KGM Musso EV vs Toyota LandCruiser 70

The KGM Musso EV starts from $60,000 before on-road costs, while the Toyota LandCruiser 70 opens at $65,690. That makes the KGM Musso EV the more affordable entry point by $5,690.

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 $72,259 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 Toyota LandCruiser 70, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the KGM Musso EV and Toyota LandCruiser 70 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 5 in the Toyota LandCruiser 70.

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 2 in the Toyota LandCruiser 70. The KGM Musso EV adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota LandCruiser 70 misses.

The KGM Musso EV features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 70 gets a 6.7-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments.

The KGM Musso EV stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota LandCruiser 70. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the KGM Musso EV gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 70 offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the KGM Musso EV and 1-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 70.

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 Toyota LandCruiser 70 responds with a Diesel making 151kW and 430Nm, paired to a manual driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12 seconds.

The KGM Musso EV has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 151kW. In the real-world sprint, the KGM Musso EV is 1.1s 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, 170mm longer than the Toyota LandCruiser 70 at 4,990mm (3,085mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Musso EV generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 70 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 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 70). The KGM Musso EV has longer coverage.