Ssangyong Rexton Sports pickup truck is about to launch, competing with Ford Ranger
Ssangyong Rexton Sports competes in the mid-size pickup segment, launching on January 9 with prices starting at $21,700.
Ssangyong has just released the first image of the Rexton Sports pickup truck model that will be launched in Korea on January 9. Rexton Sports competes in the mid-size pickup truck segment, where there are available rivals such as Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Triton, Mazda BT-50 or Chevrolet Colorado.
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SSangyong Rexton Sports is set to debut in Korea. Photo: Ssangyong. |
The Rexton Sports design is not new because it is developed based on the Rexton SUV platform, from the B-pillar to the front of the car is no different. At the rear, the trunk is a bit shorter than competitors in the segment. Specific parameters will be announced by the Korean car company on the launch day.
The car is equipped with a 2.2L turbodiesel engine, producing 187 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque. The option of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission manufactured by Aisin, paired with rear-wheel drive or 4Tronic 4-wheel drive. The chassis structure is still the typical body-in-frame form of a pickup truck.
There are four variants on sale. The lowest-end Wild variant, priced at $21,700, comes equipped with power-adjustable and heated side mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, Cruise Control, Bluetooth connectivity and six speakers.
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Ssangyong Rexton Sports revealed in Korea: Photo: Indianautosblog. |
The $24,000 Adventure trim gets 18-inch wheels, projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, Nappa leather seats, a heated steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirrors, and keyless entry.
The $25,400 Prestige trim adds a 7-inch LCD center infotainment screen, automatic headlights, dual-zone climate control, heated seats, a power driver's seat, and speed-sensitive power steering.
The top-of-the-line $28,300 variant gets xenon headlights, 20-inch alloy wheels, power-adjustable and cooled seats, automatic emergency braking, side airbags and curtain airbags.
Additional options include a 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment display, a 360-degree camera, and a driver assistance package that includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and rear cross-traffic warning.