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 Toyota HiLux Comparison
SsangYong Musso XLV
Toyota HiLux
2024 SsangYong
Musso XLV
vs
2025 Toyota
HiLux
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 Toyota HiLux GR-SPORT (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
80L
576 to 888 km
Warranty
-
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$26,475 - $74,310
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Noticeably quicker than other HiLux turbo-diesels
- Wider track makes the ute feel more planted
- Australian design input
Misses
- Interior desperately needs a refresh
- Price keeps going up and up
- Short six-month/10,000km service intervals
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
Reviews
7.7
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
7.8
2025 Toyota HiLux GR Sport review
The current Toyota HiLux is now a decade old, but the GR Sport flagship remains the best way to experience this ever-popular dual-cab 4x4 ute.
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Jack Quick
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2393 - 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| - | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| - | 110kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3000 - 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| - | 245Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1400 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
