Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton – A Tough Contender of the SUV Segment in India

Mahindra & Mahindra Company was much appreciated in the previous year for having launched one of the best SUVs of XUV500 in terms of looks and performance. It was reckoned to be the first ever premium SUV that was offered in the Indian market by Mahindra & Mahindra. Post the victory of XUV500, Mahindra recently revealed its all new edition of its premium SUV, Ssangyong Rexton that was recently launched in the Indian market.

The latest edition of Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton is a gigantic and a muscular SUV that appears to be contemporary in style and is crafted with perfection to meet all Indian standards. As far as appearance and performance is concerned, the 2013 version of Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton will be seen challenging the much famed sports utility vehicles of the Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner and the recent addition to the family of SUV segment in India, the latest 4X4 version of Force One SUV.As compared to the other SUVs in terms of appearance, car buyers can witness that Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton looks more appealing as it features a chrome-rich grille in front that makes its presence felt as a full-fledged SUV. Also, Ssangyong Rexton will be seen displaying sparkling and heavy wheel arches that complete the much needed robust look to the overall muscular body of Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton.

Other than that, Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton will be seen putting up premium leather upholstery and an eight-way electrically adjustable driver's seat that will be inclusive of lumbar support on display as reported by the Times of India. The latest edition of the SUV will also be seen featuring second and third row seats that can be flat-folded along with which Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton will also come with the incorporation of an automatic easy access function for driver.This giant sports utility vehicle will also feature auto day and night internal rear view mirror along with fine interiors done in dual tone beige and black color combined with metal grain accents. Apart from that, this massive SUV will be made available being equipped with enhanced and advanced features like that of Bluetooth connectivity, DVD player and a touch-screen interface for the audio system.

Also, rear parking sensors, cruise control structure and satellite navigation will be installed in addition to the above mentioned striking features. Furthermore, adding more elegance to the interior as well as the exterior, a sunroof, steering-mounted audio controls and automatic headlamps can also be witnessed in the recent edition of Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton.Performance-wise, the 2013 version of Rexton will be seen exhibiting a 2.7L in-line five-cylinder DOHC turbo-diesel powered engine that will be made available in the Indian market with the choice of five-speed automatic gearbox and five-speed manual gearbox. Both the manual transmission as well as the automatic transmission variants will generate a peak power of 162 bhp and 184 bhp along with a peak torque of 340 Nm and 402 Nm respectively.

Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton Vs Force One – Tough Choice for SUV Enthusiasts

Mahindra & Mahindra Company was very well appreciated last year for introducing one of the best SUVs of XUV500 that was considered to be the first premium SUV offering from Mahindra. Post the success of well received XUV500 Mahindra now has unveiled the plans of introducing the all new premium SUV of Ssangyong Rexton. The all new Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton is a huge and a muscular SUV that exhibits an overall contemporary style in terms of appearance. As per the looks, appearance and performance, the latest edition of Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton will be seen encountering with major sports utility vehicles of the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and most importantly, the latest 4X4 edition of Force One SUV.

On comparing Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton versus Force One SUV in terms of appearance, one can witness that Force One SUV looks equally appealing to the latest Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton that exhibits a chrome-rich grille in front. Also, the heavily sparkling wheel arches adds to the overall muscular design of Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton. Other than that, Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton will be seen putting up leather seats along with soft cushioning on the interiors. Apart from that, the giant SUV will come equipped with technologically advanced features like that of a touch-screen interface for the audio structure, Bluetooth connectivity and DVD player.

Also, satellite navigation, rear parking sensors and cruise control structure will be installed. In addition, automatic headlamps, a sunroof and steering-mounted audio controls can also be seen on the interiors. Performance-wise, the latest edition of Rexton will exhibit a 2.7L in-line five-cylinder DOHC turbo-diesel engine that will be made available with the options of five-speed manual gearbox and five-speed automatic gearbox. The manual transmission variant will generate a peak power of 162 bhp and 340 Nm of peak torque whereas the variant paired with automatic transmission will generate a maximum of 184 bhp of power along with 402 Nm of peak torque. Other than that, the automatic transmission variant of Rexton averages a maximum mileage of 11.18 kmpl as per the test results of ARAI.

On the contrary, when it comes to Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton versus Force One SUV, the latter one comprises of all features that makes it a complete SUV which is now available with an additional feature of being a four-wheel drive which was recently launched by Force Motors. Expected to roll out by the third quarter of 2013, Force One SUV will also exhibit a seating capacity for seven passengers. Also, along with displaying a generous cabin space on the interiors, the seats are done in fine leather, and Force One SUV will also feature leather steering wheel, a digital odometer and an adjustable steering column. The giant SUV will be seen displaying adjustable headlights and front and rear fog lamps on the exteriors along with an electric folding rear view mirror.

The 2013 edition of Force One SUV also exhibits a 2.2L CRDI engine that generates 140 bhp of peak power along with a peak torque of 321 Nm when paired with five-speed manual transmission. Also, the all new 4X4 edition of Force One averages 189 kmph of top speed, a mileage of 17 kmpl as tested by the ARAI along with which it exhibits a remarkable fuel tank capacity of 65 liters. Therefore, the latest version of Force One SUV is expected to enter the Indian market with a reasonable price tag of around 14 lacs that gives an edge to this striking SUV when it is about Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton versus Force One SUV. Interestingly, both these SUVs are one of the much anticipated cars in the Indian market.