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2025 KGM SsangYong Musso XLV review
The latest Musso has received some infotainment upgrades and remains excellent value for money, but is the flagship Ultimate the pick?
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James Wong
2024 KGM Musso XLV vs 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
KGM Musso XLV
Volkswagen Amarok
2024 KGM
Musso XLV
vs
2025 Volkswagen
Amarok
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Good
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CarExpert Rating
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Based on the KGM Musso XLV ULTIMATE LUX
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok LIFE TDI500 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
NA
80L - 82L
576 to 812 km
Warranty
-
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$55,490 - $82,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Value for money
- 3500kg towing capacity
- Lux Pack adds some plush items
Misses
- Rear-centre lap seatbelt... really?
- Missing upgrades offered in Korea
- Rides a little tersely
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Can be put to work
- Capable diesel engine
- Proven underpinnings
Misses
- Too expensive as a work vehicle
- Uninspiring interior
- Ranger may make more sense
Colours Available
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1968 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 3.0L, 2.3L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| - | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| - | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Torque | ||
| - | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
