KGM Musso vs LDV T60 MAX

The KGM Musso starts from $40,500 before on-road costs, while the LDV T60 MAX opens at $36,990. That makes the LDV T60 MAX the more affordable entry point by $3,510.

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 $44,550 and $40,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

The KGM Musso holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the LDV T60 MAX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The LDV T60 MAX packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the KGM Musso.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the KGM Musso and 6 in the LDV T60 MAX.

The KGM Musso features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the LDV T60 MAX gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The KGM Musso stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the LDV T60 MAX. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the KGM Musso gets leather upholstery while the LDV T60 MAX offers cloth.

The KGM Musso uses a Turbo DDi Diesel producing 133kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 seconds.

The LDV T60 MAX responds with a Diesel Turbo making 160kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The LDV T60 MAX has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 133kW. In the real-world sprint, the KGM Musso is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The KGM Musso measures 5,105mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 260mm shorter than the LDV T60 MAX at 5,365mm (3,155mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV T60 MAX generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the LDV T60 MAX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,451/year for the KGM Musso and $2,309/year for the LDV T60 MAX. That is a $142 annual difference in favour of the LDV T60 MAX.

Estimated annual total: $2,451 (KGM Musso) vs $2,309 (LDV T60 MAX). The LDV T60 MAX saves you roughly $142 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso) vs 7 years / 200,000km (LDV T60 MAX). Both match on warranty length.