Why pay any more? (Ssangyong Musso 2024 Review)

[@stevemcguire3472]

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]

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

[@holidaymail]

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!

[@JimDee999]

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]

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

[@LondonGooner]

​@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]

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]

That's what I got

[@wayneweinners6520]

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..

[@MussoMods-gt2bh]

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

[@johngrant7979]

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 👍

[@tolkouz1874]

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.

[@anthonyward3853]

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.

[@rideswithhoover9789]

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

[@jones9319]

Had a base model since 2020. Put on a 2 inch lift, AT's and a bunch of other stuff. Have taken it into remote communities camping and working in some pretty crazy terrain. It's kept up with all the other big forbies and in a lot of cases out-performed them. Can't count the amount of cars I've pulled out of bogs. Haven't had any issues yet other than a handbrake issue to do with the dealers over tightening it.

[@Zuy-w2o]

Queremos comprar una de estas, también me gustaría colocarle el kid de elevación, que tipo de ruedas tiene la de UD. Gracias.

[@rodrigospartan4155]

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

[@craigwillis9066]

Love Mine 2024 SWB Luxury..great car

[@chrisb9156]

I love mine , hands down for the money and drive 👍

[@Rooisve]

In Korea, SsangYong refers to this model as the Rexton Pickup. In other words, in Korea, the successor to the Musso is the Rexton, and this vehicle is the pickup version of the Rexton. If you visit Korea and want to purchase this vehicle, you should buy a Rexton Pickup rather than a Musso. In Korea, the Musso was sold from 1993 to 2005, and it is the predecessor of the Rexton.

[@Velvet_outdoors]

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.

[@69DMack]

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]

Major issues not raised, thanks for putting them forward.

[@twinshock175]

Another point missed, the Rexton has the same engine, but with more power and 8 speed trans, why not the Musso?

[@waynebrown6553]

​@@twinshock175 6 speed is an Aisen and I'd have that anyday over the 8 speed which comes from Hyundai.

[@robertbutler8004]

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

[@cantybrad]

just got sent this, great utes my only small complaints would be the steering wheel is so small and uncomfortable on journeys over a hour, and the center controls dont face the driver anymore by a few degrees they are flat and not as user freindly thats all ive found in 175k

[@rodneydias9586]

Got one, good buy for the price

[@Ferma-lui-Remus]

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

[@waynebuckley6633]

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

[@DavidWalsh-g5i]

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

[@chasingcars]

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]

@@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.

[@tonysambar]

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

[@ChrisDied]

It does look like a turd on the outside though... interior better than hilux i would say, but this gen hilux insanely old now

[@iandickinson342]

@@ChrisDied I think you were looking in the mirror...

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

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

[@69DMack]

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

[@robertowen8919]

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]

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

[@ianweal3081]

​​@@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]

@@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]

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 .

[@nickfelstead7559]

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

[@chasingcars]

The looks are certainly…. an acquired taste -TP

[@tomcharbonneau9788]

Looks like a Ridgeline

[@ben4026]

Couldn’t afford to pay a decent designer

[@gavinelliot3564]

Parts are the issue. gives the triton a run for the money.

[@johnharrop5530]

Piss weak frontend ,one came in to the workshop today with a snapped in half rack and pinion ,yes snapped in half I have never seen any vehicle do that just driving down the road ,turned out it was the mount on the rack on the passenger side,I wouldn’t say it’s made for off road work ,oww the vehicle only had 30k on the clock

[@batu3344]

PERFECT CAR

[@VRJacky]

Stop taking sponsors from scammers direct, all they ever do is double my premium and make me wait 3 hours on hold to cancel

[@The_Other_Dan]

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.

[@ChrisDied]

Couldnt agree more... i would by a 2.4 hilux or ranger xl if it had adaptive cruise... why only give those features on the big engine models? Makes no sense

[@anotherbloodytruckie455]

Glad it doesn't have adaptive cruise, I got to live with that shite all day, every day at work. Complete pain in the arse.

[@ChrisDied]

@@anotherbloodytruckie455 you know you can just turn off adaptive cruise??? Then it will just be normal cruise.... how can it be a pain??? What the hell are you even talking about???

[@ChrisDied]

@@anotherbloodytruckie455 you must have no idea what adaptive cruise even is....

[@anotherbloodytruckie455]

@@ChrisDied I know exactly what it is. Although, to be fair, I've only experienced it in a Kenworth and you can't turn it off in that as far as I know.

[@MariaWalker-y2p]

Izabella Corners

[@paulsimmons7714]

I belive the engine is from hyundai.

[@allthegearnoideaoverland]

Wired Apple car play? Not good.

[@jonnyd_vids]

Buy a wireless adaptor and all good

[@Gdsamplify]

Chemist Warehouse

[@johnholst]

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.

[@januzportz7367]

So what is your point?

[@johnholst]

@@januzportz7367 Point is, soon, you'll have no Ssangyong either.

[@danmoloney6966]

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

[@tomcharbonneau9788]

A Ridgeline......

[@johnlamb3101]

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?

[@Ianmundo]

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

[@toyotaprius79]

Missed oppertunity to not have any form of electrification, that's where the Chinese wins hands down in tbis class

[@robertbutler8004]

The torque for the Musso is pathetic!!

[@johnlamb3101]

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

[@robertbutler8004]

Another fool that calls this ute a car.

[@adamcrea3547]

its not pretty to look at tho

[@stuartlee6070]

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]

@@stuartlee6070 not a fan of the front.

[@holidaymail]

Black out the chrome and it looks pretty awesome

[@ChrisDied]

The only issue is, if i see someone driving this, i automatically think there goes someone that couldnt afford a hilux or ranger...

[@ezekielchariot]

Why pay any more? Well its simple really, pay more to avoid being seen driving a terribly ugly vehicle.

[@GlowingTube]

It’s a Musso, ugly enough

[@ajonnieq2002]

Mines Brilliant 2023 Elx Xlv. Beware Where You Buy Fuel... Fixed it Myself. Motor Cycle Fuel Tapat Rear of Tank. Same at Bottom.of Fuel Filter. $ 30. Metal Putty mix . Must be attached to metal. Scrape rubber away from tank. Apply metal mix... attach Threaded nut , by holding with finger 40 min. 24 hr later, start to build up around nut. X 2. Drill out 5/32 hole in centre of nut. Apply tiny amount of metal mix with satay stick, to seal between tank & metal.mix. 24 hr later, small amount of thread tape. Screw in mc tap. Tighten upper nut of mc tap, that has a crusher rubber washer, (( tap $6 on ebay ??... Make sure you only have 4 lt fuel left, about 70 km range. Raise rear wheels on railway sleeper hieght ramps. Thats what i did. Unclip fuel filter sensors.BLOCK OFF FUEL LINES WITH EAR PLUGS. THE GOOD ONES... Repeat same process at bottom.of ff, next to bottom sensor 1/2 inch gap between niut & sensor... Replqce original ff for service. These vehicles are designed to go back to dealership for any problems. So this will save you 1000's... Hope that helps. Dealership charged me $ 12,000, & did NOTHING. SAME PROBLEM OF FUEL SENSOR AFTER PICK UP. BEWARE ................. I'M WARNING YOU......... DON'T GET SCREWED LIKE I DID...