Reviews of Rexton 2 diesel. New SsangYong Rexton completely declassified

29.09.2016

Sang Yong Rexton is called the Korean "ML" for a reason. The fact is that many components and assemblies, for example, engines, transmission and chassis were used here from "". And if, at the moment, your budget does not allow you to buy a real ML, then you can temporarily be content with Sang Yong. But there is also a caveat here. Indeed, the Koreans use licensed units of the Mercedes-Benz company, but with their own modifications, so the stories that absolutely all Rexton's parts are interchangeable with Mercedes ones - mostly bikes. Looking ahead, I will say that the modifications to the units did not affect their reliability in any way. Here's what to expect from other parts of this model with a mileage of more than 100,000 km now and let's try to find out.

Few facts:

For the first time, the SUV Sang Yong Rexton was presented to the public at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in 2001, in the same year, the first copies rolled off the assembly line. The car is equipped with a powerful spar frame, permanent rear wheel drive with a forced or automatically connected front axle. A crawler gear, long-travel suspension and relatively small overhangs make it clear that the car is designed to conquer off-road. In 2004, to increase sales, the manufacturer carried out a restyling, as a result of which the radiator grille and wheel arches were changed.

The next restyling was carried out in 2007. In addition to the appearance, the changes affected the characteristics of the suspension, steering, and the car body became a little stiffer for twisting, which had a positive effect on handling. Also, new headlights, a radiator grill, a bumper appeared, the plastic body kit around the perimeter of the body has changed slightly. The next large-scale restyling of Sang Yong Rexton took place in 2012.

Advantages and disadvantages of Sang Yong Rexton with mileage.

This model has several gasoline engines: the first, the weakest 2.3 (150 hp), there are many cars with such a power unit, but the reviews about their performance are not very good. This motor is frankly not enough for such a large car. Other power units are more powerful - 2.8 (197 hp) and 3.2 (220 hp), and three diesel, 2.0 (155 hp), 2.7 (165 and 186 hp). Gasoline power units do not have any complaints from the owners, there are copies that have traveled more than 400,000 km without major repairs.

The timing drive is driven by a metal chain, which has a resource of 200,000 km. Due to the fact that the gasoline versions have high fuel consumption (20 liters in the city), many owners, in order to save money on fuel, equipped the car with gas equipment. As a result, the service life of the coils and spark plugs is reduced. Diesel engines Sang Yong Rexton are very demanding on the quality of fuel and if you refuel with low-quality fuel, you will have to clean the fuel system and change the nozzles. Therefore, it is better to choose a car with a diesel engine, which was operated in a metropolis.

Transmission

There are two gearbox options available on Sang Yong Rexton - a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic. The mechanical transmission has its own characteristics - the gears are not engaged very easily and indistinctly, especially the first and second gears. The box needs to be serviced more often than on other cars, at least once every 40,000 km. If we talk about the automatic transmission, then besides the fact that it is a little thoughtful, it no longer has any flaws, and in most cases it takes care of more than 300,000 km.

The transmission for connecting all-wheel drive, buyers chose from two options - the first " P art Time "with a rigid connection of the front axle, the second -" Smart-TOD ", when the front wheels are connected automatically by means of a viscous coupling. With the first type of transmission, when the axle is connected rigidly, it is allowed to constantly drive with all-wheel drive engaged only on off-road and on slippery roads. If the previous owner constantly drove with all-wheel drive turned on, then most likely you will have to change the entire system. There may also be problems with the front axle vacuum modulator. The grease in the front and rear gearboxes must be changed every 40,000 km. The main problem with this drive is that the electronics fail and the drive stops wiring; the service does not reveal the reason for this feature.

Undercarriage

The front suspension is independent double wishbone, the rear suspension is dependent with a powerful split axle (after 2012, an independent suspension is used). Suspension of Sang Yong Rexton is quite strong, and most of the parts can withstand at least 70,000 km (for neat drivers). The frame structure, high ground clearance (195 mm), all-wheel drive, reduction gear and durable underbody protection allow you to overcome serious off-road conditions.

Most often, owners who use the car for its intended purpose (off-road driving) have to change the ball joints of the front levers every 30-40 thousand km, in urban operation - 50-60 thousand km. The biggest drawback is that the ball is changing in assembly with a lever and silent blocks, and this pleasure is not cheap. Bushings and anti-roll bars last up to 50,000 km, shock absorbers up to 100,000 kilometers. The rear suspension can be called eternal, since there is nothing to break here, you only need to pay attention to the condition of the bearings of the axle shafts.

Closer to 100,000 km, when driving on uneven roads, you may hear a knock in the suspension. The reason for this sound is the wear of the steering rack bushing; at the same run, the oil seals of the rack begin to leak. But do not be alarmed, as the steering rack is repairable. In conclusion, about the steering, I would like to note that the ends of the steering rods and rods have a fairly long service life, more than 150,000 km of run.

Body and interior

Sang Yong Rexton is praised for its passive safety performance - there are already frontal airbags and a stability control system in the database. The license plate of this car is located on the frame, therefore, before buying a car, be sure to see if it reads well, otherwise you will condemn yourself to a long examination in MPEG. Most likely, you will come across the fact that not all spare parts for Rexton are in stock, and some of them have to be ordered only from an authorized dealer. The car body does not just rot, rust appears after a poor-quality repair or a chip that has not been eliminated in time. The paintwork here is weak, as a result, the body is quickly covered with scratches and chips. Also, the owners dictate the quality of the chrome-plated body elements.

With regard to electrical engineering, it is rather difficult to talk about any frequently recurring problems. Service technicians, and many owners, say that they have encountered breakdowns, and with completely different ones. In general, we can say that the quality of the wiring and electrical connections in this car is not at the highest level. Also, a frequent occurrence in these cars is the failure of the immobilizer (it is not repairable), so it will have to be changed.

Outcome:

On the road, Sang Yong Rexton is perceived as a large, solid and comfortable car, and most importantly, the car is absolutely not afraid of our bumpy roads. And if you need an inexpensive mid-size frame SUV of the K2 class, then this model is exactly what you need, but if you do not plan to conquer the dunes, then for this money you can find more interesting options.

Advantages:

• Frame body structure.
• Long service life of engines and transmissions.
• Permanent four-wheel drive.
• Comfortable suspension.
• Good sound insulation.

Disadvantages:

• Outdated design.
• Weak paintwork.
• High fuel consumption in petrol versions.
• Lack of on-board computer.
• Unreliable electronics.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help the readers of our site when choosing a car.

Best regards, AvtoAvenu editorial staff

Sooner or later, but every car owner thinks about purchasing a new car for himself: it can be a car from a car dealership, or maybe a used car, but the essence does not change. Before buying any model, you will have to carefully weigh all the positive and negative aspects of the future acquisition. And if you were considering a car with a high ground clearance, a spacious trunk and comfortable conditions for the driver and passengers for the future choice, then in addition to famous brands and brands, SsangYong Rexton certainly came into view. It differs in its relative cheapness in comparison with other brands, but raises a bit of suspicion about the quality. Therefore, we will try to understand some aspects of the quality of the Korean brand, which has already taken its share of the Russian market.

A little history of SsangYong Rexton

First of all, the interest in the car is caused by the relative cheapness. If we compare similar models and configurations of more famous and well-known brands. Therefore, most have doubts about the quality, especially since many associate SsangYong with Chinese cheap products. But few people really know about the true roots of the Korean crossover.

Until the early 2000s, SsangYong, a popular company in the local market, decided to produce a large crossover, but when developing the model, it took an interesting path. Instead of investing huge sums of money in its own developments, the automaker decided to enter into numerous contracts with other brands. This is how a long and friendly relationship began between the Korean SsangYong and the German Mercedes-Benz. As a result, the car received branded power units, transmissions and power structure from German engineers, and the exterior and interior design from the ItalDesign design studio.

Power units, gearboxes and geometry were taken from the Germans. ItalDesign studio worked on the exterior and interior. The result of cooperation between several companies was the first car in 2001 under the name Rexton, equipped with power units manufactured under a German license and still present on the market in many countries.

Body and paint quality

Let's start with the most unpleasant thing - the quality of the paintwork and anti-corrosion treatment. First of all, it is worth taking into account the cost of the car, which is an order of magnitude lower than its analogues. Therefore, you should not treat it with the same preconceived notions as with premium models.

Based on the experience of owning this car of many drivers, we can say that the quality of painting and anti-corrosion treatment is a lottery. Some owners do not show a trace of corrosion in five years of car ownership, and some complain after the first winter. The weakest point is the front windshield pillars, which regularly show signs of rust. It should be admitted that the manufacturer, without disputes, carries out warranty painting in a short time.

But it is worth noting that the managers of official dealers are convinced about the partial galvanizing of the body and factory anti-corrosion treatment. But still, future owners should carry out the whole complex of anti-corrosion treatment on their own. In this matter, it is better to play it safe.

The first, easily removable corporate nuisance - the destruction of the washer reservoir. It can flow even at 20-30 thousand kilometers. And when choosing a car in the secondary market, you should first of all pay attention to the classic places of occurrence of corrosion. For example: the lower part of the boot lid, the front and rear wheel arches, the fuel filler flap and the edge of the doors.

But we must admit that we have not come across a single specimen at the age of 3-5 years with through corrosion. Therefore, there is no need to talk about the frankly poor quality of the body. But it should be borne in mind that the car is built on a frame basis, and this leads to the appearance of additional sounds and squeaks in the places where the body is attached to the frame. In addition, the car has a small resource of the front frame cushions, which have to be changed every 50,000 - 60,000 km.

Also, when choosing a car in the secondary market, first of all, you should pay attention to the VIN code located on the frame. The fact is that it was applied in the wrong place, and the developed corrosion can make it unreadable, which will lead to the impossibility or big problems with registering the car.

Also, the sour parking brake cables can be attributed to the programmed troubles. Even light off-road terrain with shallow puddles can lead to such a breakdown. If we make a general conclusion, then on the example of Rexton we can trace a gradual improvement in the quality of the body and the car as a whole. The model has already gone through two restyling in 2006 and 2013, and with each update - the quality and pleasure of ownership increases.

Salon and wiring

As in the previous case, it all depends on the age. If on the first models there were some "childhood" illnesses with wiring, then in the last years of production - the quality of electronic equipment and wiring is not inferior to German manufacturers. Here you can see that the company is not satisfied with what has been achieved and is constantly developing.

The Rexton's salon is very spacious, it can comfortably accommodate 5 people, it also has a spacious trunk: in the stowed state its volume is 952 liters, and with folded seats - 2020 liters. In addition, in terms of the quality of electronic components, we can say that most of the components are manufactured under a German license or in Germany itself. Therefore, there are no special complaints about the wiring, but there is a slight complaint about the generator. Some owners point out that the generator can break as early as 100,000 km. At the same time, the masters recommend replacing with a new one. The first sign of the imminent "death" of the generator is plastic bounce under the hood, but the charging and voltage remain normal.

But the interior design, ergonomics and comfort are worthy of a business class. According to motorists who own this car, the quality of the interior trim is at a fairly budgetary level, although the materials look rich. But the thoughtful layout of the controls and the comfy seats evoke a sense of home comfort. Therefore, on long journeys, there will be no feeling of fatigue.

The car is well equipped, many cars have leather interior. Also, an SUV from a Korean company is distinguished by a wide selection of options, both in design and in the configuration of various electronic devices. For example, for a fee, you can order an additional body kit, protection of the oil pan and gearbox, tinted glass, installation of a rear-view camera, a professional multimedia system with a navigator and an entertainment complex, preheating of the engine and interior, all kinds of sensors and assistants. Including exchange rate stability systems.

Rexton minor standard faults

The first thing that draws attention to is a poor-quality native washer reservoir, which could burst already in the first kilometers of the run. For some time, all new cars were equipped with tanks with a factory defect, which led to a crack in the area of ​​attachment to the body. But all sold replacement options are devoid of this defect.

Also, an unsuccessful design of the parking brake drive is noted: due to a slight ingress of moisture, the handbrake cables sour and are firmly fixed in the mountings, but replacement can cost 3,000 - 4,000 rubles.

Suspension and steering

Let's start with what is commonly referred to as the "sores" of cars. In this particular case, if you start the overview from the steering, then the main problem becomes the high-pressure pipe of the hydraulic power steering. The fact is that in cold seasons there is a certain risk that the return pipe of the hydraulic fluid will be ripped off. The reason is not very high-quality hydraulic fluid, which thickens in the harsh Russian winters. But when replacing, a more reliable and strong tube is installed, and the liquid is changed to a more expensive one on a synthetic basis.

The chassis of the Rexton is the same as that of the Sorento: front independent double wishbone, rear dependent with a rifled axle. In addition, owners will have to change the steering tips and stabilizer bushings every 50,000 - 60,000 km. In this case, you will have to adjust the camber angle. In addition, some owners note the small resource of the steering rack, which can leak after 30,000 - 60,000 km.

In addition, you should be attentive to the state of the ball joints. Driving with a worn out support is not permissible on this vehicle. The front suspension is designed in such a way that the ball joint is subjected to breaking loads. Therefore, wear can lead to the fact that the ball joint pin will tear out, and the wheel will turn on the go. Apart from the danger of this while driving, this damages the upper arm and turning the wing, at the same time, the wheel drive breaks down.

In general, the suspension is very reliable, but the stabilizer bushings fail very early, about 30 thousand km. Therefore, many craftsmen recommend changing the ball joints every 40,000 km without waiting for the first signs of a malfunction. In addition, the bearings of the rear axle shafts must be lubricated every 25,000 - 35,000 km. Otherwise, they begin to wear out quickly, and wear products, getting into the rear axle gearbox, lead to its breakdown.

Otherwise, the suspension does not present any special surprises, and the frequency of replacement of other elements is not less than 100,000 km, but this is true for quiet operation. Otherwise, the front shock absorbers and support bearings quickly fail.

Power units

SsangYong Rexton is equipped with several motors produced under license from Mercedes-Benz. These include three gasoline units 2.3, 2.8 and 3.2 liters capable of developing up to 150 horsepower (214 N * m of torque), 201 horsepower and 220 horsepower (312 N * m of torque), respectively ... And also diesel units 2.7 liters capable of developing 165 and 186 horsepower (340 and 402 N * m of torque, respectively). In addition, a two-liter diesel turbo engine with 155 horsepower was added to the new 2013 lineup.

In general, all motors are quite reliable, especially when compared to many modern units. The motors themselves do not require frequent intervention except for routine maintenance and regular replacement of high-quality oil every 10,000 km. But the most successful options for a car are a 2.7-liter diesel engine and a 2.8-liter gasoline unit. The rest of the motors are not too powerful for a two-ton unit, and the most voluminous motor is too gluttonous (when operating in city mode, the consumption can reach 20 liters of gasoline per 100 km).

The Ssang Yong Rexton has both gasoline and diesel engines, which are generally very reliable. The main problem is the common rail fuel system of diesel units. This system is very sensitive to fuel quality and can quickly fail due to the ingress of various contaminants. First of all, low-quality fuel affects the life of the high-pressure fuel pump, and its wear products can clog the injectors.

And flushing the nozzles on them can become a real problem due to the unsuccessful design of the wells for them. The fact is that after a couple of thousand mileage, slight corrosion may develop in the injector wells, which will prevent the injector from being removed as a whole. Therefore, any maintenance of the fuel system is recommended to take place at the company service stations, where the craftsmen have all the necessary tools. Otherwise, restoring the entire system can cost 150,000 rubles under the most unfavorable conditions.

Diesel engines are very sensitive to fuel quality, which affects engine performance and consumption, and also affects the performance of the fuel injectors. Gasoline units turned out to be less capricious, and with proper routine maintenance, they work quietly for 400,000 km without major overhaul.

In addition, the camshaft system is driven by a reliable chain with a lifespan of over 200,000 km. And the belt drive of the attachments works at least 80,000 km.

SsangYong Rexton transmission

For the Russian market, the car was presented with manual and automatic transmissions. In addition, there are several all-wheel drive options, which include systems with plug-in front axle, auto-engage front axle and permanent all-wheel drive with differential.

Nothing special can be said about both boxes. They do not differ in quality from most boxes on other cars, either for the better or for the worse. The only thing, the manual transmission has two features. The first of them is the difficult engagement of the first gear, and the second feature is the need to frequently change the transmission oil every 40,000 - 50,000 km. The same service interval is recommended by the technician for both automatic transmissions and both gearboxes.

Rexton was equipped with a transmission with both forced and automatic all-wheel drive. Due to the high ground clearance and high-quality transmission, the car can be called an SUV, but there are several peculiarities when using all-wheel drive systems. If permanent all-wheel drive with center differential means that all 4 wheels are constantly driving, then systems with a plug-in front axle can only be used in off-road conditions or on slippery roads. Otherwise, the hubs of the front wheels may fail, and the splines on the front axle shafts break off. In addition, frequent use of the car in off-road conditions can lead to an early failure of the vacuum modulator of the forced connection of the front axle. As a result, the car remains rear-wheel drive.

Output

The SsangYong Rexton is the choice for people looking to get the most out of the box for the lowest price, while turning a blind eye to cheap trim materials, some body problems and poor frame corrosion resistance.

Despite all this, the car is really worth its money, and deservedly called an SUV that can overcome many obstacles. In addition, the cheapness in materials is compensated by the generous equipment of additional options that increase the comfort of the car.

A long and happy life with SsangYong Rexton, even if not as the first owner, will require attention to the car, both at the stage of selection and during its subsequent operation. But the choice should be made carefully and carefully. Because, careless owners can kill any car, even after a couple of years of operation.

From time to time, every car enthusiast is faced with the question of choosing his next car. If you require off-road qualities, comfort and spaciousness are important, frequent long trips are planned, then surely the SsangYong Rexton will also come into view in addition to more famous brands and common models. We understand the most common problems when operating the second generation of this SUV.

Interest in this car is due to the fact that for relatively little money you can get a real frame SUV. To date, the price of a three-year-old Rexton varies between 750-850 thousand rubles. The choice is limited to options with diesel engines XVT and xdi, AWD and parttime transmissions, automatic transmission or 5-speed manual. There are also gasoline versions, but their share is much smaller.

Few people know how Rexton was born and came into being, where its roots come from, to whom it should be grateful for its appearance and to whom for the filling. At the end of the last century, the Korean brand SsangYong decided on the production of a large SUV, and in order not to reinvent the wheel, it struck up a relationship with Mercedes-Benz. Power units, gearboxes and geometry were taken from the Germans. ItalDesign studio worked on the exterior and interior. The fruit of work in 2001 was the Rexton line with licensed gasoline and diesel engines, which for 13 years has been almost unchanged in a number of markets, including the Russian one. For all the time, the car has gone through two modernizations, in 2006 and 2013.

Four years ago, our colleagues from the Buy Auto magazine told us what to be prepared for when choosing a used Rexton 2. This time we will summarize the experience gained in practice in operating cars in Russian conditions, including domestically assembled copies.

The first, easily removable corporate nuisance - the destruction of the washer reservoir. It can flow even at 20-30 thousand kilometers. For a long time, tanks were installed from the factory, which tended to crack in the area of ​​attachment to the body from vibrations. If the previous owner has not changed it yet, then it will cost you 2.5-3 thousand rubles. Branded parts supplied as spare parts are already reinforced in problem areas and are performing their service regularly.

Also, the sour parking brake cables can be attributed to the programmed troubles. Even light off-road terrain with shallow puddles can lead to such a breakdown. Replacing the parking brake cables will cost from 2.5 thousand rubles, and if they require replacement of the parking brake pads, be ready to shell out another 3.5 thousand.

Suspension and steering elements in the Moscow region do not wear out very quickly, but by 60 thousand km of run, it is often necessary to replace the steering tips and rubber bushings of stabilizers and stabilizer struts, all together will pull 4 thousand rubles.

Professional SUVs are dying out as a species today - potential customers increasingly prefer more versatile and practical crossovers.

Do not exclude troubles with the power steering system during cold weather - it tears off the hose at the exit from the steering rack. The reason for this is the working fluid thickening in the cold, clearly not designed for Russian frosts. There is only one correct way out of this situation - replacing the liquid with a better one of any renowned company, preferably on a synthetic basis.

The second generation SsangYong Rexton diesel engines are equipped with freewheel generators - such a solution is often found on BMW and Mercedes-Benz engines. The clutch allows the massive rotor of the generator to rotate freely after the engine stops, and also partially hides the uneven operation of the engine, which is designed to extend the life of the generator and the accessory drive belt. However, the freewheel itself may require replacement for 70 thousand kilometers. The first symptoms of its failure are the whistling of a slipping or wet belt. Further, a tapping is added to this sound, which can be present at idle and disappear at higher speeds. This already speaks of the catastrophic wear of the overrunning clutch, and one must be prepared for the fact that the generator will soon cease to perform its functions. The clutch itself on the Rexton 2 will cost 1.5-3 thousand rubles, at the same time, for preventive purposes, the generator is recommended to be defective and, if necessary, to change its bearings.

Remains of the SsangYong Rexton coupling after disassembly

Particular attention during the operation of the "Korean" must be paid to the lower ball bearings of the front suspension, in the design of which there is a kind of delayed-action mine. The fact is that the supports on the Rexton are breaking (in classic Lada, a similar solution has been spoiling the blood of their owners for 40 years). It is difficult to say what made it necessary to resort to such a technical solution on such a heavy machine. However, if you do not catch the signs of the imminent demise of the ball joint, then the consequences can be very dire. When the support is destroyed, the wheel together with the steering knuckle breaks, crushing the upper arm and the wing and disabling the front wheel drive. The car loses control, which can cause a serious accident, not to mention the fact that with such a breakdown, Rexton moves only on a tow truck. The first indirect signs of problems with the ball is the steering wheel play - in order to maintain the straight-line direction of movement, the position of the steering wheel can abruptly change within 5-10 degrees. In addition, a characteristic metallic creak appears when the suspension is swinging over bumps. For prevention purposes, ball joints are recommended to be changed every 30-40 thousand km or when a torn ball boot is found.

The finger of the ball SsangYong Rexton tore out, and the lever began to grind the wheel rim

If your choice fell on the modification of AWD, then here you have to remember about the next "surprise" in which the car can stand up tightly for no apparent reason at first glance. It will start up and won't even show any errors on the diagnostic scanner. And before that there was just a slight tapping somewhere in the area of ​​the driver's right foot when switching the automatic transmission selector, then boom - the engine is running, the selector is in position D, but the car does not go. Surely, thoughts about the death of the automatic transmission and expensive repairs will immediately begin to swarm in my head. But you shouldn't grieve too much - most likely, the splines in the front-wheel drive universal joint turned, and now the whole moment goes into the broken connection. Usually this trouble comes in the range of 70-80 thousand km of run due to the lack of lubrication in the joint. Replacing the cardan will cost 8-10 thousand rubles, and it would be good if this did not happen far from home and a shop with cardan shafts. If the previous owner was handy or read the forums, then it is possible that grease has already been applied to the joint, dry from the factory, and the described problem will bypass you.

SsangYong Rexton is also popular among off-road fans (especially xdi with parttime transmission). On the Russian market, you can buy kits consisting of longer and stiffer springs and shock absorbers with increased travel, then equip a combat vehicle with 33-inch mud tires and go to conquer forests and swamps. But if somewhere in the front it began to knock with the front drive connected, you should be on your guard. There are frequent cases when, unable to withstand the increased load, the front axle support breaks. The oil pan and the front axle begin to meet each other, which results in a hole and oil leaking from the engine. Honor and praise you, if in the heat of off-road adrenaline you found it out in time, but if not, repairing an engine without oil will not be cheap. Since 2010, this support has been strengthened on Russian-assembled machines, but for severe operating conditions, the strength of a new part is still not enough and there is only one way out - a welding machine, a grinder and skillful hands.

Having lubricated the front universal joint, the SsangYong Rexton can go far

When buying a used diesel SsangYong Rexton, it is worth remembering the high cost of repairing the fuel system. The common rail diesel engine system does not tolerate bad fuel, therefore we recommend refueling only at proven gas stations, changing the fuel filters on time. Low-quality diesel fuel can cause accelerated wear of the fuel pump, and as a result, wear products will clog the injectors. As a result, problems with starting the engine, increased fuel consumption, black smoke and a drop in power will begin.

The design of the motor is such that removing the injectors without destroying them is unrealistic, requires special equipment and is generally hardly possible outside of a service station specializing precisely in the repair of diesel engine fuel systems. All problems with removing injectors arise from the small gap between the injector and the cylinder head well, in which corrosion quickly begins to flourish. If the previous owner on the new car did not take care and did not apply special high-temperature grease to the nozzles, then after 15 thousand km of run, you can forget about the trouble-free extraction of the nozzles. Otherwise, the cost of repairing the fuel system can reach 150-170 thousand rubles.

A long and happy life with SsangYong Rexton, even if not as the first owner, will require attention to the car, both at the stage of selection and during its subsequent operation. His gratitude will be the comfort on the roads on long trips, the opportunity to take whatever he pleases for a picnic. The costs of maintaining such a pet are very modest, both in terms of fuel and spare parts, and it would be absolutely wonderful to have a record in the TCP about 149 "horses" instead of 165 - not to understand the common man in the street the logic in the legislation regarding the road tax ...

➖ Rigid suspension
➖ Quality of finishing materials
➖ Quality of Russian assembly

pros

➕ High ground clearance
➕ Manageability
➕ Passage
➕ Noise isolation

The advantages and disadvantages of Sanyeng Rexton 2 are revealed based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the SsangYong Rexton 2.7 diesel with mechanics, automatic and 4WD four-wheel drive can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

The speedometer still does not show 1,000 km, so it is difficult to assess the car completely, but so far I like everything: maneuverability, dynamics, comfort, noise isolation for 5+. The car seems to be assembled in Russia (SeverStal), but upon examination it did not find any flaws: the gaps between the doors are even and unchanged, everything is assembled from below perfectly, all assembly marks are Korean, that is, the car passed the control.

From "-" a very stiff suspension. First, there is the frame. Secondly, new gas shock absorbers (after 10 thousand km, they will become softer, I know from KIA Sportage), although they can be immediately replaced with gas-oil ones. They are not very hard and the car will get softer. Although the car runs steadily and confidently on the highway at a speed of 160 km / h, it simply does not notice minor irregularities.

Some write about the oil level, but this, apparently, is a specific marriage of this car. Over 1,000 km, my oil level has not changed a drop. I will continue to observe, but I think that nothing will change until the first TO.

Konstantin, review of SsangYong Rexton 2.7D AT 2010

Video review

Good dynamics, wide interior and large trunk. High cross-country ability with good tires, low fuel consumption with manual transmission. Many different options, cheap consumables (not from the official).

The disadvantages include the low quality of body parts assembled in Russia (Vladivostok). For such a machine, ball valves are weak.

Vladimir, review of Sanyeng Rexton diesel 2.7 MT 2011

In 2012, there was simply no other such car in all respects and for such a price! For that kind of money (1,200,000 rubles), getting a full-fledged frame, four-wheel drive and such fuel consumption is just luck! And there is enough cross-country ability in it, if you do not specifically "be rude", because no one canceled the aphorism: the steeper the jeep, the farther to run after the tractor.

Upset only the poor quality paintwork on the rails. Also, for some reason, for some reason, it was on the right that the dipped-beam bulbs often burned out, but, in general, these shortcomings do not affect the overall impression.

The owner drives a Sang Yong Rexton 2.7D (165 hp) 2012 manual transmission.

Impressions about the dynamics of the car were very positive. Diesel 2.7 with a pleasantly whistling turbine is very cheerful, and despite the rather impressive weight and the presence of a frame (I think this is a big plus), the car is very playful. Of course, this car is not for racing, but for a quiet movement from point A to point B on possibly dead roads and sometimes off-road.

Kohl touched on the off-road moment, then I will say this - I did not like the AWD all-wheel drive system of the Rex, in my configuration there were no forced all-wheel drive shifts, there were no downgrades, etc. Rear-wheel drive is constantly working, then under certain difficult conditions (snow, sand, mud), front-wheel drive is connected, and, in my opinion, the intelligent all-wheel drive system is late, it would have responded earlier.

Frankly, in 3 years of ownership, the car got stuck seriously a couple of times, but realizing that the machine gun should not be raped - I just called for help and pulled the car out. in other cases, Rex adequately emerged victorious from difficult situations.

I am a lover of long-distance travel, and Rex served as a kind of cruiser for a long-distance cruiser (there are 2 cars in the family). On Reks, they traveled to Volgograd and Astrakhan, searched the entire Kemerovo region, Krasnoyarsk Territory and Irkutsk region, the Republic of Altai.

In general, long journeys were mostly related to recreation. I go diving and carry quite a lot of equipment with me, not only for myself, but also for the buddies, so Rex's trunk is very spacious in terms of spaciousness.

I will describe the main disadvantages:

1. Diesel. I am not bad about diesel engines, but it is not needed nafig in Siberia, if it is not a tractor or Kamaz.

2. The second follows from the first, the car starts up after -27 very reluctantly, which means that the interior will be warm only after 15 minutes of movement, the diesel engine does not heat up at idle ...

3. Dim dashboard (in the daytime in sunlight, almost nothing is visible, very strange backlighting, but at night everything is ok).

4. Marked, hard and brittle plastic in the cabin. The skin also leaves a lot to be desired.

5. The seats fold rather strangely, there is an incomprehensible concession of the order of 10-12 cm, which is rather inconvenient. If you sleep in the car, you have to lay it with something to level the surface.

6. Very low liquidity of the car, it is difficult to sell.

Review of SsangYong Rexton 2.7 diesel (186 hp) automatic 2011

I drove 10,000 km by car and did not find any flaws in it. But the cruise control is not enough in the package, a useful thing.

The comfort in the cabin exceeded all expectations. Comfortable seating, both front and back. Heated rear seats. Folding backs of the rear seats, as well as folding rear seats, allowing you to make a flat plane with a length of slightly more than 2 meters, i.e. you can even sleep in full height.

The air duct system distributes air evenly throughout the cabin, not just the front passengers. The air conditioner also allows you to dry the interior in wet weather - the windows do not sweat at all.

I forgot to mention the noise in the cabin. The engine is very quiet compared to other diesel engines, so you can even whisper in the cabin at a speed of 80-90 km / h. After 80 km / h, tires and wind become audible, so the volume of the voice should be increased to “medium quiet”.

I will separately dwell on the smoothness of the car. The fact that the automatic transmission is from Mercedes already speaks volumes. When shifting gears, she does not feel any jerks, acceleration is very smooth, engine braking is also smooth. No complaints. The damping system is also good, I can only say that with a well-loaded trunk (about 500 kg of weight), sometimes the rear suspension pierced to the bumpers, otherwise everything is fine.

Cross-country ability is also very good. Turning on a lower gear and shifting the automatic transmission into manual control in gear 1 or 2, the Rexton passed a snow-covered field with a cover height of more than 50 cm, with a ground clearance of 247 mm. True, in this case, it is imperative to turn off the exchange rate stability system.

Review of Sang Yong Rexton 2.7d automatic transmission 2012

A good car for adequate money, strong and reliable. Excellent dynamics for such a weight, it holds the road perfectly, given that there are 5 people in the cabin and a full trunk. He goes up any mountain in 5th gear - there is enough power!

I practically did not notice the minuses, the only thing confuses the quality of the Russian assembly, but otherwise everything is fine!

Review of Rexton Comfort + 2.7d MT 2012

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Average rating: 2.58

Ssangyong rexton

Year of issue: 2011

Engine: 2.7

I want to support those who claim that the car is worthy of its price. For a year and a half, the mileage was 102,000 km, I replaced the upper levers with ball and also on the rear axle. All other breakdowns are my own fault.

Reviewed by SsangYong Rexton: Barinov Oleg Ivanovich from the city of Tikhvin

Average rating: 2.7

SsangYong Rexton 2.7

Year of issue: 2009

Engine: 2.7

I bought 64,000 km with mileage, now 75,000 km, there are no complaints, probably, what could have broken, the first owner has already repaired, in -28 frost the power steering hose broke, the front axle stopped connecting, the reason is banal (the nuts on the front axles were unscrewed), tightened, secured , everything works. In frost -28 it starts up without problems. I'm happy with the car.

Review of SsangYong Rexton 2.7 by: Vladimir from the city of Kolomna

Average rating: 2.92

SsangYong Rexton 2

Year of issue: 2009

Engine: 2.7

Unhappy with the car. I advise you not to buy this car. Some problems. First, the airbag light began to light up on the scoreboard. Eliminated. The ball flew - done. Oil started to leak - eliminated. And so in a circle, then one thing, then another. Mileage 45000 km. Now again the problem. When starting off or driving around the city, the speed at the checkpoint periodically jumps out, that is, when you press the gas, it shows high revs, and the speed drops. The connected tester does not have time to fix the moment when the gear jumps out, not allowing to determine the cause. We do not know what to do. They can't do anything at the service station.

Review of SsangYong Rexton 2 by: Nina from the city of Murmansk

Average rating: 2.51

Cars bought from officials in Volgograd, 2.7 liter diesel engine, mechanics,. the car is not bad. The mileage is 14,500 km, but there are drawbacks: the rear suspension breaks through, oil leaks appeared at the connection of the power steering pipes with rubber hoses, pulled it up, it did not help. The "check" lit up, but it goes, if only the power has dropped a little. The service said, it's okay. I wanted to ask, if you disconnect the battery, the problem will go away?

5 Dynamics:5 Reliability:5

Hello everyone. I have a Rex 2.7 XVT-186 hp. with. I'll start my story about Rexton 2. I bought it in December 2008. The speedometer is now 98,000 km. At the same time, out of 2.5 years of riding, the car stood for six months. Do not worry, the reasons are commonplace, 2 accidents and one problem with the body. I'll start with the first problem that came up - the problem with the bodywork. It all started exactly 3 months after the purchase. The frame around the windshield began to rust in a circle. It was an epic with a challenge to the representatives of the plant. We must pay tribute, they appeared 1.5 months after regular calls with them and sollers (sollers with a small letter, because there is no respect for them). ..full text of review about SsangYong Rexton 2 2.7 XVT

Review of SsangYong Rexton 2 2.7 XVT left by: Sergey from Moscow