ssangyong musso 2023 review

The 2023 SsangYong Musso is the bargain ute that turns up early, works late, and doesn’t make a fuss about it.

Its 2.2-litre turbo-diesel (about 133 kW/420 Nm) and six-speed auto feel stout, and a 3,500 kg braked towing claim means your trailer won’t be the boss of you.

Unladen ride is a bit firm and the steering’s more no-nonsense than chatty, but it’s tough, tidy to drive, and utterly at home outside Bunnings.

Inside you get Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, straightforward controls, and decent space; the XLV’s longer tub is properly useful for work gear.

New pricing in Australia generally sits around AUD 38k–46k drive‑away depending on trim, with lightly used 2023 examples typically in the AUD 30k–40k bracket.

Factor in a 7-year warranty and real-world economy in the high‑8s to low‑9s L/100 km if you’re gentle, and it’s a value play that makes noisy rivals look a bit sheepish.