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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2023 SsangYong Musso vs 2024 Ford Ranger Comparison
SsangYong Musso
Ford Ranger
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2023 SsangYong
Musso
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Ranger
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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 8.4.
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Based on the SsangYong Musso ULTIMATE LUX
Based on the Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
TowingAwards
We don’t have any awards for SsangYong Musso. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
75L
593 to 645 km
80L
584 to 880 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$36,880 - $90,440
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CarExpert's Take
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Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely V6 diesel
- Interior is still a benchmark
- Excellent unladen ride
Misses
- Expensive for a mid-range ute
- Features removed mid-year
- Touring Pack remains an option
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)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2157 | 1996 - 2990 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 133kW | 125kW - 292kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3250 - 5650 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 420Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1600 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 15.8 - 16.3 | |
