2025 Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain review
This new range-topping seven-seat off-rad SUV has a load of new tech and is better to drive than ever before.
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Matt Campbell
Isuzu MU-X vs Porsche Cayenne Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Isuzu MU-X X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Based on the Porsche Cayenne S
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
70L - 90L
98 to 1125 km
Warranty
6 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$48,400 - $75,100
$141,700 - $370,600
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels made to be used and abused by families
- Cheaper than equivalent flagships
- 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Misses
- Behind the times for interior tech
- No power bump for updated model
- Off-roaders may be better off buying a cheaper version
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
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, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 2995 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 260kW - 544kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 5250 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 500Nm - 950Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1450 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
