Presence and power – the SsangYong Musso
It says something about the road presence of a vehicle when someone sees you drive into a car park and then follows you to question you about it.
The latest incarnation of SsangYong’s Musso had exactly that effect.
The Musso is not exactly a newcomer in the pick-up sector, which are very much in vogue as a lifestyle vehicle as well as doing what they were originally designed for – to be a workhorse.
But now, particularly in the double cab format of this range-topping model, they offer car-like driving manners, high levels of comfort for five and reasonable running costs.
The high-torque engine also means towing capability is equally impressive with a 3.5 tonne capacity. It has a one-tonne payload and the cargo bay is designed to accept a standard-sized pallet, so commercially it ticks those boxes.
The rear can feature a covered top, or in this case, a roller which encases the payload bay.
