Category: SsangYong

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UTE PICKS UP WAY TO THE FUTURE

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  South Korea’s KG Mobility (KGM), formerly SsangYong, unlike rivals, has broken the mould by ignoring passenger vehicles and relying on a ute to carry forward electrification of its brand. The Musso EV is purely an electric dual-cab ute unrelated to the turbodiesel Musso and is more closely related to the car-based Actyon and Torres SUVs. It marks KGM’s first electric ute in Australia, replacing the diesel-powered Musso with a fully electric dual- cab model. Available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive variants, pricing starts around $60,000 for the Musso 2WD… Read more

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TORRES LEANS TOWARD HYBRID FUTURE

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  The newly-landed Torres SUV has gone for the full box and dice with its first foray into  the petrol/electric hybrid jungle.   The Korean Torres (aka Tower) is manufacturer KGM’s start of a new electric era with a  full hybrid system combining an efficient battery powering two electric motors combining  impressive performance with welcome fuel efficiency.   Two models are available at launch – the K30 and K40 – both scraping under the $50k  mark before on-road costs – $45,000 and $48,000 respectively. The latter was on test.  … Read more

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REXTON IS AN IMPRESSIVE SEVEN-SEAT SUV ALTERNATIVE

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Although Korean carmaker SsangYong has been in the Australian market for the past 20 years it has never been able to get close to the success of its compatriots Hyundai and Kia. The company has gone through financial difficulties over the years and been taken over at different times by SAIC, Daewoo, Mahindra and, in 2023, by a new entrant in the automotive scene – KG Mobility or locally as KGM SsangYong KGM SsangYong currently has five models in its range, the Musso ute, three mid- sized SUVS, Korando, Torres… Read more

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SSANGYONG MUSSO ULTIMATE 4X4 DUAL CAB UTE

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Well, hello. We’d almost forgotten about the other Korean – you know, SsangYong. After some financial woes, restructure and change of ownership, SsangYong is back in business selling cars, with two SUVs and a 4×4 dual cab ute to offer. Originally launched here in 2004, Musso was available as both a ute and SUV, the former called the Musso Sports, which attracted buyers with a bargain price and Mercedes- sourced turbo-diesel. These days ute and SUV have parted company, but it’s the Musso 4×4 dual cab ute that we are… Read more

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SSANGYONG’S NEXT-GENERATION SUV

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SsangYong Motor has released the details of its next-generation SUV. Under the code name of KR10, it carries the Korean marque’s newly created design vision and philosophy, presenting the value and future direction of the company’s new products. A spokesperson for SsangYong said, “The design of the new KR10 is based on SsangYong’s new design philosophy ‘Powered by Toughness’ the company is showcasing its new product identity to communicate a powerful and modern SUV while drawing on the inherited values its authentic heritage. “Powered by Toughness is a design philosophy… Read more

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SSANGYONG MUSSO 4X4 DUAL CAB UTE UPGRADES

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SsangYong Australia introduces styling upgrades to 2021 Musso 4×4 dual-cab ute. These include a new front end design, new wheel styles and rear LED lighting. It has new designs of 17-inch and 18-inch alloy wheels, as well as dark treatment to the door handles and mirrors. Musso is unusual in that it’s offered two load bed lengths and capacities, depending on owners uses and needs. The standard Musso has a load area of 1,011 litres, while the Musso XLV with its extra 300mm of bed length, provides a load volume… Read more

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MUSSO APPEAL GOES TO GREATER LENGTHS

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To cut a long story short, SsangYong is making a push to extend its reach into the ute market with a long wheelbase Musso. But there’s more to it than that. The South Korean auto maker plans to expand its stake in Australia with up to 50 Aussie outlets by year’s end. The new Musso XLV, which can be loaded up with 1262 litres of cargo in an extended tray, according to the maker, combines high levels of safety, creature comforts, off-road performance and, last but not least, a segment-leading… Read more

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2019 SSANGYONG TIVOLI XLV DIESEL

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SsangYong Tivoli is yet another entry into the already rather crowded small to medium SUV range in Australia. The South Korean company has been importing SUVs and pickup trucks here on and off for several years, with the Rexton and Musso. Tivoli is offered in two or four wheel drive, with petrol or diesel engines and – an unusual one this – comes in two lengths. They are the same shape for most of their bodies, but the Tivoli XLV is 245mm longer in the tail to provide extra legroom… Read more

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SSANGYONG THROWS DOWN BEAUT UTE CHALLENGE

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SsangYong is going to great lengths, with one of the most spacious trays in class, to make an impression in the ute market. The new Musso XLV can be loaded up with 1262 litres weighing up to 1020 kg. And just to show how serious the South Korean automobile maker is, SsangYong is aiming to expand to 50 dealers in Australia by the end of the year. The new long wheelbase version of the Musso, according to the maker, combines high levels of safety, creature comforts, off-road performance and, last… Read more