MSX X821 Series

The X821 is an updated version the X820 series MSX XT8 and XC8, released in 2020. While similar in appearance X821 brings significant changes to drivetrains and interiors. From 2021, the X821 will be sold alongside the more luxurious X830 series XT8.

Model Changes
The most substantial change to the X821 is the introduction of hybrid versions of the four cylinder and V8 turbo diesel engines. The 2.8 and 5.0L turbo diesels both come standard with a new 10 speed automatic. A six speed manual remains available on the carryover non-hybrid engines. V8 petrol and complex, slow selling triple turbo six cylinder diesel options have been discontinued.

The previous 500 (XC8) and LS (XT8) models have been discontinued, replaced by the new range-topping Atacama available in both commercial and passenger sides of the X821 range. Production of the X820 XT8 LSE will continue until mid-2021 when a new X830 will be released.

The standard roof, two, five and 10-seat versions of hard top troop-carrier have been discontinued. The now high roof only HTTC is now available with suicide doors to aid rear access and up to 12 seats.

Body Styles
XT8
 * 3-door wagon
 * 5-door wagon
 * 2-door Convertible

XC8
 * Single cab-chassis
 * Dual cab-chassis
 * Hard top troop-carrier (HTTC)

Specification Levels

 * Core
 * Bushranger
 * Atacama

The off-road focused XT-Pro package is available with any model, effectively replacing the Bushranger Sport

Engines
Engine options have been rationalised down from nine to six. The five door wagon is the only variant offered with all six engines. The four cylinder petrol is exclusive to XT8 variants, and the I6 and V8 diesels are unavailable in short wheelbase XT8s. The North American-market standard wheelbase single cab is the only XC8 available as a six cylinder petrol. Further limitations on engine/trim level combinations are placed at a regional level as MSX has sought to reduce range complexity.


 * 2.0L Bluetongue SB4 I4: 260hp/194kW@6100rpm, 361Nm@1900-4500rpm
 * 2.8L Bluetorque HD CTDI I4: 202hp/151kW@3800rpm, 510Nm@1900-3800rpm
 * 2.5L Bluetongue SB6 I6: 316hp/236kW@6200rpm, 440Nm@2900-5100rpm
 * 2.8L Bluetorque HD CTDI Hybrid I4: 248hp/185kW@3800rpm, 620Nm@1900-3500rpm
 * 4.2L Bluetorque HD CTDI I6: 262hp/195kW@3500rpm, 675Nm@1750-3200rpm
 * 5.0L Bluetorque HD CTDI Hybrid V8: 356hp/265kW@3500rpm, 800Nm@1750-3200rpm