The SsangYong ‘New Rexton Sports’ has been selected as the command vehicle for the Army and is being distributed accordingly.
Chosen as the Army’s command vehicle in 2019, the New Rexton Sports is to be deployed in various units, starting with 200 units on the 14th, and it is expected to deliver around 700 units by the end of the year, as part of a plan to gradually increase supply according to the military’s command vehicle replacement strategy.
Command vehicles for the military must pass evaluations for a variety of field appropriateness criteria, including standard driving performance and safety, as well as the power supply capabilities needed for communication operations and their roles as mobile command posts. The New Rexton Sports has received excellent evaluations regarding various field suitability requirements, contributing to the enhancement of the military’s combat capabilities, according to a representative from SsangYong Motors.
Equipped with a super-strong quad frame, the New Rexton Sports boasts an e-XDi220 engine optimized for the rugged terrain of Korea and a unique SsangYong four-wheel drive system, allowing it to perform a variety of military support activities in the demanding driving conditions often faced in mountainous areas across the nation.
In January, the New Rexton Sports was newly released with enhanced powertrain performance, becoming the first domestic pickup model to feature an advanced connected car system, along with 16 cutting-edge driving safety assist systems, surpassing imported competitor models in convenience and safety. Additionally, the climbing ability and obstacle overcoming capacity have also been improved.
Meanwhile, since 2012, when the Rexton W and Korando Sports were selected as command vehicles after passing stringent field suitability evaluations that acknowledged their performance, quality, and safety, the Rexton Sports was selected again in 2019, significantly contributing to the enhancement of operational capabilities and defense strength as the military’s operational strength.
By Sang-Jin Lee daedusj@autodiary.kr