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Isuzu MU-X to receive cheaper, more efficient engine in 2024
Isuzu Ute Australia will introduce its smaller and more efficient 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine in the MU-X SUV during 2024.
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About the Isuzu MU-X
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Isuzu MU-X is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the MY24 generation, starting from $44,100 MLRP for the LS-M (4x2) and topping out at $64,000 for the LS-T (4x4).
There are 15 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Nov of 2023. The MU-X is built in Japan and is available with 1.9L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Auto Sequential Sports Mode transmission with the drive sent to 4x4. The MU-X is offered with a 6 year, 150,000km warranty.
Isuzu MU-X Rating
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Entry-level
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8.9
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2023 Isuzu MU-X Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| LS-M (4x2) | $46,000 | $48,000 |
| LS-M (4x4) | $50,300 | $52,200 |
| LS-U (4x2) | $52,600 | $52,600 |
| LS-U (4x4) | $56,400 | $58,300 |
| LS-T (4x2) | $58,500 | $58,500 |
| LS-T (4x4) | $64,000 | $64,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Isuzu MU-X Dimensions
1815mm
1870mm
4850mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Boot space is 311 litres with all three rows of seating upright, 1119 litres with the third row folded, and 2138 litres with the third and second rows folded.
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2023 Isuzu MU-X Safety Rating
The Isuzu MU-X has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2020 of the related D-Max. It received a design change to the driver’s knee airbag and instrument panel in July 2022 and was re-tested, maintaining its five-star safety rating.
That rating was based on an adult occupant protection score of 86 per cent, child occupant protection score of 85 per cent, vulnerable road user protection score of 69 per cent, and safety assist score of 84 per cent.
The 2023 Isuzu MU-X range comes standard with the following safety features:
- Eight airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Turn assist
- Forward collision warning
- Post-collision braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic auto switch off (NEW)
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Emergency lane-keeping
- Land Support System switch
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Trailer sway control
- Traffic sign recognition
- Wrong-pedal braking
- Rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
LS-U variants and above also receive front parking sensors and tyre pressure monitoring.
2023 Isuzu MU-X Fuel Economy
The 2023 Isuzu MU-X has a claimed combined fuel economy of 7.8 litres per 100km in 4×2 models, and 8.3 litres per 100km in 4×4 models.
The entire range has an 80 litre fuel tank.
| Isuzu MU-X | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| LS-M (4x2) | DIESEL | 7.8 |
| LS-M (4x4) | DIESEL | 7.4 |
| LS-T (4x2) | DIESEL | 7.8 |
| LS-T (4x4) | DIESEL | 8.3 |
| LS-U (4x2) | DIESEL | 7.8 |
| LS-U (4x4) | DIESEL | 8.3 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Isuzu MU-X?
All Isuzu MU-X’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Isuzu MU-X drive?
Our expert take on Isuzu MU-X drivability.
Power in the 2023 Isuzu MU-X comes from the same 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine as the D-Max and Mazda BT-50 utes, making 140kW of power and 450Nm of torque.
In 4×2 models, power is sent to the rear wheels exclusively through a six-speed automatic transmission.
4×4 models add a switchable four-wheel drive with high- and low-range, along with a locking rear differential. It’s auto-only, like the 4×2 models.
2023 Isuzu MU-X Options
Options list for the Isuzu MU-X
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Isuzu MU-X variants on the official website, and within the official Isuzu MU-X specifications page.
2023 Isuzu MU-X Colours
What colours are available for the Isuzu MU-X
The 2023 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.
2023 Isuzu MU-X Warranty
The 2023 Isuzu MU-X is covered by a six-year, 150,000km warranty. There’s also up to seven years of roadside assistance when you service at an Isuzu Ute dealer.
Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, apart from a complimentary three-month service.
2023 Isuzu MU-X vs other SUV's to consider
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Isuzu MU-X FAQs
The cheapest Isuzu MU-X is the LS-M (4x2) that starts from $44,100.
The most expensive Isuzu MU-X is the LS-T (4x4) that starts from $64,000.
The best towing capacity of a Isuzu MU-X is 3500Kg offered by the following variants
- LS-M (4x2)
- LS-M (4x4)
- LS-U (4x2)
- LS-U (4x4)
- LS-T (4x2)
- LS-T (4x4)
The largest Isuzu MU-X is the LS-U (4x2) which measures 1870mm wide, 4850mm in length and sits 1825mm tall.
The most powerful Isuzu MU-X is the LS-U (4x2) which has 140kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection engine.
The Isuzu MU-X is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Isuzu MU-X is the LS-U (4x4) which weighs 2800 kg (kerb weight).
The Isuzu MU-X uses diesel.