Ssangyong Rexton
The SsangYong Rexton is a seven-seat SUV with a length of 4,761 mm. It is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 2,300–2,700 cc and a top speed of 182 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, CO₂ emissions are 214 g/km (WLTP). One recall campaign is listed in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Ssangyong |
|---|---|
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 149 kW (200 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Diesel 214 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 2,154 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 2,300–2,700 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 182 km/h |
| Length | 4,761 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,904 mm |
| Height | 1,839 mm |
| Seats | 7 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 12 EU/EEA countries that registered the Ssangyong Rexton in 2025 (475 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Ssangyong Rexton cars registered for the first time across 13 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 272 |
| Slovakia | 117 |
| Germany | 30 |
| Spain | 17 |
| Romania | 16 |
| Italy | 11 |
| Slovenia | 4 |
| Luxembourg | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Hungary | 2 |
| Sweden | 1 |
| Belgium | 1 |
| Ireland | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
European engine versions of the Ssangyong Rexton by displacement, from the Dutch register (RDW). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2.7 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 180 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 67% of Ssangyong Rextons pass their MOT test first time, based on 3,345 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
1 recall campaign recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Ssangyong Rexton. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Spain)
The ball joint of the front/rear suspension may break and thus cause an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-03-20
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ssangyong recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Ssangyong Rexton?
- The Ssangyong Rexton has a rated top speed of 182 km/h.
- How much power does the Ssangyong Rexton have?
- The Ssangyong Rexton produces 149 kW (200 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Ssangyong Rexton?
- The Ssangyong Rexton is 4,761 mm long, 1,904 mm wide and 1,839 mm tall.
- How much does the Ssangyong Rexton weigh?
- The Ssangyong Rexton has a kerb weight of about 2,154 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Ssangyong Rexton?
- A new Ssangyong Rexton registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 214 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, diesel).
- How many seats does the Ssangyong Rexton have?
- The Ssangyong Rexton has 7 seats.