Ssangyong Rexton Video Reviews

Ute-based large SUVs are increasing in popularity as more Australians look to holiday in their home country. So, the SsangYong Rexton's mid-life facelift couldn't have come at a better time, ushering in some big changes. But has it done enough to challenge the best sellers?

When your family has grown beyond two children, to three, four or five, you’ll be looking at seven-seat SUVs, which is where the SsangYong Rexton comes in.It’s made in Korea but this brand isn’t as well known as the other Korean car companies, Kia and Hyundai.It sits in a category with other seven-seat SUVs that are all built to go off-road: the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero and Holden Trailblazer.I was testing the Rexton Ultimate which is the top of the range and sells for $52,990 drive-away.The SsangYong experience was completely new for me and I didn’t know what to expect. Here’s how it handled my family of four over seven days of driving.