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!
SsangYong Musso XLV vs Jeep Gladiator Comparison
SsangYong Musso XLV
Jeep Gladiator
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2024 SsangYong
Musso XLV
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2024 Jeep
Gladiator
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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7.7
7.0
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Based on the SsangYong Musso XLV ULTIMATE LUX
Based on the Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Work
Transporting thingsAwards
We don’t have any awards for SsangYong Musso XLV. The Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Offroad
Fuel Efficiency
75L
675 km
83L
1029 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$39,170 - $47,000
$78,250 - $87,250
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheaper than a Wrangler...
- Unstoppable on the rough stuff
- Looks tough
Misses
- ... but still hella expensive
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- Off the pace in payload, towing capacity
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$495)
- Lifestyle Adventure Group (+$2,950)
- Premium Paint (+$895)
Comparison
Reviews
7.7
2025 SsangYong Musso XLV review
The latest SsangYong Musso has seen some infotainment upgrades and remains excellent value for money, but is the flagship Ultimate the pick?
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James Wong
7
2023 Jeep Gladiator review
The Jeep Gladiator might be a warrior off the beaten track, but it falls short in a number of areas against segment favourites.
James Wong
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2157 | 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 133kW | 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 347Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 11.03 | |
