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    Ssangyong Reviews

    South Korean carmaker formed in the 1950s arrived here in 2006 with a limited model range of utilities and SUVs. It's now majority owned by the Indian Mahindra Group. Ssangyong sells the Stavic seven-seater peoplemover, Actyon dual-cab utility in 4x2 and 4x4 forms, compact 4x2 and 4x4 Korando SUV, and seven-seater Rexton SUV.

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    SsangYong Rexton 2024 review: Ultimate - off-road test

    SsangYong Rexton 2024 review: Ultimate - off-road test

    31 Oct 2023 by Marcus Craft
    The 2024 SsangYong Rexton is due to arrive in Australian showrooms this month (October) and it'll have a new dash layout, a bigger multimedia touchscreen... and price rises across the line-up.But the... Read more
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    SsangYong Musso 2023 review: XLV Ultimate - off-road test

    SsangYong Musso 2023 review: XLV Ultimate - off-road test

    3 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft
    In the market for a dual-cab ute, but can't justify spending upwards of $70K on one? Well, maybe the SsangYong Musso Ultimate XLV - a lifted and stretched version of the standard Musso - is the right... Read more
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    SsangYong Rexton 2023 review: ELX

    SsangYong Rexton 2023 review: ELX

    28 Nov 2022 by Emily Agar
    What the hell is a SsangYong Rexton ELX? Sort of sounds like a new kind of dinosaur, doesn't it? Well, no, it's a recently facelifted (proper) four-wheel drive, with seven seats and a decent diesel... Read more
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    SsangYong Korando 2023 review: Ultimate diesel AWD

    SsangYong Korando 2023 review: Ultimate diesel AWD

    15 Aug 2022 by Tung Nguyen
    SsangYong has been on a rocky road since its Australian relaunch in 2018, but that doesn't necessarily mean its products are subpar or not worthy of consideration. As more brand's move upmarket, this... Read more
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    SsangYong Musso 2022 review: XLV ELX - GVM test

    SsangYong Musso 2022 review: XLV ELX - GVM test

    10 Dec 2021 by Mark Oastler
    The Ssangyong Musso 4x4 ute has always been a small-volume player in Australia. However, since adding the XLV long wheelbase/leaf spring variant to its existing short wheelbase/coil-spring offering... Read more
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    SsangYong Rexton 2022 review

    SsangYong Rexton 2022 review

    30 Nov 2021 by Justin Hilliard
    Ute-based large SUVs are increasing in popularity as more Australians look to holiday in their home country. So, the SsangYong Rexton's mid-life facelift couldn't have come at a better time, ushering... Read more
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    SsangYong Korando 2021 review: ELX long-term

    SsangYong Korando 2021 review: ELX long-term

    27 Nov 2020 by Byron Mathioudakis
    The SsangYong Korando is an all-new vehicle, upsized to within a whisker of the Toyota RAV4's length and wheelbase, yet is wider and taller to boot. Here's the interesting bit. The mid-range ELX is $... Read more
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    SsangYong Korando 2020 review: Ultimate

    SsangYong Korando 2020 review: Ultimate

    14 Aug 2020 by Dan Pugh
    SsangYong might not be the first brand you think of when it comes to Korean SUVs, but its Aussie executives are hoping the Korando Ultimate will change that. We put it to the family test to find out... Read more
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    SsangYong Korando 2020 review: Ultimate

    SsangYong Korando 2020 review: Ultimate

    22 Apr 2020 by Richard Berry
    The Korando Ultimate could be the first SsangYong which makes Aussies leave their Hyundais and Kias behind, just don't expect to pay a lot less. Read more
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    SsangYong Korando 2020 review: ELX

    SsangYong Korando 2020 review: ELX

    11 Mar 2020 by Tom White
    Once seen as cheap and nasty alternatives to their Japanese counterparts, Korean cars have now been widely accepted by Australians. Should you consider this returned from the grave challenger,... Read more
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    SsangYong Musso 2019 review: XLV ELX

    SsangYong Musso 2019 review: XLV ELX

    3 Sep 2019 by Mark Oastler
    SsangYong has given Musso some serious workhorse cred by releasing the XLV longer wheelbase version. Has the long wait been worth it? Read more
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    SsangYong Rexton 2019 review: Ultimate

    SsangYong Rexton 2019 review: Ultimate

    12 Jun 2019 by Nedahl Stelio
    When your family has grown beyond two children, to three, four or five, you’ll be looking at seven-seat SUVs, which is where the SsangYong Rexton comes in.It’s made in Korea but this brand isn’t as... Read more
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    SsangYong Musso XLV 2019 review

    SsangYong Musso XLV 2019 review

    31 May 2019 by Matt Campbell
    The SsangYong Musso XLV has arrived to offer buyers even more value for their money. The new, longer version of the Musso ute adds not only an extra foot of tray space, but sees the choice of a leaf... Read more
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    SsangYong Musso Ultimate 2019 review

    SsangYong Musso Ultimate 2019 review

    21 May 2019 by Mark Oastler
    Australians don't normally associate utes with Korea given that its most prominent automotive brands, Hyundai and Kia, do not offer such a popular vehicle. Read more
    Mitsubishi Triton v SsangYong Musso comparison review

    Mitsubishi Triton v SsangYong Musso comparison review

    24 Apr 2019 by Matt Campbell
    There are options upon options if you want a dual cab ute. But what if you're after a brand new pick-up truck with a strong work ethic and an even stronger value for money equation? We've put the... Read more
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    SsangYong Korando 2019 review

    SsangYong Korando 2019 review

    3 Apr 2019 by Matt Campbell
    You mightn't have heard of it, but the SsangYong Korando could be the brand's most important model ever. A perennial best seller for the company in Korea, this all-new fifth-generation model version... Read more
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    SsangYong Tivoli 2019 review: ELX diesel

    SsangYong Tivoli 2019 review: ELX diesel

    29 Mar 2019 by Tom White
    After a tumultuous few years, a re-booted SsangYong returns to the Australian market with its hopes and dreams pinned to the Tivoli small SUV. Read more
    Everest vs Fortuner vs MU-X vs Pajero Sport vs Rexton 2019 comparison review

    Everest vs Fortuner vs MU-X vs Pajero Sport vs Rexton 2019 comparison review

    15 Feb 2019 by Matt Campbell
    There are many different ways to approach the SUV segment, but ute-based off-roaders is one part of the market that's gaining traction. Read more
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    SsangYong Tivoli 2019 review

    SsangYong Tivoli 2019 review

    12 Dec 2018 by Marcus Craft
    SsangYong's Tivoli is the latest compact SUV to enter the fray. Will its neat looks, competitive pricing and seven-year warranty be enough to rattle its rivals? Read more
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    SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate 2019 review: snapshot

    SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate 2019 review: snapshot

    12 Dec 2018 by Marcus Craft
    The top-spec Tivoli is available as the AWD Ultimate with a 1.6-litre turbo-diesel (85kW/300Nm) and six-speed auto ($33,990 drive-away pricing); or two-tone paint AWD Ultimate with a 1.6-litre turbo-... Read more
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    Toyota's HiLux and Ford's Ranger better watch out! SsangYong confirms 2024 electric ute with help from BYD

    Toyota's HiLux and Ford's Ranger better watch out! SsangYong confirms 2024 electric ute with help from BYD

    6 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen
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    11 Oct 2023 by Tim Nicholson

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