SsangYong Musso specifications and photos
The 2018 SsangYong Musso is a robust, midsize pickup truck that brings a more refined approach to the brand's utility lineup. Based heavily on the Rexton SUV architecture, this second-generation model emphasizes both passenger comfort and practical payload capability.
SsangYong Musso at a glance
Quick model context before comparing photos and trim-level specifications.
Debuting at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the second-generation Musso (codenamed Q200) marked a strategic shift for SsangYong's pickup segment. Replacing the older Actyon Sports, it revives the Musso nameplate and utilizes the flagship Rexton platform as its foundation. This transition positions the truck in a more upscale category compared to its predecessor, offering improved structural rigidity and a more premium cabin experience. By adopting a body-on-frame construction and stretching the wheelbase to 3,100 mm, the Musso aims to serve as a capable workhorse that doesn't compromise on daily drivability.
- Power: 181-225 hp
- Engine displacement: 1998-2157 cc
- Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
- Seating: 5 seats
SsangYong Musso overview
Editorial context for design, cabin, performance, practicality, and buyer notes.
Design
The exterior design reflects its shared DNA with the Rexton, presenting a bold and confident front fascia characterized by a prominent grille and structured headlight clusters. The integration of the cargo bed is cohesive, maintaining a traditional dual-cab pickup profile. To ensure durability, high-strength steel makes up 79.2% of the body panels and underlying frame. The truck sits with a practical 215 mm of ground clearance, providing adequate clearance for rough terrain or work sites.
Interior
Inside, the Musso benefits significantly from its SUV origins, offering an unexpectedly well-appointed cabin for a pickup. Buyers can find available features such as heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated rear seats, with Nappa leather upholstery offered on higher trims. The dashboard layout is modern, centering around an 8-inch or 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The driver's instrument panel includes a 7-inch color display nestled between analog gauges for essential vehicle information.
Performance
Power is delivered through a choice of two engines: a 2.2-liter diesel producing 181 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, or a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine with 225 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. Buyers can pair these engines with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed Aisin automatic transmission. The drivetrain layout includes standard rear-wheel drive, while a part-time four-wheel-drive system with a locking rear differential is available for enhanced traction. The chassis utilizes a five-link solid rear axle suspension setup.
Practicality
Designed for versatility, the dual-cab Musso accommodates up to five passengers while maintaining a functional cargo box. The rear bed measures 1,300 mm in length, with a width of 1,110 mm between the wheel arches and expanding to 1,500 mm at the sides. Depending on the chosen specification and drivetrain, the payload capacity is rated between 1,085 and 1,095 kg, making it competitive for hauling materials or recreational gear.
Safety and tech
Standard safety equipment includes six airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system, hill start assist, and hill descent control. For added convenience and safety in tight environments, the Musso can be equipped with surround-view cameras and parking sensors. Advanced driver assistance features available on select models include blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, which warns the driver of approaching vehicles when reversing out of a parking space.
Buyer notes
When configuring a Musso, the 2.2-liter diesel is generally the preferred choice for regular towing and heavy payload duties due to its robust low-end torque. The Aisin six-speed automatic transmission is a proven unit that adds significant comfort for daily commuting. Buyers should carefully check trim levels in their local market, as premium features like the larger 9.2-inch navigation screen and Nappa leather are usually reserved for top-spec models.
Trims and key specifications
Use this table to compare the main differences between available configurations.
| Trim / modification | Engine | Power | Seats | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 D (181 hp) 6-speed manual | 2157 cc | 181 hp | 5 | 6-speed manual |
| 2.2 D (181 hp) 6-speed automatic | 2157 cc | 181 hp | 5 | 6-speed automatic |
| 2.2 D (181 hp) 6-speed manual 4x4 | 2157 cc | 181 hp | 5 | 6-speed manual |
| 2.2 D (181 hp) 6-speed automatic 4x4 | 2157 cc | 181 hp | 5 | 6-speed automatic |
| 2.0i (225 hp) 6-speed manual | 1998 cc | 225 hp | 5 | 6-speed manual |
| 2.0i (225 hp) 6-speed automatic | 1998 cc | 225 hp | 5 | 6-speed automatic |
| 2.0i (225 hp) 6-speed manual 4x4 | 1998 cc | 225 hp | 5 | 6-speed manual |
| 2.0i (225 hp) 6-speed automatic 4x4 | 1998 cc | 225 hp | 5 | 6-speed automatic |
Specifications can vary by market, model year, and equipment package. Use the trim sections below to review the full data for each configuration.
SsangYong Musso photo gallery
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Specifications by trim
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2.2 D (181 hp) 6-speed manual 33 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 9.4 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 6.5 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 7.6 |
| Top speed, km/h | 195 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 2.2 D |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine displacement, cc | 2157 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Compression ratio | 15.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 181 |
| RPM at max power | 4000 |
| Torque, Nm | 400 |
| RPM at max torque | 1400-2800 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 5095 |
| Height, mm | 1870 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 3100 |
| Front track, mm | 1640 |
| Rear track, mm | 1640 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 2077 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2800 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 75 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.8 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 215 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1950 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
2.2 D (181 hp) 6-speed automatic 35 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 10.5 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 7 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 8.3 |
| Top speed, km/h | 185 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 2.2 D |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine displacement, cc | 2157 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Compression ratio | 15.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 181 |
| RPM at max power | 4000 |
| Torque, Nm | 400 |
| RPM at max torque | 1400-2800 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 5095 |
| Height, mm | 1870 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 3100 |
| Front track, mm | 1640 |
| Rear track, mm | 1640 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 2077 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2800 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 75 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.8 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 215 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1950 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission manufacturer | Aisin |
| Automatic transmission | + |
2.2 D (181 hp) 6-speed manual 4x4 33 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 9.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 6.9 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 7.9 |
| Top speed, km/h | 195 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 2.2 D |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine displacement, cc | 2157 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Compression ratio | 15.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 181 |
| RPM at max power | 4000 |
| Torque, Nm | 400 |
| RPM at max torque | 1400-2800 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 5095 |
| Height, mm | 1870 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 3100 |
| Front track, mm | 1640 |
| Rear track, mm | 1640 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 2077 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2800 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 75 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.8 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 215 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1950 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
2.2 D (181 hp) 6-speed automatic 4x4 35 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 10.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 7.2 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 8.6 |
| Top speed, km/h | 185 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 2.2 D |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine displacement, cc | 2157 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Compression ratio | 15.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 181 |
| RPM at max power | 4000 |
| Torque, Nm | 400 |
| RPM at max torque | 1400-2800 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 5095 |
| Height, mm | 1870 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 3100 |
| Front track, mm | 1640 |
| Rear track, mm | 1640 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 2077 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2800 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 75 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.8 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 215 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1950 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission manufacturer | Aisin |
| Automatic transmission | + |
2.0i (225 hp) 6-speed manual 34 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 13.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 8.1 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 10 |
| Top speed, km/h | 195 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 2.0i |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 225 |
| RPM at max power | 5500 |
| Torque, Nm | 350 |
| RPM at max torque | 1500-4500 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 5095 |
| Height, mm | 1870 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 3100 |
| Front track, mm | 1640 |
| Rear track, mm | 1640 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 2077 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2800 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 75 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.8 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 215 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1950 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
2.0i (225 hp) 6-speed automatic 36 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 14.8 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 8.4 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 10.7 |
| Top speed, km/h | 185 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 2.0i |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 225 |
| RPM at max power | 5500 |
| Torque, Nm | 350 |
| RPM at max torque | 1500-4500 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 5095 |
| Height, mm | 1870 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 3100 |
| Front track, mm | 1640 |
| Rear track, mm | 1640 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 2077 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2800 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 75 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.8 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 215 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1950 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission manufacturer | Aisin |
| Automatic transmission | + |
2.0i (225 hp) 6-speed manual 4x4 34 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 13.6 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 8.4 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 10.3 |
| Top speed, km/h | 195 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 2.0i |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 225 |
| RPM at max power | 5500 |
| Torque, Nm | 350 |
| RPM at max torque | 1500-4500 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 5095 |
| Height, mm | 1870 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 3100 |
| Front track, mm | 1640 |
| Rear track, mm | 1640 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 2077 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2800 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 75 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.8 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 215 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1950 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
2.0i (225 hp) 6-speed automatic 4x4 36 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 15.1 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 8.7 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 11.1 |
| Top speed, km/h | 185 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 2.0i |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Power, hp | 225 |
| RPM at max power | 5500 |
| Torque, Nm | 350 |
| RPM at max torque | 1500-4500 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 5095 |
| Height, mm | 1870 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 3100 |
| Front track, mm | 1640 |
| Rear track, mm | 1640 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 2077 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2800 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 75 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.8 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 215 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1950 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission manufacturer | Aisin |
| Automatic transmission | + |
SsangYong Musso questions
Short answers based on the specifications and photos available in this catalog.
What kind of vehicle is the 2018 SsangYong Musso?
It is a midsize, body-on-frame pickup truck offered in a dual-cab configuration, based on the same platform as the Rexton SUV.
What engines are available for this generation?
The Musso is available with either a 2.2-liter diesel engine producing 181 horsepower or a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine producing 225 horsepower.
What is the payload capacity of the Musso?
Depending on the specific trim and drivetrain configuration, the pickup can carry a payload of between 1,085 and 1,095 kg.
Does it have four-wheel drive?
Yes, while rear-wheel drive is standard, a part-time 4WD system with a locking rear differential is available for those needing off-road capability.
What are the dimensions of the cargo bed?
The cargo bed has a length of 1,300 mm and a width that ranges from 1,110 mm between the wheel arches to 1,500 mm at the outer edges.
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