7.9
2024 Isuzu MU-X review
The entry-level MU-X offers plenty of good gear but feels a bit budget on the inside – should it be on your shortlist?
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Matt Campbell
Isuzu MU-X vs Volkswagen T-Cross Comparison
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2024 Isuzu
MU-X
vs
2024 Volkswagen
T-Cross
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
40L
216 to 224 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,400 - $69,400
$29,850 - $40,990
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Choice of 4x2 or 4x4
- Low entry price point
- 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Misses
- Laughable media screen size
- Missing some amenities on the inside
- Black plastic exterior door handles
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mature on-road manners
- Well-packaged interior
- Fetching in R-Line spec
Misses
- Ticking options gets expensive
- Missing driver assistance features
- New model is less than a year away
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 (+$600)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$600)
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 | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 85kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 200Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 10.5 | |
