What engine is in a Musso?
The Musso is offered with a choice of a 225-horsepower 2.0 L e-XGDI 200T petrol turbo engine or 181 horsepower 2.2 L e-XDI 220 diesel engine which shares with the Rexton and available in two-wheel or part-time four-wheel drive. It is equipped with AISIN 6-speed automatic transmission or 6-speed manual transmission.
Who makes the Musso?
Ssangyong Musso Fuel Consumption The Ssangyong Musso is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7.9L/100km for Ute /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.
Where is Musso car made?
It was produced in South Korea in 1993–2005, Vietnam in 1997–2005, China in 2001–2006, Iran in 2003–2007 and Russia in 2008–2011. The general idea was for Mercedes-Benz and SsangYong to partner up and develop a cheap production car, then offer it through Mercedes-Benz dealer networks.
Where is the Musso ute made?
One of these contenders is the SsangYong Musso, the only pickup made in Korea.
Where are Musso vehicles made?
Who makes Rextons?
SsangYong Motor
The SsangYong Rexton (Korean: 쌍용 렉스턴) is a mid-size SUV manufactured by SsangYong Motor since late 2001. The name Rexton is derived from the Latin title ‘rex’ and the English word ‘tone’, which is intended to mean “the ruler’s tone”.
Is Musso a good ute?
The South Korean workhorse also offers one of the lushest cabins you can buy today, and overall the Musso stands as one of the best-value utes out there.
Is the automatic transmission in a Musso sport any good?
Overall, the automatic transmission in the Musso Sport was a solid unit, but it’s now getting on a bit in years, so who knows what state the inside of the transmission is in. If you’re lucky, it will just need a service and a new filter and fluid.
What do you think of the Mercedes-Benz Musso?
The Musso’s engines and transmissions are basically old Mercedes units, so they’re well designed and developed. The rest of the car is pretty well built. One downer is that the 1996 model doesn’t have an airbag. In my view the asking price is about $1000 too high, particularly if the sunroof doesn’t work.
How reliable is a Ford Musso?
THE Musso is a good all-round generally reliable four-wheel drive. I know of one that has done more than 200,000km without giving the owner a moment’s concern.
Is the SsangYong Musso worth buying?
THE Musso flew under the radar of most buyers because the SsangYong brand was unknown here, but talk to a Musso owner and they will almost certainly tell you they love their car. I know of one that has done well in excess of 250,000km without a problem.