SsangYong Musso XLV now on sale
New long-wheelbase Korean dual-cab 4x4 ute arrives this week priced from $33,990 drive-awayThe SsangYong Musso XLV long-wheelbase dual-cab 4x4 ute has been released in Australia with key safety features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and lane departure warning (LDW) as standard across a range that kicks off at $33,990 drive-away for the entry ELX manual.
The all-new 2019 SsangYong Musso XLV uses the same powertrain as its shorter but otherwise identical sibling, the short-wheelbase SsangYong Musso ute launched late last year, except that its 133kW 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder Euro 6 emissions-compliant engine produces 20Nm more torque with 420Nm developed over 1600-2600rpm.
Transmissions choices comprise a six-speed manual or six-speed Aisin automatic for the entry-level ELX, while all other models are auto-only. Drive is transferred to the wheels via a part-time 4x4 system and a limited-slip rear differential.
While all models have upper and lower arm independent front suspension and a live rear axle, the base ELX comes with leaf rear springs and the remaining upper-spec models have a five-link coil-spring set-up.
Combined fuel consumption is 8.2L/100km for the manual (with 215g/km of CO2 emissions) while the auto averages 8.9L/100km (233g/km CO2).
The Musso SWB and Musso XLV share sheetmetal up to the C-pillar, with the XLV having a 19 per cent longer tray and a longer wheelbase (3210 versus 3100mm). Overall length is a sizeable 5405mm, versus 5095mm for the Musso SWB. The XLV’s tray is 310mm longer than the Musso SWB’s.
The Musso XLV’s leaf-spring rear suspension is only available on the ELX with its 17-inch wheels, as the larger-diameter wheel options are too wide to clear the leaf springs.
“Customers of upper spec models expect 18-inch wheels, so that’s why we went that way,” explained SsangYong Australia managing director Tim Smith.
No single-cab Musso is offered in any market, and none is planned.
While SsangYong won’t talk about volume projections, Smith expects sales will be skewed 66 per cent in favour of the XLV over the Musso SWB.
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All SsangYong Musso XLV models come with a full 3500kg towing capacity (and 350kg towball download). Payload for the entry-level ELX is a hefty 1025kg with the remainder taking 880kg. GVM for all models is 3220kg and GCM is 6370kg.
ANCAP crash safety testing is on the cards, with Smith saying: “We’re working closely with ANCAP to make that happen”. Part of the work involves incorporating into production a three-point lap/sash centre rear seatbelt.
Apart from AEB and LDW, the entry-level Musso XLV ELX comes well equipped as standard with cruise control, 17-inch alloy wheels, a full-size spare wheel, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, reversing camera, keyless entry and start, auto wipers and headlights, front fog lights and steering-wheel mounted audio controls.
The Musso XLV ELX six-speed manual is priced at $33,990 drive-away for private buyers or $32,990 for ABN holders, which is significantly less than most dual-cab 4x4 utes. Automatic is a $2000 option.
The Ultimate adds the six-speed auto as standard, plus 18-inch black alloy wheels, tyre pressure monitoring, daytime running lights, rear fog lights, front/rear park assist, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen, heated/vented synthetic leather seat trim and a leather steering wheel. It is priced at $39,990 (ABN buyers $38,990) drive-away.
The range-topping Ultimate Plus adds LED headlights, speed-sensitive steering, 360-degree camera, electro-chromatic rear-vision mirror and leather seat trim, powered at the front. Pricing is $43,990 (ABN: $42,990) drive-away.
Ultimate Plus models are also available with a $3000 option pack comprising 20-inch alloy wheels and a glass powered sunroof, making a thus-equipped Ultimate Plus $46,990 (ABN: $45,990) drive-away. These two options can be had separately, for $2000 each.
Smith said these prices were “introductory” and wouldn’t specify how long the offer would continue.
Metallic paint is a $495 option across the range and an extensive accessories range has been developed, including canopies, side steps and nudge bars. An aluminium tray to replace the steel tub is also being developed.
The SsangYong Musso XLV can be had in eight exterior paint colours: Atlantic Blue, Fine Silver, Grand White, Indian Red, Marble Grey, Maroon Brown, Silky White Pearl and Space Black.
Two interior trims are offered: standard or optional brown.
All Musso XLVs are covered by SsangYong’s ‘777 care cover’, which comprises a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty, seven years of roadside assist and seven years of capped-price servicing. Servicing is due every 15,000km or 12 months.
SsangYong Australia has 37 dealers, of which 18 are metro, 13 are rural and six provincial. A total of 50 dealers are expected by the end of year.
How much does the 2019 SsangYong Musso XLV cost?
ELX manual — $33,990 (ABN buyers: $32,990)
ELX auto — $35,990 (ABN buyers: $34,990)
Ultimate auto — $39,990 (ABN buyers $38,990)
Ultimate Plus auto — $43,990 (ABN buyers $42,990)
Ultimate Plus auto w/extras — $46,990 (ABN buyers $45,990)
* All prices are drive-away
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