Mahindra-Ssangyong Rexton II
The Rexton II will be the first SsangYong product Mahindra will launch in India. Based on the first-generation Mercedes-Benz M- class, the Rexton II uses its XXL size to camouflage a rather dated design. The cabin is neatly styled though and we hear Mahindra will offer the Rexton with a whole lot of kit too. Power is courtesy a 161bhp, 2.7-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. Permanent all-wheel drive and a high ground clearance should give it good off-road capabilities though its old-school body-on-frame chassis means on-road dynamics would be far from the best. M&M will assemble the Rexton at its Chakan plant and is likely to price the big SUV close to rivals like the Toyota Fortuner.
Factfile:
Power/Torque: 161bhp/34.7kgm
Kerb weight: 1966-2101kg
L/W/H: 4720/1870/1760mm
Expected: Late-2012
Price: Rs 19-21 lakh
