KGM (SsangYong) Rexton I (Rexton W)

KGM (SsangYong) Rexton I (Rexton W)
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The KGM (SsangYong) Rexton I (Rexton W) (2013–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 21 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: Y300

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,760–4,850 mm RDW4,720 mm
Width1,900–1,960 mm RDW1,870 mm
Height1,830–1,840 mm RDW1,820 mm
Wheelbase2,840–2,870 mm RDW2,820 mm
Front track1,570 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,570 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,960–2,080 kg RDW–
Mass in running order2,060–2,180 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight2,710–2,860 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer2,540–2,600 kg Traficom–
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5–7 RDW–
Doors4–5 RDW–
Fuel tank–70 L
Performance
Top speed175–187 km/h RDW185–190 km/h
Torque400 Nm ASTRA350–420 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/75R16, 255/60R18, 255/70R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
6–8 years67.8% (66.1–69.5)86.4%2,858
9–12 years61.4% (58.4–64.4)77.9%1,040

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes37.1%22.7%
Suspension32.6%16.6%
Lights and electrics27.0%10.8%
Tyres23.1%28.9%
Steering14.3%2.4%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)8.3%7.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 21 versions of the KGM (SsangYong) Rexton I (Rexton W)

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European Union 12 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20172.2 L131 kW (178 PS)Other fuel191 g/km2,632
20172.2 L133 kW (181 PS)Diesel216 g/km1,812
2015–20172.2 L131 kW (178 PS)Diesel191–192 g/km3,944
2016–20172.2 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel187–192 g/km162
20172.2 L200 kW (272 PS)Diesel214 g/km46
20172.2 L133 kW (181 PS)Other fuel212 g/km38
2013–20162.0 L114 kW (155 PS)Diesel200–204 g/km9,044
20142.7 L121 kW (165 PS)Diesel228 g/km12
20132.0 L–Other fuel197 g/km544
20132.7 L–Other fuel241 g/km22
20132.7 L137 kW (186 PS)Diesel233 g/km18
2013––Diesel206 g/km10

United Kingdom 7 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016–2018ELX 2.2D · EX 2.2D A/T2.2 L–Diesel7-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC194 g/km
2016–2018ELX 2.2D · EX 2.2D A/T · SE 2.2D A/T2.2 L–DieselAutomatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC194 g/km
2016–2018EX 2.2D · SE 2.2D2.2 L–Diesel6-speed manual7.0 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
2015ELX 2.0 4WD Auto 155ps · EX 2.0 4WD Auto 155ps2.0 L114 kW (155 PS)Diesel5-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC206 g/km
2015EX 2.0 4WD MT 155ps · SX 2.0 4WD MT 155ps2.0 L114 kW (155 PS)Diesel6-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC196 g/km
2014EX 2.0 4WD MT 155ps · SX 2.0 4WD MT 155ps2.0 L114 kW (155 PS)DieselManual7.4 L/100 km NEDC196 g/km
2014EX 2.0 4WD Auto 155ps2.0 L114 kW (155 PS)DieselAutomatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC206 g/km

France 2 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2015REXTON XDI 4WD BVM6–114 kW (155 PS)Diesel6-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC196 g/km
2013–2015REXTON XDI 4WD BVA5–114 kW (155 PS)Diesel5-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC206 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.