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SsangYong Rexton

Seven seats and 3,500 kg in tow: the 2021 Rexton puts its ladder chassis to work.1

Researched November 9, 2026 from 32 sources

At a glance

0150300
118–225 hpPower
07.515
10.7–11.5 s0–100 km/h
0100200
183.5–186.7 km/hTop speed
0250500
310–441 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
2,130–2,233 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1479101112

Engine
Gen 1: 2.0–3.2 L; Gen 2: 2.0 L turbo gas (222 hp/350 Nm version), 2.2 L diesel48
Layout
Front engine; RWD or 4WD; body-on-frame4
Gearbox
Gen 1: 5/6MT, 4/5/7AT; Gen 2: 6MT, Aisin 6AT, Mercedes 7AT, Hyundai 8AT14
Built at
Pyeongtaek, South Korea; Chakan, India (both generations)4

The story

Conceived as a Musso successor, the Rexton became its showroom companion instead. It launched in 2001; its name means 'the ruler's tone.' Some early European versions wore Daewoo badges.234

2004: 2.7 XDi adds Mercedes five-speed20042006: Rexton II tackles the handling20062008: Super Rexton and Kahn's 22-inch wheels20082012: Rexton W brings a 2.0 L diesel20122016: Euro 6 diesel meets seven-speed auto20162021: 199 hp and a Hyundai eight-speed20212023: KGM badge, sixth straight value award2023 SsangYong Musso SUV (FJ): 1993–2005FJSsangYong Rexton (original) (Y200): 2001–2006Y200SsangYong Rexton II (Y250): 2006–2012Y250SsangYong Rexton W (Y290): 2012–2017Y290SsangYong / KGM Rexton (second generation) (Y400 / Y450): 2017–presentY400 / Y450 1995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones2461423
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YearWhat happened
1993–2005SsangYong Musso SUV (FJ)
2001–2006SsangYong Rexton (original) (Y200)
2006–2012SsangYong Rexton II (Y250)
2012–2017SsangYong Rexton W (Y290)
2017–presentSsangYong / KGM Rexton (second generation) (Y400 / Y450)
20042.7 XDi adds Mercedes five-speed
2006Rexton II tackles the handling
2008Super Rexton and Kahn's 22-inch wheels
2012Rexton W brings a 2.0 L diesel
2016Euro 6 diesel meets seven-speed auto
2021199 hp and a Hyundai eight-speed
2023KGM badge, sixth straight value award
  1. 2004

    2.7 XDi adds Mercedes five-speed

    The new 2.7 L XDi diesel can be paired with Mercedes-Benz's optional five-speed Tiptronic automatic.4

  2. 2006

    Rexton II tackles the handling

    The Y250 facelift addresses some handling issues; the updated Rexton also gains a variable-geometry turbocharger.24

  3. 2008

    Super Rexton and Kahn's 22-inch wheels

    The Super Rexton name appears; Project Kahn's 270 SPR-based R-Line adds lowered springs, 22-inch wheels and Nappa/Alcantara trim.25

  4. 2012

    Rexton W brings a 2.0 L diesel

    Unveiled at the Busan Motor Show, the Y290 update introduces a Euro 5 2.0 L XDi diesel and revised lights, grille and chassis.4

  5. 2016

    Euro 6 diesel meets seven-speed auto

    For 2016, a Euro 6 2.2 L diesel replaces the 2.0 L; buyers get 400 Nm and a six-speed manual or Mercedes-Benz seven-speed automatic.6

  6. 2021

    199 hp and a Hyundai eight-speed

    The facelift pairs a 199 hp, 441 Nm 2.2 L diesel with a Hyundai-group eight-speed automatic, plus Trailer Sway Control.1

  7. 2023

    KGM badge, sixth straight value award

    The Rexton takes the KGM name while 4x4 Magazine awards it Best Value for a sixth consecutive year.47

Every generation

  • SsangYong Musso SUV
    FJ1993–2005
  • SsangYong Rexton (original)
    Y2002001–2006
  • SsangYong Rexton II
    Y2502006–2012
  • SsangYong Rexton W
    Y2902012–2017
  • SsangYong / KGM Rexton (second generation)
    Y400 / Y4502017–present

Power over the years

From 118 hp to 225 hp in 13 years.

0100200300 2005201020152020 hp 2004 · 118 hp · RX 290 Plus2004 · 162 hp · 2.7 XDi, optional Mercedes 5AT2004 · 217 hp · RX 320 gas2008 · 183 hp · Project Kahn R-Line2012 · 162 hp · RX5, five-speed manual2012 · 184 hp · RX7, five-speed automatic2016 · 176 hp · Rexton W 2.2 diesel2017 · 178 hp · UK Mk2 2.2 diesel, 6MT/7AT2017 · 225 hp · Gen 2 2.0 turbo gas2021 · 199 hp · Facelift 2.2 diesel, eight-speed auto 225 hp Gen 2 2.0 turbo gas 118 hp RX 290 Plus
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YearHorsepowerModel
2004118RX 290 Plus
20041622.7 XDi, optional Mercedes 5AT
2004217RX 320 gas
2008183Project Kahn R-Line
2012162RX5, five-speed manual
2012184RX7, five-speed automatic
2016176Rexton W 2.2 diesel
2017178UK Mk2 2.2 diesel, 6MT/7AT
2017225Gen 2 2.0 turbo gas
2021199Facelift 2.2 diesel, eight-speed auto

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • RX 290 Plus / RX 320 / 270Xdi

    Standard

    RX 290 Plus / RX 320 / 270Xdi

    2004–2006

  • Rexton W SE / EX / ELX (UK)

    Standard

    Rexton W SE / EX / ELX (UK)

    2016

    176 hp

  • Standard

    RX5 / RX6 / RX7 (India)

  • Standard

    EX / ELX / Ultimate (UK)

    2017

    178 hp

  • Standard

    ELX / Adventure / Ultimate (Australia)

    2024

  • Performance

    Project Kahn Rexton R-Line

    2009

    183 hp

  • Special

    ICE

    2019

    178 hp

  • Special

    G4 Rexton White Edition

    2020

  • Special

    Sport Pack (Australia)

    2024

  • Rexton Summit

    Special

    Rexton Summit

    2024

  • Black Edition

    Limited

    Black Edition

    2022

    200 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original cars have a grille divided into three sections, a Daewoo design motif.2
  • 2021 facelift: a huge grille flanked by sharper, squarer headlights.1
  • All New Rexton: centered REXTON lettering on the tailgate.20

Year by year

  1. 2001 launch

    Three-part grille; certain European-market cars also wear Daewoo badging.24

  2. 2012: Rexton W

    Reworked grille, new headlights and revised rear combination lamps distinguish the W facelift.4

  3. 2016: UK ELX

    Diamond-cut 18-inch alloys and LED daytime running lights mark the updated top ELX grade.6

  4. 2020/2021 facelift

    Enlarged grille, squarer headlights, reshaped bumpers and updated LED rear lamps mark the facelift.121

  5. 2024 Australia

    New dashboard adds a freestanding 12.3-inch screen, touch climate controls and hidden horizontal air vents.16

Don’t confuse it with

  • Mahindra Alturas G4

    India's rebadged second-generation Rexton; look for Mahindra badges in place of SsangYong branding.422

  • Photo of a SsangYong Rexton
    Rexton
    Photo of a SsangYong Musso pickup
    SsangYong Musso pickup

    SsangYong Musso pickup

    Four-door double-cab pickup body versus the Rexton's five-door SUV body.423

Against its rivals

  • Land Rover Discovery

    Rexton vs Land Rover Discovery

    Starting price lower is better

    Rexton39,895 £
    Land Rover Discovery53,150 £
    1

Prices

Value today $1.3K–$37.9K28

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$100$1K$10K$100K 20052010201520202025 Value today: $1,326–$37,895 2004 · $34,658 · Euro list, RX 290 Plus; EUR x1.242004 · $45,378 · Euro list, RX 320 auto; EUR x1.242012 · $33,028 · Mumbai RX5; approx. INR53.5/USD2016 · $34,493 · UK SE; approx. USD1.50/GBP2017 · $35,705 · UK EX manual; GBP27,5002018 · $48,689 · UK Ultimate auto; GBP37,5002019 · $43,744 · UK ICE; approx. USD1.25/GBP2021 · $52,433 · UK Ventura; approx. USD1.38/GBP2021 · $56,118 · UK Ultimate; approx. USD1.38/GBP 2012 · Rs 17.67 lakh · Mumbai base RX5, 2012; approx. INR53.5/US$1 2024 · $620 · 2006 RX270 XDI; NOK6,600 bid (~$0.094/NOK), Retrade $620.0 Retrade, 2024
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2012Launch price$33,028Mumbai base RX5, 2012; approx. INR53.5/US$1
2004Price when new$34,658Euro list, RX 290 Plus; EUR x1.24
2004Price when new$45,378Euro list, RX 320 auto; EUR x1.24
2012Price when new$33,028Mumbai RX5; approx. INR53.5/USD
2016Price when new$34,493UK SE; approx. USD1.50/GBP
2017Price when new$35,705UK EX manual; GBP27,500
2018Price when new$48,689UK Ultimate auto; GBP37,500
2019Price when new$43,744UK ICE; approx. USD1.25/GBP
2021Price when new$52,433UK Ventura; approx. USD1.38/GBP
2021Price when new$56,118UK Ultimate; approx. USD1.38/GBP
2024Auction sale$6202006 RX270 XDI; NOK6,600 bid (~$0.094/NOK), Retrade
2026Value today$1,326–$37,895

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Six straight Best Value awards”
    • “G4 sales jumped more than 200% in 2017”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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