According to sources at M&M who refused to be identified, the much awaited SUV from SsangYong, the Rexton would be launched during this festive season on Diwali. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) acquired the South Korean auto maker SsangYong last year in February 2011 and it had, since then, been looking for the best opportunity to launch this reputed SUV in India. Rexton would be the first car from the South Korean auto maker to be launched in the Indian market after its acquisition. However, it has still not been confirmed if Mahindra would launch the Rexton III or Rexton W model of the SUV.
It is believed that the Rexton would be diesel-powered with a 2.7 litre Mercedes-sourced engine and five cylinders. It would come mated with a five-speed automatic transmission with a maximum power of 165 bhp. The car is expected to deliver a good mileage despite the fact that Rexton houses an in-line powertrain.
Though the features available in Rexton are less than most of the available brands in this segment, it is still difficult to speculate the competition. However, so far as the price of the brand is concerned, it would be between Rs. 18 and 20 lacs that would be in the range of Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour.
Since this would be the first car from SsangYong after its acquisition, the mystery over the name of the car still continues if it would be called Mahindra Rexton, Mahindra SsangYong Rexton, or just Ssanyong Rexton.
