The SsangYong Musso (Korean: 쌍용 무쏘) is a mid-sized SUV or pickup truck manufactured by the South Korean automaker SsangYong from 1993.
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| Manufacturer | SsangYong Motor (1993–2005) (2018–2023) KG Mobility (2023–present) |
| Production | 1993–2005 2018–present |
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The Musso SUV was a result of collaboration between SsangYong and Daimler-Benz. The car's design was styled by Ken Greenley.[1] The car has a double cab pick-up version named Musso Sports. The SUV was produced from 1993 to 2005, and the pick-up produced from 2002 to 2005.
In 2018 Geneva Motor Show, SsangYong's new pickup truck was revealed, with the Musso nameplate.[2] It features SsangYong's new body-on-frame platform, which shares with the SsangYong Rexton.[3]
Musso SUV (FJ; 1993–2005)
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| Manufacturer | SsangYong |
| Also called | Dadi Musso (China) Daewoo Musso (Germany, Iceland) Mercedes-Benz Musso (Asia) Morattab Musso (Iran) Chrysler Musso Libero (Vietnam) SsangYong MJ (France) TagAZ Road Partner (Russia) SsangYong Korando Family (Spain) |
| Production | 1993–2005 (South Korea) 1997–2005 (Vietnam) 2001–2006 (China) 2003–2007 (Iran) 2008–2011 (Russia) |
| Assembly | Pyeongtaek, South Korea Taganrog, Russia (TagAZ)[4] Tehran, Iran (Morattab) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Mekong Auto) Jakarta, Indonesia (Indobuana Autoraya) |
| Designer | Ken Greenley |
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| Class | Mid-size SUV Compact luxury SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Related | SsangYong Musso Sports |
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| Engine | 2.3 L M111.970/M111.974/M111.984 I4 (petrol)[5] 3.2 L M104 I6 (petrol) 2.3 L OM601 I4 (diesel) 2.9 L OM602 I5 (diesel) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm (103.5 in) |
| Length | 4,580 mm (180 in) (1993–1998) 4,620 mm (182 in) (1998–2005) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (73 in) (1993–1998) 1,864 mm (73.4 in) (1998–2005) |
| Height | 1,735 mm (68.3 in) |
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| Predecessor | SsangYong Korando Family |
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First produced in 1993, the Musso SUV was available with either a petrol 2.8 and 3.2-litre inline six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz M104 engine, a Mercedes-Benz M111 engine 2.3-litre inline four-cylinder petrol engine, or a 2.3-litre four-cylinder and 2.9-litre five-cylinder diesel engines (Mercedes-Benz OM601 and OM602) with natural aspiration or turbo intercooler (from 1997). The car was designed by Briton Ken Greenley and received the Auto Design Award from the Birmingham Auto Show hosted in 1994 and 1996. Also known for its off-road abilities, the vehicle won the Rallye des Pharaons for 4WD vehicles in October 1994. A facelifted version has been available since 1998.[6]
The Musso seats five people, a folding trunk seat is available in rare models for a total of seven.[which?][citation needed] The wheels are fit for off-road driving, similar to its smaller sibling, the Korando. The SsangYong Musso Sports, a Musso variant with a truck bed, was released in later years.
The Musso is available in Iran as Musso, produced by Morattab Khodro Co. (since 2003). It was sold in Vietnam by Mekong Auto Corporation from 1997 to 2005.
TagAZ Road Partner
editRussian automotive assembly TagAZ plant in Taganrog produced the Musso from 2008 to 2011 as TagAZ Road Partner. The car was facelifted in 2009.
Daewoo Musso
editThe Musso had also been produced for the UK market by Ssangyong from 1995 until 1999, when Daewoo Motors took over. The car was rebranded as the Daewoo Musso, keeping most of Greenley's body style with a notable change being the new front grille, more suited to Daewoo's styling. The Daewoo Musso was also sold in Germany.
Production for the Daewoo Musso ended in the latter half of 2002, 2 years before Daewoo was rebadged by General Motors.
Musso Sports (P100; 2002–2006)
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| Manufacturer | Ssangyong |
| Also called | SsangYong Sports SsangYong Musso SUT Daewoo Musso Sports Mercedes-Benz Musso Sports |
| Production | 2002–2006 |
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| Class | SUT |
| Body style | 4-door double cab |
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The P100 series Musso Sports is a dual cab pickup version of the Musso SUV produced from 2002 to 2006. It features a Mercedes-Benz-designed engine, gearbox and five seats. Later models also had a turbo diesel option as well as others like a canopy, 'fins', extra tail lights, a chrome trim and an extra row of wheels to hold more weight.
Musso Pick-up (Q200; 2018–present)
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| Manufacturer | SsangYong Motor (2018–2023) KG Mobility (2023–present) |
| Also called | SsangYong Rexton Sports (South Korea and Taiwan)[7] SsangYong Rhino (New Zealand)[8] SsangYong Rexton Sports Khan (South Korea)[9] SsangYong Musso Grand SsangYong Musso XLV (Australia)[10] |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Assembly | Pyeongtaek, South Korea |
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| Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
| Body style | 4-door double cab |
| Related | SsangYong Rexton |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L e-XGDI 200T turbo GDI I4 (petrol) 2.2 L e-XDI 220 I4-T (diesel) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed Aisin automatic |
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| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm (122.0 in) 3,210 mm (126.4 in) (Grand) |
| Length | 5,095 mm (200.6 in)
5,405 mm (212.8 in) (Grand) 5,409 mm (213.0 in) (XLV) |
| Width | 1,950 mm (77 in) |
| Height | 1,840 mm (72 in) 1,855 mm (73.0 in) (Grand/XLV) |
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| Predecessor | SsangYong Actyon Sports |
The Q200 series Musso, also called the Rexton Sports (Korean: 렉스턴 스포츠) in South Korea and Taiwan, is a pickup truck which debuted to Korean market and global market on Geneva Motor Show in March 2018. The car features SsangYong's new body-on-frame platform using Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), which shares with second generation of SsangYong Rexton.[3]
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.[11] The Musso pickup also provide Five-link suspension with optional Locking differential (LD). In Australia, the long wheelbase model XLV is also offered with rear leaf suspension in the base ELX model as standard and as an option in the mid spec Ultimate. In the United Kingdom, the long wheelbase model is known as the Musso Rhino, using the New Zealand market model name as a top of the range trim level.[12][13][14]
Safety
editThe Musso pickup equipped with six airbags, It also features smart safety driving system including Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEBS), Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA).[11]
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Concept
editUnveiled in May 2023, the Rexton Sports Culmen previews an upcoming facelift for the Musso pickup.[15]
References
edit- ^ "The Musso: a Ssang Yong for Europe". The Independent. 1995-06-11. Archived from the original on 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
- ^ "Geneva 2018 - Press Release" (Press release). Ssangyong.
- ^ a b "New SsangYong Musso pickup for 2018 – full details and pictures". Parkers. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
- ^ "Historia". Retrieved 1 November 2010.
- ^ "Car Specifications - Ssangyong Musso". CarBuddy.com.au. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
- ^ "Deawoo Musso specs". Ssangyong 4WD Club of Australia. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ^ "2018 SsangYong Rexton Sports ute revealed". Motoring. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- ^ "SSANGYONG UNLEASHES THE RHINO". NZ Autocar. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- ^ "Ssangyong launches the new Rexton Sports with wider utility deck". Dong-A. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- ^ "2019 Ssangyong Musso XLV review". Drive.
- ^ a b "Ssangyong Motor Company". www.kg-mobility.com.
- ^ "SsangYong Musso at SsangYong Motors UK - SsangYong GB".
- ^ "SsangYong New Zealand". Archived from the original on 2018-12-21.
- ^ "SsangYong Musso review | Auto Express".
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (May 10, 2023). "KG Mobility's Rexton Sports Culmen Previews Updated Musso Pickup". Carscoops.
External links
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- Official website
- Official website (Musso Grand)
- SsangYong Musso at the Internet Movie Cars Database