Ssangyong Motor, '80% Domestic Pickup Market Share,' Launches New Rexton Sports & Khan Models

Starting from 25.19 million KRW... Introducing the 'Expedition' Trim with Special Features

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] SsangYong Motor announced on the 4th that it will launch the 'New Rexton Sports & Khan,' an authentic real pickup truck model. The Rexton Sports & Khan is SsangYong's representative model, holding about 82% of the domestic pickup truck market share from January to November last year.

The newly introduced Sports & Khan features significantly enhanced product competitiveness, including an advanced connected car system and state-of-the-art Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). SsangYong stated, "The product value of the new Sports & Khan will bring new vitality and enjoyment to everyday life changing with the With-Corona era," adding, "It will further solidify its position in the pickup market."

The new Sports & Khan is equipped with an upgraded 2.2LET diesel engine and an AISIN AW 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum output of 202 horsepower and a maximum torque of 45.0 kg·m, improved by 8% and 5%, respectively. Additionally, the ISG system has been newly applied to enhance fuel efficiency.

It also features a rack-type electronic power steering system (R-EPS) that offers excellent steering feel and NVH performance. Based on the four-wheel-drive system, it has a towing capacity of 3 tons, enabling it to tow yachts and trailers without any issues. Furthermore, the open-type deck can be selected according to user needs. The deck capacities of the Sports and Khan are 1011 liters and 1262 liters, respectively, with payloads of 400 kg and 700 kg.

The new Sports & Khan also strengthens advanced driver assistance and connected car systems. In addition to the existing nine ADAS features, new functions such as Central Lane Keeping Assist (CLKA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Blind Spot Assist (BSA), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Safe Exit Warning (SEW), Safe Distance Warning (SDW), and Driver Attention Warning (DAW) have been added. The connected car system 'Infocon' is also applied, providing services ranging from remote control of vehicle start and climate control to security, vehicle management, and entertainment using streaming content.

SsangYong also introduces the 'Expedition' trim, a special model with upgraded interior and exterior styling and premium convenience and safety features as standard. The Expedition includes a dedicated grille and emblem, along with 16 ADAS functions and exclusive convenience features.

Meanwhile, the prices for the new Sports & Khan are as follows: for the Sports model, Wild at 25.19 million KRW, Prestige at 30.75 million KRW, Noblesse at 34.5 million KRW, and Expedition at 37.4 million KRW; for the Khan model, Wild at 29.9 million KRW, Prestige at 33.05 million KRW, Noblesse at 37.25 million KRW, and Expedition at 39.85 million KRW.

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