![]() The SsangYong Musso offers genuine capability, high levels of kit and a car-like cabin, alongside a class-leading seven-year warranty and low list price. Verdict: is the SsangYong Musso any good? The Musso’s driving experience isn’t as honed as some rivals’, however, and the rear suspension on the shorter model leaves a lot to be desired in particular. The chassis is of ladder-frame construction, like all pickups, with the body suspended by eight rubber bushings on top. Some models are sold with off-road tyres for increased grip. ![]() It also has relatively short overhangs and good axle articulation for a pickup, so can cope when the going gets tough, as long as you respect the limitations of its ground clearance. The Musso has a switchable four-wheel drive system (though this isn’t for use on tarmac, only in slippery off-road situations) featuring a low-range gearbox for more extreme terrain. The LWB also features less sophisticated but stronger rear suspension, and comes with a load of extra kit, including a standard-fit six-speed automatic gearbox and more safety features.Įither way, the Musso has some impressive statistics as a workhorse, with a minimum 3.2-tonne (3,200kg) braked towing weight - rising to 3.5 tonnes (3,500kg) for auto models, including the LWB - and huge gross train weights (GTW). The SsangYong Musso LWB features an extended wheelbase and load area, taking the Musso from the smallest double-cab pickup load bed on the market to the largest. This is the UK version of what's previously been referred to as the Musso longbed and is known as the Musso Grand elsewhere in the world. The SsangYong Musso Rhino LWB joined the range in May 2020 and it was then updated to become the Saracen+ in 2023. With the wide spread of models, the higher-end versions face up against the excellent Toyota Hilux, too, with starting prices in the early £30,000s.Īt that price the Musso still represents value, but it is far from the only option, even in a market that doesn't have as many choices these days. The newly launched VW Amarok and the closely related all-new Ford Ranger pose a challenge too.įor despite the budget-brand marketing, the reality is that the range’s entry-level pricing faces some fierce mainstream 4x4 double cab pickup competition from the well-respected Isuzu D-Max. This remains true in 2023 but it still faces a not-insignificant challenge convincing pickup drivers that it’s worth a punt versus the industry's leading contenders such as the bestselling Ford Ranger and world-renowned Toyota Hilux. The key points of the Musso's appeal are that it offers impressive towing and load capacity for relatively little money, while also being quiet and refined inside. The nose now comes with a black grille from Saracen trim upwards, meaning it seems less shouty and overt. The most notable visual changes are ones that make the Musso marginally more subtle, rather than more striking. The economy has been boosted as a result, too, by an average of 7% across the range with a high of 31.5mpg. These power increases don't result in a boost in speed - the acceleration figures remain unchanged, but it does make the engine feel relaxed when faced with mid-range overtakes. Rival systems with more ratios feel slicker though. ![]() There is a choice between a six-speed manual and a relatively smooth and competent six-speed auto. Performance was given a slight boost, with power from the solo 2.2-litre diesel increasing by 12% to 202hp, while torque has been increased by 5% to 441Nm at 1,600 to 2,600rpm. A facelifted version of the SsangYong Musso went on sale in September 2021, having made its debut at the 2021 CV Show. ![]()
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