At a glance
A diesel value alternative with a large cabin and work-ready towing proposition.
- Double cab wellside
- Diesel powertrain
- Available now in New Zealand
Available nowDiesel
NZ ute model guide
KGM Musso
A diesel value alternative with a large cabin and work-ready towing proposition.
Current published starting point$44,990 RRPPrices and capacities vary by body, grade, fitted accessories and delivery timing.
NZ status: Current model and pricing listed by KGM New Zealand.
- Towing
- 3,500kg braked
- Power
- 133kW
- Torque
- 420Nm
- Drive
- 4WD variants available
Work-first research
Everything important, without the brochure clutter
A diesel value alternative with a large cabin and work-ready towing proposition. This work-first guide separates verified New Zealand information from the questions that still need a written answer for the exact vehicle.
Published specifications
- Engine / system
- 2.2L turbo-diesel
- Power
- 133kW
- Torque
- 420Nm
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Towing
- 3,500kg braked
- Driveline
- 4WD variants available
- Warranty
- 5 years / 100,000km
- Service / ownership
- Follow the KGM Musso service booklet and authorised service network
Price & variants
$44,990 RRPCompare the exact body, grade, on-road costs, fitted work equipment, delivery date and finance conditions—not only the headline price.
Work capability
Start with the completed vehicle: crew, tools, stock, tray or fit-out, accessories and any regular trailer.
- Towing
- Value
- Mixed work
Payload & towing
- Towing
- 3,500kg braked
Powertrain
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Engine / system
- 2.2L turbo-diesel
- Power
- 133kW
Best suited to
TowingValueMixed work
Use this as a shortlist starting point. The final decision should follow a loaded test drive and a written, itemised offer.
Things to consider
- Payload after people, accessories and permanently carried equipment
- Service access, replacement transport and parts support
- Real delivery timing and any stock or allocation conditions
Dealer offers
Send one clear brief covering vehicle, work, setup, location and timing. Relevant participating dealers can respond where coverage is available.
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Read guideSpecification recordChecked 25 August 2026
KGM New Zealand Musso ↗. Values are published New Zealand model-family figures or explicitly labelled international manufacturer figures where the NZ page does not publish the field.
Warranty & ownership recordChecked 25 August 2026
KGM New Zealand warranty ↗. Programme conditions, commercial-use limits and time-limited offers can change; confirm eligibility in the written dealer offer.
Image recordKGM New Zealand Musso model page · verified 25 August 2026
Official manufacturer asset used with attribution for vehicle identification and editorial comparison; not licensed for third-party advertising.
Common questions
KGM Musso NZ FAQs
Is the KGM Musso available in New Zealand?+
Current model and pricing listed by KGM New Zealand. This status was checked 25 August 2026; confirm current stock and order timing with the supplying dealer.
Is the KGM Musso suitable for tradies?+
It can be if the exact body, payload, towing and accessory setup match the written work brief. The model name alone is not enough.
Can I request KGM Musso offers?+
Yes. Add the model to your vehicle brief and allow alternatives if you want relevant dealers to explain another option. Response numbers vary with model, location, timing and participating coverage.