7.9
2024 Isuzu MU-X review
The entry-level MU-X offers plenty of good gear but feels a bit budget on the inside – should it be on your shortlist?
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Matt Campbell
2022 Isuzu MU-X vs 2024 Hyundai Palisade Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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2022 Isuzu
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2024 Hyundai
Palisade
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-M (4x4)
Based on the Hyundai Palisade CALLIGRAPHY BLACK INK (7 SEAT)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
80L
624 to 664 km
71L
518 to 760 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Choice of 4x2 or 4x4
- Low entry price point
- 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Misses
- Laughable media screen size
- Missing some amenities on the inside
- Black plastic exterior door handles
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mean blacked-out exterior
- Tough diesel powertrain
- Plenty of space inside
Misses
- Annoying driver assist tech
- No wireless Apple CarPlay
- A bit pricey
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
- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:
- Shimmering Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Abyss Black mica
- Sierra Burgundy mica
- Moonlight Blue mica
- Robust Emerald mica
- Gaia Brown mica (Highlander only)
- Olivine Grey metallic (Highlander only)
Premium paint is a $695 option.
While all colours are available on Highlanders with the black interior, Hyundai is restricting the availability of certain colours with the other interior themes.
Models with the Dark Khaki interior are available only in Creamy White, Abyss Black or Robust Emerald, while those with the Warm Grey interior can be had only in Graphite Grey, Gaia Brown and Moonlight Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2999 | 2199 - 3778 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.8L, 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 147kW - 217kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1750 - 5200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 13 - 16 | |
