7.7
2025 SsangYong Musso XLV 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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SsangYong Musso vs RAM 1500 Comparison
SsangYong Musso
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RAM 1500
2024 SsangYong
Musso
vs
2024 RAM
1500
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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7.7
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Based on the SsangYong Musso ULTIMATE LUX
Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
TowingAwards
We don’t have any awards for SsangYong Musso. The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
75L
645 km
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$37,700 - $45,400
$79,950 - $156,950
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CarExpert's Take
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William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
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)
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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
The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2157 | 5654 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 5.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 133kW | 291kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 3950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 10.5 | |
