2026 Isuzu MU-X review

The Isuzu MU-X large off-road SUV range has been joined by a new 2.2L turbo-diesel with an eight-speed auto. Is it worth saving money for?

This new range-topping seven-seat off-rad SUV has a load of new tech and is better to drive than ever before.

Fresh looks, more equipment and a new X-Terrain flagship should make the facelifted 2025 Isuzu MU-X an even more popular large off-road SUV.

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.

The new 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine option for the MU-X is cheaper, lighter and more efficient – though it's slower and can't tow as much.

The entry-level MU-X offers plenty of good gear but feels a bit budget on the inside – should it be on your shortlist?

It's no longer the newest kid on the block, so has the Isuzu MU-X's appeal diminished with the arrival of a new-generation arch-rival?

The mid-spec MU-X could well be the sweet spot in the range, offering a refined and well-featured package that doesn't break the bank.

No longer is it just a rugged seven-seater family SUV that can go virtually anywhere. The new Isuzu MU-X now does it with the latest safety and infotainment technology while also upgrading its creature comforts and cabin luxuries to a new level.

The second-generation Isuzu MU-X is more capable and contemporary, and stacks up despite price increases.

The MU-X is a solid performer, taking the reasonable platform shared with the Holden Trailblazer and teaming it with a reliable engine and handsome looks.

A new-generation Isuzu MU-X is around the corner, but the outgoing model still holds appeal for those after a no-nonsense family 4x4 or long-distance caravan-hauler. It's a solid cut-price Prado, in other words.