LDV Terron 9 vs KGM Musso

The LDV Terron 9 starts from $50,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Musso opens at $40,500. That makes the KGM Musso the more affordable entry point by $10,490.

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 $56,089 and $44,550 respectively.

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

Both the LDV Terron 9 and KGM Musso hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The LDV Terron 9 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 7 in the LDV Terron 9 and 6 in the KGM Musso.

The LDV Terron 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the KGM Musso gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The LDV Terron 9 stands out with MG Sound audio that you will not find on the KGM Musso. The KGM Musso counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the LDV Terron 9 gets cloth upholstery while the KGM Musso offers leather.

The LDV Terron 9 uses a Diesel Turbo producing 163kW and 520Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.8 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 Terron 9 has the clear power advantage at 163kW vs 133kW. In the real-world sprint, the LDV Terron 9 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The LDV Terron 9 measures 5,500mm long on a 3,300mm wheelbase, 395mm longer than the KGM Musso at 5,105mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV Terron 9 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 $2,252/year for the LDV Terron 9 and $2,451/year for the KGM Musso. That is a $199 annual difference in favour of the LDV Terron 9.

Estimated annual total: $2,252 (LDV Terron 9) vs $2,451 (KGM Musso). The LDV Terron 9 saves you roughly $199 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 200,000km (LDV Terron 9) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso). Both match on warranty length.