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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 Toyota Corolla Cross Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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Toyota Corolla Cross
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
vs
2024 Toyota
Corolla Cross
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
36L - 47L
155 to 282 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$47,400 - $69,400
$33,980 - $51,380
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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
- Exceptional fuel efficiency
- Great space inside
- Good to drive
Misses
- Interior is pretty basic
- Halogen daytime running lights
- $3750 extra for the GXL is worth it
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)
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
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.
- Glacier White
- Frosted White*
- Stunning Silver*
- Eclipse Black*
- Atomic Rush*
- Lunar Blue*
- Moondust Grey*
- Jungle Khaki
*Premium paint costs $575
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 112kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 190Nm - 202Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 13 - 14 | |
