Musso EV, it's not a pickup, it's an SUV for the city..It's so soft
Apr 16, 2025
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KG Mobility (hereinafter referred to as KGM) test-drive the recently launched Musso EV. Rather than a pickup, it is actually perfect as an SUV for the city center. Of course, this is the case when a hard tower is put on the loading space. The Musso EV is only a pickup truck with the name, and it shows the best ride comfort and cost-effectiveness as an SUV for urban areas.
Consumer's eyes are accurate. More than 60% of contractors preferred hard tops for front-wheel drive. In fact, most of them intend to use the Musso EV for commuting or leisure SUVs. Since it is a cargo pickup, the annual car tax is only 28,500 won. Of course, discounts on electric car tolls are also added on highways. However, lane regulations based on truck standards must be observed.
The Musso EV's charm is that it maximizes the characteristics of electric vehicles while properly utilizing the advantages of pickup. The Torres SUV has been converted into a pickup, so it has no choice but to have a good ride. In other words, it is not a frame body pickup truck, the epitome of the so-called hard ride. So you can call it an SUV wearing a pickup truck's mask.
First of all, it's a design. On the front, a clear hooded character line and a dynamic black grill add a strong impression. Even though it is an electric car, it is eye-catching that it is designed like an internal combustion engine radiator grill.The three-dimensional bumper and silver skid plate gave a thick point. The rest are the same as Torres, from bonnets to daytime running lights to headlamps.
The sides show a good proposition of the Musso EV. It features a solid silhouette that connects the deck and body into one. It just seems a little awkward to put decorations on the four wheelhouses with no special functions.
The 17-inch tire wheel combines the characteristics of electric and internal combustion engine vehicles, so the details are good. No separate partitions were made in the loading box and cabin space. You can see at a glance that it's a monocoque pickup.The back is the essence of design.Is it because Rexton Sports has been criticized a lot for its plain trunk door.
It has reinforced the details while properly utilizing the three-dimensional effect. The LED rear combination lamp, which depicts an extension tool, is a strong design point that matches the front.Moreover, side steps are applied to the left and right corners that can be easily climbed to the loading box. Should I say that it became a proper pickup truck only after coming to Musso EV.
Next is the interior. When you sit in the driver's seat, you can see the same configuration as the electric car Torres EVX. A typical example is a panoramic wide screen that connects a 12.3-inch digital cluster and a 12.3-inch center display into one.
The cluster, which has been dissatisfied with consumers due to many visualizations and malfunctions, has improved to a large extent. You can intuitively view driving information by applying the next-generation infotainment platform "Athena 2.0" with a day and night integrated GUI. The improved UI and UX are neat.
The biggest attraction of indoor spaces is the second row. It has secured comfort and ample space as a family mid-sized SUV. In particular, the sliding angle of the backrest in the second row reaches 32°, so there is no inconvenience even for long rides. In addition, we have secured a 6:4 split sheet and a generous headroom with two fists. The preconceived notion that "Pick-up trucks are uncomfortable in the second row" has been completely resolved.
The deck, which can be loaded up to 500kg, is also equipped with eight hooks and LED lights. In addition, you can select deck tops, roll bars, and deck sliding covers developed in cooperation with specialized companies.
The total length is 5160mm, so it can be a bit inconvenient in the parking lot of an apartment in the city. At this time, the Clear Site Ground View, which shows the floor of the car that Torres does not have, plays its role. It operates only under 20km/h and reads the parking line accurately.
It's a full-fledged test drive. I pressed the start button in anticipation of quietness and a smooth ride. Like an electric car, only the power is turned on and no sound is heard. If you press the accelerator pedal hard, 99% of the torque is poured into the front wheel at the same time. It's called 207 horsepower, but it doesn't feel stuffy at all.
First of all, there is admiration for the ride in the city center. It's Quietness. Torres EVX says it's already been verified, but it's been developed as a pickup truck, and I didn't expect it to have such a smooth ride. As the wheelbase gets longer, it properly absorbs the impact of the city bump.
When it exceeds 100 km/h, wind chords flow quite a bit. In the second row of seats, there is also road noise from the loading box.The high-speed ride is really good, too. Conversely, you can feel the rigidity unique to a solid electric vehicle. At least in terms of ride comfort and quietness, it shows an overwhelming advantage over the recent Kia Tasman.
The powertrain is equipped with an 80.6 kWh BYD lithium iron phosphate (LFP) blade battery that is durable and has a low fire risk. Based on 17-inch wheels, the front-wheel drive model is certified with a single charge mileage of 400km and a combined total cost of 4.2km/kWh.Using 200kWh fast charging, 80% charging is possible in 24 minutes.
It also supports external V2L (Vehicle to Load) functions, allowing power to be used in various environments such as camping and outdoor work.The 152.2 kW front-wheel drive motor has a maximum power of 207 horsepower and a maximum torque of 34.6 kgf·m. The AWD model, which is equipped with the same motor on the rear wheels, has a maximum power of 413 horsepower (ps) and a maximum torque of 64.9kgf·m.
Another characteristic of a pickup truck is its towing capability. 1.8 tons of torque capacity and the function 'Trailer Way Control' is activated during towing to minimize left and right shaking. It helps stable driving by controlling steering. The off-road driving capability is 19.2° approach angle ▲ 23° departure angle ▲ 187 mm minimum ground height, and the forest road is sufficiently fast.
I tried Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC) by entering a car-only road. It is excellent from maintaining the central lane to maintaining the distance between vehicles. Especially, it is impressive that it is very soft when stopping and starting.While driving about 100 km, the battlefield was 5 km/kWh. It was much better than the official battlefield.
The battlefield was better than expected, perhaps because the heater was not driven rapidly in weather that did not operate.As a result, the Musso EV is ideal for urban SUVs. It is the perfect vehicle to use for commuting or work and to enjoy leisure with your weekend family in the second row.
Moreover, the cost-effectiveness is the best. It is classified as an eco-friendly electric truck and boasts overwhelming competitiveness compared to internal combustion engine pickup in annual maintenance costs as well as purchase costs.The base price is 48 million won for MX and 50.5 million won for Black Edge. The actual purchase price is around 40 million won with 6.52 million won more government subsidies than passenger electric vehicles and 1.86 million won in local government subsidies based on the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
Small business owners can receive benefits such as additional support and VAT refunds.In addition, the benefits of freight electric vehicles include a 5% reduction in acquisition tax (up to 1.4 million won) and a discount on highway tolls of 28,500 won per year.
KGM emphasized at the test drive event, "The Musso EV costs about 6 million won for five years (based on 20,000 kilometers per year), which can save about 15 million won compared to Kia Tasman."Meanwhile, KGM has changed the name of all pickup models to 'Musso'. Rexton Sports and Rexton Sports Khan have changed their names to 'Musso Sports' and 'Musso Khan', respectively.
a line review
Advantage: Too smooth ride..It's not a pick-up, but an SUV in the city. It's very fuel efficient
The disadvantage: I wish the interior was a little different (compared to Torres)..Infotainment reaction is a bit
Editor Kim Tae-jin, tj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
