Carried by the Auto Asia dealership, the SsangYong Musso makes a comeback into the local automotive scene after nearly two decades. The Musso is a stylish yet capable pickup and Ssangyong brings it back bigger and better with the Musso Grand.
With almost a foot of extra length, the Musso Grand is the largest-in-class at 5,405mm, as well as an increased cargo capacity of 1,025kg versus the Musso’s 850kg. The cargo bed also gets an extra boost to for large volume capacity. This makes the Musso Grand the longest truck that boasts the largest cargo bed in its segment.
With the introduction of the Musso Grand, SsangYong Philippines now offers buyers two rear suspension setups, depending on the pick-up type they choose. They can go for either coil springs for the short wheelbase Musso or leaf spring suspension for the Musso Grand.
Despite the switch to a leaf spring rear suspension, the Musso Grand still boasts of one of the plushest rides in the business. This is due largely to its being based on the Rexton 7-seat SUV. Unlike other pickups-turned-SUVs, this one was designed to be a people mover with off-road capabilities from the get-go. This makes it a comfy ride even while puttering around town with an empty bed.
The Musso Grand also comes with a host of upscale features. The 4×4 variant is the only one in the class to get a sunroof, premium brown leather upholstery with ventilation, a deck pillar, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a 3.5-inch Super Vision instrument cluster, and front and rear A/C vents. In terms of safety, 4×4 models get Active Rollover Protection, along with Hill Descent Control, and Electronic Stabilization Program.
The diesel motor under the hood, together with the rest of the vehicle, will be taken care of by a 5-year or 100,000km warranty, along with a free 3-year Periodic Maintenance Service schedule. Service intervals will be 6 months or 10,000kms, as with other SsangYong vehicles. And with the Mobile Service Van, customers can have maintenance services done in the convenience of their home or office—provided these are within 100kms of the dealership.
