The KGM Musso 4×4 ute has been unveiled in South Korea ahead of its entry into production early next year. Arrival in Australia is scheduled for mid-2026.
Codenamed “Q300,” the new-generation Musso brings a more modern, edgier look in line with the Musso EV and Torres SUV, both of which were launched here in 2025.
However, the new Musso uses a different platform than its showroom siblings, in the form of an improved version of the existing Musso ladder frame chassis and coil spring rear suspension.
The class-leading Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux also use a ladder frame chassis – both using platforms from the last decade – but feature leaf spring rear suspension, while the Musso will continue with a coil spring suspension.
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The rear suspension was shown off in a video that revealed the design of the Musso, the exterior of which matches two partially camouflaged examples discovered in testing just last week.
These images confirmed different front-end treatments to differentiate model grades across the range, which can be clearly seen on the South Korean website.
Australian features, equipment and pricing have yet to be announced; However, the South Korean announcement included short wheelbase (SWB) and long wheelbase (LWB) bodies, named Musso and Musso Grand Style respectively.
Dimensions are not expected to differ significantly from the current model, while the braked towing capacity of 3,500kg is expected to be retained as it represents the class benchmark.
The unveiled Musso also has the same distinctive front end with Musso lettering on the hood and a full-width horizontal light band across the front hood that is segmented to look like teeth.
The same Ford Ranger-style front quarter panel is clearly visible, as are the 20-inch alloy wheels seen on the higher-spec version last week.
At the rear you can see KGM embossing in the tailgate, an integrated rear bumper step and again different taillight treatments for different model classes.
The interior was briefly seen in the clip on the South Korean website, showing an electronic parking brake, a rotary drive mode selector and textured air conditioning dials.
In addition to leather-look upholstery, there are also buttons for the front seat heating and ventilation, a 360-degree all-round view camera and a short, physical gear selector.
KGM has not announced any powertrains for the new Musso, which is expected to adopt the 133kW/400Nm 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel and six-speed automatic currently offered in Australia.
Like the HiLux and Ranger, which have seen price increases until 2026, the Musso is expected to cost more when it hits showrooms.
The current Musso costs $42,500 drive-away for the ELX, with the Ultimate XLV Auto being the most expensive diesel model at $53,000 drive-away.
The Musso EV, based on a different monocoque platform than the diesel-powered models, starts at $60,000 per car.
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