The SsangYong Rexton, now badged KGM, gives Australian buyers a seven seat, ladder frame 4x4 wagon at a price well below the established players. Its 2.2 litre turbo diesel produces useful torque, and body on frame construction means it is built for genuine towing and touring work.
Owners who use the Rexton the way it was intended, loaded with family and gear or hitched to a caravan, generally want more consistent power delivery and better heat management than the factory calibration provides, particularly on long highway hauls in summer heat.
A three inch stainless steel exhaust is the usual first step. Reducing restriction through the factory system lowers exhaust gas temperatures and helps the 2.2 litre diesel work far more comfortably on long climbs with weight behind it.
ECU remapping, an upgraded front mount intercooler, an oil catch can and a throttle controller all support each other. Tuning improves torque and response, cooler intake air keeps that output sustainable, and a catch can protects the intake from oil and soot build up.
Suspension and GVM upgrades matter on a seven seat wagon that regularly runs near capacity. Springs and shocks matched to your real world weight will improve ride, control and towing stability far more than any driveline change on its own.
Towbars, brake controllers, snorkels, roof racks, driving lights and long range tanks complete most Rexton touring setups. PPD Performance supplies polished 304 grade stainless steel exhausts and 4x4 upgrades tested in Australian conditions, delivered nationwide and backed by an installer network across the country. Contact the team before ordering to confirm fitment for your Rexton.