updates SsangYong/KG Mobility Musso dual-cab ute has leaked undisguised ahead of its expected launch in Australia this year.
Photos shared on the Korean site auto spy Showcase the updated Musso in the showroom, revealing its updated interior and exterior.
SsangYong Australia says the local rollout of updated Musso has not been finalized yet, but is estimated to release in fourth quarter of 2023.
The company has also not confirmed whether it will follow the Korean market in applying the Culmen suffix to Musso. This new name has been attached to the existing Rexton Sports (Musso) and Rexton Sports Khan (Musso XLV) nameplates there.
The photos show different wheel designs along with a modified front end to look more like the related model. Rexton SUVs.
The grille is more square than before with an Audi-like shape. There are new headlights with small cube-like elements. The current Musso offers a choice of halogen or HID headlights, while the new units appear to use LED lights.
The most striking changes are found inside the cabin, with a redesigned dashboard ditching the integrated infotainment touchscreen in favor of a larger, free-standing instrument cluster on the dashboard. . The related Rexton 4×4 SUV will also receive these interior updates in the near future.
There is a new group for climate controls, which seems to include capacitive touch switches.
The vents have been repositioned. Now they’re all oriented horizontally and a chrome trim gives them a “hidden” look – a design motif that will become increasingly popular in 2023.
The USB-A socket has been replaced with a USB-C socket, although the old-fashioned port adapter remains.
This will be the second upgrade to the current-gen Musso, following a 2021 update that brings a more epic user interface.
A follow-up update brings a bunch of changes, only some of them have been introduced to Australia.
For 2022, the Australian-market Musso gets a new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, along with detailed changes such as body-color door handles and LED interior lights.
However, we missed out on the new 150kW/441Nm 2.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder and the electric power steering setup that offers adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and active lane centering.
SsangYong Australia has confirmed the new engine is available in Korea, helping the Musso match the updated Rexton in power and torque, requiring Diesel Exhaust (DEF) – also known as AdBlue.
“DEF requires an additional fuel tank, which takes up so much space in the spare wheel area that a full size spare cannot be fitted,” a company spokesperson said. auto expert last year.
“SsangYong Australia continuously reviews the pricing position of its models relative to competitors before making any changes. This ensures we continue to provide value for money on a spec-adjusted basis compared to other brands.”
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