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 Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
SsangYong Musso
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2024 SsangYong
Musso
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 ULTIMATE LUX
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L
645 km
80L
576 to 792 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$37,700 - $45,400
$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
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2157 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 2.0L, 2.3L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL 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 | |
