Updated SsangYong Rexton Sports presented to the public

The Korean manufacturer presented the first images of the pickup truck after restyling. The developers emphasize that this is a new brand concept, which he will adhere to in the coming years. The modification was created in collaboration with Edison, a company that has acquired a stake in SsangYong and intends to invest additional funds in the development of the South Korean brand.

What is known about the new

Interest in restyling Rexton Sports was expressed by another potential investor, whose name was not disclosed. The updated Rexton Sports, according to some engineers, is the ideal basis for creating a full-fledged electric car.

When switching to a variant without an internal combustion engine, the number of alterations will be minimal. If the idea is implemented, according to engineers, the model will become a full-fledged competitor to the Ford F-150 Lightning, one of the most popular models in the North American market in 2021. In addition, it is this series that accounts for more than half of the total sales in the domestic South Korean market.



The design is specially designed so that it is easy to make various changes to it. Instead of a body, you can install a flat platform or camping.

Technical part

Staffing car It is equipped with a 2,2-liter turbodiesel engine producing 202 hp. The rear-wheel drive works by default, the front one is connected when necessary, which allows saving fuel.



The car has undergone several restylings in recent years. During this redesign, the main focus was on the safety systems. It has everything you need - from distance control to the one driving in front Transport and all-round visibility to automatic braking when an obstacle appears on the route.

The interior is spacious and comfortable, with a large number of controls on the center console and steering wheel, digital tidy and a multimedia touchscreen. Externally, the car has become more aggressive: updated optics, a huge radiator grill, which can be black or chrome. Side panels with embossed stamping, large arches with plastic edging, sills and a roll cage on the loading platform show that the car is designed for difficult operating conditions.



The novelty is positioned as a universal solution for work and travel. After restyling, its price has changed slightly, the basic version costs from 1,7 million rubles.