Cool! Glad you've had a great experience.

Good one mate! Hope you’re happy with it!

16 inch is better for off road and therefore look better because better capability off road is was looks best on an off road vehicle

Can you please let us know how much you paid for the car?

Awesome mate. Using it for what it’s designed for! Tell me though - did you need seven seats? Would you have preferred it as a five seater?

Did you need rear spring air bags, or WDH?

@@paulgriffiths1566 I put springs on the four wheels and air bags back two.

@@therightcar I didn’t need the seven seats no, I have put a drawer and fridge set up in the back.

Thanks for that info.

Great to hear!

Thanks! Fair enough mate. It seems good value - maybe just not AS good as it used to be.

Glad you like it mate!

Good one mate!

Thanks mate!

It’s true. Unless you own it for 8-10 years then, based on the evidence of used cars on the market, the transmissions tend to be a shortcoming.

Yes, the OLD Mercedes Benz transmission, but this has the Genesis 8 speed, and the most recent customer satisfaction surveys out of US put Genesis second only to Lexus for reliability……..

​@@therightcarmay i ask where this information on the gearbox came from please....we need facts not just dribble please

​@@therightcar Transmissions wont be an issue in the current SsangYongs. Musso uses the same Aisin transmission as the Hilux and Dmax. The Rexton uses an 8 speed Hyundai transmission that is also very reliable.

It’s a sign! 👌

Thank you for your constructive, life-experience-based feedback. Really love comments like these, they’re immensely helpful to other potential buyers.

Yep, they have great GVM, towing capacity and GCM ratings, too -- meaning you can load up and tow, too!

Great! Happy to hear that!

Thanks for this comment. Sounds great for potential buyers!

Great to hear! Thanks for sharing.

Cool!

Maybe if they stopped buying lotto tickets they could have $50k saved up…?

Yep save up 50 thousand on this planet in this day and age for most ordinary people ,Seriously!@@therightcar

Also ours has wireless phone charging. I'm not sure why they would have got rid of that?

It’s just a matter of cost cutting. They got more popular, costs rose, and the market was more willing to cop less gear for similar or more money.

Hi. I test drove one yesterday and the only thing I found annoying was the glare on the infotainment screen. Do you find it the same and if so, did you find a solution I.e. screen protector? Thanks

@michaelstenson1997 It is an issue, but not crippling unless you are wearing sunnies. I turned all the screen and dash lighting up to full brightness though, so maybe I did have more of a problem on day 1 before I did that. I honestly don't really notice. I asked my wife and she said it's annoying when she occasionally drives it.

Haha, in Australia Ssangyong is the go-to for non-Chinese affordable these days.

Yes, but they do NOT have airbags for third row occupants. That’s official

You are right, checked the spec.

It didn't stand out as being overly spongey.

Yeah true!

It’s not based on a “ pick up” the Musso Ute is based on the Rexton wagon!

@@lostguru1311 thats incorrect dude, this uses the new 2018 body on frame platform thats shared with the Musso, hence being Ute based like the Ranger to the Everest.

Correct. No Nav, no DAB.

I was nearly sold on this until your reply that’s such a bugger aye

I wouldn't care, personally. I use my phone for audio and maps.

You like Chinese quality. Good luck.

It would be good if you could get it as a five-seater - I agree.

​@user-gk1nt6sm2z I'm old enough to remember comments like that about Japanese and Korean cars.

Hey mate, I sure will be! I think it'll be closer to mid-year than early, though. My understanding is April... or so.

@@therightcar Oh nice, yeah the guy at the dealership was not 100% sure. But will be looking forward to your video on it before the purchase.

Seems to be the consensus from owners, too!

Thanks for the feedback!

Yep, the Tank 500 wasn’t out when I made this video. So yes, it would be a great alternative. I’m sure you’ve seen my review of it - but I was impressed!!

Wrong. See my other response.

Have you seen my review on the D90? Personally I’d buy the Rexton. I like the idea of Ssangyong’s warranty and reputation.

@@therightcar Yes I have seen your review 🙂 what I like about the D90 is the space (if I’m not mistaken there is more space than on the Rexton - Specifically the third row being a “true” third tow). I liked the idea of being able to lie down (and sleep) in the car. +1 for Ssangyong’s warranty which is longer. Reputation wise though - Isn’t that worrying that they changed ownership so much? They used to be owned by India until not too long ago I believe.

Thanks for your thoughts. Good points!

How long is the trip? It’s a decent commuter. Comfy enough.

You’re welcome!

It definitely DOES NOT. I have confirmed this MULTIPLE times with Ssangyong.

It’s a large wheel, yep.

Thanks!

Annoying isn’t it??!

@therightcar 100 percent! Its not crayz but kinda now essentially tbh. Thank you for your channel BTW. I have been learning a lot from a pro and cons side of things for a car purchase.

Need to tow? Ssangyong. Need a bigger boot? Ssangyong. Want to save a bit on fuel costs? Ssangyong. Need a smaller vehicle? Tank Need a more serious off-roader? Tank Want a more plush and tech-focused cabin? Tank. Hope that helps!

@@therightcar 😃👍👍

I don’t think it’s a Mahindra-sourced engine. I’m 99.9% sure it’s Ssangyong’s own engine.

Mahindra doesn’t own SsangYong

@@adityakaran6622 anymore. Mahindra owned Ssangyong till about 3 years ago

@@therightcarcorrect, Matt. The Mahindra and Ssangyong diesels are unrelated. Source: I’ve worked with Mahindra engineers on the Euro5 implementation of the mHawk in Pik-Up

that 2.2 diesel I believe derived from OM611, but that is not for sure. It was used in Rexton since 2016 and Mahindra bought it with Ssanyoung brand. Basically Mahindra Scorpion uses Rexton's engine and rear locking diff made by Eaton, and 6 speed Asin gearbox that is used in Musso

There was a Black Edition, which changed to a Sport Pack.

Yeah, I mean, I have heard some issues, but they sell more cars so it might really balance out.

It does. But I don’t think it’s related.

It’s a seven-year warranty. And seven year capped price servicing plan. Did I confuse you?

Sorry to hear that mate. What did you move into from there?

@@therightcar hey mate I just took delivery of a new Hilux Rogue with a wider body for better and never looked back! Absolutely love it the ergonomics are on point aswell. I always said I’d never buy a Toyota, the fanboys absolutely put you off the brand but I did decide to test drive one and also the Pajero/Triton which was disappointing, the ergonomics are off with the tritons for me, I sit high up looking out the top 30% of the windscreen and you cannot lower the seat, it felt cheap and tacky to sit in, a button broke off when I was trying to adjust the seat it overall felt cheap and generic like I was sitting in a cheap 25k ASX. The Hilux you’re more centered in the middle of the windscreen, ergonomics for arm rest etc suited me perfectly. I’ve been a sales rep for 2 decades and have driven/ owned practically every major brand Ute the company’s over the years have issued me, so I’ve lived with them day in day out travelling 1,500-2,000km per week and nothing has put a smile on my face the way the Rogue does. I’ve had a Dmax (hated it, not the best with towing, low on power) Navara (not bad but nothing special, punchy down low which was good but average at best). Ssanyong 🤦‍♂️ the service was garbage, also forgot to mention one of the plastic side skirts somehow broke off, I got a replacement and they again tried to sting me $160 to install it and it was only clip on🤦‍♂️ buying cheap I noticed the service is trash, also Ssanyong wheels get black full of brake dust every few days, when I spoke to Ssanyong they told me the brakes are a soft compound and admitted they “were crap” and there’s no optional upgrade in pads available (so keep that in mind, you’ll be needing brake dust cleaner on hand) when washing your car and expect to clean them regularly. The Ssanyong suspension is crap when fully loaded up I’ve had 720kg in the tray and drove it 300km and the vehicle felt floatey, it doesn’t feel stable or confident under loads or pushing its limits. I push my utes to the limits and in my opinion the cheaper brands are not there if you really want to work them, but I’m not a Japanese evangelist as there’s Japanese brands I wouldn’t touch either, but Toyota I believe I’m qualified to say that I now see their value that on paper will not show you. I’ve had several other brands but none actually stand out. However I’ve never driven a Ford Ranger, reason being is I drive 500km away from home regularly, I drive Sydney to Canberra every week and I cannot afford to breakdown and be stranded with no phone reception hence I’ve not felt confident hopping in a ford after all the recalls and reviews online, however I’m sure it’s a very comfortable top tier ride to be in. So lining up specs side by side on paper doesn’t tell the full story when it comes to vehicles.

is 4 pop rivets a deal breaker, mate its not a rexton

@@tezza8717 it’s the crap service and attitude towards a cheap brand. You can cheap out it’s a free country, I’m just sharing my experiences having owned and driven a ssanyong everyday for 18 months. And the brakes are all the same across the range, cheap soft compound.

@@tezza8717 yea their attitude was a deal breaker, also one time I booked in for a service took the morning off work, once the service was completed I was told they forgot to order a air filter. Just small things like that nobody cares. I’d rather pay more money and deal with a higher end brand get more resale etc I’m not a tight ass like that, it was the company I was with that issued Ssanyong’s.

They have turned the corner. Nice guess.

@@user-gk1nt6sm2z ..can only hope..

I think they’re just about to get moving with new product development in Korea.