SsangYong continues its roll-out of a revitalised model range with news that a new Rexton SUV will be available in South Africa a little later in 2012.
SsangYong, now part of the Mahindra Group, unveiled the third-generation Rexton - now labelled Rexton W - at the recent Busan auto show held in South Korea.
The Rexton W will be launched in South Africa in October 2012.
'MORE MODERN, SOPHISTICATED'
The automaker claims its flagship SUV continues to be a capable off-roader but is now also “more modern and sophisticated”.
It is powered by a two-litre turbodiesel producing 114kW/367Nm although models sold in South Africa will also be offered with a 2.7-litre turbodiesel using a five-speed auto transmission from Mercedes-Benz.
Standard equipment on the redesigned SUV includes safety features such as electronic stability control, roll-over protection, a tyre-pressure monitor and parking distance warning.
CEO of Mahindra SA, Ashok Thakur, said: "We're looking forward to the arrival of this premium class SUV in October as we are already enjoying a high level of interest at our SsangYong dealers where the refreshed Actyon Sports bakkie and Korando SUV went on sale recently."
SsangYong, now part of the Mahindra Group, unveiled the third-generation Rexton - now labelled Rexton W - at the recent Busan auto show held in South Korea.
The Rexton W will be launched in South Africa in October 2012.
'MORE MODERN, SOPHISTICATED'
The automaker claims its flagship SUV continues to be a capable off-roader but is now also “more modern and sophisticated”.
It is powered by a two-litre turbodiesel producing 114kW/367Nm although models sold in South Africa will also be offered with a 2.7-litre turbodiesel using a five-speed auto transmission from Mercedes-Benz.
Standard equipment on the redesigned SUV includes safety features such as electronic stability control, roll-over protection, a tyre-pressure monitor and parking distance warning.
CEO of Mahindra SA, Ashok Thakur, said: "We're looking forward to the arrival of this premium class SUV in October as we are already enjoying a high level of interest at our SsangYong dealers where the refreshed Actyon Sports bakkie and Korando SUV went on sale recently."