ONE LOCAL OWNER. 7 SEATS. 3.5-TONNE TOWING. ALREADY SET UP.

This is not your average family SUV.

This 2024 SsangYong Rexton Adventure 4x4 is a one-owner local vehicle that's been very well set up for someone who actually wants to use their 4WD.

It already has the gear:

Lift kit.

Bullbar.

Driving lights.

LED light bar.

Towbar.

Electric trailer brakes.

Underneath it all is a proper seven-seat, turbo-diesel, dual-range 4WD with an impressive 3,500kg braked towing capacity.

So if you're looking for one vehicle that can handle the family during the week, tow the caravan or boat and get you well beyond the bitumen on the weekend, have a very close look at this one.

ONE OWNER – AND IT'S A LOCAL CAR

This is exactly the sort of history we like to see in a used 4WD.

One owner from new.

And:

A local vehicle.

Rather than a Rexton that's travelled through multiple owners and dealerships before arriving here, this is a locally owned vehicle with a straightforward ownership story.

And being a 2024 model, you're getting a late-model 4WD with modern technology, excellent comfort and plenty of equipment.

THE EXPENSIVE STUFF IS ALREADY FITTED

Anyone who's built a touring 4WD knows how quickly the accessory bill adds up.

Start with the vehicle.

Then add a lift.

Bullbar.

Driving lights.

Light bar.

Towbar.

Electric brakes.

Suddenly that weekend accessory list has become a serious investment.

This Rexton has already had the work done.

The lift kit gives it additional stance and is a useful upgrade for buyers intending to venture away from sealed roads.

Up front, there's a bullbar, complemented by driving lights and an LED light bar for additional illumination when travelling at night.

And if you're planning on towing, the towbar and electric trailer brake controller are already fitted.

Instead of buying a standard SUV and then spending the money setting it up:

Start with one that's already done.

A PROPER 4WD – NOT JUST AN AWD SUV

The Rexton isn't simply a family SUV with an AWD badge stuck on the back.

It has a genuine part-time four-wheel-drive system with selectable low range.

For everyday sealed-road driving, you've got rear-wheel drive.

When conditions become loose or slippery, you can engage four-wheel drive.

And when the going gets genuinely difficult, you've got 4WD Low Range.

There's also an automatically locking rear differential to provide additional traction when conditions demand it.

That's an important distinction.

This is a seven-seat family vehicle that's also been engineered as a genuine 4WD.

3.5-TONNE TOWING

This is where the Rexton becomes particularly interesting.

Maximum braked towing capacity is:

3,500KG

when appropriately equipped and operated within the vehicle's applicable weight limits.

That's serious towing capability for a seven-seat SUV.

Caravan?

Boat?

Horse float?

Trailer?

The Rexton has the capacity to handle substantial towing duties.

And this particular vehicle already has two of the important pieces of equipment fitted:

Towbar.

Electric trailer brakes.

For someone shopping specifically for a tow vehicle, that makes this Rexton a very compelling package.

2.2L TURBO-DIESEL + 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC

Under the bonnet is a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, producing:

149kW of power.

And more importantly for towing:

441Nm of torque from just 1,600rpm.

It's matched to an 8-speed automatic transmission, giving you smooth progress around town and relaxed highway cruising.

Official combined fuel consumption is 8.7L/100km.

For a large seven-seat diesel 4WD with 3.5-tonne towing capability, that's a strong combination.

SEVEN PROPER SEATS

Here's where the Rexton separates itself from a dual-cab ute.

You still get serious diesel towing and proper 4WD capability.

But inside?

Seven seats.

That means you can take the kids.

Their friends.

The grandparents.

Or simply fold the rear seats away and use the extra space for luggage.

With all three rows in use there's 236 litres of luggage capacity, expanding to 641 litres behind the second row when the third row is folded.

Fold both rear rows and there's a huge amount of carrying space available.

It's a vehicle that can genuinely change configuration depending on what you're doing that day.

ADVENTURE – THIS IS THE SWEET SPOT

The Adventure isn't a stripped-out base model.

It's actually a very well-equipped Rexton.

Inside you get leatherette seating and power-adjustable front seats.

Better still:

Both front seats are heated AND ventilated.

The outer second-row seats are heated.

And even the steering wheel is heated.

There's dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry and start, rain-sensing wipers and a power tailgate.

For a vehicle capable of towing 3.5 tonnes and heading off-road, the cabin is remarkably civilised.

12.3-INCH INFOTAINMENT

The MY24 update brought a significantly more modern dashboard to the Rexton.

At its centre is a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, providing smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

There's also a 12.3-inch digital instrument display directly in front of the driver.

The result is a cabin that feels far more like a modern premium SUV than an old-school diesel 4WD.

That's really the Rexton's appeal.

Capability without having to live with a basic interior.

BUILT FOR THE FAMILY AS WELL

It's easy to focus on the bullbar, lift and towing equipment.

But during the week this is still an extremely practical family vehicle.

You get front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera to make manoeuvring easier.

There's also a comprehensive safety package including technology such as:

Autonomous Emergency Braking.

Forward Collision Warning.

Blind Spot Detection.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Lane Change Collision Warning.

And:

Seven