EXPERT RATING
7.0

Likes

Robust drivetrain
Practical interior
Reversing camera

Dislikes

Needs more driver-assist tech
No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
Cabin design is feeling a bit dated
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Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

1 min read

The LS-U is the mid-spec MU-X and costs $45,200 (in auto 4x2 guise), $50,400 (in manual 4x4) and $52,500 (in auto 4x4). All are seven-seater SUVs.

All 2018 MU-X variants have a 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine (130kW at 3600rpm and 430Nm from 2000-2200rpm) matched to a six-speed manual or auto.

Standard features include 8.0-inch touchscreen with USB and Bluetooth streaming, reversing camera and rear park-assist sensors, dark grey cloth seats, Bi-LED projector headlights, keyless entry, colour-coded side mirrors, hill descent control, trailer sway control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, air-conditioning, power windows, carpet floor and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The suspension set-up is independent up front, with high-ride coil springs and gas shocks at the front; and multi-link coils and gas shocks at the back end.

The LS-U's braked towing capacity is 3000kg. Ground clearance is 230mm.

Read the full 2018 Isuzu MU-X review

Isuzu MU-X 2018: Ls-M (4X4)

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 3.0L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 8.1L/100km (combined)
Seating 7
Price From $27,610 - $33,220
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$33,393
Based on 175 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$14,995
HIGHEST PRICE
$47,995
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Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

Raised by dingoes and, later, nuns, Marcus (aka ‘Crafty’) had his first taste of adventure as a cheeky toddler on family 4WD trips to secret fishing spots near Bundaberg, Queensland. He has since worked as a journalist for more than 20 years in Australia, London and Cape Town and has been an automotive journalist for 18 years. This bloke has driven and camped throughout much of Australia – for work and play – and has written yarns for pretty much every mag you can think of. The former editor of 4X4 Australia magazine, Marcus is one of the country’s most respected vehicle reviewers and off-road adventure travel writers.
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Pricing Guide
$14,995
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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2018 Isuzu MU‑X
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