Mahindra premium SUV Rexton launched @ Rs 17.67 lakh ...

Auto major Mahindra &Mahindra today said it has launched a premium SUV ?Rexton? from the SsangYong stable. The first launch from its Korean arm is produced at the Chakan plant with some localisation, the company said.

In November 2010, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) had signed a definitive agreement with Ssangyong Motor Company to acquire 70 per cent stake in the ailing South Korean automaker at a total cost of USD 463 million (about Rs 2,105 crore). ?A manual model of the sports utility vehicle (SUV) is priced at Rs 17.67 lakh ex-Mumbai and the automatic version at Rs 19.67 lakh,? M&M president, automotive and farm equipment, Pawan Goenka said at the launch.

The car is the first high-end SUV from the Mumbai-based auto firm. The company said it has invested over Rs 63 crore at its Chakan plant for this model.

top-end RX7 which is auto-only and comes with a more powerful 184 bhp version of the engine and it has permanent all-wheel-drive for good traction in all situations. The RX5 is manual only and comes with a switchable four-wheel-drive system and the 2.7-litre engine is only able to muster 162 bhp of power in this application. We didn?t get to drive the manual version, but we can assure you that the automatic is plenty powerful for normal use.

Ride and handling
Unlike the XUV from Mahindra, this is a body-on-frame machine, which lends it that bit of ruggedness required in an SUV, but at the same time, ride quality over broken roads isn?t the best you?d expect. Low-speed ride is good, but as the speeds rise, things get a little harsh and bumpy over broken tarmac.

The Rexton is no corner carver like marque SUVs ? there?s too much body roll.But if you do need to pull a drastic manoeuvre in an emergency, there is anti-rollover protection and ESP (Mercedes qualities again) to ensure the rubber side is down.

Verdict
The Rexton, with its great build quality, premium interiors and terrific pricing is a compelling option, despite a howling engine and slightly bumpy ride. It aims to go head-to-head with the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and the Ford Endeavour, and compared with those, is priced very competitively. Which makes it quite a bargain.

Spec sheet
Ssangyong Rexton
Price: Rs17.67 lakh manual, Rs19.67 lakh automatic, (ex-showroom Mumbai)
mileage: 12.4 kmpl ARAI test
Engine: 2696 cc, 5-cylinder diesel
Power: 162 bhp (manual), 184 bhp (automatic)
Torque 34.7 kgm (manual), 41 kgm (automatic)
Transmission: 5-speed manual/auto, torque on demand/ all-wheel drive
Dimensions in feet (L/W/H):15.6/6.23/6.03
Wheel base: 2835mm
Ground clearance: 252 mm

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