YOU get a different view of life when all you can see from behind the wheel is clear blue sky as you drive up the side of a sizeable incline.
Even more so when you crest the rise and start heading back down.
Second nature to the type of person who buys a four wheel drive pick up here in the UK though, who are well versed in what they are buying into.
Not so much a big status symbol as a necessary piece of equipment, buyers look for what it can do and not necessarily what it looks like.
Having spent a spell off road with the latest KGM Musso Rhino, it’s pleasing to report its can-do attributes are seemingly beyond reproach, and the redesign the Korean manufacturer has given it makes for a more commanding stance with its HID LED headlights, big grille and big presence.
Also pleasing to note is the driving position, which gives you good head, leg and shoulder room – better than some rivals in this class. It means you can be comfortable behind the wheel – essential if you’re off the beaten track.
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.
It sits on 18-inch silver-alloy wheels, and features silver side steps, black and silver roof rails, Rhino graphics and an embossed KGM tailgate.
Engineered for serious working capability, the two models on offer models are powered by KGM’s 2.2 litre e-XDi diesel engine, producing 199bhp at 3,800rpm and 295 lb/ft 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, good on road performance and the confidence required for towing, load carrying and demanding terrain.
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3a990988-7dcf-4cd1-b38d-9e911acfa359 Musso Rhino and Musso Rhino+ are equipped with selectable 4×4 and low range, allowing you 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 also help with your confidence behind the wheel as you tackle steep inclines, while the locking differential helps the vehicle regain traction on mud, snow and other slippery surfaces. Which obviously we didn’t encounter during the current hot, dry, dusty spell.
Ground clearance has been increased and enhanced approach and departure angles also boost its off road ability, 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.
The load bed is 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 that to 1,262 litres and 1,200kg respectively, giving it the biggest double-cab pick-up load bed on the road by volume.
Prices start at £38,995 ex VAT. Warranty is five years/100,000 miles.
KGM Musso Rhino
Price: £38,995 ex VAT
Engine: 2.2 litre, four cylinder, diesel
Power: 199bhp
Torque: 295lb/ft
Transmission: six speed automatic
Top speed: 107mph
0-62mph: not quoted
Economy: 29.6mpg
CO2 emissions: 252g/km
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