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The Isuzu MU-X can now be had with a new entry-level 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that delivers extra energy, torque and effectivity than the 1.9-litre engine it replaces within the up to date 25.5MY vary introduced by Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) this week.
There are not any inside or exterior design modifications for this replace to the favored giant off-road SUV, which acquired a midlife facelift in February this 12 months, and the five-star ANCAP security score of the MU-X carries over to all 2.2L variants, however there have been some minor additions and sights to the mannequin vary – in addition to worth hikes.
The MU-X vary now contains eight variants – down from 10 after shedding all 4×2 grades bar one base LS-M 2.2L rear-wheel drive grade.
That’s nonetheless greater than seven-seat ladder-frame SUV rivals together with the Ford Everest, Toyota Prado and Fortuner, LDV D90, SsangYong Rexton and the soon-to-depart Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.
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Given its increased outputs, improved effectivity and higher towing functionality, the two.2L engine is predicted to be extra standard than the 1.9L, which made its native debut within the D-Max in 2022 earlier than changing into accessible within the MU-X in 2024, partly as a result of it brings extra efficiency and effectivity, and makes a 3500kg towing capability commonplace throughout the MU-X vary.
The 1.9L engine attracted lower than 10 per cent of MU-X gross sales, however the brand new 2.2L will likely be extra extensively accessible than the 1.9L. Will probably be provided in 4 MU-X variants, together with an entry-level LS-M 4×2 model of the SUV even after the earlier axing of all rear-drive variations.
The brand new 2.2L engine will likely be accessible in all three core trim ranges of the MU-X (LS-M, LS-U and LS-T), however not the X-Terrain flagship.
Discovering greater than 100,000 Australian properties because the nameplate was launched right here in 2013, the D-Max-based SUV entered its second technology in mid-2021 and have become the nation’s second hottest giant SUV behind the Ford Everest in 2024, when virtually 18,000 examples have been bought domestically.
Pricing
The brand new 2.2L-powered MU-X variants are costlier than the entry-level 1.9L mannequin grades they exchange, and there’s now a mean worth hole of about $2000 between 1.9L and three.0L variants, following worth hikes of as much as $2700 for 25.5MY variations of the latter – which sees the MU-X X-Terrain flagship now priced at $77,100 plus on-road prices – although some 2.2L variants are being provided at particular introductory drive-away costs (see the total worth checklist beneath).
The most cost effective MU-X variant – the 4×2 LS-M 2.2L auto – now prices $49,900 earlier than on-road prices (or $48,990 drive-away from launch), which is up $2500 on the 1.9L car it replaces (beforehand $47,400 plus on-roads).
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 25.5MY Isuzu MU-X 4×2 LS-M 2.2L AT | $49,900 ($48,900 drive-away) |
| 25.5MY Isuzu MU-X 4×4 LS-M 2.2L AT | $55,900 |
| 25.5MY Isuzu MU-X 4×4 LS-M 3.0L AT | $57,900 |
| 25.5MY Isuzu MU-X 4×4 LS-U 2.2L AT | $62,900 |
| 25.5MY Isuzu MU-X 4×4 LS-U 3.0L AT | $64,900 |
| 25.5MY Isuzu MU-X 4×4 LS-T 2.2L AT | $71,400 ($69,990 drive-away) |
| 25.5MY Isuzu MU-X 4×4 LS-T 3.0L AT | $73,400 |
| 25.5MY Isuzu MU-X 4×4 X-Terrain 3.0L AT | $77,100 |
All pricing excludes on-road prices until famous in any other case.
Drivetrains and Effectivity
First revealed in November 2024 and now additionally accessible within the associated D-Max ute, the brand new Euro 5 emissions-compliant RZ4F engine produces 120kW of energy at 3600rpm and 400Nm of torque over 1600-2400rpm, up from the discontinued 1.9L RZ4E engine’s 110kW/350Nm outputs. IUA sys the brand new engine delivers peak torque 200rpm sooner and 60 per cent extra torque at 1000rpm.
Nevertheless, it’s nonetheless much less highly effective than the long-running ‘4J’ 3.0L engine, which continues on sale in each fashions – for now – and nonetheless delivers 140kW/450Nm, however like the brand new 2.2L engine it’s now outfitted with a fuel-saving engine idle cease/begin system for 25.5MY.
Paired as commonplace with a brand new Aisin-sourced eight-speed automated transmission (as a substitute of the six-speed Aisin auto in different MU-X automobiles), IUA says the brand new 2.2L powertrain brings better refinement and a 3500kg towing capability throughout the vary, in addition to a 500kg improve in GCM (now 5900kg). The 1.9L engine was restricted to towing simply 3000kg.
Crucially, the brand new 2.2L diesel/auto combo lowers mixed gasoline consumption to six.7L/100km within the MU-X LS-U 4×4 (down from 7.4L/100km for the 1.9L) and seven.6/100km with the three.0L – down from 8.3L/100km with out idle-stop.
There’s a corresponding CO2 discount, from 196 to 177g/km (2.2L v 1.9L) and from 220 to 200g/km for the three.0L with idle-stop within the MU-X LS-U 4×4.
| Specs | MU-X 2.2L | MU-X 3.0L |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L turbo-diesel 4cyl | 3.0L turbo-diesel 4cyl |
| Energy | 120kW | 140kW |
| Torque | 400Nm | 450Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 6-speed auto |
| Drive kind | 4×2 or 4×4 | 4×4 |
| Gas consumption (mixed) | 6.4L/100km (LS-M 4×2) 6.7L/100km (LS-M/LS-U/LS-T 4×4) |
7.6L/100km |
| CO2 emissions (mixed) | 168g/km (LS-M 4×2) 177g/km (LS-M/LS-U/LS-T 4×4) |
200g/km |
| Gas tank capability | 80L | 80L |
| Braked towing capability | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Gross mixture mass (GCM) | 5900kg | 5900kg |
4-wheel drive automobiles have a switchable 4×4 system with high- and low-range gearing plus a locking rear differential.
Dimensions
There isn’t any change to any MU-X dimensions or capacities for 25.5MY, aside from the three.5-tonne towing capability that now applies throughout the vary.
| Isuzu MU-X | |
|---|---|
| Size | 4850mm |
| Width | 1870mm |
| Top | 1825mm |
| Wheelbase | 2855mm |
| Boot house | 311L (behind third row) 1119L (third row folded) 2138L (second and third rows folded) |
| Wading depth | 800mm |
| Floor clearance | 230mm (LS-M) 235mm (LS-U and up) |
The vary has the next method, departure and ramp-over angles:
| LS-M | LS-U | LS-T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy angle (levels) | 23.4 | 24.0 | 24.0 |
| Departure angle (levels) | 27.6 | 26.9 | 26.9 |
| Ramp-over angle (levels) | 19.1 | 19.6 | 19.6 |
Servicing and Guarantee
The 2025.5MY Isuzu MU-X vary continues to be lined by a six-year, 150,000km guarantee. If you service on schedule at an Isuzu seller, as much as seven years of roadside help is obtainable.
Logbook servicing is required each 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, aside from a complimentary three-month service.
The primary six providers are capped on the following costs.
| Service interval | Price |
|---|---|
| Three months/3000km | Free |
| 12 months/15,000km | $469 |
| 24 months/30,000km | $469 |
| 36 months/45,000km | $469 |
| 48 months/60,000km | $469 |
| 60 months/75,000km | $469 |
Security
The Isuzu MU-X has a five-star security score from ANCAP, issued in July 2022 after a redesign to the driving force’s knee airbag and instrument panel.
It acquired an grownup occupant safety rating of 86 per cent, little one occupant safety rating of 85 per cent, weak street consumer safety rating of 69 per cent, and security help rating of 84 per cent.
The 25.5MY Isuzu MU-X vary comes commonplace with the next security options:
- 8 airbags – twin entrance, twin seat aspect, twin full-length curtain, entrance knee and centre (far-side)
- Autonomous emergency braking with Flip Help
- Adaptive cruise management
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver consideration monitoring
- Lane-keep help
- Emergency lane-keep help
- Mis-acceleration Mitigation
- Rear cross-traffic help
- Clever velocity limiter
- Reversing digicam
- Rear parking sensors
- Site visitors Jam Help
- Site visitors signal recognition
- Trailer sway management
- Tyre stress monitoring
The LS-U provides entrance parking sensors, whereas the LS-T and X-Terrain additionally get a surround-view digicam.
Commonplace Gear
There are not any tools modifications for the 25.5MY MU-X vary, with 2.2L variants specified as per outgoing 1.9L grades, and three.0L automobiles additionally sharing the identical options throughout the respective LS-M, LS-U and LS-T trim ranges.
The MU-X LS-M is fitted as commonplace with the next options:
- 17-inch six-spoke silver alloy wheels with 255/65R17 Dunlop AT25 All-Terrain tyres
- Bi-LED headlights
- Computerized high-beam
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Digital park brake with auto maintain
- Polyurethane steering wheel and shifter
- Carpet flooring
- Fabric upholstery
- Twin vainness mirrors
- Push-button begin
- 4.2-inch instrument cluster display screen
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay
- Wi-fi Android Auto
- 4-speaker sound system
- 3 x USB-C retailers (2 entrance, 1 in second row)
- USB-A outlet for aftermarket sprint digicam
- Air-conditioning with rear passenger air vents and controls
- Door mirrors and door handles completed in black
- Sidesteps completed in black
- Window trims completed in black
The MU-X LS-U provides:
- 18-inch 12-spoke titanium metallic alloy wheels with 265/60R18 Bridgestone 684II HT tyres
- Good Entry and Begin
- LED fog lights
- Rear privateness glass
- Fingers-free energy tailgate
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Energy-folding and heated body-colour door mirrors
- Physique-colour door handles
- 7.0-inch instrument cluster display screen
- 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- 8-speaker sound system
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
- 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, with electrical adjustable lumbar assist
- Twin-zone local weather management with rear passenger air vents and controls
- 4 x USB-C retailers (2 entrance, 2 in second row)
- Tyre stress monitoring
The MU-X LS-T provides:
- 20-inch six-spoke two-tone machined face alloy wheels with 265/50R20 Bridgestone 684II HT tyres
- Door handles, window trims, entrance fender accents, roof rails, aspect steps in gloss black
- Rear privateness glass
- Distant engine begin
- Energy-folding and heated door mirrors w/ aspect cameras completed in gloss black
- White ambient inside lighting
- Black headliner
- Heated entrance seats
- 8-way energy driver’s seat with energy lumbar
- 4-way energy passenger seat
- Leather-based-accented upholstery with gray stitching and leatherette throughout door trims, centre console
The MU-X X-Terrain provides:
- 20-inch gloss black alloys, coated with a smoked clear coat with 265/50R20 Bridgestone 684II HT tyres
- Up to date LED fog lights with black fog mild bezels and gloss black surrounds
- Gloss black fender flares
- Decrease physique aspect skirt
- Decrease rear underbody spoiler
- Piano black and silver metallic inside trim
- Crimson stitching particulars
- Crimson LED ambient inside lighting
- 7.0-inch instrument cluster display screen with pink fonts, graphics
Colors
The up to date 25.5MY Isuzu MU-X vary is out there with eight exterior paint color choices, together with Neptune Blue Mica which was new for 25MY, and Slate Gray metallic which was new for the brand new X-Terrain variant launched in February.
The LS-M, LS-U and LS-T can be found within the following finishes:
- Mineral White
- Mercury Silver metallic
- Obsidian Gray metallic
- Neptune Blue mica
- Basalt Black mica
- Magnetic Crimson mica
- Moonstone White pearl (LS-U and LS-T solely)
The X-Terrain is obtainable completely within the following finishes:
- Moonstone White pearl
- Mercury Silver metallic
- Basalt Black mica
- Slate Gray metallic
All premium paints (pearl, metallic and mica; or something apart from commonplace Mineral White) value a further $695.
Equipment
The 25.5MY Isuzu MU-X vary brings updates to IUA’s catalogue of real equipment, together with an digital brake controller ($948) and tow bar (from $1239).
The 25.5MY Isuzu MU-X is formally on sale from October 1. Watch this house for our first evaluate on October 3.
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