New Rexton

[XJ Junkie]

This is the new Ssangyong Rexton. I’m not sure if it’s bound for SA.

- 2.2 Merc CRD with 7 speed auto
- 130kw & 420 Nm
- 3.5 ton towing
- 224mm ground clearance
- Full House






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[Mad Manny]

Isn't Ssangyong owned by Mahindra?

Surely that 2.2 is a Mahindra M.Hawk?

[XJ Junkie]

Yes I think they are. But the motor is Merc.


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[XJ Junkie]

Hang on. It might be the MHawk. The autobox is definitely Merc though.

But 130 kw sounds too high to be the MHawk


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[XJ Junkie]

It looks like a decent package

[Ricof4e]

It does look like a decent package indeed. But no matter what, that stigma remains, whether its a mahindra, tata, gwm or Ssanyong.

Take the Haval for instance, I took the time to go and have a look at it. Looks good, specced well, but I do not think I will ever have the same complacent feeling as opposed to driving a known and proven brand.

That might be a shortcoming on my part, but the fact remains. Maybe in 15 years, who knows?

[ThysleRoux]

When the Japs first invaded the country in the late 60's, early 70's they were regarded in the same manner. Hyundai in the 90's as well.

It's all about building a reputation. The problem I see for the Mahindra's, Tata's, Ssangyong' etc., is the fact that they do not assemble anything locally and the distribution is dodgy, not being linked to a "mainstream" manufacturer. This will always bring the example of the Dacia's that were dumped into our market in the late 90', early 2000's to mind - my mind anyway.

[XJ Junkie]

As far as the Koreans go, SY have not kept up with the likes of Hyundai/Kia. SY only sells around 500000 units per year, which isn’t a lot in global terms, but not bad considering they aren’t present in some major markets, as well as the fact that they only make LDVs & SUVs.

But since Mahindra have bought them there’s likely to be more market presence in certain counties.

Although they have battled in SA, SY has gained a strong reputation in some countries for being tough, reliable & dependable vehicles, especially with people that actually do venture offroad, namely farmers.

Countries where they do well are Russia, India & the UK lately to some degree.

But in SA I don’t think they’ll get the lemmings out of their overpriced brands in a hurry.