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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 SsangYong Korando Comparison
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2024 Isuzu
MU-X
vs
2024 SsangYong
Korando
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
47L - 50L
259 to 385 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$47,400 - $69,400
$28,990 - $39,700
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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
- Sharply priced
- Well equipped
- Long warranty, cheap servicing
Misses
- Average fuel economy
- Halogen headlights
- Sea of piano black inside
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 (+$495)
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, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1497 - 1597 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 1.5L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 100kW - 120kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 280Nm - 324Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
