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SsangYong Rexton 270 Xdi Range
With a rugged 163bhp diesel engine under the bonnet, the entry level SE version opens at just under £21999 on the road. That’s about the same as a mid-range diesel Freelander and undercuts the Mercedes ML270 CDi by about £9000. There will doubtless be some titters raised at the prospect of SsangYong going head to head with a Mercedes, but there really isn’t too much in it. Both generate the same amount of power and both do a very good job off road and make a reasonable fist of things on the tarmac.
The Rexton is built around a proper industrial strength ladder-framed chassis construction.
The Giugiaro-styled SsangYong looks properly premium. It’s big, imposing and features a number of neat details that really give it some credibility. Take a look at the jewel-effect lights and the smart chrome badging. It’ll top out at 111 mph and return an average fuel economy figure of 32.9 mpg. Although this vehicle isn’t designed to be mercilessly flogged off the line, should you see fit to do so, it’ll even crack 60 mph in a respectable 13.2 seconds.
Ratings (points out of 10)
Performance
Handling
Space/versatility
Equipment
Depreciation
Value
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6
6
9
8
6
8
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Comfort
Economy
Styling
Build
Insurance
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7
7
6
6
7
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Overall Rating 76/110
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