Popular Prado-chaser gets huge beef-up

A popular large SUV has received a serious buff to its adventuring capabilities. 

The 2026 Isuzu MU-X Tour Mate is a towing and off-road-specific variant added to the range, starting from $79,990 drive-away.

The MU-X sits in the large SUV category and has been battling big-sellers such as the Ford Everest and Toyota Prado for sales.

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It has sold 679 examples during 2025 up to September, with the base MU-X 4x4 3.0-litre diesel starting from $56,400 (before on-road costs). 

Powered by a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, it produces 140kW and 450Nm via a six-speed auto four-wheel drive system. 

As part of the improvements to its off-roading ability, the Tour Mate has an electric brake controller that includes an auto hold function and a steel bull bar with fog lights. 

It receives some more durable interior pieces such as front and rear weather shields, rear cargo liner and rubber floor mats.

The car has lockable rear-differentials, with an 800mm wading depth and 235mm ground clearance. 

It offers special edition 'TOUR MATE' badging to further differentiate from other variants.

2026 Isuzu MU-X Tour Mate price Australia 
 

2026 Isuzu MU-X Tour Mate engine and efficiency 
 

The 2026 Isuzu MU-X Tour Mate comes as standard with

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Wireless phone charger
• 9.0-inch multimedia screen
• 8-speaker audio system
• Android auto and Apple CarPlay
• Keyless entry and start
• Automatic wipers
• Leather-accented upholstery
• Heated seats
• Idle stop-start
• Remote engine start
• Power tailgate
• Leather steering wheel and gear selector

2026 Isuzu MU-X Tour Mate colours:

• Mercury silver
• Moonstone white pearl
• Mineral white
• Obsidian grey
• Magnetic red
• Cobalt blue
• Basalt black

2026 Isuzu MU-X Tour Mate safety:

The Isuzu MU-X received a five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2022. 
 

Standard safety features on Tour Mate:

• Eight airbags
• Reverse camera
• Forward collision alert
• Lane departure warning
• Lane keep assist
• Blind spot monitoring
• Trailer sway control
• Traffic sign recognition 

2026 Isuzu MU-X Tour Mate warranty and servicing

The 2026 Isuzu MU-X Tour Mate comes with a six year/150,000km warranty. 

Isuzu offers a five-year capped-price servicing scheme at $469 per year/15,000km intervals.

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