8.1
2025 Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain review
This new range-topping seven-seat off-rad SUV has a load of new tech and is better to drive than ever before.
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Matt Campbell
Isuzu MU-X vs Lexus RX Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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Lexus RX
2025 Isuzu
MU-X
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2025 Lexus
RX
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8.1
Based on the Isuzu MU-X X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Based on the Lexus RX
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
55L - 67L
72 to 583 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$48,400 - $75,100
$90,060 - $127,700
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels made to be used and abused by families
- Cheaper than equivalent flagships
- 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Misses
- Behind the times for interior tech
- No power bump for updated model
- Off-roaders may be better off buying a cheaper version
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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 RX is available in the following finishes:
- Sonic Chrome
- Sonic Iridium
- Graphite Black
- Sonic Copper
- Deep Blue (excludes F Sport Performance)
- White Nova (F Sport, F Sport Performance only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport, F Sport Performance only)
- Sonic Quartz (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Titanium (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Vermillion (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Khaki Metal (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 2393 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 184kW - 273kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1700 - 4600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
