The second-generation Ssangyong Rexton has landed on Irish shores as the Rexton II today. Ssangyong describes the car as "a renewed elegance and grandeur, while maintaining the essential elements that Rexton is so renowned for." It is priced from €44,995 for the RX 2.7 XDI 165 bhp, 7 Seater. An automatic transmission adds €3,000 more.The Rexton II has been on sale for a while in many other European countries. Standard items in the Irish-spec Rexton II include 7 seats, automatic climate control, Torque on Demand (TOD), Traction Control System, Electronic Stability Control, power folding mirrors and four airbags. The base model is propelled by a XDI 270 engine that produces 165 bhp. The Sports model is equipped with the same engine, but produces 186 bhp. The Sports model adds the aforementioned 186 bhp engine, leather-trimmed interior, permanent AWD, LED instrument clusters, and a rear spoiler.
The Rexton II RX 2.7 XDI (165 bhp) starts at €44,995. Coupling the T-Tronic 5-speed automatic transmission brings up the price to €47,995. The RX 2.7 XDI (186 bhp & leather and auto) starts at €54,995.
[Source: Athlone Advertiser]
