2025 Isuzu MU-X update coming: what we know so far about the D-Max's SUV sibling and rival to the Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner

Japan’s Isuzu is preparing to set loose an updated version of the MU-X SUV, which follows on from its updated D-Max that recently landed in Australia.

A very brief teaser video with scant visual hints has been posted to Isuzu’s Thai social media. Thailand is where the D-Max and MU-X are built for Australia, but it’s what’s under the skin that should prove the biggest draw for buyers.

Some painstaking Photoshop work by Philippines-based Visor has resulted in a relatively clear look at the teaser car.

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A quite radical redesign seems to be on the cards for the MU-X’s front fascia, with a larger grill, more ‘road-going’ SUV styling and what appears to be a new set of headlights.

The two horizontal slats in the grille remain, though the teaser shows what could be a new variant via an ‘RS’ badge.

The seven-seat SUV should follow its D-Max ute cousin when it comes to the tech and feature updates.

Current Isuzu MU-X

The facelifted D-Max, which launched in Australia within the last couple of months, was treated to a new 8.0- or 9.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, paired with a new driver display.

Don’t expect much in the way of mechanical changes for the MU-X, though. The D-Max retained its 1.9-litre  four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine (with 110kW and 350Nm), and its larger 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four (140kW and 450Nm).

The same engines are also used in the MU-X currently, all paired to a six-speed automatic transmission regardless of engine or whether you choose two- or four-wheel drive.

Expect to see the MU-X show up in the first half of 2025, though more detail should be forthcoming over the next few weeks to months.