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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 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
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2025 Isuzu
MU-X
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2025 Volkswagen
Touareg
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Based on the Isuzu MU-X X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
592 to 664 km
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$48,400 - $75,100
$89,490 - $133,490
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive all-rounder
- Cheaper with more kit
- Isn't too nice to get dirty
Misses
- Servicing is a little pricey
- Fiddly touch-heavy interior
- No third row will deter some
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, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 170kW - 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
