A Closer View: Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton

Mahindra Sangyong Rexton is the first offering of the South Korean automobile giant Ssangyong and Mahindra India after Mahindra took over Ssangyong in 2011. This SUV was first launched on 17 October 2012 and since then Mahindra has launched it in 14 more Indian cities.  This highly stylish SUV is currently available in two models RX5 and RX7 priced at Rs.17.67 lakhs and Rs.19.67 lakhs respectively. Mahindra priced the vehicle at quite lower prices than other models in the SUV segment. This SUV presently costs 2 lakh rupees less than other models in the same SUV segment. Mahindra Rexton is an outstanding feast for those fond of rough and stony paths. Ssangyong has already produced two generations of this SUV and India gets to drive the third one. 

Features:

This Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) contains all the features that makes it king of uneven roads. Rexton comes with very striking features. This SUV has been garnished with body color OVRMs, roof rails, alloyed wheels, muscular fenders, a rough hood, side steps, and chrome tipped exhaust and rear spoiler. Other superior features include a forward collision alarm, parking brake technology, an electronic toll collection system and much more. Internally it is embellished with a climate control AC, rear seats with separate AC ducts along with exclusive control system for each, Power windows, cruise control, rain sensitive auto wipers,headlamp leveling device, rear window demister, steering mounted controls, tails end cargo with 12V outlet with front passenger 12 V outlet and so forth. All these features make Rexton a tough competitor of other SUV giants in market like Maruti Grand Vitara, Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota Fortuner and several others. Mahindra Rexton has earned a name for car-like handling, descent ground clearance and a remarkable transaction control globally.

Specifications:

Rexton’s specifications are as impressive as its features. This SUV will be powered by a giant 2.7 litres direct injected common rail diesel engine with a capacity to generate power of around 164.3 PS and torque of 402Nm. A turbocharged diesel based motor combined with five speed automatic gear box forms its power machine. A 5 speed automatic transmission system also comes along with it. This system will provide Rexton a supper ability to cross the 100kmph mark in 11.6 seconds. All these helps Rexton to deliver a mileage of 9-10km per liter that proves to be most suitable considering the mileage specific Indian consumers.