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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 Skoda Fabia Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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2024 Isuzu
MU-X
vs
2024 Skoda
Fabia
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
42L
210 to 223 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$47,400 - $69,400
$32,390 - $39,690
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Charming thing to look at and drive
- Lots of Skoda practicality highlights
- Decent boot for its size
Misses
- Hard ride, lots of road noise
- Back seat is cramped
- You can get an Audi A1 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)
- Park Assist (+$1,000)
- Premium Paint (+$500)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,800)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$2,650)
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 11.5 - 12 | |
