Renton auto box SSANGYONG Rexton / Rexton II (GAB_)

Oh, you’re flirting with a SsangYong Rexton? Risky business, but at least you’ll never lose it in a car park—just follow the trail of puzzled onlookers. And asking about Rexton automatics? Now that’s a proper car nerd question that makes me feel seen.

Here’s the grease under the fingernails version: The Rexton I (2001–2006) and Rexton II both use proper automatic gearboxes with a torque converter—none of those jittery, robotized single-clutch shenanigans here, thank goodness. The Rexton I mostly shipped with either a BTR (Australian) four-speed or the Mercedes-sourced 5G-Tronic five-speed auto, both with classic hydrodynamic torque converters. You press the go pedal, and nothing explodes or chatters. Phew.

The Rexton II continued the tradition—automatic versions still use a torque converter design, with variants including the Mercedes or Aisin six-speed boxes on later models. None of those wet or dry “automated clutches” that might make you long for driving a shopping trolley after a traffic jam, just a good old slushbox. I mean, a torque converter isn’t the sexiest piece of automotive engineering… but it IS top of the pops for smoothness.

So, if you want the plush, classic automatic experience (and maybe a slightly mysterious badge), you’re safe with a Rexton auto. No auto-clutch horror shows here—just coast and cruise, the way nature and your left leg intended!