The sport ute that suits Pinoys’ taste and budget

When it comes to choosing a vehicle to suit one’s lifestyle, much consideration has to be made for a vehicle one can take anywhere. And on top of engine performance, luxurious amenities and a high regard for safety, the vehicle one chooses has to make him or her look good and should speak of the kind of image he or she wants to project.

And of course, there is the factor of the price.

Which is quite timely that the Musso sport vehicle SUV now comes to market with more value-added features for the discriminating professional.

Since its introduction to the Philippines in 1997, the Musso has gotten much praise both for its finely designed and crafted exterior and its outstanding performance on and off the road.

This distinctive design – with long wheelbase, wide track and low profile – has twice given the Musso the "Best 4x4" title at Britain’s Birmingham International Motor Show.

Inside the Musso beats the heart of a true champion. Its Mercedes Benz engine makes sure one gets power when he needs it. The new Musso Sport Select still has the same bold, angular lines that evoke an elegant and powerful demeanor, qualities that make it stand out. Its 2.3-liter inline SOHC turbo intercooler diesel engine carries with it the high standards of excellence and reliability Mercedes Benz has been known for. This power is more obvious when driving in the tough outdoors, where the Musso performs confidently. Surprisingly, it does this with fuel efficiency and a strict emphasis on driver comfort.

The Musso’s road-hugging double-wishbone front and 5-link coil spring rear suspension as well as its power-assisted rack and pinion steering take its driver where he wants to go. Its high-clearance of 195 mm from the ground adds to its superb on-road comfort and off-road agility.

At a price of P1.17 million, the Musso is a tough act to match. No wonder many are giving it the attention it deserves.

The Musso comes in five colors – Jasper Blue, Copper Red, Brilliant, Black, Solarized Silver and Grand White. Check it out now at all branches and dealers of Commercial Motors Corp. (CMC).