Ssangyong Musso long-term test: report 4

The car Ssangyong Musso 2.2 Saracen Auto 4WD Run by Oli Kosbab, senior videographer

Why it’s here To discover if a pick-up can really be an alternative to an SUV, and whether this bargain-priced Musso is the best in its class

Needs to Offer masses of storage for video equipment and be a comfortable place to spend time during the many miles that will be racked up travelling from shoot to shoot

 Miles 2019 List price £33,831 Target Price NA Price as tested £36,306 Official economy 29.7mpg Test economy 26.0mpg

8 September 2020 – Passenger test

I’ve had the Ssangyong Musso for some time now, but I've yet to really test what it's like for passengers (until now). Of course, five-up trips with mates from different households is out of the picture due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, but there was no reason not to take my brothers on a day trip.

Four of us fitted with no problem at all. Loads of leg and head room in the back meant there were no complaints there, even after a couple of hours, and a fifth passenger could've got in without a fuss, too. If anyone reading this was wondering whether this pick-up could also act as a family car, let me reassure you that it's certainly up to the job from a practical point of view.

With a few bags and extra passengers as ballast, I noticed the ride tighten up a bit, too; it wasn't quite so bouncy as I've mentioned in previous reports. However, there was still an epic amount of body lean through corners and roundabouts.

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