Cars service manual

SSANGYONG REXTON RX270 Limited

The good:

Rexton Craig has done over 15k now and just keeps doing it very well for a vehichle under $100k. Our 270 is a pleasure to drive on the road or in the gravel, sand, mud and water. Aircon on stereo on comfy ride and great fuel economy for larger car, my 14 year old son calls it a pimp wagon "looks a million dollars even when its covered in shit" When we have gone bush we arrive more relaxed.

We have allowed 5 of our friends {all very experience offroaders Geos and Drillers} to have a drive in various conditions they think we are bulldusting them when we tell them $42k drive away, they all think it would be $80K. Drillers do not easily get impressed ! Plenty of room for 5 adults, fridge, food and camping gear. We are always asked about our Rexton in the bush or at the shops. Same answer "will get a green one with leather and the seven speed auto TD6 when released" no more to say.



The bad:

Seems the fuel alarm light does not read correctly the tank fuel level, not sure yet... Seats shape and leather upholtery not up to world standards - leather at the back bit loose and easly stretching. The really critical comments are directed to dealerships - whow long before this car receives a proper promotion and marketing! And I am also not convinced about the service shedulule: First reccommended service at 5,000 km involves nothing but oil change. What about oil filer, or the service was forced upon by dealers? After all such engins would require 20,000 km regular servicing as per current world standards... Just thinking, please provide your comments.

exterior

With the introduction of the 2.7-litre engine, the Rexton has undergone a minor facelift. A close fitting styled nudge bar features chrome inserts and separates the chrome grille from the egg-crate style engine-cooling duct in the bumper.

Further chrome inserts can be found in the wheel arch flares and the side protection cladding. The grille shell has been revised with the removal of the mock-bolt heads. The Rexton legend finished in chrome appears in the rear bumper.

With the introduction of the 2.7-litre engine, the Rexton has undergone a minor facelift. A close fitting styled nudge bar features chrome inserts and separates the chrome grille from the egg-crate style engine-cooling duct in the bumper.

interior

Trim colour is now black. Illumination of the black-faced instruments is by means of jade-green LED sources. Audio controls are located on the steering wheel. Other changes include one-touch retracting cup-holders, an overhead console with multi-function display, expanding sunvisor, chrome gear selector with leather knob and imitation woodgrain trim for the centre fascia and doors.

The second and third row (optional) seats fold completely flat for greater luggage capacity

mechanical

Front brakes are now fitted with twin-piston calipers and the rotors are a larger diameter for a greater swept area. The booster has been upgraded and provides a faster response.
New active safety systems such as ESP, BAS and road speed-sensitive steering are all incorporated in the upgrade.

The RX270XDi engine is a common-rail type direct injection turbo-Diesel. High pressure injectors and electronic fuel induction have resulted in lower emissions and reduced NVH.

Overall:

4WD characteristics are aplenty, such as an elevated driving position, giving a commanding view of the road, bulbous tyres that cope well with urban kerbs, and low-range gears selected by pushing a button on the dash, as is a locking 4X4 differential. The interior is quite an upmarket affair, with lavish use of woodgrain trim that looks great and complementing with the interior. The plush leather, handy controls and powered seats look good and work well, so the practicality is appreciated here.

The models have dual airbags with pre-tensioners, side airbags, side impact beams, ABS, traction control, a 3.5 tonne towing capacity, air-conditioning, a CD player, leather steering wheel, alloy wheels and roof rails. The SE and SX models get deluxe leather seating. Rear-seat passengers receive adequate legroom, and the middle seating position has an fold down arm rest with cup holders. The luggage compartment has a third row of two seats that folds flat on top of the floor giving ample luggage space but not exceptional.

The Rexton Xdi could represent reasonably good value with its strong diesel engine that most rivals cant match for the price. But its easy to think of many more refined large wagons for about the same price range, so the Rexton has its work cut out for it in a competitive market too.