New KGM Musso updated to take on segment giants LDV T60, Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger

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KG Mobility, formerly Ssanyong, has announced a string of standard equipment updates coming to ELX, Ultimate, and Advance (formerly Adventure) grades of its Musso and Musso XLV dual-cab utes. 

The Musso/XLV grade line-up has been revised, now spanning ELX, Advance, and Ultimate. All variants now come standard with roof rails. 

Apart from roof rails, the base model Musso ELX additionally gains electric power steering, lane keeping assist, and HID headlights. Note that in XLV form, these changes will not apply. The Musso ELX starts at $42,500 driveaway.

KGM’s middle grade Adventure has been re-named to Advance. Standard equipment has been improved to include a new black front grille, black roof rails, 18-inch alloy wheels, HID headlights, dual-zone climate control, rear privacy glass and a heated steering wheel. 

It also receives a string of additional driver safety aids, including blind spot warning, rear cross traffic warning, lane change collision warning and safety exit warning. The Musso Advance has a driveaway price of $46,500. 

Topping the 2026 Musso model range is the Ultimate. It gains unique front and rear bumpers, 360-degree camera, powered sunroof, LED headlights, eight-way powered front seats, and rear seat heating. The Ultimate has a drive-away price of $51,500. 

All grades of Musso incur an additional $1500 drive-away charge if stepped up to an extended wheelbase, long tray Musso XLV. 

KGM’s Musso has been on sale in Australia since 1993. Originally introduced as a large SUV, the Musso is now exclusively sold as a dual-cab ute. All Musso variants are powered by a 133kW/420Nm 2.2L turbo-diesel four cylinder, mated to a six-speed automatic. 

The Musso predominantly contends with other aggressively priced dual cabs, including the GWM Cannon, JAC T9, and LDV T60. Popular premium dual cab rivals to the Musso include the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and new Kia Tasman.

2026 KGM Musso equipment and pricing

KGM Musso ELX standard equipment:

• Automatic locking rear differential
• Part-time 4×4 with high and low range
• 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Multi-link, coil spring rear suspension with 790kg payload, leaf spring rear suspension with 1010kg payload for XLV
• Electric power steering (Hydraulic PAS for XLV)
• Reach adjustable steering wheel
• Lane keeping assist 
• HID headlights (Projector for XLV)
• AEB with forward collision warning 
• Lane departure warning 
• Trailer sway assist 
• Hill start assist
• Hill descent control
• 12.3-inch digital LCD instrument cluster
• 12.3-inch touch screen audio
• Leather steering wheel with height and reach adjustment
• LED daytime running lights 
• Cruise control
• Front fog lights
• Reverse camera
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Heated and power adjustable door mirrors in body colour and LED indicators
• Assisted tailgate operation
• Silver roof rails

KGM Musso Advance adds or enhances:

• 18-inch black alloy wheels
• Black front grille
• HID headlights
• Black roof rails
• Multi-link, coil spring rear suspension with 790kg payload, 880kg for XLV
• LED vertical design front fog lights
• Dual zone automatic climate control
• Blind spot warning
• Rear cross traffic warning
• Lane change-collision warning
• Safety exit warning
• Heated steering wheel
• Leather look seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Privacy rear door glass

KGM Musso Ultimate adds or enhances:

• Special design black front bumper and grille
• Black interior highlights (A/C panel, steering wheel bezel, facia trim)
• 3D 360° camera
• Powered sunroof
• LED headlights
• Sequential front indicators
• 8-way powered front seats
• Powered driver lumbar support
• Heated rear outer seats
• Walk-up welcome system
• Touch-sensing front door locks with walk-away auto-door locking

2026 KGM Musso Grade	Drive-away price
Musso ELX	$42,500
Musso ELX XLV	$44,000
Musso Advance	$46,500
Musso Advance XLV	$48,000
Musso Ultimate	$51,500
Musso Ultimate XLV	$53,000