2022 SsangYong Musso due in March with tech and styling updates

The 2022 SsangYong Musso will see some minor revisions for the Australian market when it arrives in the coming months.

SsangYong has confirmed to 4X4 Australia the entire Musso range will move to a 12.3-inch LCD digital instrument cluster – up from 7.0 inches currently – while a new overhead console with LED lights and seat belt reminders will also feature.

The Korean carmaker will also reintroduce colour-coded door and tailgate handles and mirror caps to match the body paint.

The Euro 6-compliant 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine will remain, with no changes to its 133kW output. Musso Ultimate variants will continue to receive a 20Nm torque bump over the standard 400Nm.

While Australian buyers miss out on the performance increases found on overseas MY22 models, the more powerful engine requires AdBlue – with an additional under-tray tank removing the ability to carry a full-size spare wheel.

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Australian models will also retain hydraulic power steering for the time being, meaning owners won't get adaptive cruise control or lane-keep assist found in other markets.

Recent reports out of South Korea suggest locals are keen to see the Musso badge return in its native market – where the ute known as the Rexton Sports Khan – with suggestions the company’s upcoming J100 SUV could adopt the Musso name.

The 2022 SsangYong Musso dual-cab ute will arrive into local showrooms in March, with exact pricing and specifications to be released closer to its launch.