Holden Captiva vs Isuzu MU-X

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Holden Captiva
Holden Captiva

$4,490 - $19,990

2017 price

Isuzu MU-X
Isuzu MU-X

$47,400 - $74,400

2025 price

Summary

2017 Holden Captiva
2025 Isuzu MU-X
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

Diesel Turbo 4, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
8.2L/100km (combined)

8.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • It's old
  • It's a bit noisy
  • Lacks the finesse of the competition

  • Expensive
  • Road-biased tyres
  • Needs more running ground clearance
2017 Holden Captiva Summary

Holden wasn't the first manufacturer to find itself bereft of a big SUV when the fuse was lit by BMW and Mercedes as the last millennium came to a close. Ford responded with the Territory while Holden jacked-up a V8 Commodore and slapped the Adventra badge on it. Sadly, it didn't work, and so the Captiva was the next best option, procured from what was then called Daewoo.

As a result of that that little blip on the economic radar, the GFC, and an on-going re-organisation of General Motors, the Korean-built Captiva has lasted rather longer than anyone expected.

It first launched with two bodystyles, but is now down to one, the bigger and more practical seven seat body shell.







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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?

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