2026 KGM Rexton price and specs: Former SsangYong SUV gets more kit for more money
The move to electrically assisted power steering means the Korean Ford Everest rival now has lane-keep assist, and it's also picked up adaptive cruise control – something revealed for Korean-market models back in 2020.
The base ELX gains leatherette upholstery and new-look LED daytime running lights, as well as sequential indicators front and rear.
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The Advance (formerly Adventure) picks up rear-seat sun blinds, the Ultimate gains a wireless phone charger, and the Sport Pack gains leather/suede upholstery and some minor trim revisions.
Otherwise, the Rexton is unchanged, though prices have increased by upwards of $2500.
The Rexton is a cut-price alternative to the likes of the Everest, but also has to contend with other challenger-brand models like the Mahindra Scorpio and LDV D90.
All Rextons feature a part-time four-wheel drive system with an automatic locking rear differential. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert
The Rexton has 236 litres of luggage space behind the third row, expanding to 641L with it dropped (measured to the seatbacks) and 1806L with both the second and third rows folded (measured to the roof).
The KGM Rexton is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with five years of roadside assistance. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
KGM Australia hasn't announced new capped-price servicing details for 2026. The outgoing 2025 Rexton has seven years of capped-price servicing, with prices as follows:
The KGM Rexton has never been tested by ANCAP. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
Standard safety equipment includes: Adaptive cruise control (NEW)
Autonomous emergency braking
Blind-spot monitoring
Lane-keep assist (NEW)
Lane departure warning
Rear cross-traffic alert
Reversing camera
Front and rear parking sensors
The Ultimate adds a surround-view camera.
There are four members of the 2026 Rexton lineup. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert
The ELX comes standard with the following equipment: 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Automatic LED headlights
Automatic high-beam
LED front fog lights
Sequential indicators (NEW)
Hill descent control
Electric park brake
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Leatherette upholstery (NEW)
Dual-zone climate control
Power windows with auto up/down up front
The Advance adds: Power tailgate
Proximity entry with walk-away locking
8-way power-adjustable front seats
Power driver's lumbar
Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated outboard second-row seats
Heated steering wheel
Rear door pull-up sun blinds (NEW)
The Ultimate adds: Power sunroof
Privacy glass
Leather upholstery
Quilted door and dashboard trim
Wireless phone charger (NEW)
Third-row climate controls
Rear auto/up down power windows
Ambient lighting
Illuminated sill plates
The Sport Pack adds: Shadow chrome 20-inch alloy wheels
Shadow chrome exterior trim
Black roof rails
Metallic paint
Leather and suede upholstery (NEW)
Suede door and dash trim (NEW)
Gloss black steering wheel bezel (NEW)
All KGM Rextons come with a black interior. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert
Grand White is the standard exterior finish, with the following metallic paint options available for an extra $700: White Pearl
Space Black
Marble Grey
The Sport Pack is offered only in White Pearl or Space Black, with neither attracting an extra charge.
Atlantic Blue and Graphite finishes are no longer available.
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