 | Ssangyong Rexton 270 Xdi
Swift Challenger 520 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ssangyong Rexton 270 Xdi with a Swift Challenger 520 with an actual weight of 1391 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Ssangyong is in general good. And also the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
240
266
Mountains
Risk of snaking
259
211
Weight ratio: 61% (67% of kerbweight)
1391 kg
2272 kg
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| Ssangyong Rexton 270 Xdi
Swift Challenger 520 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger 520: 1391 kg.
- Ssangyong Rexton 270 Xdi: 2272 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 61%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 240 points).
- Speeds of 78 mph (126 km/h) to 84 mph (135 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 266 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 259 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 66 mph (106 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Ssangyong is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 61%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 67%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 211 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is good.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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