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About the Isuzu MU-X
Last updated Mar 06, 2025The new Isuzu MU-X is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $47,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Ls-m variant and topping out at $75,100 for the X-terrain.
There are 5 variants of the MU-X available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2025.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo (140kW/450Nm), 1.9L turbo (110kW/350Nm), 1.9L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/350Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/450Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 MU-X is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
51.9 - 69.63 kW/t
51.9 kW/t
141.93 kW/t
Boot Space
311 litres
131 litres
2,088 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.41 - 8.33 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
12.66 L/100km
Vehicle Range
964 - 1,081 km
630 km
2,248 km
Price
$47,400 - $75,100
$38,937
$174,990
Warranty (Years)
6 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
150,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
New this year
9 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,700 - 2,800 kg
2,200 kg
3,550 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
No Data
7,000 kg
7,010 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,001 - 3,500 kg
900 kg
3,628 kg
Approach Angle
28.6 - 30°
15.3°
44°
Departure Angle
23.9 - 27.6°
17°
37°
Breakover Angle
23.1 - 23.3°
20°
28.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
231 - 236 mm
211 mm
318 mm
Payload Capacity
No Data
832 kg
1,210 kg
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2025 Isuzu MU-X Price
LS-M
LS-U
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,400 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,900 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, RWD | $57,400 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, RWD | $55,900 |
| 1.9L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,400 |
| 1.9L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $59,900 |
LS-T
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $71,400 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $69,400 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, RWD | $65,400 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, RWD | $63,400 |
Tour Mate
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $73,990 |
X-Terrain
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $75,100 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Isuzu MU-X Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Isuzu MU-X
The most fuel efficient Isuzu MU-X is the LS-M with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.9L TURBO and uses 7.4L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Isuzu MU-X that uses the most amount of fuel is the X-Terrain with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO and uses 8.3L of diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Isuzu MU-X | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km |
| 1.9L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km |
| 1.9L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Isuzu MU-X?
The Isuzu MU-X has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 Isuzu MU-X Warranty
What is the warranty on a Isuzu MU-X?
The Isuzu MU-X offers a 6 year 150,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Isuzu MU-X FAQs
The cheapest Isuzu MU-X is the LS-M that starts from $47,400.
The most expensive Isuzu MU-X is the X-Terrain that starts from $75,100.
The best towing capacity of a Isuzu MU-X is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: LS-M, LS-U, LS-T, Tour Mate and X-Terrain.
The largest Isuzu MU-X is the LS-U which measures 1870mm wide, 4850mm in length and sits 1825mm tall.
The most powerful Isuzu MU-X is the LS-U which has 140kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO engine.
The Isuzu MU-X is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Isuzu MU-X is the LS-U which weighs 2800 kg (kerb weight).
The Isuzu MU-X uses diesel.