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 Mazda BT-50 Comparison
SsangYong Musso XLV
Mazda BT-50
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2024 SsangYong
Musso XLV
vs
2024 Mazda
BT-50
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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.
0.0
7.7
7.8
0.0
Based on the SsangYong Musso XLV ULTIMATE LUX
Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L
675 km
76L
532 to 608 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$39,170 - $47,000
$35,520 - $74,095
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tangible driving improvement
- Best seats in the business
- Trusty, efficient Isuzu diesel
Misses
- Price is getting up there
- Interior tech outclassed by Ranger
- Save cash by adding similar upgrades to a lower grade
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)
- Mica Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
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
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
7.8
2024 Mazda BT-50 GT Thunder Pro review
The Thunder Pro is the most capable BT-50 you can buy from a Mazda dealer, with much of the aftermarket work taken care of.
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Mike Costello
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2157 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 133kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 16.3 - 16.5 | |
