7.9
2024 Isuzu MU-X review
The entry-level MU-X offers plenty of good gear but feels a bit budget on the inside – should it be on your shortlist?
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Matt Campbell
Isuzu MU-X vs Mazda CX-8 Comparison
Isuzu MU-X
Mazda CX-8
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-8
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.9
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Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-M (4x4)
Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
624 to 664 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$48,900 - $67,400
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, sonorous diesel powertrain
- Excellent fuel economy
- Comfortable, attractive interior
Misses
- Third row isn't great
- Parents won't appreciate the handsome cloth interior
- It's being discontinued
Optional Features
- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
NA
Colours Available
The 2023 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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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2999 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 | - | |
