7.8
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
Isuzu MU-X vs Land Rover Discovery Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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Land Rover Discovery
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
vs
2024 Land Rover
Discovery
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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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7.8
8.1
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Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-U (4x4)
Based on the Land Rover Discovery D350 DYNAMIC HSE (221kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
89L - 90L
668 to 828 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,400 - $69,400
$116,006 - $130,405
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Flexible interior across three rows
- Torquey, refined diesel engine
- Off-road prowess
Misses
- Still an awkward looker
- Options play too much of a role here
- Fiddly two-step boot lip
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)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,820)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$780)
- Alloy Wheels Special 22 Inch (+$2,860)
- Cabin Air Purification (+$627)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$2,235)
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 | BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 2995 - 2996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 221kW - 265kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 500Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
