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
Isuzu MU-X vs Mini Countryman Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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Mini Countryman
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2024 Isuzu
MU-X
vs
2024 Mini
Countryman
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
36L - 61L
86 to 470 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$47,400 - $69,400
$45,000 - $77,990
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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
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp pricing compared to iX1
- Punchy dual-motor drivetrain
- Plenty of space, personalisation
Misses
- Range could be better
- Interior not as plush as iX1
- Getting quite big for a 'Mini'...
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)
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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 2024 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 1.5L, 2.0L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4, TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 92kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 4500 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 220Nm - 580Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1300 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
