SsangYong has released official launch details about its new Rexton W SUV.
Set to go on sale in the UK this winter, the Rexton W will be priced from £21,995, rising to £25,995 for a top-spec model.
It'll be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine providing 153bhp and 266lb ft of torque. The engine can be coupled to either a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive can be engaged by the driver.
The Rexton W uses double wishbone and coil spring suspension at the front, and a five-link rigid axle with coil springs at the rear.
The inside of the Rexton W features premium materials to create an environment that SsangYong says is "extremely practical in everyday use". There are seven seats inside, with the rearmost row of seats stored beneath the floor.
Standard equipment includes cruise control, air conditioning, a leather steering wheel and a stereo with iPod and Bluetooth connectivity. The higher-spec EX model also gets an electric driver's seat, leather upholstery and rear parking sensors.
SsangYong describe the new car as "a serious off-roader, yet with all the equipment and creature comforts expected of an urban cruiser". The new model comes with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty.
This is the third generation of the Rexton, which first went on sale in 2001. The car will rival the likes of the Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Land Cruiser in the large SUV market.
