KGM Musso vs Nissan Navara

The KGM Musso starts from $40,500 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Navara opens at $42,990. That makes the KGM Musso the more affordable entry point by $2,490.

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 $47,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Navara by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

Both the KGM Musso and Nissan Navara hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Nissan Navara packs more ADAS features with 5 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 7 in the Nissan Navara.

The KGM Musso features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Navara gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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 Nissan Navara responds with a Diesel making 140kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.9 seconds.

The Nissan Navara has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 133kW. In the real-world sprint, the KGM Musso is 1.0s 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, 155mm shorter than the Nissan Navara at 5,260mm (3,150mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Navara generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Nissan Navara 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 $2,166/year for the Nissan Navara. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Navara.

Estimated annual total: $2,451 (KGM Musso) vs $2,166 (Nissan Navara). The Nissan Navara saves you roughly $285 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 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Navara). The KGM Musso has longer coverage.