Daewoo Musso 2.9 TD ELX
Of course, there are several factors associated with cost or price: quality and durability, among others. But it is not always the case! For a reasonable price, we can get a decent SUV - with very solid performance, endurance within the normal range, good driving performance on various surfaces, with sufficient comfort and ease of operation.
One such compromise is definitely the Ssangyo…sorry Daewoo Musso. Sorry, making mistakes is human, especially if it's not a mistake. The Korean Ssangyong also owns the Korean Daewoo for the second year in a row. They changed the labels and gave him a new face.
The new mask, of course, now wears the Daewoo badge, and the vertical slits are somewhat reminiscent of the legend among SUVs (Jeep). There is still the Ssangyong label on the steering wheel and radio, which also means there are very few changes on the Muss. They kept its good qualities, added new products and cheerfully forward.
The biggest novelty is the good old inline five-cylinder Mercedes diesel, this time assisted by an exhaust gas turbocharger. Thus, Musso gained strength, became more dexterous, faster and even more convincing. Until 2000 rpm, nothing shocking happens yet, but then, when the turbine kicks in, rear-wheel drive can be very lively. As far as possible, with a car that is almost empty (almost two tons).
Even the final speed is very solid for such a huge mass. The engine is a proven diesel classic with swirl chamber fuel injection, two valves per cylinder and an aftercooler between the turbine and intake valves. The cold needs time to warm up, already a little warm, it ignites perfectly without it.
It has a built-in safety switch that allows ignition only when the clutch pedal is depressed. This, of course, is on average a loud diesel and moderately gluttonous. The volume of the engine itself is not even such a problem, all the more worried about the resonance of the entire drive, possibly including the power take-off shafts, which cause an unpleasant resonance at a certain number of revolutions. One of the Mussa's downsides is the gearbox, which is uncomfortably stiff, sticks, and doesn't work accurately. This is the end of basic grudges.
In fact, Musso as a whole is just the right combination. It commands respect for its size. They respectfully step back on the road! With a fairly boxy but far from boring shape, it's no different from the average SUV. Due to its solidity it gives the impression of durability and insensitivity, and with a fairly soft suspension it also provides great comfort.
Riding on uneven surfaces is above average comfortable, also thanks to the large balloon tires, which do not feel particularly pleasant. However, they later proved to be very tough on the field, even in the snow.
The Mussa, like most SUVs, needs to climb high. This means that the car has a good view of the surroundings. The driver is greeted by an (too) large steering wheel and an easily transparent instrument panel. The rotary knob for turning on all-wheel drive is the only feature that needs to be mastered. Which is not difficult.
The first stage also engages power transmission to the front wheels (possibly while driving), and you need to stop to engage a lower gear. You cannot do damage even if you make a mistake, as the hydraulics do not switch until it is safe and possible to do so. Therefore, the indicator lamps on the instrument panel light up (or flash) as a warning. For better traction on very slippery surfaces, an automatic rear differential lock comes to the rescue. That's all there is to know.
Of course, not everything is perfect in Muss. The spoiler above the rear window creates a vortex of air that throws all the dirt directly onto the rear window. Fortunately, he has a janitor there. The antenna is electrically movable and too vulnerable to protruding branches. To avoid breaking it, turn off the radio. The shelf on the armature is intertwined and does not hold items. It has two can openings that are also intertwined. ...
On the other hand, it offers a lot of space and comfort. The trunk is gradually expanding. It has an efficient semi-automatic air conditioner. It has reliable brakes that brake evenly and controllably, even without ABS. It has useful power steering and solid handling. The engine is proven, powerful. And this diesel, as befits a real SUV! And finally, it has an undemanding all-wheel drive, which is sufficient in critical situations and in most cases.
For locality or not, that is the question! Musso has great value for its price. Good performance, comfort and reliability are also important. Where you are going with him is not so important. But it's good to know that Musso won't disappoint you.
Igor Puchikhar
PHOTO: Uro П Potoкnik
Daewoo Musso 2.9 TD ELX
Basic data
| Sales: | Opel Southeast Europe Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 21.069,10 € |
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| Power: | 88kW (120 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 12,0 with |
| Maximum speed: | 156 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 9,2l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 5-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line, turbo diesel, longitudinally front mounted - bore and stroke 89,0 × 92,4 mm - displacement 2874 cm3 - compression 22:1 - maximum power 88 kW (120 hp) at 4000 rpm - maximum torque 250 Nm at 2250 rpm - crankshaft in 6 bearings - 1 camshaft in the head (chain) - 2 valves per cylinder - swirl chamber, electronically controlled high pressure pump (Bosch), turbocharger, aftercooler - liquid cooling 10,7 l - engine oil 7,5 l - oxidation catalyst |
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| Energy transfer: | plug-in four-wheel drive - 5-speed synchronized transmission - ratio I. 3,970 2,340; II. 1,460 hours; III. 1,000 hours; IV. 0,850; v. 3,700; 1,000 reverse gear - 1,870 & 3,73 gears - 235 differential - 75/15 R 785 T tires (Kumho Steel Belted Radial XNUMX) |
| Capacity: | top speed 156 km/h - acceleration 0-100 km/h 12,0 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 12,0 / 7,6 / 9,2 l / 100 km (gas oil) - hill climbing 41,4 ° - permissible lateral tilt 44° - inlet angle 34°, exit angle 27° - minimum ground clearance 205 mm |
| Transportation and suspension: | 5 doors, 5 seats - body on chassis - front single suspension, double triangular cross rails, torsion bars, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer, rear rigid axle, longitudinal guides, Panhard rod, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers - double disc brakes, forced cooling front disc) , rear discs, power steering with rack, power steering |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 2055 kg - permissible total weight 2520 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake 3500 kg, without brake 750 kg - permissible roof load 75 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4656 mm - width 1864 mm - height 1755 mm - wheelbase 2630 mm - track front 1510 mm - rear 1520 mm - driving radius 11,7 m |
| Inner dimensions: | length 1600 mm - width 1470/1460 mm - height 910-950 / 920 mm - longitudinal 850-1050 / 910-670 mm - fuel tank 72 l |
| Box: | normally 780-1910 liters |
Our measurements
| T = 1 ° C – p = 1017 mbar – otn. vl. = 82% | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 15,6s |
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| 1000m from the city: | 36,5 years ( 137 km / h) |
| Maximum speed: | 156km / h (V.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 12,4l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 11,8 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 50,1m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 62dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 59dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 57dB |
evaluation
Musso lost nothing under the new label he acquired earlier. It's still a sturdy and comfortable SUV. With a new, more powerful engine, this is also more convincing. A lot of cars for a solid price!
We praise and reproach
reliability, ease of use
comfortable ride
flexibility and barrel size
easy activation of all-wheel drive
spare wheel under the bottom
height-adjustable steering wheel
hard, imprecise transmission
inconvenient seat height adjustment
drive resonance at low speeds
oversized steering wheel
overflow shelf for fittings
electrical antenna bias
