SsangYong Musso one-tonne pickup now with 3.5-tonne towing capacity

SsangYong has announced an increase in the towing capacity of its Musso one-tonne pickup to 3,500kg, following approval by the U.K. Vehicle Certification Agency responsible for Vehicle Type Approval. The Musso features a newly developed 2.2-litre Euro 6 turbodiesel engine, which puts out 176bhp and 400Nm of torque between 1,400rpm and 2,800rpm for smooth, progressive driving.

The SsangYong Musso comes in two trims - SE and EX. The SE includes a new-look front grille and dashboard, as well as silver finish 18-inch alloy wheels and hard wearing 'leather look' TPU seat upholstery.

The EX is distinguished by black 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, front LED daytime running lights, leather and heated front seats, a power operated driver's seat, automatic air-conditioning, automatic headlamps, rain sensing wipers, 7.0-inch touchscreen RDS radio with iPod and Bluetooth. The EX comes with a choice between a manual transmission and a six-speed Aisin automatic transmission.