KGM Musso EV vs LDV Terron 9

The KGM Musso EV starts from $60,000 before on-road costs, while the LDV Terron 9 opens at $50,990. That makes the LDV Terron 9 the more affordable entry point by $9,010.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $66,000 and $56,089 respectively.

The KGM Musso EV qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The LDV Terron 9, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the KGM Musso EV and LDV Terron 9 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The KGM Musso EV packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the LDV Terron 9.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the KGM Musso EV and 7 in the LDV Terron 9. The KGM Musso EV adds a 360-degree camera that the LDV Terron 9 misses.

The KGM Musso EV features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the LDV Terron 9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The KGM Musso EV stands out with heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and ambient lighting that you will not find on the LDV Terron 9. The LDV Terron 9 counters with MG Sound audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the KGM Musso EV gets leather upholstery while the LDV Terron 9 offers cloth.

The KGM Musso EV uses a Electric producing 152kW and 339Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 seconds.

The LDV Terron 9 responds with a Diesel Turbo making 163kW and 520Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.8 seconds.

The LDV Terron 9 has the clear power advantage at 163kW vs 152kW. In the real-world sprint, the LDV Terron 9 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The KGM Musso EV measures 5,160mm long on a 3,150mm wheelbase, 340mm shorter than the LDV Terron 9 at 5,500mm (3,300mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV Terron 9 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the LDV Terron 9 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso EV) vs 7 years / 200,000km (LDV Terron 9). Both match on warranty length.