EXPERT RATING
6.8

Likes

Nice interior
Refined engine
Good ride and handling – for a ute

Dislikes

No AEB
Short tray
Ground clearance
Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

2 min read

The Musso is a dual-cab ute with a 1300mm-long tray. There are two versions of the base-spec EX available – one with a six-speed manual gearbox ($30,490 drive-away) and one with a six-speed automatic transmission ($32,490 drive-away) – but they both have the Rexton’s 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine (133 kW at 4000rpm and 400Nm at 1400-2800rpm).

The manual EX’s standard features include fabric seats, rear-seat child-anchor points, an infotainment unit with AM/FM radio and Bluetooth connectivity, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, cruise control, limited-slip diff, 17-inch steel wheels and a full-sized spare, and lane-departure warning. 

The EX auto adds the auto box to that standard package.

Note: current-stock Mussos do not have AEB but that safety tech is scheduled to be installed from December 2018 builds onwards, at no extra cost over current drive-away pricing.

Bear in mind, also, that  an Aussie suspension tune is planned for the entire SsangYong range, with Musso planned as first in line for the tweaks. SsangYong Australia officials say they’re hoping that will roll out within three months. 

Also on the way is a long-wheelbase, leaf-spring Musso, measuring 5400mm long and with a 1600mm tray (300mm longer than the current Musso), which is expected in the second quarter of 2019.

The Musso does not have an ANCAP rating because it ha not been tested here yet.

Every Musso has a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, seven years of roadside assistance and a seven-year service-price plan.

Read the full 2019 Ssangyong Musso review

Ssangyong Musso 2019: Ex

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 8.6L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $13,090 - $17,490
Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

Raised by dingoes and, later, nuns, Marcus Craft (aka ‘Crafty’) had his first taste of adventure as a cheeky toddler on family 4WD trips to secret fishing spots near Bundaberg, Queensland. He has since worked as a journalist for more than 20 years in Australia, United Kingdom and South Africa and has been an automotive journalist for 18 years. Crafty has written stories and edited for a huge variety of publications – printed and online – around the world. In Australia he has featured in CarsGuide, The Daily Mercury, 4X4 Australia, Overlander 4WD, Men’s Health Australia, Australian Geographic Adventure, and The Illawarra Flame. United Kingdom contributions included The Times, The News of the World, The Guardian, and The Observer. South Africa extended to Cape Argus, Cape Times, and Men’s Health South Africa. Crafty has driven and camped throughout much of Australia – for work and play – and is an award-winning journalist as one of the country’s most respected vehicle reviewers and off-road adventure travel writers. Expertise Off-roading Camping Aftermarket equipment Awards 2026 Newspress Australia Off-road Journalist of the Year Education Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) | University of Southern Queensland Featured Publications CarsGuide The Daily Mercury 4X4 Australia Overlander 4WD Men’s Health Australia Australian Geographic Adventure The Illawarra Flame The Times The News of the World The Guardian The Observer Cape Argus Cape Times Men’s Health South Africa
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