Mitsubishi Triton vs KGM Musso

The Mitsubishi Triton starts from $43,690 before on-road costs, while the KGM Musso opens at $40,500. 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 $48,059 and $44,550 respectively.

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

Both the Mitsubishi Triton and KGM Musso 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 7 in the Mitsubishi Triton and 6 in the KGM Musso.

The Mitsubishi Triton features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the KGM Musso gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

Interior trim differs: the Mitsubishi Triton gets cloth upholstery while the KGM Musso offers leather.

The Mitsubishi Triton uses a Diesel producing 150kW and 470Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.3 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 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 Mitsubishi Triton measures 5,320mm long on a 3,130mm wheelbase, 215mm longer than the KGM Musso at 5,105mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Triton 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 $2,109/year for the Mitsubishi Triton and $2,451/year for the KGM Musso. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Triton.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Mitsubishi Triton) vs $2,451 (KGM Musso). 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: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Triton) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso). The Mitsubishi Triton has longer coverage.