SsangYong Rexton RX6 – ExteriorView
Ssangyong Motor, a part of the Mahindra Group, has recently introduced a new ‘RX6’ variant of SsangYong Rexton with additional features. The new ‘RX6’ variant will be positioned between the ‘RX5’ & ‘RX7’ variants and will be available with manual transmission. While the RX5 is the entry level variant with manual transmission, the RX7 is the top end variant with E-tronic automatic transmission with Mercedes Benz technology.
The RX6 is equipped with most of the features from the range-topping RX7 variant like dual-tone interiors, leather upholstery, 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, memory function with 3 presets for the driver’s seat and ORVMs, infotainment system with navigation, electric sunroof, automatic headlamps and rain-sensing wipers. Safety and driver assist features include front and side airbags, ESP, hill descent control, anti-slip regulation and active rollover protection.
The RX6 is powered by a 2.7-litre, 5-cylinder, diesel engine which produces 162 bhp @ 4000 rpm and 340 Nm of torque and is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The RX6 uses a 4×4 Torque on Demand (TOD) system with a low ratio switch (the RX7 comes with a 5-speed automatic transmission and permanent all wheel drive, with higher engine outputs).
SsangYong Rexton RX6 – InteriorView
SsangYong Rexton RX6 variant is priced at Rs. 19.96 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is available in a total of 4 shades – Satin White, Volcano Black, Moondust Silver and Opulent Purple.
Commenting about the launch of the ‘RX6’ model of the SsangYong Rexton, Vivek Nayer, Chief Marketing Officer, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said –
“As a customer-centric organization, we continuously take feedback from consumers and update our products to cater to their evolving needs. One such feedback from customers was the need for high end and luxurious features in a manual transmission model. The launch of the Rexton RX6 is a step in this direction and will give driving enthusiasts a manual transmission with 4×4 capabilities, along with high end features.”
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