frame SUVs have a high safety due to more rigid body.Ssangyong Rexton - the first frame SUV model range of the Korean company "Sang Yong."Model pretty quickly gained market share at the expense of the low price compared to its competitors.
history "SsangYong Rexton"
SUV "Rexton" was released after the successful models of the Korean company "Musso" and "Chiron".Ssangyong Rexton is the brainchild of world-renowned Italian design studio "ItalDesign."Development of first-generation has been performed by the studio in 2001.She made her debut model in the same year at the international motor show in Farnkfurte."SsangYong Rexton" at the presentation received positive reviews from the automotive experts and critics.The presented version was a five-door wagon.To complete coupe was offered with two petrol engines in volume of 3.2 and 2.3, as well as a turbocharged diesel unit volume of 2.9 liters.Korean car manufacturer chose two options box: a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic.Engine and gearbox were a development of concern "Daimler-Chrysler", produced under license in South Korea.
first generation
first generation of cars were produced from 2001 to 2004 at the plant in the Republic of South Korea.It produces four versions:
1. 230 with 140 horsepower.
2. 230 with 150 horsepower.
3. 290d with 120 hp.
4. Power 2200 4wd 320 hp.
In appearance the car looked like something "Lexus 470".Wherein similarity was negligible.Inner beauty embodied the expectations of buyers a model J-Class: full power, climate control system, sit eight-player and music system.The body was placed on the spar frame ladder.The basic version was completed four airbags: two front and two side.Front brakes - ventilated disc and rear - disc.Stated in the passport top speed of 170 kilometers per hour in the 230th model, and consumption on the combined type is 11.7 liters per 100 kilometers.
first restyling in 2004 to increase sales model "SsangYong Rexton" has undergone restyling.After bringing the car to the new requirements of the market was 7 SUV modifications.Due to changes in the external appearance of all models "SsangYong", "Rexton" also received an updated front grille and wheel arches supplemented decorative overlays.
to existing were added two diesel and one petrol version:
1. 270 Xdi capacity of 165 horsepower.
2. 270 Xdi 4WD power of 165 horsepower and all-wheel drive.
3. capacity of 280 201 horsepower.
second restyling
Next restyling was made with the model in 2007.There were slightly changed body parts outside the vehicle "SsangYong Rexton."Product specifications same inside the have received more than substantial refinement.Restyled version was presented to the public with available four-cylinder in-line turbocharged diesel unit volume of 2.7 "IksdiAy" and 2.7 "Iksveti" capacity of 165 and 186 horsepower respectively.Gasoline version of motors were offered volume of 3,2 liters and capacity of 220 horsepower of five a variety of complete sets.
It should be noted that this model "SsangYong Rexton" is now going to the small-car plant in Naberezhnye Chelny to ensure supplies to the Russian market.
Advantages and disadvantages
stable demand for this model provide a pricing attractiveness of SUVs in the J-class and positive feedback."SsangYong Rexton" - diesel, as well as its gasoline counterpart, has a high build quality, a sufficiently powerful engine, comfortable and spacious interior.Good aerodynamics and permeability is also recorded in the asset of this model.
comfort not only in city, but also in the countryside trip provides a relatively simple but robust construction Suspension: rear beam dependent on the trailing arm.Energy-intensive suspension compensates for the roll of the car when entering a corner.
razdatke mechanical version of "SsangYong Rexton" is a proprietary system "Part Time".This system allows you to distribute torque evenly along the axes or only on the rear axle, and use a lower gear, while running on a bad neighborhood.Traction control "TOD" help get rid of the scroll wheel by optimizing the torque by flipping one of the axes.
last restyling "Rexton" features a large trunk with a well thought-out compartments for small items and luggage nets.Comfort driver's seat provides a heated and adjustable in height.
However, the model has and minuses.In the opinion of many drivers, the fuel consumption is different from those contained in the passport of 2-3 liters, which at current prices could hit significantly afford motorist.Because of the lack of detail and unclear headlamp washer and long heating the air inside the cabin.
"SsangYong Rexton" - price
As already mentioned, the price of the first generation "Rexton" quite attractive compared to the competition in the class.For example, version 2.7 Xdi R27M5 cost motorists just 1.025 million rubles.For this money comes out not a bad complete set, comprising four pillows safety and climatic installation, connected all wheel drive, anti-lock brakes.The top same version of with the engine on the 3,2 liters costs about 1 300 000 rubles.It will be a permanent four-wheel drive and luxury appearance kit.
