OFF-ROAD COMPARISON
Four-wheel drives are meant to be used off-road, so we devised a comprehensive off-road test loop to see which dual-cab ute was the most capable in low-range 4x4.
Our test course was made up of mud, steep hill climbs and descents, rutted-out wombat holes and a water crossing, as well as some faster corrugations, to gain an understanding of how each ute held together over traditional Australian off-road terrain.
This was an accurate representation of what we feel most dual-cab owners will be putting their own vehicles through. It is also a back-to-back comparison designed to highlight any shortcomings or highlights of each 4x4.
SSANGYONG MUSSO UNLIMITED XLV
The Musso struggled in the off-road test, due mainly to a lack of ground clearance. It bottomed out more than any other ute and was the only one that didn’t make it up our steep test climb at the first attempt.
Thankfully there are aftermarket suspension lift kits available to fix the ground clearance issue, but the Ssangyong’s automatic
