- All-new Musso Rhino and Musso Rhino+ launch as the next generation of KGM’s award-winning pick-up.
- Bold new exterior design includes an authentic off-road stance, distinctive DRL signature and wider, more confident road presence.
- New SUV-inspired cabin features dual 12.3-inch displays with Athena 3.0 GUI, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and enhanced comfort features.
- Practical load bed upgrades include an LED light, electronic tailgate switch, bumper corner steps and eight tie-down hooks.
- Musso Rhino and Rhino+ offer 3.5-tonne towing capability, selectable 4×4 with low ratio and payloads of up to 1,200kg.
- Rhino+ delivers a class-leading gross train weight of 6,900kg and the biggest pick-up load bed on the road by volume, with 1,262 litres of cargo capacity.
- Premium touches include Nappa leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, wireless phone charging, Smart Key Remote Start, and 360º 3D surround view monitoring system.
- Both models are backed by KGM’s 5-year or 100,000-mile warranty.
- Pricing starts at £38,995 ex. VAT.
KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, has announced the launch of the all-new Musso Rhino and Musso Rhino+, introducing a stronger, more refined and more capable generation of Korea’s original pick-up to the UK market.
The next-generation Musso sits above the current Rebel and Saracen variants, building on more than 70 years of commercial vehicle heritage and the proven success of its award-winning predecessor. It also carries forward the Musso name, the Korean word for Rhinoceros, now synonymous with durability, strength and real-world utility.
The all-new Musso Rhino and Rhino+ take that legacy forward with a redesigned front end, more commanding stance and authentic off-road character. An assertive front design, bold centre positioning lamp, HID LED headlamps, LED clusters and a robust grille give the new Musso a confident presence, while 18-inch brushed chrome alloy wheels, silver side steps, black and silver roof rails, Rhino graphics and an embossed KGM tailgate reinforce its purposeful identity.
Engineered for serious working capability, both models are powered by KGM’s 2.2 litre e-XDi diesel engine, producing 202 PS at 3,800rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 1,400 to 2,800rpm. Paired with an Aisin six-speed automatic transmission, the powertrain is designed to deliver strong low-speed pulling power, refined everyday performance and the confidence required for towing, load carrying and demanding terrain.
Musso Rhino and Musso Rhino+ are equipped with selectable 4×4 and low range, allowing drivers to switch between 2WD high range, 4WD high range and 4WD low range depending on road, weather and off-road conditions. Hill start assist and hill descent control further support driver confidence, while the locking differential helps the vehicle regain traction on mud, snow and other slippery surfaces.
Increased ground clearance and enhanced approach and departure angles also strengthen its off-road credentials, helping drivers tackle rougher terrain with greater confidence. Rhino offers 245mm of minimum ground clearance, with a 30.9 degree approach angle and 27.8 degree departure angle, while Rhino+ provides 248mm of minimum ground clearance, with a 30.6 degree approach angle and 24.5 degree departure angle.
Towing strength remains one of Musso’s defining attributes, with both Rhino and Rhino+ offering a 3.5-tonne towing capacity, supported by trailer sway control, rear-view camera, Clear Sight View and a 360º 3D surround view monitoring system. Rhino delivers a gross train weight of 6,750kg, while Rhino+ increases this to a segment-leading 6,900kg, helping customers tow heavy trailers while still carrying a substantial payload simultaneously.
Practicality is central to the new Musso proposition, with the load bed designed to carry an entire Euro-pallet with ease. Rhino offers 1,011 litres of load bed capacity and a payload of 1,090kg, while Rhino+ increases this to 1,262 litres and 1,200kg respectively, giving it the biggest pick-up load bed on the road by volume.
Both models are supported by a standard load bed liner, eight lashing hooks, a wide opening tailgate, LED load bed lamp and rear bumper corner steps, making loading, unloading and securing cargo easier in everyday working environments.
The load bed dimensions underline the model’s working credentials, with Rhino offering a 1,300mm load bed length and Rhino+ extending this to 1,610mm. Both models share a 1,570mm load bed width and 570mm depth, creating generous, usable space for tools, materials, equipment or leisure gear.
Inside, the all-new Musso Rhino and Rhino+ deliver a significant step forward in comfort and technology. Both variants include premium Nappa leather seats, power-adjustable and ventilated front seats, heated front and rear seats, automatic dual-zone air conditioning with new dial controls and rear air vents, creating an SUV-like cabin that remains comfortable after a hard day’s work or on longer journeys.
A 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster sits alongside a 12.3-inch smart audio screen with TomTom navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Additional features include wireless phone charging, rear USB-C charging ports, DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel-mounted controls, smart key, push button start, remote key engine start, rain-sensing wipers and intelligent adaptive cruise control.
Both models feature high-strength-steel construction, an ultra-rigid Quad Frame, door impact beams, six airbags and a broad suite of smart safety systems. These include Electronic Stability Programme, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Anti-Lock Brake System, Traction Control System, Brake Assist System, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Change Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Safety Exit Warning, hill start assist, hill descent control and Trailer Sway Control.
Customers can choose from a colour palette including Space Black, Marble Grey, Amazon Green, Marine Blue, Smoke Taupe and Grand White.
Kevin Griffin, Managing Director at KGM Motors UK, said “Musso is a name with real strength and great value in the pick-up sector, and the all-new Musso Rhino and Rhino+ represent a major step forward for the brand. These models bring together the durability and work-ready capability customers expect from KGM, while adding a more confident design, a significantly upgraded cabin and the latest convenience and safety technology.
“For business users, rural customers and lifestyle drivers alike, Musso Rhino and Rhino+ deliver a compelling balance of strength, comfort and value. With 3.5-tonne towing, payloads of up to 1,200kg and a highly specified interior, this is the next chapter for Korea’s original pick-up, built for customers who need a vehicle that works hard every day while still feeling refined and capable on every journey.”
KGM’s pick-up story began with Musso Sports in 2002, derived from the original Musso SUV and reconfigured with an open cargo area to create Korea’s first Sports Utility Truck. Since then, KGM has continued to shape the pick-up segment with vehicles designed for both work and lifestyle use, combining load-carrying practicality with the comfort and versatility expected by modern drivers.
Both Musso Rhino and Musso Rhino+ are backed by KGM’s 5-year or 100,000-mile warranty, and iare available now at your local KGM dealer partner. Pricing starts at £38,995 ex. VAT, while Musso Rhino+ is priced from £39,995 ex. VAT.
Customers can find out more about the KGM range at www.kgm-motors.co.uk.
