KGM Musso vs Mitsubishi Triton

The KGM Musso starts from $40,500 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Triton opens at $43,690. That makes the KGM Musso the more affordable entry point by $3,190.

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 $48,059 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Triton by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

Both the KGM Musso and Mitsubishi Triton hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mitsubishi Triton packs more ADAS features with 4 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the KGM Musso.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the KGM Musso and 7 in the Mitsubishi Triton.

The KGM Musso features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Triton gets a 9-inch display and 7-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 Mitsubishi Triton. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the KGM Musso gets leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi Triton 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 Mitsubishi Triton responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 470Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Triton has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 133kW. In the real-world sprint, the KGM Musso is 0.4s 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, 215mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Triton at 5,320mm (3,130mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Triton generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Triton 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 $2,109/year for the Mitsubishi Triton. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Triton.

Estimated annual total: $2,451 (KGM Musso) vs $2,109 (Mitsubishi Triton). The Mitsubishi Triton saves you roughly $342 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 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Triton). The Mitsubishi Triton has longer coverage.