7.8
2025 Isuzu MU-X review
Fresh looks, more equipment and a new X-Terrain flagship should make the facelifted 2025 Isuzu MU-X an even more popular large off-road SUV.
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Marton Pettendy
2024 Isuzu MU-X vs 2024 Toyota Kluger Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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Toyota Kluger
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
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2024 Toyota
Kluger
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
8.6
7.8
8.1
7.0
Based on the Isuzu MU-X X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Based on the Toyota Kluger GRANDE HYBRID AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
65L - 68L
364 to 605 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,400 - $74,400
$47,650 - $83,535
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CarExpert's Take
Marton Pettendy
Managing Editor
Marton Pettendy drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smarter new exterior design
- Finally there are physical volume and tuning controls
- Upgraded Rough Terrain Mode makes it even more capable off-road
Misses
- Price hikes across the range
- Still no standard wireless phone charger
- Cheapest and most efficient 4x2 versions will be axed
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-notch build quality
- Smooth hybrid driving and ride
- Massive list of standard equipment
Misses
- Very expensive
- Uninspiring powertrain
- Clumsy interior presentation
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
NA
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
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 2023 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 2393 - 3456 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 3.5L, 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | V6, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 142kW - 218kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 242Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1700 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 11 - 14.02 | |
