The 2026 KGM Musso ute has been caught with out camouflage for the primary time, revealing numerous mannequin grades forward of its official unveiling and arrival in Australian showrooms.
Photographs posted by shorts_car on social media reveal the look of the new-generation Musso Q300, whereas YouTube commentator BPD has added additional element to the pictures.
Three mannequin grades are proven, whereas BPD claims the Q300 can be supplied in a normal short-wheelbase model in addition to a long-wheelbase variant.
KGM has not introduced particulars together with powertrains, tools ranges or pricing for the Musso Q300.
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The automaker has confirmed the Musso Q300 is scheduled to land in Australia in mid-2026, in what seems to be its best bid but in opposition to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.
The present Musso Q200 is obtainable regionally in three tools ranges, all utilizing the identical 133kW/400Nm 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine paired with a six-speed computerized transmission.
The brand new-generation Musso, anticipated to be supplied with petrol and diesel engines, has an exterior much like the contemporary look of the Musso EV launched right here in November 2025 as Australia’s most cost-effective electrical ute.
It additionally borrows design cues from the mid-size Torres SUV, one other KGM mannequin new to Australian showrooms in 2025.
Whereas the Torres and Musso EV use car-like monocoque development, the brand new Musso is predicted to undertake a ladder-frame chassis like key rivals, providing improved off-road potential, towing and payload functionality.
It’s not but clear whether or not it would proceed with the present mannequin’s coil-spring rear suspension, the place the HiLux, Ranger and most opponents use leaf springs.
The shorts_car social media photographs present an entry-level model of the brand new dual-cab ute completed in workmanlike white, with metal wheels and unpainted black bumpers, window surrounds and exterior mirror caps.
The facet profile, together with the bonnet bulge, matches teaser photographs launched by KGM in September 2025 forward of the worldwide reveal, anticipated to happen in South Korea.
There’s additionally a Ford Ranger-style plastic guard applique on the entrance doorways of each autos proven, whereas the door handles and sloping roofline match these of the Musso EV.
Photographs proven on YouTube channel BPD additionally reveal ‘KGM’ stamped into the rear tray and a design much like the Musso EV’s, although with barely totally different tail-light remedy, presumably depending on mannequin grade.
In what seems to be a leaked inner firm presentation, BPD additionally exhibits what it claims are the Musso Q300’s tray dimensions, with a graphic indicating a width of 1570mm, peak of 570mm and size of 1300mm – an identical to the present Q200.
The long-wheelbase mannequin’s tray, it says, measures 1600mm in size, whereas payloads are claimed to be between 500kg and 700kg. There are extra anchor factors, a mattress liner, and LED lights for the tray space.
The next mannequin grade is proven in metallic inexperienced, that includes bigger 20-inch alloy wheels with low-profile highway tyres quite than all-terrain rubber, together with a extra advanced single-piece entrance grille design.
In comparison with the entry-level mannequin, LED lighting stretches the complete width of the nostril, whereas taller built-in fog lights function within the decrease entrance bumper.
The white, lower-spec Musso seems to overlook out on the built-in roof rails seen on the inexperienced instance.
The Q300’s cabin isn’t proven clearly within the photographs, other than glimpses by way of the home windows revealing a darkish inside remedy for the white base mannequin and a tan or coffee-coloured trim for the inexperienced Musso.
BPD additionally exhibits three inside element photographs, revealing an digital park brake, digital local weather management shows, and a digital instrument cluster and centre display screen.
The Musso EV’s inside presents the strongest clues to the Q300’s doubtless route, with leather-based and suede trim obtainable on larger grades.
A 12.3-inch centre touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, and self-levelling rear suspension are customary on all Musso EV variants.
The Musso Q300 will enter a crowded ute market alongside a brand new Toyota HiLux, a brand new Nissan Navara – primarily based on the Mitsubishi Triton – in addition to extra Ranger Tremendous Responsibility variants and an expanded Kia Tasman line-up, all due in Australian showrooms in 2026.
