The KGM Musso – formerly known as the SsangYong Musso – brings more standard equipment for model year 2026, but it comes at a premium.
The base price of the dual-cab 4×4 ute range has climbed by $2500 to $42,500 drive-away, while flagship Ultimate variants are now $5500 pricier than before.
However, the Ultimate now includes all of the features of the previous Luxury Pack as standard, so it’s a $2500 increase as well if comparing like for like. The Ultimate also gains LED headlights.
Stepping down a rung, the mid-range Adventure has been renamed Advance and gets a darker look, with a black grille, black 18-inch alloy wheels, and rear privacy glass.
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Above: Musso Advance
The Musso gains electrically assisted power steering, enabling lane-keep assist. However, this isn’t available on XLV grades, which stick with a hydraulic power steering setup and therefore only have lane departure warning.
No Australian-market Musso has adaptive cruise control, even though this has been offered in Korea for some time and has now been added to the related Rexton large SUV locally.
The base ELX gains the HID headlights that were previously exclusive to the Ultimate, but again there’s a difference with the extended XLV variant which sticks with projector halogen units.
Safety equipment from the Ultimate has filtered down to the Advance. This includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and safe exit warning.
The Advance also gains dual-zone climate control and a heated steering wheel.
Pricing
The following pricing is for private buyers.
| Model | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|
| 2026 KGM Musso ELX | $42,500 |
| 2026 KGM Musso ELX XLV | $44,000 |
| 2026 KGM Musso Advance | $46,500 |
| 2026 KGM Musso Advance XLV | $48,000 |
| 2026 KGM Musso Ultimate | $51,500 |
| 2026 KGM Musso Ultimate XLV | $53,000 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
The Musso comes standard with a part-time four-wheel drive system with selectable 4H and 4L modes and an automatically locking rear differential.
The regular-length Musso has multi-link coil-spring rear suspension, while the XLV has leaf springs.
Payload varies. It’s 790kg in regular-length Mussos, 1010kg in the ELX XLV, and 880kg in the Advance XLV.
| Specifications | KGM Musso | KGM Musso XLV |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L turbo-diesel 4cyl | 2.2L turbo-diesel 4cyl |
| Power | 133kW @ 4000rpm | 133kW @ 4000rpm |
| Torque | 400Nm @ 1400-2800rpm | 420Nm @ 1600-2600rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto | 6-speed auto |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 8.6L/100km | 9.0L/100km |
| Payload | 790kg | 880kg-1010kg |
| Braked towing capacity | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Gross combination mass (GCM) | 6380kg | 6380kg (Ultimate) to 6720kg (ELX) |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | KGM Musso | KGM Musso XLV |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5095mm | 5409mm |
| Width | 1950mm | 1950mm |
| Height | 1840mm | 1855mm |
| Wheelbase | 3100mm | 3310mm |
Servicing and Warranty
The KGM Musso is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, and five years of roadside assistance.
Above: Musso Ultimate
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
KGM Australia hasn’t announced service pricing changes for 2026. Current service prices are as follows:
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months/15,000km | $418 |
| 24 months/30,000km | $522 |
| 36 months/45,000km | $418 |
| 48 months/60,000km | $522 |
| 60 months/75,000km | $418 |
| 72 months/90,000km | $522 |
| 84 months/105,000km | $418 |
Safety
The KGM Musso has never been tested by ANCAP.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep assist (NEW, excludes XLV variants)
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- 6 airbags
The Advance adds:
- Blind-spot monitoring (NEW)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (NEW)
- Safe exit warning (NEW)
- Tyre pressure monitoring
The Ultimate also features a surround-view camera.
Standard Equipment
There are three trim levels in the 2026 Musso lineup, each available in either regular-length or extended XLV guise.
Above: 2024 Musso Adventure pictured
The base ELX comes standard with the following equipment:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- HID headlights (NEW, projector halogen on XLV)
- LED daytime running lights
- Front fog lights
- Silver roof rails (NEW)
- Cruise control
- Hill descent control
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Height adjustment
- Reach adjustment (NEW)
- Cloth upholstery
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
The Advance adds:
- 18-inch black alloy wheels (NEW)
- Black grille (NEW)
- HID headlights (NEW)
- LED front fog lights
- Rear privacy glass (NEW)
- Black roof rails
- Leatherette upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (NEW)
- Dual-zone climate control (NEW)
The Ultimate adds:
- LED headlights with sequential indicators (NEW)
- Power sunroof (NEW)
- ‘Special design’ front bumper and grille (NEW)
- Proximity entry with walk-away auto door locking
- Black interior highlights (NEW)
- 8-way power-adjustable front seats (NEW)
- Power lumbar for driver’s seat (NEW)
- Heated outboard rear seats (NEW)
Colours
All Mussos have a black interior.
Grand White exterior paint is standard, with the following metallic finishes costing an extra $700:
- White Pearl (not available on Ultimate)
- Space Black
- Marble Grey
- Amazonian Green