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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
Renault Koleos vs Isuzu MU-X Comparison
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2024 Renault
Koleos
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2024 Isuzu
MU-X
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Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
60L
486 to 498 km
80L
592 to 664 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$37,500 - $48,500
$47,400 - $69,400
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Josh Nevett
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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
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
- Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
The Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
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 | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 126kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 226Nm | 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 | 16.3 | |
