7.8
2025 Isuzu MU-X review
MU-X buyers can choose between two engines, two drive types and three trim levels, but the 1.9-litre 4x4 LS-U isn't the perfect permutation.
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Josh Nevett
2024 Isuzu MU-X vs 2023 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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Toyota LandCruiser Prado
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
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2023 Toyota
LandCruiser Prado
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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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7.8
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Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-U (4x4)
Based on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado KAKADU
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
87L - 150L
687 to 1185 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$48,900 - $67,400
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Proven off-road capability
- Fuel-efficient
- Space for seven adults
Misses
- Lethargic engine
- Towing capacity down on rivals
- Slow infotainment system
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Steering much more engaging
- Comfortable and quiet both on- and off-road
- Makes tricky off-road driving easy
Misses
- Battery pack limits third-row packaging
- Still has short service intervals
- No hybrid or V6 engine option
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 Shine Paint (+$675)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
Colours Available
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
There are 10 available exterior finishes for the Prado line-up, including:
- Glacier White
- Ebony (black)
- Crystal Pearl (white)*
- Silver Pearl*
- Graphite*
- Wildfire (red)*
- Peacock Black*
- Eclipse Black*
- Dusty Bronze*
- Espresso Brown*
*Premium paints demand a $675 upcharge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.9L, 3.0L | 2.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 15.6 | |
