Despite a rich features list, Mahindra and SsangYong’s Rexton RX6 doesn’t offer you a smooth drive on high speeds
THE GOOD
By sheer description, its muscular appearance, a high ranking features list and massive ground clearance sets Rexton RX6 worthy of a glance. A large prominent chrome grille with pulled-back headlamps comprising both daytime running lights and projector lamps make for a striking front end. LED-studded tail lamps with a wrap-around windscreen, further enhances its profile.
When you step inside the vehicle, the spacious and luxurious cabin with its dual tone interior, will instantly catch your eye, as it looks quite smart and sophisticated. This SUV feels big from inside, as a result of which, there is plenty of legroom for the middle row too. It comes loaded with a bunch of goodies such as a sunroof, a touch-screen infotainment system with GPS, a rear parking sensor, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps and powered driver’s seat with memory, to mention a few.
Under the hood is a 2.7-litre, 5-cylinder diesel engine with the 4-wheel-drive ‘Torque on Demand’ system, which provides power to front wheels as and when required. Therefore, the power delivery is pretty smooth. Overall, the drive experience is pretty good and comfortable, as the car gobbles potholes and broken road without any hassles. Facilities such as ESP, Hill Decent do come in handy while going off-road and taking on the hills. You can call it one of the best Ssang Yong products in the Indian market.
THE BAD
What disappointed us was the sloppy gearbox, which seems a bit outdated, and the absence of cruise control further dampens the driving experience. A soft suspension and light steering do pose to be an issue when the SUV is on high speed and on bumpy roads. The third row caters to minimum leg and knee room, indicative of the fact that it is only suited for children, not for adults.
THE UGLY
With no reverse parking camera on board, parking is an issue, especially in cramped spaces. In comparison to segment leaders like Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Pajero-Sport, the Rexton falls short.
