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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 Suzuki Jimny Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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Suzuki Jimny
2025 Isuzu
MU-X
vs
2025 Suzuki
Jimny
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
40L
256 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$48,400 - $75,100
$30,490 - $38,490
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tiny dimensions make it fun to drive in town
- Impressively capable off-road
- Remains totally unique
Misses
- Expensive to service for a basic engine
- Four-speed auto and atmo engine lack punch
- Reversing camera reveals aftermarket origins
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.
Suzuki offers seven colour options for the 2024 Jimny including:
- Kinetic Yellow and Bluish Black Pearl
- Brisk Blue Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Jungle Greem
- Medium Gray
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Superior White
The Jimny XL is available in the following colours:
- Arctic White Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Granite Grey Metallic
- Sizzling Red Metallic
- Jungle Green
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1462 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 75kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 130Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
