Renault Master vs Ssangyong Musso
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Renault Master

$52,200 - $68,700

2026 price

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Ssangyong Musso

$26,990 - $36,800

2024 price

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Summary

2026 Renault Master

2024 Ssangyong Musso

By Byron Mathioudakis

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

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Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

Fuel Type

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Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

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9.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Modern presentation inside and out
Enjoyable to drive
As practical as ever

Premium-looking cabin
Price point and features are excellent
Drives bloody well for a ute

Dislikes

No adaptive cruise control option
No traditional van grab handles inside
No hybrid availability

Lots of safety items only available on top-grade
Rivals are better looking on the outside
Showing a fair bit of wear and tear for brand-new car

2026 Renault Master Summary

It's only taken the whole decade so far, but the 3.5-tonne van – you know, the really, really big ones – has finally been dragged into the 2020s with the latest version of the Renault Master.

Now in its fourth generation since 1980, this oversized box on wheels from France is said to leapfrog all its ageing rivals as a result, including the Fiat Ducato, Ford Transit, LDV Deliver9, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter that all debuted some years ago now.

So, how does France’s big new van fare? And where’s the promised all-electric version? Read on to find out.

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2024 Ssangyong Musso Summary

The SsangYong Musso XLV Ultimate is one of, if not the, most affordable part-time 4x4 ute on the market at the moment a recent facelift sees some improvements to its design, features and ride comfort.

I'm in the top-grade model with my family of three to see how those tweaks translate to real-world family life and how it competes against rivals like the GWM Ute Cannon and the LDV T60.

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Verdict

There is a lot to like about the latest Renault Master. Leaning on five decades of experience, it proves France knows how to build a comfortable, versatile, practical, enjoyable and quite attractive large van for this decade. A few disappointing specification anomalies do not ultimately detract from a fine, premium workhorse/plaything proposition.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Verdict

The SsangYong Musso XLV Ultimate is an affordable workhorse that has good comfort, features and drives well. It suited my little family and our gear just fine this week with its space. If you need the practicality of a ute and are on a budget, you get a lot for your money here.

Renault Master vs Ssangyong Musso What's the difference?

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Renault Master vs Ssangyong Musso
What's the difference?