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About the KGM Musso
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new KGM Musso is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $33,200 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the ELX variant and topping out at $43,350 for the Ultimate Luxury.
There are 3 variants of the Musso available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2021.
The KGM Musso is only available with an diesel motor that produces 133kW and 420Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2021 Musso is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
60.59 - 63.94 kW/t
47.8 kW/t
126.77 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
7.9 - 8.9 L/100km
6.5 L/100km
12.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
843 - 949 km
658 km
1,231 km
Price
$33,200 - $43,350
$22,990
$143,950
Warranty (Years)
7 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 4 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,880 - 3,220 kg
2,631 kg
3,450 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,880 - 6,370 kg
4,435 kg
7,713 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,800 kg
4,500 kg
Approach Angle
22.8 - 25°
15.2°
40.7°
Departure Angle
20 - 23.4°
15°
29.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
215 mm
171 mm
283 mm
Payload Capacity
790 - 1,035 kg
527 kg
1,550 kg
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2021 KGM Musso Price
ELX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $34,800 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $36,250 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $34,650 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $33,200 |
Ultimate
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,000 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $40,450 |
Ultimate Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $41,900 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $43,350 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 KGM Musso Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the KGM Musso
The most fuel efficient KGM Musso is the ELX with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The KGM Musso that uses the most amount of fuel is the Ultimate Luxury with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the KGM Musso variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| KGM Musso | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.6 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.9 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a KGM Musso?
The KGM Musso has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 KGM Musso Warranty
What is the warranty on a KGM Musso?
The KGM Musso offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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KGM Musso FAQs
The cheapest KGM Musso is the ELX that starts from $33,200.
The most expensive KGM Musso is the Ultimate Luxury that starts from $43,350.
The best towing capacity of a KGM Musso is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: ELX, Ultimate and Ultimate Luxury.
The largest KGM Musso is the ELX which measures 1950mm wide, 5409mm in length and sits 1855mm tall.
The most powerful KGM Musso is the ELX which has 133kW of power from its 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The KGM Musso is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest KGM Musso is the ELX which weighs 3220 kg (kerb weight).
The KGM Musso uses Diesel.