LDV T60 MAX vs KGM Musso

The LDV T60 MAX starts from $36,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Musso opens at $40,500. 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 $40,689 and $44,550 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 LDV T60 MAX and 6 in the KGM Musso.

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

The KGM Musso counters with ambient lighting that the LDV T60 MAX does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The LDV T60 MAX uses a Diesel Turbo producing 160kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.5 seconds.

The KGM Musso responds with a Turbo DDi Diesel making 133kW and 400Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 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 LDV T60 MAX measures 5,365mm long on a 3,155mm wheelbase, 260mm longer than the KGM Musso at 5,105mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV T60 MAX generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the KGM Musso 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 $2,309/year for the LDV T60 MAX and $2,451/year for the KGM Musso. That is a $142 annual difference in favour of the LDV T60 MAX.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (LDV T60 MAX) vs $2,451 (KGM Musso). 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 / 200,000km (LDV T60 MAX) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso). Both match on warranty length.