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!
2024 SsangYong Musso XLV vs 2025 Isuzu D-Max Comparison
SsangYong Musso XLV
Isuzu D-Max
Deal Available!
2024 SsangYong
Musso XLV
vs
2025 Isuzu
D-Max
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Good
Read the 2025 KGM SsangYong Musso XLV reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Isuzu D-Max reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the SsangYong Musso XLV ULTIMATE LUX
Based on the Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
76L
509 to 608 km
Warranty
-
6 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$32,200 - $79,990
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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
- Strong, reliable diesel engine
- Comfortable interior, good tech
- Impressive ride quality
Misses
- No full-time 4WD
- Prices keep climbing
- A little rattly here and there
Colours Available
A new Sunshine Orange mica exterior paint colour is offered exclusively on the X-Terrain following the discontinuation of Volcanic Amber metallic.
The 2024 D-Max range will be offered in nine colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.
- Mineral White
- Basalt Black mica
- Neptune Blue mica (new)
- Mercury Silver metallic
- Obsidian Grey mica
- Granite Grey metallic (new, X-Terrain only)
- Moonstone White pearl (new; LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain only)
- Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain only)
- Mineral White
- Basalt Black mica
- Cobalt Blue mica
- Mercury Silver metallic
- Obsidian Grey metallic
- Marble White pearl (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain)
Comparison
Reviews
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
2025 Isuzu D-Max review
The D-Max is a staple in the Australian ute market, and this year's updates have done well to bring it up to speed against the competition.
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Max Davies
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 | ||
| - | - | |
