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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
Isuzu MU-X vs Cupra Formentor Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
Cupra Formentor
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2024 Isuzu
MU-X
vs
2024 Cupra
Formentor
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Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,400 - $69,400
$51,990 - $67,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- 140kW engine packs enough punch
- Handsome exterior, spacious cabin
- Impressive ride and handling balance
Misses
- Noisy on the highway
- Interior technology can be fiddly
- New model coming next year
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$475)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
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.
The Formentor is available in the following metallic finishes:
- Nevada White
- Magnetic Tech
- Midnight Black
- Asphalt Blue
The following premium metallic finishes are a $475 option:
- Desire Red (excludes VZx)
- Graphene Grey
- Dark Camouflage
The following matte finishes are a $2300 option exclusive to the VZx:
- Petrol Blue
- Magnetic Tech
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 110kW - 228kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 4200 - 5450 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
