Ssang Yong Musso 2005 - 2010 Review

The car is powered by a 2.9-liter, five-cylinder turbo diesel engine, the Mercedes OM602. This engine offers smooth performance, thanks to its five-cylinder configuration, rather than the six or eight cylinders commonly found in diesel engines. This makes it more robust, longer-lasting, and quieter than other diesel engines.

As for the interior, it has taken good advantage of the car's dimensions, as the car is 4.656 meters long, 1.864 meters wide, and 1.735 meters high, while the wheelbase is 2.630 meters, which makes the car spacious from the inside and can accommodate 7 seats in a 2 + 3 + 2 division. The seats themselves come with luxurious leather, which means more comfort when sitting in the car for the longest possible distance. The driver's seat is adjustable in 8 directions, with an elegant dashboard for the car. The second row seats are high, providing a comfortable ride, and they are spacious. As we explained, two seats can be added in the back, but its drawbacks are poor insulation, which makes the noise high inside, and the air conditioning is not strong at low speeds, but it is good at high speeds.

The car's engines don't require as much maintenance as other cars because diesel engines last longer and require less maintenance than diesel engines. They also pollute the environment less. However, ultimately, car spare parts are not widely available and are not widely distributed, and their prices are high. A stable price level is also not expected due to the scarcity of such parts due to weak demand. However, some car owners confirm that their spare parts are not expensive compared to cars like Jeeps.

However, it can be said that engine spare parts are similar to Mercedes engines because the car's engine is manufactured by Mercedes. Musso spare parts can be found in similar Mercedes models with a capacity of 3200 cc or higher, as well as for the transmission and suspension. However, the biggest drawback of spare parts is the external parts and components of the car, which are difficult to find and are considered very expensive.

Some spare parts, such as the fuel filter, also need to be replaced frequently due to the poor condition of diesel in Egypt.

The vehicle features a chassis made of reinforced steel, increasing safety, rigidity, and durability when operating on various types of off-road terrain. It features the latest advanced suspension systems at the time of its introduction, achieving remarkable stability, especially during turns and off-roading. The front suspension is independent with double wishbones at the top and a torsion bar system at the bottom. The rear suspension features a five-link axle for a comfortable ride, with gas-pressure shock absorbers on both axles for comfort and safety. The vehicle's ground clearance is very good.

The suspension makes the vehicle relatively smooth and excellent at overcoming bumps. It has a heavy-duty suspension and is extremely stable up to 120 km, after which the level of stability decreases. This is normal due to the vehicle's height, but some complain about the need to tighten the suspension regularly every 5,000 km.

The car's drawback is that few people know about it, making it difficult to sell. In addition, its speed does not exceed 180 km/h. It is also a diesel car, not a gasoline one, and this type of car is not common in Egypt.

The car comes with an immobilizer system that prevents starting the engine without the original key, along with airbags, strong seat belts, central locking, remote control, front and rear gas-pressure shock absorbers, and ABS brakes with ventilated drums in the front and discs in the rear. It also comes with 244 tires that make the car stable on the road, especially on curves. It also comes with side doors with strong steel supports that do not twist, while the front and rear have metal supports that twist to absorb the force of accidents.