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SsangYong Rexton Y250

2006 – 2012

The SsangYong Rexton is a mid-size SUV from South Korean manufacturer SsangYong Motor, now known as KG Mobility. Launched in late 2001, the name "Rexton" is a combination of the Latin term for "king" ('rex') and the English word "tone," denoting authority in sound. The second generation of the SsangYong Rexton was unveiled in 2017 in Seoul and later introduced to the European market in Frankfurt. This new iteration of the Rexton showcases SsangYong's updated body-on-frame platform also utilized in the Musso pickup truck. The enhancements brought to the second-generation Rexton include an active safety driving pack, a boosted towing capacity, and an electric parking brake system featuring an automatic hold function. Key points: 1. Manufacturer: SsangYong Motor, currently known as KG Mobility. 2. Introduction: Initially released in 2001, with a second generation rolled out in 2017. 3. Name derivation: "Rexton" combines 'rex' (Latin for king) and 'tone,' symbolizing authority in sound. 4. Features: Shares the advanced body-on-frame platform with the Musso pickup, improved active safety features, enhanced towing capacity, and an electric parking brake system with auto hold. 5. Market availability: Premiered in Seoul and later introduced in the European market at Frankfurt.