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Overview
The 1997 KGM Musso Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The KGM Musso is regarded as a small SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $53,400 before on-road costs.
This KGM Musso is powered by a 3.2L 6-cylinder engine that has 161 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 310 Nm of torque (at 3750 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 72L fuel tank
The KGM Musso measures 1735mm (68.3 inches) in height, 4640mm (182.7 inches) in length, 1905mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 2630mm (103.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2050kg (4519.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Musso Base comes standard with 255/75 R15 front tyres and 255/75 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
35.35 - 84.29 kW/t
35.35 kW/t
87.95 kW/t
Boot Space
1,100 litres
173 litres
1,100 litres
Price
$39,900 - $53,600
$21,990
$53,600
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
50,000 km
125,000 km
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,520 kg
1,565 kg
2,520 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,800 - 3,500 kg
1,200 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
30.6°
30.6°
36°
Departure Angle
24°
24°
33°
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Dimensions
4,640 mm
1,905 mm
1,735 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,640 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,905 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,735 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,060 mm |
| Load Capacity | 470 mm |
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Explore KGM Musso Features & Specs
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 4
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Ignition Key Surround: yes
Interior: yes
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Location: Passenger
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 89.9
Engine (cc): 3199
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 3.2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 84
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 19
Main Capacity (L): 72
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 12.5
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 19
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 14.5
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 14.5
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 12.5
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 219
Maximum Power (kW): 161
Maximum Torque (Nm): 310
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Selectable While Driving: yes
Transmission
1st Gear Ratio: 3.871
2nd Gear Ratio: 2.247
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.436
4th Gear Ratio: 1
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Low High Ratio: 2.48
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Reverse Gear Ratio: 5.59
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Torsion
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Body Colour
Size of Body Side Molding: Wide
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Spoiler
Roof Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons (in): 41.3
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons: 1050
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 67.1
Rear Seat Down (L): 1900
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 38.8
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 1100
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11060
Front Track (in): 59.4
Front Track (mm): 1510
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.3
Overall Height (in): 68.3
Overall Height (mm): 1735
Overall Length (in): 182.7
Overall Length (mm): 4640
Overall Width (in): 75
Overall Width (mm): 1905
Rear Track (in): 59.8
Rear Track (mm): 1520
Wheelbase (in): 103.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2630
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.4
Front Headroom (mm): 950
Rear Headroom (in): 36.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 920
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1400
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 57.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1460
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Two Tone: yes
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2520
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5556
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2050
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4519
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Luxury Trim
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 5
Below Seat Storage
Location: Passenger
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: Remote
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