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    2018 KGM Rexton

    New from

    $39,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    7 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.3 - 10.4 L / 100km

    About the KGM Rexton

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new KGM Rexton is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $39,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the EX variant and topping out at $52,990 for the Ultimate.

    There are 3 variants of the Rexton available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2018.

    Engine options include 2.2L turbo (133kW/420Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (165kW/350Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2018 Rexton is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    59.56 - 78.76 kW/t
    53.13 kW/t
    108.52 kW/t
    Boot Space
    649 litres
    92 litres
    780 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.3 - 10.4 L/100km
    1.9 L/100km
    10.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    673 - 843 km
    573 km
    1,167 km
    Price
    $39,990 - $52,990
    $25,990
    $55,490
    Warranty (Years)
    7 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 4 years
    1 year
    3 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,860 - 2,960 kg
    1,870 kg
    2,960 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,000 kg
    600 kg
    3,000 kg
    Approach Angle
    20.5°
    16.7°
    29.9°
    Departure Angle
    22°
    20°
    32.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    224 mm
    167 mm
    236 mm

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    2018 KGM Rexton Price

    EX

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWD$39,990

    ELX

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.2L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$46,990

    Ultimate

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.2L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$52,990
    *excl. on-roads

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    2018 KGM Rexton Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the KGM Rexton

    EX

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Y400
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.76
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 20.5
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’s Own
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1806
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 649
      • Departure Angle: 22.0
      • Front Track (mm): 1640
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 224
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1825
      • Overall Length (mm): 4850
      • Overall Width (mm): 1960
      • Rear Track (mm): 1640
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2865
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 3.5
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood & Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Xenon
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 673
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 185
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 115
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 225
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 165
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Head Protection
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 84
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 84
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 84
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 84
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 84
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 84
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2860
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2095
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2050
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 108
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 108
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    ELX

    Adds to EX:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 59.56
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 3.50
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 843
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 181
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 133
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 420
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
    • Safety
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Number Of Airbags: 9
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2960
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2233
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2182
    Removes from EX:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • System Colour Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.76
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 3.5
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood & Alloy
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 673
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 225
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 165
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2860
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2095
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2050

    Ultimate

    Adds to ELX:
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy & Leather & Wood
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy/leather
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 105
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 105
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Removes from ELX:
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 3.50
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 108
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 108
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
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    2018 KGM Rexton Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the KGM Rexton

    The most fuel efficient KGM Rexton is the ELX with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo and uses 8.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    KGM RextonFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWDUnleaded10.4 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a KGM Rexton?

    The KGM Rexton has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 KGM Rexton Warranty

    What is the warranty on a KGM Rexton?

    The KGM Rexton offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    KGM Rexton FAQs

    The cheapest KGM Rexton is the EX that starts from $39,990.

    The most expensive KGM Rexton is the Ultimate that starts from $52,990.

    The best towing capacity of a KGM Rexton is 3000 kg offered by the following variants: EX, ELX and Ultimate.

    The largest KGM Rexton is the EX which measures 1960mm wide, 4850mm in length and sits 1825mm tall.

    The most powerful KGM Rexton is the EX which has 165kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The KGM Rexton is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest KGM Rexton is the ELX which weighs 2960 kg (kerb weight).

    The KGM Rexton may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.