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2024 SsangYong Musso XLV Ultimate review
The latest SsangYong Musso has seen some infotainment upgrades and remains excellent value for money, but is the flagship Ultimate the pick?
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James Wong
SsangYong Musso vs Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
SsangYong Musso
Volkswagen Amarok
2024 SsangYong
Musso
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2024 Volkswagen
Amarok
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the SsangYong Musso ULTIMATE LUX
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L
645 km
80L
568 to 792 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$37,700 - $45,400
$50,990 - $79,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value for money
- 3.5t quoted towing capacity
- Lux Pack adds some plush items
Misses
- Rear-centre lap seatbelt... really?
- Missing upgrades offered in Korea
- Ride is a little terse
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb technology that all works
- Attractive styling, inside and out
- Smooth, responsive powertrain
Misses
- Less user-friendly interior than Ranger
- No rear USB outlets or app connectivity
- A bit pricey
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$495)
- Electric Brake Controller (+$499)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
Colours Available
The 2024 SsangYong Musso is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Grand White
- Pearl White
- Amazonian Green
- Marble Grey
- Space Black
- Indian Red
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2157 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 133kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3250 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1750 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 10 - 16.5 | |
