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 Toyota Kluger Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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Toyota Kluger
2022 Isuzu
MU-X
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2024 Toyota
Kluger
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-M (4x4)
Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
624 to 664 km
65L - 68L
364 to 592 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$51,790 - $80,230
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Big and comfy for the family
- Punchy, refined turbo four
- Meaningful tech upgrades over GX
Misses
- Hybrid still the way to go
- Interior trimmings are dour
- Rivals offer more for less
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)
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$675)
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
Colours Available
The 2023 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2999 | 2393 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 142kW - 198kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 242Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1700 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 11 - 14.02 | |
