Shropshire Star

Rexton seven seater has a touch of class

SsangYong is still not a motoring household name in the UK, despite having been around for nearly 70 years.

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SsangYong Rexton

An SUV and four-wheel drive specialist, it has a limited range of products, but the Rexton has evolved from a pretty mundane-looking SUV, to something of a seven-seat showstopper.

It is also something of a bargain, starting at £39,500. For that price you really do get the works with even the all singing and dancing range topper hugely competitive against its rivals at £45,950.

The latest incarnation has features like the floating infotainment system and various safety technologies, while it retains its flexibility in terms of seating and cargo space – plus all wheel drive.

A big plus is interior design upgrades, especially with the illuminated scuff plates and ambient lighting. Trim levels range from the entry-level Ventura to the luxurious Ultimate Plus.

Its imposing high-off-the-ground stance facilitates its all-wheel drive, which it shares with stablemate pickup, the impressive Musso.

The exterior now features a revised huge grille, updated front bumper, slim LED headlights, and fog light design, eye-catching alloys and integrated roof bars.

Slim LED light clusters and dual tailpipes feature to the rear.