Why pay any more? (Ssangyong Musso 2024 Review)

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Күн бұрын

The current-generation Ssangyong Musso has been on sale since 2018 and retains a small but strong following here in Australia due to its bang for buck.
Costing less than $50,000 driveaway for the very top model, the Musso is far cheaper than the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, and competes primarily with the likes of the GWM Ute Cannon and the LDV T60 Max.
A 2.2L turbo-diesel sits under the bonnet producing 133kW/420Nm which is fed to the wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission and a part-time 4WD system.
The Musso tested here is the long-wheelbase version that also features a coil-sprung rear end when most rivals make sure of a leaf-sprung setup, yet retains a 3.5-tonne towing capacity.
Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Interior
3:41 - Back Seat
4:35 - Tray
5:18 - Servicing
5:50 - Driving
10:14 - Safety
10:45 - Verdict
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Пікірлер: 57

@stevemcguire3472 Ай бұрын

I purchased my Musso in May. A great drive. Like that it is Korean made & not Chinese. Seems really well built & for a cheap ute, smooth to drive. What a price for all the fantastic features and benefits with the Lux pack. When i was buying had a test drive of the LDV then the Musso straight after. It was like chalk & cheese. Starting to see more on the road. If your looking to buy a cheap ute thats not cheap!! This is the one. Love it.

@PaulBrickley 26 күн бұрын

got the ultimate plus 5 years ago this week,177,oooklms,drives like new, still looks new, will get 2024 mod soon😁

@holidaymail Ай бұрын

I bought an ultimate swb with luxury pack for only $41k back in May, a hell of a car for that price, with almost every thing that you could ask for. Love it!

@johngrant7979 Ай бұрын

Needed to touch on that the base model EXL in the XLV with leaf rear springs has over 1000 kg payload and a GVM of 3200 kg and a GCM of 6700 kg 👍

@JimDee999 Ай бұрын

Try under $40K in rural areas when it is ex-demo. They are an absolute bargain for what you get and are not Chinese.

@blackbelt2000 Ай бұрын

Chynese cars are about as strong as an empty soda can😅

@LondonGooner Ай бұрын

@blackbelt2000 any car you buy is basically chinese 😂 all the parts and chips are made in China everything you own is basically Chinese. Plus this is Korean not Chinese basically the same as kia which is one of the best cars about worst cars have to be Ford now days constant problems.

@willross7121 26 күн бұрын

100%! Had mine now for 2 months, '22 ultimate luxury xlv with 5xxx kms for 38K.. how the hell could I say no to that! And yes the thing is a dream

@ethanedwards7805 26 күн бұрын

That's what I got

@rodrigospartan4155 2 күн бұрын

3 años con mi musso gran arrastrando un foodtrack 6k m diarios . impecable camioneta . en chile se vende mucho.

@wayneweinners6520 Ай бұрын

I have a family old Musso 1997/1998 YoM, this thing has been a daily driver for all those years, and still works well today, also love the 2024 one, guess will get one soon..

@anthonyward3853 Ай бұрын

My 2023 elx LWB has been a pleasure to drive. 27K so far. If Ssangyong stay in business, I would buy another. Will see how longer term reliability goes.

@MussoMods-gt2bh Ай бұрын

These cars are seriously undervalued! Top quality inside, love it! Even better with our custom body mounts too!

@tolkouz1874 Ай бұрын

I have one! Awesome, no comparison with Chinese utes. Tows my 2 tonne boat and van with ease. I would recommend suspension upgrade and airbags, both fitted by dealer. Also fitted a throttle controller, makes a big difference particularly on take off. One year of ownership and am loving it.

@rideswithhoover9789 Ай бұрын

My old Musso sport 2005 modal had 4 wheel disc brakes, new utes now a day still run drum rear.

@velvet7828 Ай бұрын

First service for mine was over $600. The capped price servicing is basically to cover labor only. Atleast thats what the stealer... I mean dealer told me. Was annoying to find out afterwards.

@tonysambar Ай бұрын

Main criticism coming from blokes who reckon it's looks wouldn't match their handbags.😂

@batu3344 Ай бұрын

PERFECT CAR

@craigwillis9066 16 күн бұрын

Love Mine 2024 SWB Luxury..great car

@rodneydias9586 Ай бұрын

Got one, good buy for the price

@Ciurdar.in.NouaZeelanda Ай бұрын

Did they fixed the big problems with handbrake from previous utes?

@robertbutler8004 29 күн бұрын

The lap seatbelt in the back must be legal in Australia or that ute would not be able to be registered.

@69DMack Ай бұрын

What a lot of reviews miss on the Musso is 2 very important design characteristics. 1. Wading depth is 350mm which is the lowest of all utes. 2. Centre bearing/driveline bearing is housed within the cross member, this means you cannot install a diff drop/trans drop if you install a lift which most owners would do as standard the Musso has very low clearance.

@ianweal3081 Ай бұрын

Major issues not raised, thanks for putting them forward.

@Ianmundo Ай бұрын

how on earth is Ssangyong still around? 😂 always looked a full generation behind

@user-ug2ub9wf4q Ай бұрын

I think I would look at this instead of the underwhelming engine in the Tasman

@chasingcars Ай бұрын

We do expect the Tasman to pack slightly more punch but the smoothness of the Musso is certainly nice and it’s probably capable enough for most people.

@69DMack Ай бұрын

@@chasingcarsnot very capable unless your just doing light beach work with no water crossings. Only 350mm wading depth and you can’t lift the coil model past 43 to 47mm with affecting pinion angles and there is currently no way to realign the angles. Normally you would install a driveline bearing drop kit but this can’t be done with the Musso as the centre bearing goes through the cross member chassis.

@user-gk1nt6sm2z Ай бұрын

I'm waiting to hear if there is a fix for some utes that have a rear vibration at 80kmphr.

@69DMack Ай бұрын

No fix, most recent info is fault with driveline but SA don’t want to know about it

@robertowen8919 Ай бұрын

I did a test drive and from 80 onwards on the highway the passenger seat was shaking side to side along with the whole vehicle rocking, kind of put me off wanting one. Did tne same drive in the gwm right after and felt heaps better

@69DMack Ай бұрын

@@robertowen8919 I am at 40,000ks , no fix from SA, you dodged a bullet. Very poor warranty service.

@ianweal3081 Ай бұрын

@@robertowen8919fascinated to hear this as my brother in law just got one, like it's just one month old, had to wait for it to come into dealership so it's new stock right. If we just drive round town all is good, but out on hwy over 80klms an hour I begin to feel ill as a passenger, if I study my seat, it's vibrating, hence vibrating my body ever so lightly, my gut totally dislikes that sensation, drop back below 80 in town all good. No sensational of a tyre balance issue, it's certainly a drive line issue. Now if he wants to go anywhere, I encourage him to take his wife's Kia or my Patrol. Wonder if coils would help??? Hmm, otherwise it's a great finish. My money in this category would go down in a GWM Cannon, certainly better equipped and as spacious.

@robertowen8919 Ай бұрын

@@ianweal3081 I love the features the Musso offers, but that feeling of the car shaking which almost feels like the result of the coil rear suspension just turned me off it. Maybe if there is weight in the tub it'll settle down but in the Cannon it smooth and stable. I'm sure there are a lot of components in all makes of vehicles that are made in China so people being brand or country snobs is just silly to me. I'm pretty sold on the Cannon overall, drives nicely and looks much better than the Musso too.

@andregonsalvez9244 Ай бұрын

Greetings from Pakistan🇵🇰 ! I just purchased one of these trucks , i was looking for a Ranger , F150 and a Colorado, but I got a better deal .

@waynebuckley6633 Ай бұрын

I recently had my 21 t60 serviced and my loan car was a Cannon ute of same year and similar K's. both the t60 and gwm are the base models. i found the cannon quieter and more modern looking inside, had fake leather seats where the ldv has cloth. in a few ways i think the ldv was better for me, it has a better stereo and climate control. gwm was normal air con. Throttle control set at U4 works well for me. Without that the gwm would eat the ldv on take off but I found for me the LDV seems like more power. Back to current subject, I would love to see a comparison of all BASE models (4x4 Auto) head to head, GWM V LDV V Musso V Mahindra

@The_Other_Dan 16 күн бұрын

No adaptive cruise control means doesn't even make the starting line. Missing what is essentially a standard feature these days means no matter what other specs and advantages it has it's not even up for consideration.

@paulsimmons7714 Ай бұрын

I belive the engine is from hyundai.

@Gdsamplify Ай бұрын

Chemist Warehouse

@nickfelstead7559 Ай бұрын

im sure it a good car but why did they make it so awkward looking

@chasingcars Ай бұрын

The looks are certainly…. an acquired taste -TP

@tomcharbonneau9788 Ай бұрын

Looks like a Ridgeline

@ben4026 Ай бұрын

Couldn’t afford to pay a decent designer

@tomcharbonneau9788 Ай бұрын

A Ridgeline......

@john.7966 Ай бұрын

Wired Apple car play? Not good.

@johnlamb3101 Ай бұрын

Warranty = 7 years! Really! This outfit won’t be here in 7 years. They change ownership - like I change underpants! Everyday!

@danmoloney6966 Ай бұрын

The vibration thing is certainly a conspiracy...no mention of it here

@johnholst Ай бұрын

In Korea, Ssangyong is officially dead. They were bought out by a Korean company called KG and now all of their rigs are called "KG Mobility". To me, it sounds like a telecom company.

@adamcrea3547 Ай бұрын

its not pretty to look at tho

@stuartlee6070 Ай бұрын

I think they look ok from the front but the upright, narrow c pillar and square tub make the rear look a bit cheap.

@adamcrea3547 Ай бұрын

@@stuartlee6070 not a fan of the front.

@holidaymail Ай бұрын

Black out the chrome and it looks pretty awesome

@robertbutler8004 29 күн бұрын

The torque for the Musso is pathetic!!

@johnlamb3101 Ай бұрын

Who owns this brand?? Seriously? They are a mess financially. Long term buying this brand is committing suicide. Who will own them tomorrow? Who knows! Personally $45k tooooooo high. For its track record $30k. Here today changed tomorrow! Where is the Rhino name now?