Cupra Formentor vs Isuzu MU-X

What's the difference?

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Cupra Formentor
Cupra Formentor

$42,990 - $76,900

2024 price

Isuzu MU-X
Isuzu MU-X

$47,400 - $74,400

2025 price

Summary

2024 Cupra Formentor
2025 Isuzu MU-X
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.4L

Diesel Turbo 4, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
1.9L/100km (combined)

8.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Charging commitment is inconvenient
  • Firm ride
  • Power isn't as fun once battery is depleted

  • Expensive
  • Road-biased tyres
  • Needs more running ground clearance
2024 Cupra Formentor Summary

The Cupra Formentor is the most popular model in the Cupra stable and now the VZe Tribe Edition has joined the ranks.

Sitting one rung below the top petrol grade, the Tribe Edition combines the VZe plug-in hybrid powertrain with some great design upgrades, as well as features usually reserved for the top model.

Is this the most appealing Formentor model yet? We've spent a week with it to find out.

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2025 Isuzu MU-X Summary

The new Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain is the top-shelf variant in the recently facelifted MU-X line-up.

The X-Terrain is a seven-seat 4WD wagon and – as part of this new MU-X range – it has an updated chassis, a tweaked suspension set-up, some new safety tech and a recalibrated rough terrain mode (Isuzu’s off-road traction control system on steroids).

So, is this new MU-X grade worth your attention?

Read on.

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