The KGM Musso dual-cab ute and its KGM Rexton SUV platform-mate have each been given much-needed security gear upgrades as a part of their 2026 mannequin yr replace – however begin at $2500 extra.
KGM Australia, beforehand generally known as SsangYong, has given each fashions a 2026 replace with minor modifications and added gear together with extra energetic security know-how.
The 2026 KGM Musso – a Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival – brings a brand new mid-spec Advance mannequin grade, changing the Journey, to sit down under the top-spec Final and above the entry-level Musso ELX.
The optionally available Luxurious Pack for the Final has been dropped, with its options now included as customary on the flagship Musso grade.
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New for the bottom Musso ELX – now $2500 extra at $42,500 drive-away – is a set of high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights and silver roof rails on the skin, whereas the cabin beneficial properties attain adjustment for the steering wheel.
A transfer to electrically assisted energy steering additionally brings customary lane-keep help, which joins current security know-how corresponding to autonomous emergency braking and trailer sway help. Sadly, Australian-market Mussos proceed to overlook out on adaptive cruise management.
The extended-length XLV model of the bottom ELX misses out on the HID headlights and lane-keep help and likewise sticks with hydraulic energy steering however as earlier than brings a 1010kg payload over the usual ELX’s 790kg.
At $46,500 drive-away, the brand new mid-spec Advance is $4000 greater than the earlier Journey it replaces and provides 18-inch alloy wheels completed in black to match its black entrance grille and rear privateness glass.
Inside there’s leather-look seats – heated and ventilated within the entrance row – dual-zone local weather management and heated steering wheel.
The Advance XLV picks up the identical modifications however with a 90kg higher payload of 880kg for a further $1500.
The Musso Final – $3000 greater than the earlier Final Luxurious – brings a singular black entrance bumper and grille, LED headlights and energy sunroof.
The black remedy spreads inside with black highlights for objects just like the local weather management panel. Normal gear now consists of eight-way energy adjustment for the entrance seats and heated outboard rear seats.
| Mannequin | Drive-away worth (non-public patrons) |
|---|---|
| Musso ELX | $42,500 |
| Musso ELX XLV | $44,000 |
| Musso Advance | $46,500 |
| Musso Advance XLV | $48,000 |
| Musso Final | $51,500 |
| Musso Final XLV | $53,000 |
The Rexton – the model’s second-best vendor behind Musso – is a Ford Everest and Toyota LandCruiser Prado competitor and likewise picks up the Advance mannequin grade rather than the earlier Journey trim.
At $52,500 drive-away, a $2500 rise, the 2026 Rexton ELX could be noticed by its C-shape LED daytime operating lights and sequential entrance and rear indicators, whereas inside it beneficial properties leatherette upholstery.
Just like the Musso, it beneficial properties electrical energy steering and lane-keep help, nevertheless it additionally options customary adaptive cruise management.
The $57,500 drive-away Rexton Advance prices $3500 greater than earlier than and picks up rear door pull-up solar blinds, whereas the Rexton Final provides wi-fi cellphone charging.
The flagship Rexton Sport Pack consists of metallic paint ($700 on different mannequin grades), however at $64,200 drive-away has additionally acquired a $3500 worth rise.
The Sport Pack provides black leather-based and suede on the seats and door trims and a gloss black steering wheel bezel.
| Mannequin | Drive-away worth (non-public patrons) |
|---|---|
| Rexton ELX | $52,000 |
| Rexton Advance | $57,500 |
| Rexton Final | $61,500 |
| Rexton Sport Pack | $64,200 |
