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KGM REXTON Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 599 KGM REXTONs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2024 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 169 (39.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (599 in the latest data).
Rarer than 41% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the REXTON
The KGM Rexton, formerly SsangYong Rexton (Korean: 쌍용 렉스턴), is a mid-size SUV manufactured by South Korean manufacturer SsangYong Motor (currently KG Mobility) since late 2001. The name Rexton is derived from the Latin title 'rex' and the English word 'tone', which is intended to mean "the ruler's tone". In 2017, the second generation Rexton debuted in Seoul 2017, and to the European market in Frankfurt 2017. The new generation Rexton features SsangYong's new body-on-frame platform, which it shares with the Musso pick-up. Other improvements include active safety driving pack, increased towing capacity...
KGM REXTON — questions & answers
How many KGM REXTON are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 599 KGM REXTON were still registered in the UK — 594 licensed and on the road, plus 5 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the KGM REXTON rare?
The KGM REXTON is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (599), making it rarer than 41% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the KGM REXTON increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of KGM REXTON on UK roads rose by 169 (39.3%).
What fuel do most KGM REXTON use?
Most KGM REXTON run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the KGM REXTON peak?
The KGM REXTON peaked at 599 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q1.