ssangyong rexton off-road review

The SsangYong Rexton is a proper ladder‑frame 4x4, not a soft‑roader in a puffer vest.

With a 2.2‑litre turbo‑diesel, selectable 2H/4H/4L and hill‑descent control, it crawls confidently over ruts and rocky fire trails if you drive to the conditions.

Traction control is effective, but long overhangs and highway‑biased tyres keep it honest on gnarlier climbs and deep ruts.

Ride comfort is unusually civil for a body‑on‑frame SUV, and it’ll tow up to 3,500 kg, so camping trailers and boats are very much on the menu.

The cabin’s solid and the price undercuts many rivals in Australia, leaving budget for proper all‑terrains and recovery gear—strongly recommended if you’re getting adventurous.

Verdict: capable, honest and happier in the bush than most school‑run SUVs, just don’t mistake it for a rock‑crawling hero.