Car "Sagneng Musso": description, specifications and reviews

"Saneng Musso" - a South Korean SUV, which was serially produced from 1993 to 2005. The car was popular both in the domestic and the world market. Now is one of the most affordable SUVs in its class. In the secondary market, the price of "Saneng Musso" is up to 200 thousand rubles. A quality Korean SUV at the price of the "Niva" - is this realistic? The answer to the question will be "Saneng Musso". Reviews, review, technical specifications - later in this article.

Design

In translation from Korean "musso" means "rhinoceros". Externally, the SUV looks like this: narrow headlights, "nosy" in front and a relief hood.

Bumper and "foliage" were not painted in the color of the body. Nevertheless, plastic looks very dignified. On the wing proudly hangs the nameplate 4WD, indicating the presence of an all-wheel drive.

The design of the design was handled by the Englishman Ken Greenlee. Previously, he collaborated with such famous companies as Bentley and Aston Martin. The exterior of the SUV "Saneng Musso" turned out to be no less original. By the way, the coefficient of aerodynamic resistance was 0.46 Cx. This is a worthy indicator for such an SUV.

Behind the car looks no less spectacular. First of all it is necessary to allocate huge lanterns. There are no yellow turn signals - everything is done in the American style. In its massiveness, "Saneng Musso" can compete with "Land Cruiser".

Body quality, dimensions

The owners' comments mark the good quality of the painting. If the car has not been in an accident, the metal will not rust. However, there are problems with the search for body parts. Since this is a rare visitor in Russia, it is only possible to find spare parts for the "Saneng Musso" under the order. And not the fact that the price will be acceptable. So, the lights will cost about 80 dollars, the wings - 150.

The most expensive item is the bumper. In the collection it is sold for an unthinkable $ 500. To participate in the accidents on the "Saneng Musso" is very expensive.
As for dimensions, the car belongs to the middle class of SUVs. So, the length of the body is 4.66 meters, width - 1.86 meters, height - 1.73 meters. The owners' comments indicate a high ground clearance. It is almost 20 centimeters. And this is without an additional suspension lift, on standard, 15-inch wheels. High ground clearance is a big plus for off-road.

Salon

Inside, the car looks like a standard Korean from the 90's. Approximately the same looked "Leganza", "Kia" and other cars of the eastern market.
By the way, in the photo you can see the emblem of "Daewoo". Yes, we were not mistaken - this is the interior of the off-road vehicle "Musso". Few people know, but the car was manufactured under different brands (although usually the manufacturer changes the name of the model). So, the car went to the European market with the emblem "Mercedes". Also, "Musso" can be found with the "Daewoo" label. Technically and externally, this is the same car.

Salon SUV just strewn with inserts "under the tree." In those years, such a finish meant the car belonged to the business and premium class. Although the salon "Saneng Musso" does not represent anything unusual. Here, a simple, four-spoke steering wheel, a classic instrument panel with arrows and a center console. The latter contains a climate control unit, a radio tape recorder (finished, cassette), a cigarette lighter and a niche for small items. Below were two cupholders. At the feet of the passenger there is a handle, for which you can keep on the potholes, and a deep glove compartment.

The dashboard line is wide enough and ends at the edge of that same passenger handle. The salon is made in light colors. More budget versions had black plastic and fabric interior. In the door maps there are slots for the speakers. Mirrors are very convenient and informative. The seats have a mechanical adjustment and are high relative to the panel. For some it's a plus, for someone it's a minus. But in any case, a high landing is a guarantee of good visibility.

Specifications

What was the engine put here? "Saneng Musso" was manned by both diesel and gasoline units. The basic was a 4-cylinder diesel engine with indirect injection. With a working volume of 2.3 liters, he developed a capacity of 100 horsepower. The maximum torque is 209 Nm. All its potential is available already with 2,4 thousand revolutions. Since it is the weakest motor, it did not have high dynamic characteristics. Acceleration to a hundred, according to passport data, took 19 seconds. The maximum speed is 146 kilometers per hour.

The next turbo-diesel unit has already developed 120 horsepower capacity with a working volume of 2.9 liters. This is a five-cylinder engine with indirect fuel injection. Its maximum torque is 256 Nm. Acceleration characteristics with this motor are more attractive. Up to a hundred the car accelerates in 16.9 seconds. The maximum speed is 166 kilometers per hour.
The gasoline range included two power units. The first with a working volume of 2.3 liters developed power of 140 horsepower. The torque of the unit is 200 Nm. According to the dynamics of acceleration, this motor was superior to the characteristics of turbo diesel engines. So, up to a hundred the car accelerated in 11.8 seconds. The maximum speed is 175 kilometers per hour.

The flagship for the "Saneng Musso" was a 3.2-liter unit with a multi-point injection. This six-cylinder engine developed power of 220 horsepower. It is noteworthy that this motor was also put on the restyling Mercedes in the 124th body. The unit has established itself as a million-million engine. Overclocking to a hundred for a three-liter "Saneng Musso" took just under ten seconds. The maximum speed is 194 kilometers per hour.

Transmission

All power units, except for the six-cylinder, were equipped with a mechanical five-speed gearbox. The flagship motor was equipped with an automatic box on 5 steps.

Fuel consumption

In terms of fuel consumption, the most economical motor for the SUV "Saneng Musso" is diesel. Both "solid fuel" units consumed no more than ten liters per hundred in a mixed mode. The most voracious - a petrol "Mercedes" unit. In the urban cycle, the consumption is 14 liters. On the road, you can keep within 11. However, at a speed of more than 130 the indicator increases by 40 percent at once.

So, we found out what the South Korean SUV "Saneng Musso" has technical characteristics, design and interior.