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 Santa Fe Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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Hyundai Santa Fe
2022 Isuzu
MU-X
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2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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7.9
8.3
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Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-M (4x4)
Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe CALIGRAPHY (7 SEAT) (BLK INT)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
624 to 664 km
67L
375 to 704 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$55,500 - $79,795
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks unbelievably cool
- Some serious off-road adjustments
- Decent price compared to aftermarket
Misses
- Needs more ground clearance
- Better as an overlander than a serious off-roader
- Still has some super annoying safety tech
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
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2999 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 10.5 - 16 | |
