Isuzu MU-X vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison

    Isuzu MU-X

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    2024 Isuzu
    MU-X
    vs
    2024 Hyundai
    Santa Fe
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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    7.9
    8.0
    0.0
    Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-M (4x4)
    Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe ACTIVE CRDi (AWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    80L
    592 to 664 km
    67L
    375 to 704 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $47,400 - $69,400
    $44,700 - $79,795
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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
    Mike Costello
    Senior Contributor
    Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Stylish and well thought-out interior
    • Strong, efficient diesel loves road trips
    • Balanced ride and handling tune
    Misses
    • No hybrid option for Active grade
    • Active also misses bigger touchscreen
    • Fairly limited third-row space

    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)
    • Premium Paint (+$695)

    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 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.

    • Abyss Black
    • Taiga Brown
    • Magnetic Force
    • Glacier White
    • Lagoon Blue
    • Rain Forest
    • Typhoon Silver

    Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO CDITUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1898 - 29991598 - 3470
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 1.9L1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 4TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 24
    Power
    140kW132kW - 200kW
    Power RPM
    36003800 - 6400
    Torque
    450Nm265Nm - 440Nm
    Torque RPM
    1600500 - 5000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    16.310.5 - 16

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