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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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Isuzu MU-X vs Toyota LandCruiser 70 Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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Toyota LandCruiser 70
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
vs
2024 Toyota
LandCruiser 70
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
130L - 180L
1248 to 1926 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$47,400 - $69,400
$75,600 - $87,600
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tough as nails
- Heavy-duty payload, GCM
- Effortless V8 manual combination
Misses
- Can't order one anymore
- Expensive to buy and run
- Phoned-in touchscreen
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)
- Optional 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 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series range is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- French Vanilla
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Merlot Red
- Sandy Taupe
- Midnight Blue
- Eclipse Black (76 Series Wagon only)
Premium paint costs an additional $675.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 2755 - 4461 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 4.5L, 2.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 150kW - 151kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 430Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 15.6 - 16.8 | |
