2024 SsangYong Musso Review: RIP GWM Cannon? AWESOME CHEAP UTE!

[@CarSauce]

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[@billsingh75]

I have one Bought two years ago Done 70000 kms already No issues

[@lukeclifton4392]

At least SsangYong can manage to put their emblems on straight… unlike Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen! Just goes to demonstrate real quality vs “perceived” quality.

[@essendon72]

I've had one since 2021 and it has been amazing. Done 50 000km and not a single issue. Super comfortable, super quite, great on diesel, not much more to say. I could have got a Ranger or Hilux but why??? The money I saved I bought my wife a Mk4 Ford Focus ST. Laughing.....

[@dr.killjoy5001]

Spot on, good on ya, mate!

[@baileyrobinson4267]

Had one since 2019 and only issue was a factory defect that was fixed easily for free

[@debramoore5833]

I have xlv ultimate 14 months quiet,smooth,comfort luxury,economical, not a slug, great to drive , cooled & heater seats.4 wheel disc brakes.value for money

[@spaceyau2713]

Been looking at these utes.. how are the engines? You find them slow to pick up in the auto trans models at all? Do they have balls to go up hill, or theyre stuck doing 30?,

[@essendon72]

@@spaceyau2713 Nah never had problems going up hills of any type. Obviously not as powerful as something like a Ranger but not underpowered at all. Towed a 20 foot ski boat around with no problems too.

[@geoflewis204]

Why doesn't anyone test the Short Wheel Base ELX Model, comes with multi-link coil rear suspension as standard. it's off road capabilities are spectacular and chosen by the Korean Army used as a command vehicle, they ordered 700 of them..

[@SirBigzalot]

Tbh the only reason this is compared to the cannon is price point. Take that out the picture and this should be compared with things like ranger, Dmax etc

[@TheHayabusa09]

About to receive an interior update; new head unit in particular and touch sensitive HVAC controls. Coming either end of Oct/November this year.

[@grumpyfeet7575]

I hope it comes with ACC.

[@jon79jon]

This and a few other reviews convinced me to a get a test drive. The actual drive and value clinched the deal. Loving my 2024 Ultimate Luxury XLV.

[@barnabastoth9283]

Got mine since february…love it

[@paulblasius8240]

Rangers , Amarok and Toyota are $20,000 over priced.

[@ChrisN06999]

"Heyyy Jacob. Uhh! Hey Mat" I felt that.

[@billsingh75]

Only paid 37500 for base model lilydale ssangyong

[@archytekt]

I have one 2022 ultimate. Before i had 2 ssangyong actyon sports. No issues 🙌

[@AndrewWar100]

Got a 2022 rexton uli, enjoying it, would like to see want you think, similar interior to musso, though a new model coming

[@mb350]

Not IRS, it's got a live axle. It's probably worth mentioning too that the tested vehicle has got Ironman suspension upgrade. Not sure if it's performance or constant load but green springs aren't standard.

[@mahcooharper9577]

Think you misspoke when you were driving it - judging by your footage of the rear end it doesn't have independent rear suspension, has coils but it's still a live axle. And yes, I'd definitely buy that over a GWM. Has a lot going for it as a lifestyle ute. And I'd far rather send my money to Korea than China and you're likely to get better backup too.

[@paulsandford3345]

I took one for a test drive 2 weeks ago and loved it!😊

[@aussiemasterbaiter7297]

Cannon X has a sports bar, tailgate step, heaps more room in the back, bigger payload, leather seats on all models, usb and 240v in the back, 360deg camera and door steps. I think the Cannon has more of what matters and for cheaper.

[@ramajyello]

Has a better interior than a B L O O D Y H I L U X

[@CarSauce]

READ OUR REVIEW OF THE MUSSO HERE! www.carsauce.com/car-review/2024-ssangyong-musso-review

[@witsend008]

More details on the motor and gearbox - less antics would be appreciated.

[@mrcru53]

Plenty of other car reviews sites if you’re looking for less ‘antics’…under 40s enjoy a bit of humour…

[@peterbygrave8811]

Unlike the LDV the SsangYong has a timing chain not a belt. These engines are tough. I have the Stavic with the 2ltr version of this engine with 230000kms and absolutely no problems. So underated brand.

[@theduggans1]

We've owned a SsangYong (Stavic) for ten years and done over 200,000 Klm in it. It has been the BEST CAR I've ever owned (the ex has it now) and I work for Toyota! I would definitely buy one again... actually looking at the Rexton.

[@Coastmac2001]

A far better ute than most Chinese. Likely to not only be a heck of a lot more reliable, but it will well & truly outlast any chinese offering . It's a YES for the Ssangyong from me

[@chuckgoodwish3897]

You are just a China hater. No more no less. Which is just shallow

[@AustralianFuture]

33k for a blue 4x2 new cannon

[@adoreslaurel]

YES! A real Emergency brake, hand brakes are a threatened species.

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

Korean Great start

[@sumosprojects]

Musso seems like a wise choice, I nearly bought one a few years ago

[@MrSwaggie1]

Just bought a 2023 model a month ago, $43090 drive away for the Ultimate shorty. I did not miss out much on this 2024 version, mine has leather, manual seats, same head unit (crap) same instrument panel, no sun roof, that’s about it really. Very happy with it and so is the wife, much better than the Triton we had.

[@raidas2427]

how is the infotainment sytem?Does it glitch and talk about reliability of its as well..

[@TurtleWurdle]

I find it hard to believe this is better then any Triton ever made 🤣 I’ve sat inside of these and wasn’t even surprised on shite the quality is, it’ll look “new” for a few months but it’ll age and degrade in quality very quick, not to mention the looks is hideous, makes the GWM look a million bucks (and yet I dislike the GWM) I’d have to rate the 3 lowest utes as 1. Triton 2. Canon 3. Musso I’d place the Tata 3rd but they don’t even make a Ute anymore

[@MrSwaggie1]

When mine gets to be a “few months old” I will let you know how it’s doing. Looks better than the MR Triton and the Canon, but looks are subjective, each to their own. Media system is crap with no navigation or DAB+ but then I use my phone anyway.

[@TurtleWurdle]

@@MrSwaggie1 I’m talking interior quality and looks, it’ll get quite bad the marks you’ll inevitably make on the doors will looks awful on the cheaper plastic, the interior will be outdated very quickly, as most utes do. In terms of looks I’m sorry but both Triton and Cannon are hundreds of miles ahead of the Musso, there is no way anyone can say the Musso looks good at all, doesn’t even look like a ute, looks like a quirky 2000s wagon they chopped the roof off.

[@MrSwaggie1]

⁠@@TurtleWurdlehave you ever owned a Musso, Cannon or Triton? Or are you just a keyboard warrior spouting rubbish. I have owned a MQ Triton and in standard form it’s no great Ute. Have you read Product Review with all the bad reviews that GWM get on their Ute and after sales service. The Musso/SsangYong get much better reviews. Every make has problems with their quality control. I am happy with what I got, let’s leave it at that. Each to their own choice.

[@danielrobert3796]

I own one, a 2023 swb elx, on the road for under $40 grand. Great car for the money. Lack of aftermarket accessories compared to the gwm is the only thing that lets it down. I bought it because the swb fits into a normal parking space and garage unlike some of the other Utes.

[@MRCtouring]

I believe it’s Peak 4x4 that has a good amount of accessories for this car

[@SirBigzalot]

@@MRCtouringsecond that peak 4x4

[@redbrickize]

I’m puzzled. A car, massive production car without ANCAP tested. No matter where else it has been tested, but not tested in Australia soil condition and Australian driving style. How comes it is being sold? I am not a GWM canon fan, but I would buy a GWM ute over musso actually, TOD in GWM, yeah, I agree the 2.2 diesel in musso is a good one.

[@robertbutler8004]

@redbrickize agreed they should never been allowed to be sold in Australia without that test.

[@sugarnads]

Does it comply with ADRs? Then its legal to sell. If youre that shit a driver maybe u should catch a bus

[@redbrickize]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@sugarnadsin general people using aggressive and offensive comments without a peaceful discussion are bit low class as a human being. Also judgmental. You should go to see a psychologist or psychiatrist if not, might be good for your mental health and social life. You’re the best driver in the whole universe, are you happy now?

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

What's the view over the screen, like? How are the road lights at night time? How is the high beam? Thanks.

[@thyroma9144]

Honestly touching on the wipertech ad, they are good wipers but they are definitely not worth $70.

[@ajonnieq2002]

BUY ONE . LOVE MY Q250 2023. REXTON SPORT MOTOR. HAS THE SAME ANCAPP AS REXTON SUV. SAME PLATFORM. LEAF SPRUNG REAR. JUST AIRBAGS FOR MINE. ENJOY...❤😊

[@TravelThailand8]

2024 model is different. With LED fog lights lager centre screen and sprung tail gate.

[@CraigWinstanley1]

Thanks for the review. SsangYong was owned by an Indian car company (Mahindra and Mahindra) 2010-2022. The brand SsangYong does not exist in Korea any more. In November 2022 KG Group took control. The vehicle emblem will be KG Mobility going forward.

[@vitorharalambus6537]

Are you sure, don’t think that’s the plan in the Australian market.

[@andrewlee8413]

Just got a rexton ultimate and it's great. Would love to see what you think

[@andiharper4498]

I'm currently looking to buy a new ute and I really like the look of this ute, however a quick read of the owners Facebook site reveals a different perspective with too many owners complaining about repetitive serious issues, such as vibrations at 80km/h plus which dealerships seem unable to resolve. There are also many concerns about poor parts supply and the long wait time for some parts which are not held in stock in Australia which can take months to obtain. Other owners are stating that the 7 year warranty has very limited value and is conditional against very expensive dealership servicing. That Ssangyong Australia is not honoring many warranty claims against known repetitive issues and even passing the buck to customers. Also that Ssangyong Australia refuses to communicate to customers with issues. As I say, I like the look of the Musso, but until these basic issues are resolved I'm not prepared to gamble...shame!!

[@sugarnads]

Legally theyre fucked if theyre refusing warranty if its nit serviced at a dealer. As long as a licenced mechanic does it according to the book theure up shit creek.

[@andiharper4498]

@@sugarnads It would appear not. It seems Ssangyong Australia firstly wont engage with the complaining customer, dealers refute any liability (passing the customer to Ssangyong Australia) who basically adopt a position of 'do your worst'. The customer is left with the prospect of exhausting all avenues and costly legal action against a multi national vehicle manufacturer for years whilst left with a faulty Musso. The warranty is only as good as the company being prepared to honour it, and its interpretation of a fault, no matter how many times different customers complain about the same fault. Some of the comments on the Owners Facebook even suggest the dealers are unhappy with Ssangyong. With regards to the vibration issues at speed, it appears Ssangyong have no solution, so even if they wanted to fix the problem with an expensive product recall, it would be pointless.

[@SirBigzalot]

I’m on the page. Not that many serious issues to report. Test drive it before delivery. It’s very reliable, much more so than the ranger. Also just about every manufacturer can be difficult to deal with. I know of Nissan, Isuzu, ford and Toyota not coming to the party.

[@clintmc8285]

My wife has a Rexton. We had an issue with the doors. Tried 3 times over 2 months to get the dealership to fix but they couldn't. Contacted SSY Australia via email. got a reply the next day telling us the dealership would be in contact with us. Got a call from the dealership and it booked in that week and the problem was fixed. The dealership then had to contact SSY to let them know it was fixed. Then we got an email from SSY asking us if it was corrected. I don't take anything on facebook at face value.

[@debramoore5833]

I have a musso luv it complaint on Facebook probably ford dealer

[@ElusiveAlloy]

I am seriously thinking about the Musso or the Mahindra Pik-up for my next purchase. Leaning towards the Musso for the 7 years unlimited kms warranty, 7 years service menu and 7 year roadside service. 🤔 👌

[@Kenn_Adams]

I don't know about Ssangyong, I'd avoid going for Mahindra, coming from an Indian. They're known for their capability but not their reliability. Yes, they're cheap. Not denying that. Just my opinion. Do your research and think about it in long term before you put in your hard earned money.

[@jamesralph5908]

Avoid both, warranty doesn’t mean anything with reliability

[@kennethprocak5176]

@@jamesralph5908so is Korean stuff shit?

[@barnabastoth9283]

Wait for the new musso as they changed the bi xenon headlights (they are shit), and the infotainment too (it reflects in the mirror at night)

[@churazoo]

I have a 21 Musso. Extra leg room in the back and hasn't skipped a beat in 50000km

[@drive-channel1834]

Ssangyong, ssangOLd? Anyway, that rear coil suspension, that's great. Hopefully it'll "inspire" / motivate Toyota for their next gen HILUX's rear suspension. New Triton already come, with the same old clunky leaves in the rear, so no hope there. Toyota next, please, new Tacoma has coils in the back.., just rebadge Tacoma as the next gen HILUX, please.. Okay maybe not that simple. Tacoma's wheelbase is too damn long. I don't like that.

[@franko3006]

Have had one since 2021. Absolutely love it been out bush on Fraser and Straddy with it no problems at all. Done 100k no issues at all. Will buy another. Guys don't have doubts about quality or reliability these are more reliable than alot of the other brands.

[@GlowingTube]

I can’t get used to the styling. Those side scallops are just bizarre.

[@GlowingTube]

@@maxblack9204Glad you like it… it certainly ticks a lot of boxes, for me, I can’t stomach to styling.

[@bigchief2331]

I don’t mind the front end but the side profile is just so odd to me, the short one looks better

[@debramoore5833]

It is great to drive .I can't see the outside when driving I don't think ranger is any better

[@iandoughty6267]

Is the centre rear seatbelt still only a lap and not a lap sash? As I often need to carry 3 kids in the back seat, the lack of a middle lap sash belt is the main thing that stopped me buying this otherwise quite compelling ute package.

[@buttsniffa7469]

Yep it's still lap, even in the 2024 model. Just put one of your kids up for adoption, problem solved mate

[@debramoore5833]

Lap sash not a problem to me . Glad they put the money to 4 wheel disc brakes instead more interest in stopping .

[@djizzah]

Can you go somewhere different than Flinders you're wearing out that same patch of grass, chinese Ute's superior to this in the throwaway category but hilux is king easily 700,000 kms if serviced properly, these throwaways 5 years then gently place in the dumpster and god help you if you need to replace a fender or something month's off the road, spares virtually non existent, Toyota have spares at 7-11

[@john_barnett]

you got a Chairman? sweeet

[@bowenfulwood-griffiths2482]

SSANGYONG always make small cupholders on mh 2005 musso cip holderd csn reslly onkyfit cans and tiny cups under the radio

[@davidburgess5585]

Young sir, you have replaced the banana as the standard visual comparison unit for the size of ute tubs. Use your power wisely.

[@davepax982]

Independent rear suspension? That needs a fact check.

[@ianweal3081]

Appeared to be coil spung beam axle to me, I could be wrong.

[@davepax982]

@@ianweal3081 I'm thinking you're 100% correct.

[@danielsteyn7464]

I believe it has rear coil springs. The previous Musso also had coil springs

[@stevennetley7358]

I own one and it does have coils. It the same as suv rexton with a tub on the back.

[@sportydude9337]

Dude, you need to leave that patch of grass alone. (I’m thinking of buying those vehicle so thanks for the video).

[@asahelkish5809]

Those tires look sooooooooo undersized

[@johnclark4131]

TYRES not Tires, this isn't the US

[@reegancusworth]

Hey but just wondering this is the 2023 model not 2024? I bought mine basically when you brought this out and the 24 model rocked up a week later

[@nikpilly6747]

If your a off rodie get the last gen triton it actually beats the top tier utes for off road capabilities it’s on road ride is rough tho

[@uruz88]

Definitely can get a sports bar for it, through Peak 4x4. Pretty good aftermarket options considering the popularity.

[@PaulSattler-hc5ut]

Had mine for 2yrs, 92,000 not a single issue . Drive it hard to .

[@timmywoodward9333]

Updated model coming this year....supposedly. Please test the Rexton

[@willross7121]

These things are absolutely unreal, try one and buy one 🤘

[@GersonFontecha]

Le queda de maravilla esas llantas y rines más robustos , es hermosa , buena y económica

[@bowenfulwood-griffiths2482]

Its abeuatiful ute I own the 2005 version

[@stevewinwood4019]

IRS ? Don't think so.... and is that standard suspension??

[@pauljuric7451]

Got 2022 it vibrating between 80 and 90 km /h

[@findepic4632]

But the wheel doesn't do justice to the body dimensions 😆

[@IsaacSturdee]

Isn’t this a 23’? 24 has an updated interior

[@bobbobson1736]

Bought a 2022 Ultimate lux version. Identical to this one. On road with side steps, engine protector and tow bar came to $49900. Is a fantastic drive and has been faultless so far. It’s far better than the Chinese brands in build quality. I looked at GWM and LDV and neither impressed me as much. This is a quality, well built vehicle and as the chap said, perhaps all the usual suspects at Ford, GM, Toyota etc are having a laugh at our expense.

[@Dadolaurenovic]

They show an entirely different interior on their website. How much did they pay you for this review?

[@mrt4154]

This car is 2022 model I believe .

[@nurglesgrin8257]

For daily driving would you choose the musso or the cannon ?

[@bernardpeel7133]

He finished with this question for the audience, but it would have been helpful had he given his own opinion on this, as I suspect that is why a big proportion of the audience was watching to find this out!

[@coryglueckert1665]

be cool if this came to america

[@bowenfulwood-griffiths2482]

i love its torno covers

[@soumabhabasu8970]

The headlight is a dead-ringer for Mahindra Alturas G4, also originally, the SsangYong Rexton.

[@badfrog7395]

Mahindra owned SSangyong up till 2021

[@S-5NEUL]

We are the Korean off-road channel. We're also riding a Musso Grand car. Thank you for showing the great Musso Grand video.🔥🔥👍

[@143ambition]

08:10 USB A not USB C

[@rohitaswal2464]

Why mahindra don't sell it it in india

[@datsun1205]

Bruh😂 mahindra sold ssangyong

[@bigchief2331]

It’s just a shame it’s so ugly. The proportions just seem… off. The short one seems slightly better.

[@tonysambar]

Only needed to own three vehicles since 1988 because I rate reliability and durability first and how pretty they are last.😁

[@bazmoshtael8210]

Once a sports bar is added to the back, it looks good

[@salamatpo7326]

Bro I remember you when you used to have the ssangyong and matt brand cars where is the chairman now its so rare to find if you can please do a review on chairman

[@ElusiveAlloy]

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[@robertbutler8004]

I would have shown more interest in this video without the childish theatrics.

[@tonybennett638]

Had one for a couple of years from early 2019 .. gave it the arse on concern that they may go bankrupt again although it hasn't happened yet.

[@Slipperystick73]

GWM fanboys are going to sook.

[@Pinchy80]

As a GWM owner I really liked the Musso, but went the cannon for the better off-road clearance. But if I didn’t want to go offroad the Musso is probably a better car.

[@trystan07]

I must say.. Musso here is missing out on way too much that the GWM has for me to even consider it. Besides, the GWM even looks way better than this Musso. So yeah, i'm chilling with GWM big time

[@bernardpeel7133]

@@trystan07and the Cannon is cheaper to boot.

[@lot6129]

COUNTDOWN till it goes BUST, AGAIN

[@trav33333]

You’ll be counting for a while

[@Progress-qb8oc]

SSangYong is currently K.G.M. (K.G. Mobility, an off-road and military vehicle specialized brand) since 2023. Musso menas the Rhino in Korean

[@heyumico]

Sounded like a tin can when you shut the door

[@trav33333]

Absolutely not, these are built solid as, thick door seals and the best cabin noise isolation out of any Ute on the market.

[@karlwassenberg7352]

I drove this and the cannon. I did think the SsangYong was a much smoother and better drive, but it is just so ugly I went with the Cannon Vanta which I have been generally happy with.

[@trav33333]

Haha righto, guess you must like the chrome glory hole the Cannon has at the front. It’s honestly a bad Chinese copy of a PX3 Ranger.

[@Ali-yj6pl]

​@trav33333 he literally put Cannon VANTA, which is blacked out exterior, so NO chrome!

[@trav33333]

@@Ali-yj6pl ok, so still big bloody glory hole in the centre of the grill LOL Whatever Chinese POS floats your boat!

[@trav33333]

@@Ali-yj6pl the Vanta front end literally looks like they Plastidipped the grill, it looks so cheap and nasty. What else would you expect though.

[@karlwassenberg7352]

It has been great for m me for 12 months, I use it for carrying mountain bikes mostly, SUPs, kids, perfect.... With 30k left over from the branded models you probably have

[@Fadsy2001]

Chinese shitbox

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

It's not Chinese. Thoughtful comment 🤣

[@LukeBarton-eh9ps]

Korean not Chinese maybe do some research