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SsangYong Rexton vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Rexton or Lucid Air?

SsangYong Rexton vs Lucid Air: Key differences

SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Rexton

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SsangYong Rexton is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,723 £.

Air

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 1,049 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is considerably faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the SsangYong Rexton tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 146 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers substantially more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 1,499 Nm more.

Rexton

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is marginally lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers noticeably more boot space – 784 L compared to 627 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries markedly more – 770 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 182 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
SsangYong Rexton
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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SsangYong Rexton
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
214 - 216 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
655 - 770 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
184 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
441 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
148 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Lucid
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