previously been assembled.

In 2012, this generation, called by many the second generation of the SUV, was replaced by the next - the third. Although the Y250 index of the model has not changed. And the essence of the car is from the beginning of the “2000s” after another modernization, too. During this restyling, Rexton received different bumpers, fenders, new optics with LEDs, a different radiator grille, hood and side mirrors, a differently designed plastic body kit, and a revised interior. In this form, the rogue was sold here until 2015, when SsangYong stopped producing the model in Tatarstan and took a time out on the Russian market.

"Secondary"

Describe the diversity currently presented on secondary market“Rexton” of all three generations can be summed up with the phrase “a real SUV should be diesel.” Two thirds of all used cars sold online are powered by heavy fuel ( 70% ) and only a third are gasoline ( 30% ). The vast majority of SUVs with automatic transmissions ( 81% ), and with mechanics, one might say, a rarity ( 19% ). The most common engine in used SsangYong Rexton is the 2.7 turbodiesel ( 67% ). Four times less than petrol versions with a 2.3 engine ( 15% ) and even less top 3.2 ( 12% ). The rest is in short supply: 2.8 ( 3% ), 2.0 (2% ) and 2.9 ( 1% ).

Underbody problems

Many SsangYong Rexton SUVs, even the so-called first generation, despite their age, look very decent. Thanks to the good anti-corrosion protection of the metal body of these cars, they hardly rust. True, the paintwork on the model is not very good. Chips on it are not uncommon. And if they are not painted over in a timely manner, then local pockets of corrosion will certainly appear in these places on the body of the SUV. Most often, traces of the “red plague” can be found on the roof above the windshield, on the hood worth 31,900 rubles and the trunk door worth 6,200 rubles.

Also appearance cars produced before the first restyling are spoiled by roof rails that peel off with age for 14,600 rubles and wiper arms. And also peeling chrome on the radiator grille from 8900 rubles and protective linings for wheel arches from 1600 rubles. But external traces of corrosion are not so bad. The car frame suffers much more from rust. Especially if she has never received additional protective treatment. In early examples, frame corrosion can be so severe that it negatively affects its rigidity. The problem is further aggravated by the fact that the frame number is often marked on the frame behind the right front wheel. Check that it is intact and legible so that there are no difficulties when registering the car with the traffic police.

Peculiar engines

During sales in Russia, Rexton was equipped with three gasoline engines and the same number of turbodiesels. The first generation car was equipped with a 150-horsepower in-line gasoline “four” 2.3 MPI (G23) and a 200-horsepower “six” 2.8 MPI (G28). The top-end 220-horsepower 3.2 MPI (G32) was offered in all generations of the SUV from the very beginning. Also, the “first” Rexton was available with an archaic 120-horsepower diesel “turbo-five” 2.9 TDI (OM662LA). In 2004, the SUV received a 165-horsepower 2.7 diesel engine (D27DT), and since 2007, its more capable 186-horsepower “brother” (D27DTP). And finally, in 2012, the line was replenished with a 155-horsepower “turbo-four” 2.0 (D20DT).

Despite the fact that Rexton engines have a large margin of safety, they still cause trouble for their owners. Gasoline engines are afraid of overheating, and diesel engines suffer from low quality fuel. The latter, due to the oil separator losing efficiency, require cleaning the intake manifold once every 100,000 km. Glow plugs are enough for about 30,000 km. Problems for diesel engines can arise with a converter from 13,000 rubles, an EGR valve for 2,800 rubles and a turbine from 29,000 rubles, which lasts for about 50,000 km. If a diesel engine smokes a lot and loses traction, then it’s time for a service. But such engines have a reliable and durable piston group.

Yes, and fuel injection pumps for 44,700 rubles with injectors for 16,900 rubles each last at least 150,000 km. The timing chain is tenacious in all except the younger 2-liter diesel engine, for which it stretches to 130,000 km. Gasoline units are less troublesome. The key to their health and longevity is preventive measures against overheating. Namely: flushing the cooling radiator every two years with the replacement of a not very durable thermostat for 2,200 rubles. A pump for 3,200 rubles on the younger “four” runs about 40,000 km. The average lifespan of a tensioner is the same drive belt for 9250 rubles. And at intervals of 60,000 - 70,000 km, it may be necessary to replace oil seals and head gaskets to prevent oil leaks.

Transmission

The most reliable on Rextons is the 5-speed manual transmission Dymos TSM54. If there are no oil leaks on its body, and the input shaft bearing for 400 rubles, which lasts up to 120,000 km, does not hum, that is, it is still alive or has already been changed, then you should not expect any problems from this manual transmission. The same cannot be said about the 4-band Australian automatic M74 from BTR Automotive, which was installed with a 2.9 diesel engine and gasoline engines 2.8 and 2.3. For those who like to drive an SUV with the wind, the clutches in the automatic transmission, wearing out over 60,000 km, clog the filter element for 1,800 rubles, threatening the gearbox with oil starvation. Therefore, you need to change the oil and filter at least every 60,000 km.

Paired with the 3.2 petrol six and 2.7 diesel engines, the good old Mercedes 5-speed automatic 722.6, known from other SsangYong models, is not bad. But he also has enough weaknesses. In particular, for the first generation Rextons and Rexton II SUVs up to and including 2008, this box sometimes caused trouble due to problems with the electronic filling, which suffered from overheating and dirty oil. On later machines electronic unit was modernized and less vulnerable. Each of the three types of all-wheel drive available on Rextons has its own nuances.

The least problematic is the simplest part-time transmission with a rigid connection of the front end. On cars of the first two generations, malfunctions occurred in the transfer case control unit, which was modified in 2009. But the vacuum clutches front axle 9,300 rubles each were the bane of the first generation Rexton. They cease to perform their function, having lost their tightness, in just two years. Connoisseurs prefer to replace them with mechanical ones. The TOD (Torque-On-Demand) transmission, which automatically distributes torque along the axes, has its own “bouquet” of troubles. Over 60,000 km, the front hubs “die” for 12,800 rubles, and the seals and axle bearings require replacement for 1,000 rubles.

Around 140,000 km in a BorgWarner transfer case, the chain for 16,300 rubles and clutches wear out, and corrosion can damage the wiring, connectors and drive motor of this unit. Cars with 2.7 and 3.2 engines, equipped with a permanent all-wheel drive system since 2007, do not have such difficulties with the transfer case. Because it is mechanical, without servos. But by 60,000 km, you may have to change the axle bearing for 2,300 rubles. And at the front cardan shaft for 12,200 rubles, which initially does not have enough lubrication, a sharp jerk can cut off the splines after 70,000 km. Therefore, regular greasing of the transmission is not only necessary for this machine, but critically important.

Here and there

In general, the SsangYong Rexton of any generation is a moderately reliable car. The owner, who not only actively uses, but also regularly maintains this SUV, is unlikely to suddenly be let down in a big way. But minor problems with the car will nevertheless arise from time to time here and there. For example, the suspension, which in a large and heavy frame SUV, unfortunately, is not the standard of strength and durability, can cause some trouble. The fewest complaints are about the dependent rear with a continuous axle. Its gearbox and axle bearings require lubrication every 30,000 km.

Shock absorbers starting from 2,500 rubles last about 70,000 km, by which time springs costing 3,600 rubles also sag. In the independent rear multi-link, the situation is the same with sagging springs, and it also has rather weak hinges, silent blocks from 300 rubles and longitudinal rods for 1400 rubles. They usually last for about 100,000 km. The weak point of the front suspension is the ball joints of the lower arms, costing 800 rubles, which wear out after about 40,000 km. Creaks and even slight play when turning the steering wheel are a signal to urgently replace them in order to avoid tearing out the support pin on a large bump or hole and subsequent breaking of the wheel.

Brake hoses that cost 1,500 rubles last a little longer than 100,000 km lose their properties, and for diesel versions, by 120,000 km, the vacuum brake booster may require replacement for at least 11,800 rubles. When inspecting and test driving the car, check the operation of the handbrake. Over the course of a few years, the handbrake cables can become sour, damaging the entire mechanism. By the way, power steering hoses from 2000 rubles also sometimes have to be replaced due to aging. They are especially vulnerable in winter. Steering rack for 45,700 rubles, it often lasts a little more than 100,000 km, indicating the need for repairs by tapping the bushing and leaking seals. And by this moment the tie rod ends are also asking to come out.

The Rexton electrics are not flawless. Over 50,000 km, the wiper motor on the trunk door dies from dampness and reagents for 3,000 rubles. By the same mileage, door locks may begin to malfunction due to wear. A generator for 13,500 rubles, which lasts about 120,000 km, suffers from souring of the power wire, which can also break off. On diesel SUVs, you need to monitor the alternator belt, which costs 600 rubles, the weak tension of which can cause significant damage to both the overrunning clutch for 4,000 rubles, which dies by 80,000 km, and the battery, which costs 5,000 rubles. The latter, in turn, due to the low voltage in on-board network The standard immobilizer can set you off, immobilizing the car for a long time.

How much?

Prices for Rextons start at 250,000 rubles for the very first pre-restyling SUVs. Such cars, predominantly with 2.3 and 3.2 petrol engines, have already driven from 250,000 km to 300,000 km. Cars with a low-power 2.9 diesel engine are priced at a minimum of 330,000 rubles, and with a more modern 2.7 – from 390,000 rubles. You can’t buy a used SsangYong Rexton II for less than 430,000 rubles. And these are also cars with mileage of 200,000 – 250,000 km. Prices for this generation of recent years of production reach up to 900,000 rubles. And its owners value the latest third iteration of the SUV at a minimum of 850,000 rubles and a maximum of 1,300,000 rubles with a mileage of up to 50,000 - 70,000 km.

Our choice

Buying a used SsangYong Rexton of all three generations is not the most straightforward undertaking. On the one hand, for that kind of money you are unlikely to find many comparable in size and equipment to real ones on the secondary market. frame SUVs, and even with almost “Mercedes” power units. On the other hand, there is the age of such cars and the lack of absolutely problem-free combinations of numerous engines and gearboxes. Plus possible problems due to poor diesel fuel, there is a lack of qualified service, or even its absence at all. Therefore, you need to approach the selection and purchase of such a car thoroughly and very seriously.

It is important to do a complete diagnosis of all components and assemblies of the car before “shaking hands” with the seller, and not after, in order to avoid possible huge expenses for repairs. We at Am.ru believe that the best purchase option can be any gasoline Rexton of the last two generations with a manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission no older than 10 years. It also makes sense to consider SUVs with a 2.7 diesel engine with the same automatic transmission, but only with a confirmed service history with regular maintenance and a positive verdict after diagnosing the car in a qualified service center. Such gasoline options in decent condition with a mileage of up to 150,000 km can be found for less than 600,000 rubles, and diesel ones - from 500,000 rubles.

In its home market, the SsangYong Rexton W debuted at the May 2012 Busan Auto Show. Domestic car enthusiasts were able to see the new product at the Moscow Motor Show, which took place a few months later. The car received a wide range diesel units, modified suspension, redrawn interior and retouched design. It is not difficult to distinguish Rexton W from its predecessor. It has large, fender-mounted headlights with round focusing lenses and a silver backing. The radiator grille is visually adjacent to the lighting equipment, consists of thin horizontally oriented ribs and sports the manufacturer’s logo. Below it, on the front bumper, there is a compact trapezoidal air intake and a couple of niches with elongated fog lights.

Dimensions

Sanyong Rexton W is a mid-size classic SUV with the ability to install a third row of seats. Its overall dimensions are: length 4755 mm, width 1900 mm, height 1840 mm, and wheelbase 2835 mm. The ground clearance is quite respectable and amounts to 206 or 247 millimeters, depending on the version. The car is based on a spar-type frame made of high-strength steel. The front suspension is independent, with two wishbones, and the rear suspension can be a continuous axle or a multi-link design.

Thanks to the spare tire located under the floor, the SUV boasts a substantial luggage compartment. In the standard position, with the backrests of the second row of seats raised and loaded under the window line, 678 liters of free space remain in the rear. The second row can be folded and frees up to 1524 liters.

Specifications

In the domestic market, the SUV is equipped with three various engines, mechanical and automatic variable transmissions, as well as an all-wheel drive system.

Basic versions of the SsangYong Rexton W are equipped with a two-liter inline diesel four with 155 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque. It is compatible with both manual and automatic transmissions and is capable of accelerating the car to one hundred kilometers per hour in 13.4-14 seconds. Maximum speed will be 173-175 km/h, and fuel consumption will be 7.3-7.6 liters of diesel fuel per hundred kilometers in a combined driving cycle.

Older versions are equipped with a 2.7-liter unit producing from 163 to 186 horsepower. This engine comes exclusively with an automatic transmission and accelerates to hundreds in 11.-14.4 seconds. Maximum, such a car is capable of developing 170-181 kilometers per hour and consumes 9.2-9.8 liters diesel fuel per hundred in the combined cycle.

Equipment

Even basic SsangYong configuration Rexton W have a solid list of equipment. By default, the car is equipped with front and side airbags, exchange rate stability and ABS, air conditioning, light alloy cast rims unique design, heated seats and exterior mirrors, as well as fog lights and power windows in every door. For an additional fee, you can order a multifunctional steering wheel, cruise control, power sunroof and audio system.

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So, "Koreans". Two events have recently occurred in their camp that threaten to radically reshape the status quo. Firstly, the Severstal-Avto company, which controls OJSC UAZ, ZMA and ZMZ, received the status of the general distributor of SsangYong Motor in Russia and began to form a network of dealership centers, which essentially did not exist before, although in recent years There was a representative office of SsangYong in Moscow. In parallel, Severstal-Auto is organizing the assembly Rexton models at ZMA facilities in Naberezhnye Chelny, and will later join it with the latest Kyron and Actyon. Secondly, Hyundai Motor has just stopped supplying its Terracan model to Russia. Thus, there are two rivals left: SsangYong Rexton yes Kia Sorento. We are, accordingly, talking about large frame cars with a developed transmission.

Despite the minimal age difference, these cars appear to be at least one generation apart. Rexton makes a more “grown-up” impression: it is bulky, heavy, with fat on the sides and... let's say, in the stern.

By overall dimensions It's close to the Sorento, but the boxy body and optional running boards make it look more imposing. But the Sorento, with its laminar contours, on the contrary, is fit, slender and cheerful. The clean lines of the body make it more neat and compact. It feels like you are in tune with sports!

Rexton is original and self-sufficient. He knows his worth, he knows that he is not handsome, but he is not going to imitate anyone. He doesn’t have any special taste, which is evident from his love for all sorts of trinkets - shiny overlays, spoilers, roof rails and the like. Sorento, like any representative of youth, is looking for its own self, and what often happens, in search of its own self, it slides into banal copying. Naturally, those who are considered cool by those around them are chosen as idols. In this case it is Lexus RX and Mercedes-Benz ML previous generations– the resemblance to the grandees is literally striking.

Inside Rexton, an intimate twilight reigns, which is created by a dark, almost black velor finish. The chairs here are soft and cozy at home. And spacious – both in the first row and in the second. On rear seats The Sorento is tighter, but the overall mood is lighter, airier, thanks to the light gray leather and, perhaps, the sunroof. Kia's design is again more energetic, which is emphasized by its laconic forms and aluminum-look inserts, but it lacks individuality: the overall style is rather impersonal. SsangYong is also far from being called a masterpiece, but it definitely has a highlight - a center console with spectacular displays in a pro-American spirit. However, this generosity is compensated by the stinginess with which it is framed. dashboard. Green melancholy! Rexton is also remembered for its diversity of finishing textures, even if upon closer inspection they all turn out to be primitive plastic. The Sorento will be stricter, but its materials are unlikely to be richer.

A caveat is required here. The fact is that the Sorento came to us in its most complete and expensive configuration, while the Rexton came in one of the intermediate ones. We understand that, from an image point of view, it would be more correct to take the top version of the RX 320 for testing, which is more expensive than the 5-liter Sorento by a pittance. Such a SsangYong level of equipment would put Kia on its feet, having in its arsenal not only permanent all-wheel drive and a sequential automatic transmission, but also directional stability and rollover prevention systems, a variable efficiency hydraulic booster, optitronic devices and an additional multimeter, seats with memory, folding mirrors and a lot more. Alas. Dealers don't have such cars in real life.

Alas, because Rexton in the RX 280 version is very difficult to compete with the Sorento in road disciplines. The same as in off-road. The engine power is higher, but the lack of 700 cc and the antediluvian automatic transmission dull the car's reactions and make acceleration control much more difficult. To achieve adequate acceleration, the numb accelerator pedal has to be placed on the floor, and only after 4000 rpm the engine responses become more or less adequate. The Sorento is fundamentally different – ​​responsive, efficient and understandable. Even the manual mode of the “automatic” is not really needed: even without it, switching occurs quickly and logically.

The same situation applies to controllability. Kia pleases with more intelligible feedback, performance, moderate rolls. And reliability in corners. The bumpkin Rexton responds to the driver's commands lazily, and on a winding road it constantly requires steering. However, it should be taken into account that the type of drive greatly affects the behavior of machines. The rear-wheel drive Rexton can be switched to all-wheel drive only on slippery surfaces, while the Sorento's transmission selects itself best option distribution of torque along the axes. But on dry asphalt, the Kia also remains in bare rear-wheel drive.

On snowy public roads, the Sorento's design is preferable in every way. With the possible exception of fuel consumption, Kia’s appetite is truly voracious. Suffice it to say that under good mood The Sorento takes turns quite successfully and safely with a dashing skid, but such experiments are contraindicated for the heavy and slow Rexton: it is quite difficult to predict where the car will end up.

Off-road the situation changes. Both cars have a range of transmissions, but the Rexton with its rigid center differential lock and limited slip differential rear axle obviously better armed. It has longer suspension travel, which will help avoid diagonal hanging. In such conditions, a damped accelerator comes in handy - it will help avoid unnecessary slipping. Only the running boards get in the way, because they worsen the geometric cross-country ability.

But SsangYong is better not only in snow, sand and mud. It beats the Sorento on the highway. Overtaking may be more difficult on it, but the level of comfort in motion is much higher. The cabin is quiet, the Rexton holds a straight line perfectly, exhibiting an enviable smooth ride and directional stability on broken sections of the road - where the Kia, with its stiff suspension, starts to dance. Railroad crossings Rexton flies dashingly, just like a tank at demonstrations. The only thing that can bother the driver is vibration unsprung masses, clearly felt on the steering wheel. The Sorento has better brakes - more powerful and clearer - but not radically. The main thing is not to forget that you are driving a heavy SUV, for which the laws of physics are much more merciless than for a city hatchback.

So far Sorento is ahead, which is confirmed by sales: via the network official dealers In Russia, only about two and a half thousand cars were sold against nine hundred Rextons. But that's it for now. They say that the “Russian” Rexton will be cheaper by five thousand dollars, and it will be supported by the more compact Kyron. In turn, Sorento is already preparing for planned modernization. It seems that Hyundai will not leave this segment for long. So it will still be hot in Koreatown.

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SsangYong Rexton W is a mid-sized SUV from the South Korean company SsangYong, which was assembled on the platform Mercedes-Benz M-Class and has been produced since 2001. Since 2006, the SUV has undergone an update and the 2nd generation was released. 6 years later, in 2012, the car underwent another restyling. The company works closely with German company Mercedes-Benz. The entire Sang Yong model range.

Exterior

It's no secret that a little earlier, ordinary car enthusiasts and professionals gave a lot of criticism towards the appearance of the SsangYong SUV, but now all this is history. Thanks to pleasant shapes and expressive headlights, which are combined with fog lamps and installed in the bumper air intake, the car began to look more modern. The nose part has a stylish stamping on the hood, the false radiator grille received a lot of chrome, and thanks to the large lamps with a complex shape, the roadway became better illuminated. Embossed 3-section bumper with LED lights running lights in the shape of a semi-arc they look very impressive.

The side of the South Korean car has 18-inch light alloy wheels, which will allow you to feel confident while driving off-road. But don’t think that the car was designed only for driving through swamps. It easily understands city boundaries, which is why it is equipped with modern satellite radars, which allow you to park quickly and safely. The rear part of the vehicle received bright and economical LED elements. Also immediately noticeable is the large door. luggage compartment. There is a nice spoiler and a massive rear window that has excellent visibility.

A massive bumper with stylish chandeliers makes the car more stylish side lights, which have a rectangular shape and extend along a vertical plane. There is some “trick” on the back door - if necessary, you can open only its upper part separately from the entire door. This solution is very practical, given that sometimes you have to put or take small things from the luggage compartment. For the Russian market, it will be possible to choose an SUV in the following colors: gray, dark gray, black, brown, silver and white. Turning your attention to the appearance of SangYong, you understand that restyling only benefited him, he began to look more solid, more expensive and more representative.

Dimensions

The width of the SsangYong Rexton W is 1,900 mm, the height is 1,840 mm, the length is 4,755 mm, the front ground clearance is 247 mm, and the rear is raised to the road surface by 206 mm. This is very good, it even feels as if the car was created specifically for driving on the territory Russian Federation. The wheelbase is 2,835 mm.

Interior

South Korean specialists were very pleased with the interior decoration of the car - now it corresponds to the declared class. You can immediately note the presence of high-quality finishing materials, correctly selected color combinations, fairly soft plastic panels, as well as their good assembly and fit. The seats turned out to be wide, strong, comfortable with excellent coverage and the most optimal list of spatial settings. The console installed in the center is large and dimensional, but the fact that various controls are located on it is very ergonomic and convenient cannot be denied. Everything is in its place. More expensive configurations have a 7-inch color display, which also supports touch input. Frankly, even the standard Comfort package amazes with its richness in various technological innovations, which is good news. For example, there are electronic assistants, a rollover protection system and a directional stability system. It also includes a 5-seater cabin, front and side airbags, and heating for two rows of seats.

There is also availability head unit, which supports MP3 and USB formats, Bluetooth, as well as duplication of controls on the multifunction steering wheel, climate control, factory-installed alarm system with central locking. More expensive trim levels already have leather interior trim and adaptive cruise control. Electric drive for seats in the first row, panoramic sunroof with electric motor. There is even a 3rd row of seats that are equipped with a personal climate system. It becomes obvious that the inner shell of the SsangYong Rexton W does not want to yield to more expensive rivals. As for the armrests, center console and dashboard, they stand out with their massive dimensions, as befits a rather large car.

In addition to the fact that the front seats are quite comfortable, they have good lateral support, and the driver’s seat moves back when the ignition key is removed in order to make it easier for the driver to get in and out. An important advantage is the memory service, which can remember the position of the driver and rear-view mirrors for three people. Sitting on the second row is very comfortable, there is enough free space, and there is also backrest adjustment. As a separate option, you can buy a 3rd row for 2 seats. Speaking of the luggage compartment, the SUV does not break any records here; it is quite average - 678 liters of usable space, which, if necessary, can be increased by transforming the seats. Interestingly, thanks to the used air conditioning system you can support not only the necessary temperature regime, and also provide protection from smoke, burning and other foreign odors, which allows you to keep the air clean.

Technical characteristics

The SUV is still based on a spar-type frame structure, which has three layers. It is precisely this frame that allows the SsangYong Rexton W to be a real, strong and durable car. As a power unit, even for a simple SsangYong Rexton without the letter “W”, a 2.0-liter 155-horsepower turbocharged diesel engine is offered. The 2.0-liter power unit consumes about 7.2-7.6 liters per 100 km, and reaches the first hundred in 13.4-14.0 seconds. The maximum speed is 173-175 km/h. “The 7-liter engine can accelerate to 170 km/h, and it will take about 14.4 seconds to reach the first hundred. His appetite is 9.8 liters of diesel. The most powerful engine, 2.7 in volume, has variable geometry and a Common Rail power system. Its operation is synchronized with the T-Tronic automatic gearbox and permanent drive on all 4 wheels with a planetary differential, which can distribute the potential in a ratio of 40/60 in favor of the rear wheels. Thanks to 186 horses, it manages to reach 100 km/h in just 11.3 seconds. For 100 km, such an engine will require about 9.2 liters of diesel fuel in combined mode.

It is important to consider that all power units were developed without outside help from others automobile manufacturers. Latest version SangYong Rexton was equipped with permanent all-wheel drive. Such technical characteristics It’s enough not only for maneuvers in the city, but also for driving over long distances and off-road. As for the gearbox, it is, as before, produced to individual orders by Mercedes-Benz specialists. Thanks to the introduction of modern technologies, it was possible to produce efficient engines that have a high response rate to fuel supply, which ensures maximum performance indicators of reliability and unpretentiousness. The transmission has also been equipped with a "Winter" function, which provides improved starting from a standstill when driving on slippery roads.

At the front there is an independent wishbone suspension with telescopic shock absorbers, and on the rear with “Part-time” and TOD there is a dependent continuous axle, with AWD there is an independent eight-link design. Steering It is represented by a rack-and-pinion steering mechanism and is equipped with a hydraulic power steering wheel. The braking system is presented on the SsangYong Rexton W in the form of disc brakes on all wheels, and the front ones have a ventilation option. The car supports ABS, EBD and Brake Assist systems. All-wheel drive systems may include Part-Time - manually connected all-wheel drive system, TOD - automatic all-wheel drive and AWD - permanent all-wheel drive.

ACTIVE SAFETY

SangYong Rexton provides future buyers with not only an attractive appearance and a decent level of comfort inside the car, but also a good degree of safety, which was achieved through the use of a considerable number of active systems. The basis is the exchange rate stability system, which ensures stable control of the car in any situation. Interestingly, the service itself can make changes to the operation of the brake system and power unit in order to maintain stability on the road. The anti-slip service and the anti-lock braking system work together with directional stability. A service capable of warning about vehicle rollovers also found its place there. How the braking system will work largely depends on the use of the emergency brake booster, which is also found in the SsangYong Rexton W, which is activated when the brake pedal is suddenly pressed all the way.

We also worked to improve the safety of the car when driving on slopes, where the electrical component itself can regulate the force on braking system and the size of the power unit's thrust, which ensures a smooth descent even with a significant incline of the road. There is also a door lock when driving, which will prevent children from accidentally opening the door while the car is moving.

PASSIVE SAFETY

The car body was designed so that the energy upon impact is distributed over a larger surface and is reduced by structural parts, which allows for better protection for passengers sitting inside the car. Due to the fact that there is a strong frame with side members, this increases the overall resistance of the structure to mechanical damage and at the same time increases the service life of the vehicle. Stiffening ribs, which are made of steel, are also installed in the doors, which makes it possible to avoid serious damage during impacts from the side.

As additional protection, the seats installed in the front have front and side airbags, which work together with seat belt pretensioners, which allows you to firmly secure the occupant before the airbag deploys. The service understands that when the airbag deploys, the pretensioners will loosen, releasing a certain percentage of the force, and ensures that there is not too much pressure following the impact.

Options and prices

The South Korean-made SUV is distinguished by an abundance of trim levels: Original, Comfort, Elegance, Elegance Family, Luxury and Luxury Family. The price tag for the SsangYong Rexton W starts at 1,579,000 rubles. There you will find ABS, ESP, ARP, front airbags for passengers sitting in front, hydraulic power steering, alarm, climate control, heated front seats, electric windows, radio with USB and Bluetooth support, etc. From all of the above it becomes obvious that even standard basic equipment has a rich list of options and various systems, which is good news.

Other versions will have a leather interior, a color screen, cruise control, electrically adjustable seats in the first row, a sunroof with electric drive and auxiliary row air conditioning with separate ducts. It seems that the cost off-road vehicle will be in further configurations will differ not in the number of auxiliary functions, but in the finishing inside the car, the number of seats, power unit and drive. Thus, the top version of the 2016 SsangYong Rexton W in the 2.7 Xdi Luxury AT 4WD configuration will be priced from 2,329,990 rubles for a 3.7-liter diesel engine, automatic transmission gear shift and all-wheel drive.

Pros and cons Sanyeng Rexton

Advantages:

• Having an unusually high level of comfort, as for a Korean;
• Relatively low cost of maintenance;
• Good driving performance;
• Stable running;
• Decent off-road conquering skills;
• Pleasant appearance;
• Big wheels;
• High ground clearance;
• Athletic appearance;
• High-quality interior made of good materials;
• Lots of free space in the cabin;
• Availability of color display;
• Acceptable luggage compartment volume, which can be increased if necessary by folding the rear seats;
• Even the basic equipment is rich;
• An acceptable level of safety not only for the driver, but also for the passengers sitting next to him;
• Powerful power units;
• All-wheel drive system.

Disadvantages of this plan:

1. The seats are a little uncomfortable;
2. There are shortcomings in the interior decoration;
3. Very soft rear suspension;
4. Far from ideal level of noise insulation;
5. Large dimensions;
6. The third row of seats will not be very comfortable.

Let's sum it up

The updated South Korean SUV SsangYong Rexton W has become more modern, has a beautiful appearance and even looks a little sporty. The headlights fit perfectly into the harmony of the car. It is worth admitting that SangYong Rexton looks very much like a Mercedes-Benz, but this is a very pleasant fact. It’s nice to have a small step, which adds some charm to the car and makes it easier for passengers to get in and out. Inside, everything is in its place and intuitive. The instrument panel is easy to read, the multifunction steering wheel is comfortable and allows you to adjust many car settings. The quality of the interior, although not ideal, has still become much better. This can also be attributed to the fit of all parts and the size of the gaps. There are various places for storing small items, as well as an acceptable volume of luggage compartment, which, if necessary, can be increased by folding the rear seat backs.