Ssangyong Rexton running costs are fairly high. The early 290 diesel was thirsty and needed a service every six months or 6000 miles. The later 270 is better and (like the old petrol model) needs a service every 10,000 miles. Depreciation is good for a £20,000 car, but below the class average for a 4x4.

The Ssangyong Rexton emissions statistics aren’t particularly impressive. It scores fairly badly on the eco front, even compared to other large 4x4s. The manual gearbox model emits 229g/km of CO2 and returns 32.8mpg.

SsangYong Rexton reliability could represent something of a mixed bag. The firm itself has a reputation for mechanical durability and the Rexton uses a gearbox borrowed from Mercedes-Benz. However, electrical problems have been reported in the past.