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 XLV vs Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
SsangYong Musso XLV
Volkswagen Amarok
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2024 SsangYong
Musso XLV
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Amarok
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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
8.2
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Based on the SsangYong Musso XLV ULTIMATE LUX
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
75L
675 km
80L
576 to 792 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$39,170 - $47,000
$55,490 - $82,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun hot hatch engine
- Upmarket styling all round
- Unexpectedly plush ride
Misses
- Getting quite expensive
- Scarce storage and minimal buttons
- Inconsistent transmission behaviour
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
- Savona Leather Interior (+$3,100)
Colours Available
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2157 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 3.0L, 2.3L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO V6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, BI TURBO DIESEL 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 | |
