2023 Ute of the Year revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
2025 Mazda BT-50 vs 2024 SsangYong Musso XLV Comparison
Mazda BT-50
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SsangYong Musso XLV
2025 Mazda
BT-50
vs
2024 SsangYong
Musso XLV
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Mazda BT-50 reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 KGM SsangYong Musso XLV reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Mazda BT-50 SP (4x4)
Based on the SsangYong Musso XLV ULTIMATE LUX
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L
532 to 608 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$36,400 - $74,095
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives like an SUV
- Well-calibrated ADAS
- Premium cabin materials
Misses
- Expensive with options
- Rivals have more grunt
- Infotainment upgrade isn't worth $5000
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
Colours Available
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
- Red Volcano
- Concrete Grey
- Gun Blue
- Ingot Silver
- Rock Grey
- True Black
Comparison
Reviews
2025 Mazda BT-50 review
There's a mid-life update looming, but the Mazda BT-50 is a great-value ute right now, especially in premium SP trim.
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Josh Nevett
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
