7
2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon review
The Wrangler remains an icon and a master off the beaten track, but can it justify a recent $12,000 price increase? We're not sure...
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90ghlg0000882y0xdk2i5v.png)
James Wong
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs Isuzu MU-X Comparison
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Isuzu MU-X
Deal Available!
2024 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited
vs
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
0.0
7.0
7.9
0.0
Based on the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RUBICON (4x4)
Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-M (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
81L
745 to 834 km
80L
624 to 664 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$75,950 - $90,450
$48,900 - $67,400
See what others have paid
Save with CarExpert
CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Iconic looks, road presence
- Unstoppable off-road
- Decent warranty and servicing
Misses
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- $100,000 drive-away is far too much
- Workmanlike to drive on the road
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
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
- Premium Paint (+$1,175)
- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
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.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clbzv84s300008a46ceyg40l2.jpg)
People Typically Compare to
Hyundai
Palisade
Deal Available!
Hyundai
Palisade
Deal Available!
GWM
Tank 300
Deal Available!
GWM
Tank 300
Deal Available!
Land Rover
Range Rover Sport
Deal Available!
Land Rover
Range Rover Sport
Deal Available!
Hyundai
Santa Fe
Deal Available!
Hyundai
Santa Fe
Deal Available!
Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
Deal Available!
Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
Deal Available!
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 3604 | 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.6L, 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6, INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 200kW - 209kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5250 - 6400 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 347Nm - 400Nm | 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4100 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 11.03 | 16.3 | |
