SsangYong Rexton can tow 3.5 tonnes

The SsangYong Rexton, the brand's flagship four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, now features a 3,500kg towing capacity following approval by the U.K. Vehicle Certification Agency responsible for Vehicle Type Approval. The SsangYong Rexton is powered by a 2.2-litre Euro 6 turbodiesel engine, and is available with the choice of a six-speed manual transmission or Mercedes-Benz seven-speed automatic. It puts out 176bhp and 400Nm of torque between 1,400rpm and 2,800rpm for smooth, progressive driving.

CO₂ emissions are 184g/km on the manual transmission model while fuel economy has gone up to 17km/L. Built on a steel ladder chassis and now with its 3.5-tonne towing capacity, the SsangYong Rexton is a serious off-roader and tow car, which comes equipped with all the creature comforts expected of a motorway cruiser. Noted for being extremely capable off-road, the Rexton uses a body-on-frame construction for maximum strength.

It features double-wishbone and coil spring suspension at the front, and a five-link rigid axle with coil springs at the rear, while the EX automatic and ELX models feature multi-link rear suspension for an even more comfortable ride. The driver can select low range when going off-road, which splits the torque equally between the front and rear axles to provide all-round traction, and ensures optimum grip across the most challenging of terrains.