ssangyong musso long-term review

Run a SsangYong Musso for months and you learn its trick: it’s a value ute that behaves better than its price suggests.

The 2.2‑litre turbo‑diesel is honest and torquey, the 6‑speed auto is relaxed, and the coil‑spring rear makes the unladen ride far friendlier than the leaf‑sprung usual suspects.

It’ll tow up to 3500kg braked and haul a serious payload, though some variants trade a little capacity for comfort.

Inside, it’s hard-wearing rather than flashy, with CarPlay/Android Auto and ergonomics that make long days feel short.

Across months, fuel use stays sensible, nothing rattles apart from the odd tool in the tray, and the 7‑year warranty is a nice safety blanket.

Downsides? Resale isn’t class-leading and the dealer network is smaller, but servicing is straightforward and parts support in Australia has improved markedly.