After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
SsangYong Musso XLV vs Toyota HiLux Comparison
SsangYong Musso XLV
Toyota HiLux
2024 SsangYong
Musso XLV
vs
2024 Toyota
HiLux
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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
7.7
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Based on the SsangYong Musso XLV ULTIMATE LUX
Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 48V + PREM. INTERIOR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Towing
Awards
We don’t have any awards for SsangYong Musso XLV. The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
75L
675 km
80L
576 to 888 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$39,170 - $47,000
$26,475 - $75,310
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Noticeably more efficient in the city
- Smooth idle stop-start operation
- Retains 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity
Misses
- Stop-start tech can be fickle
- Bouncy and firm unladen ride
- Ageing interior design
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)
NA
Colours Available
The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
Comparison
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
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?
James Wong
7.7
2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 V-Active review
While it may have a silly name, the top-selling HiLux ute is now available with mild-hybrid tech that's claimed to improve fuel consumption.
Jack Quick
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Specs
Type | ||
TURBO CDI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
2157 | 2393 - 2755 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.2L | 2.8L, 2.7L, 2.4L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
133kW | 110kW - 165kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 | 3000 - 5200 | |
Torque | ||
420Nm | 245Nm - 550Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 | 1400 - 4000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.5 | 10.2 - 15.6 |