The KGM Musso dual-cab ute and its KGM Rexton SUV platform-mate have both been given much-needed safety equipment upgrades as part of their 2026 model year update – but start at $2500 more.
KGM Australia, previously known as SsangYong, has given both models a 2026 update with minor changes and added equipment including more active safety technology.
The 2026 KGM Musso – a Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival – brings a new mid-spec Advance model grade, replacing the Adventure, to sit below the top-spec Ultimate and above the entry-level Musso ELX.
The optional Luxury Pack for the Ultimate has been dropped, with its features now included as standard on the flagship Musso grade.
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New for the base Musso ELX – now $2500 more at $42,500 drive-away – is a set of high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights and silver roof rails on the outside, while the cabin gains reach adjustment for the steering wheel.
A move to electrically assisted power steering also brings standard lane-keep assist, which joins existing safety technology such as autonomous emergency braking and trailer sway assist. Unfortunately, Australian-market Mussos continue to miss out on adaptive cruise control.
The extended-length XLV version of the base ELX misses out on the HID headlights and lane-keep assist and also sticks with hydraulic power steering but as before brings a 1010kg payload over the standard ELX’s 790kg.
At $46,500 drive-away, the new mid-spec Advance is $4000 more than the previous Adventure it replaces and adds 18-inch alloy wheels finished in black to match its black front grille and rear privacy glass.
Inside there’s leather-look seats – heated and ventilated in the front row – dual-zone climate control and heated steering wheel.
The Advance XLV picks up the same changes but with a 90kg better payload of 880kg for an additional $1500.
The Musso Ultimate – $3000 more than the previous Ultimate Luxury – brings a unique black front bumper and grille, LED headlights and power sunroof.
The black treatment spreads inside with black highlights for items like the climate control panel. Standard equipment now includes eight-way power adjustment for the front seats and heated outboard rear seats.
| Model | Drive-away price (private buyers) |
|---|---|
| Musso ELX | $42,500 |
| Musso ELX XLV | $44,000 |
| Musso Advance | $46,500 |
| Musso Advance XLV | $48,000 |
| Musso Ultimate | $51,500 |
| Musso Ultimate XLV | $53,000 |
The Rexton – the brand’s second-best seller behind Musso – is a Ford Everest and Toyota LandCruiser Prado competitor and also picks up the Advance model grade in place of the previous Adventure trim.
At $52,500 drive-away, a $2500 rise, the 2026 Rexton ELX can be spotted by its C-shape LED daytime running lights and sequential front and rear indicators, while inside it gains leatherette upholstery.
Like the Musso, it gains electric power steering and lane-keep assist, however it also features standard adaptive cruise control.
The $57,500 drive-away Rexton Advance costs $3500 more than before and picks up rear door pull-up sun blinds, while the Rexton Ultimate adds wireless phone charging.
The flagship Rexton Sport Pack includes metallic paint ($700 on other model grades), but at $64,200 drive-away has also received a $3500 price rise.
The Sport Pack adds black leather and suede on the seats and door trims and a gloss black steering wheel bezel.
| Model | Drive-away price (private buyers) |
|---|---|
| Rexton ELX | $52,000 |
| Rexton Advance | $57,500 |
| Rexton Ultimate | $61,500 |
| Rexton Sport Pack | $64,200 |
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