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SsangYong Musso: Launch locked in for updated ute
The SsangYong Musso has received an overhauled interior, and the updated ute range is due in Australia in October.
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About the Ssangyong Musso XLV
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Ssangyong Musso XLV is classified as a Crew Cab Pick Up currently on sale in Australia as part of the Q250 MY23 generation, starting from $32,700 MLRP for the ELX and topping out at $42,100 for the ULTIMATE LUX.
There are 8 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The Musso XLV is built in Korea and is available with 2.2L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to 4WD. The Musso XLV is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Ssangyong Musso XLV Rating
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Entry-level
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Overall rating
7.7
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8.4
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2023 Ssangyong Musso XLV Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| ELX | $35,100 | $35,100 |
| ADVENTURE | $37,300 | $37,300 |
| ULTIMATE | $39,400 | $39,400 |
| ULTIMATE LUX | $42,100 | $42,100 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Ssangyong Musso XLV Specs
See our comprehensive details for the Ssangyong Musso XLV
2023 Ssangyong Musso XLV Dimensions
1855mm
1950mm
5409mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Around back, the tub has two tie-down points on each of the sides and two at the rear of the cab.
It measures 300mm longer than the standard-length Musso at 1600mm, with a width of 1570mm (1100mm between the arches) and a depth of 570mm.
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2023 Ssangyong Musso XLV Safety Rating
The Musso is the only vehicle in its segment to lack an ANCAP rating, whether valid or expired, as it has not been tested by the safety authority (or Euro NCAP) in its current generation.
SsangYong Australia has previously said its vehicles “fully comply with, and in many areas, exceed ADR national safety standards” and that it “continues to work with ANCAP on future planning”. Nevertheless, the lack of a rating is disappointing.
Standard safety features include:
- 6 airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Automatic high-beam
- Driver attention monitoring
- Hill descent control
- Hill Start Assist
- Lane departure warning
- Trailer sway control
- Front and rear parking sensors
Musso Ultimate adds:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane Change-collision Warning
- Surround-view cameras
The lack of lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control is disappointing, but the Musso isn’t alone. The LDV T60 and Mitsubishi Triton also lack these in all grades.
2023 Ssangyong Musso XLV Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Ssangyong Musso XLV
The most fuel efficient Ssangyong Musso XLV is the ELX with a 6 Speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection and uses 8.3L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Ssangyong Musso XLV | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| ADVENTURE | DIESEL | 9.0 |
| ELX | DIESEL | 9.0 |
| ULTIMATE | DIESEL | 9.0 |
| ULTIMATE LUX | DIESEL | 9.0 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Ssangyong Musso XLV?
All Ssangyong Musso XLV’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Ssangyong Musso XLV drive?
Our expert take on Ssangyong Musso XLV drivability.
The Musso continues to be powered in Australia by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 133kW of power at 4000rpm and 420Nm of torque between 1600 and 2600rpm.
It’s mated with a six-speed automatic transmission and selectable four-wheel drive with low-range gearing and a locking rear differential.
Korean-market models, in contrast, get a 2.2-litre with 148kW and 441Nm.
SsangYong says the Australian-spec engine meets Euro 6 emissions standards and doesn’t require Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), which would have necessitated an additional tank that would have prevented the company from installing a full-sized spare wheel.
2023 Ssangyong Musso XLV Warranty
The SsangYong Musso XLV is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, much like the rival GWM Ute
Ssangyong Musso XLV FAQs
The Musso XLV Ultimate has a payload of 880kg, a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 2980kg, and a gross combined mass (GCM) of 6480kg.
Braked towing capacity is a class-competitive 3500kg, in line with the likes of the Ranger and HiLux and better than the LDV T60 and GWM Ute (3000kg) and Triton (3000-3100kg).
The cheapest Ssangyong Musso XLV is the ELX that starts from $32,700.
The most expensive Ssangyong Musso XLV is the ULTIMATE LUX that starts from $42,100.
The best towing capacity of a Ssangyong Musso XLV is 3500Kg offered by the following variants
- ELX
- ADVENTURE
- ULTIMATE
- ULTIMATE LUX
The largest Ssangyong Musso XLV is the ELX which measures 1950mm wide, 5409mm in length and sits 1855mm tall.
The most powerful Ssangyong Musso XLV is the ELX which has 133kW of power from its 2.2L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection engine.
The Ssangyong Musso XLV is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ssangyong Musso XLV is the ELX which weighs 3220 kg (kerb weight).
The Ssangyong Musso XLV uses diesel.