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Isuzu MU-X Review, For Sale, Colours, Models, Specs & Interior

The rugged Isuzu MU-X (which oddly stands for Mysterious Utility – eXtreme) is a 4x4 wagon based on the company's only other passenger vehicle, the D-Max ute.

The MU-X – like its key competitors, the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest – eschew leaf springs at the rear in favour of softer coils, but its otherwise mechanically identical to its ute brethren. Available in a rear- or four-wheel drive layout in the $47,400 MU-X LS-M (4X2) and $74,400 MU-X X-Terrain (4X4) models respectively, the five seat wagon also offers a third row of seats, allowing a total of seven people to ride aboard. A five-speed automatic transmission backs its torquey 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, and since 2021 it can tow up to 3500kg of braked trailer behind it.

This vehicle is also known as Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet D-Max, Chevrolet LUV D-Max, Holden Colorado, Holden Rodeo, Isuzu KB, Isuzu LB, Isuzu Rodeo, Chevrolet T Series, GMC Canyon.

Isuzu MU-X News

Should a ute or 4WD be used as a family car? The Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X are some of the best sellers in Australia, but do they work as a dual-purpose vehicle? Here's the verdict | Opinion

Should a ute or 4WD be used as a family car? The Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X are some of the best sellers in Australia, but do they work as a dual-purpose vehicle? Here's the verdict | Opinion

By M.arcus Craft - 30 Dec 2024
Which off-road SUV should you buy between the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kakadu, Lexus GX550 Overtrail, Ford Everest Platinum and Isuzu MU-X LS-T? We compare how each 4WD stacks up on paper

Which off-road SUV should you buy between the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kakadu, Lexus GX550 Overtrail, Ford Everest Platinum and Isuzu MU-X LS-T? We compare how each 4WD stacks up on paper

By S.amuel Irvine - 28 Dec 2024
Best 4WDs arriving in 2025

Best 4WDs arriving in 2025

By S.amuel Irvine - 13 Dec 2024
Ute power wars over? New 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine poised for 2025 Isuzu D-Max ute and 2025 Isuzu MU-X family SUV as Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival could be set for less power and torque but improved emissions

Ute power wars over? New 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine poised for 2025 Isuzu D-Max ute and 2025 Isuzu MU-X family SUV as Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival could be set for less power and torque but improved emissions

By S.amuel Irvine - 25 Nov 2024
The end of a legendary engine? 2025 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X to get new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel in Thailand to fight Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger but what does it mean for Isuzu 4JJ3's future in Australia?

The end of a legendary engine? 2025 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X to get new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel in Thailand to fight Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger but what does it mean for Isuzu 4JJ3's future in Australia?

By T.om White - 19 Nov 2024
Special new Isuzu 4WD revealed: Popular 2025 Isuzu MU-X off-road SUV gears up with a touring and towing-focused package to battle the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Special new Isuzu 4WD revealed: Popular 2025 Isuzu MU-X off-road SUV gears up with a touring and towing-focused package to battle the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

By S.amuel Irvine - 1 Oct 2024
Popular ute and 4WD hit with urgent safety recall

Popular ute and 4WD hit with urgent safety recall

By D.om Tripolone - 9 Aug 2024
Best 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2024

Best 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2024

By B.yron Mathioudakis - 5 Jul 2024
Off-road rivals or also-rans? The Isuzu MU-X and GWM Tank 500 to lead the charge against the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado, but can they really take down the king?

Off-road rivals or also-rans? The Isuzu MU-X and GWM Tank 500 to lead the charge against the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado, but can they really take down the king?

By A.ndrew Chesterton - 16 Jun 2024
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Isuzu MU-X Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Isuzu MU-X varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $47,400 and going to $74,400 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2025 SUV 1.9L, Diesel, 6 SP $47,400 $74,400
2024 SUV 3.0L, Diesel, 6 SP $72,160
2023 SUV 3.0L, Diesel, 6 SP $41,800 $69,960
2022 SUV 3.0L, Diesel, 6 SP $40,260 $78,650
2021 SUV 3.0L, Diesel, 6 SP SEQ AUTO $43,780 $76,450
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Isuzu MU-X Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Isuzu MU-X here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Why is my 2023 Isuzu M-UX doing so many DPF burns?

    My experiences with the very latest turbo-diesel engines available suggests that DPF burn offs are being programmed to happen much more often. It’s likely to be a manufacturer response to the problems associated with DPFs that become clogged and then require manual cleaning or even costly replacement. By programming the DPF to burn off more often, the theory is that this will lead to fewer DPF blockages and other problems, making life easier for the car’s owner and reducing customer complaints.

    Perhaps another aspect of this is that the DPF burn usually takes several minutes and kilometres of driving to complete. If the vehicle is stopped before the burn is complete, it may try again for a complete regeneration (burn) as soon as possible, which could be why you’re seeing these frequent notifications on the dashboard.

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  • My 2015 Isuzu MU-X keeps showing a 'release park brake' fault

    Unlike some newer cars which use an electrically-operated park brake, this model Isuzu has a conventional, mechanical park brake set-up. So that’s a good start as the mechanical version is much simpler.

    The tiny switch that is operated by the park brake lever (and lights up the warning light) can often fail or short-circuit, leaving the car thinking that the park brake is still applied even though it’s not. But if you’ve gone to the trouble of changing the wiring to the park brake lever, then presumably this switch was replaced, too. Or at least checked.

    So the next thing to do is to make sure that the park brake is, indeed, releasing completely when you lower the park brake lever inside the cabin. If the park brake is poorly adjusted, you might find it’s not releasing all the way, and that’s what’s causing the problem. A quick squirt of contact cleaner on the switch would be your first move, however.

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  • The disable function of the blind spot monitoring system in my 2023 Isuzu MU-X is failing

    I’d be interested to know what happens after the 30 minutes when the system switches itself back on. Does it disable again if you give the connecting plug a wiggle? If so, it’s probably a poor electrical connection somewhere inside the plug assembly. If you need to turn the ignition off and back on to make the system disable itself again, then you might be dealing with some kind of computer (body computer?) problem.

    The thing is, if this is a genuine Isuzu accessory option, then it should come under the car’s new-car warranty. At which point it’s Isuzu’s problem to fix, regardless of whether the dealership you use has seen this issue before or not.

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  • Air conditioning problems with the 2021 Isuzu MU-X LS-T SUV

    This is an annoying but relatively common problem in many cars, not just the Isuzu. Because a car’s air-conditioning system dehumidifies the air (as well as cooling it) the water that was suspended in the air has to go somewhere. When everything’s working properly, there’s a small drain-hose from the air-con unit, through the floor to under the car where the water can be dumped with no problems.

    But what often happens is that the little tube or drain-hose becomes blocked. At which point, the air from the atmosphere has nowhere to go other than inside the cabin where it causes the mayhem you’re experiencing. By locating the drain-tube and cleaning it out, the problem should go away. If not, you need to look more closely at the car’s heater matrix which also lives under the dashboard and can leak coolant into the cabin for a similar range of problems.

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Isuzu MU-X Accessories

The Isuzu MU-X can be had in three trim levels, with the 1.9-litre engine offered on two of them, the LS-M and LS-U.

The LS-M opens proceedings with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, black sidesteps, keyless entry, cloth trim inside, a 7.0-inch central screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and air-conditioning.

The LS-U then adds 18-inch alloys, roof rails, a leather steering wheel, a bigger 9.0-inch central screen, dual-zone climate control and a powered tailgate.

Finally, the flagship LS-T gets 20-inch alloys, leather seats that are heated in the front and remote engine start.

Isuzu MU-X Colours

The Isuzu MU-X can be had in eight colours, including 'Galaxy Blue', 'Cobalt Blue', 'Magnetic Red', 'Basalt Black', 'Obsidian Grey', 'Mercury Silver', 'Moonstone White Pearl' and 'Mineral White'.

  • Galaxy Blue
  • Cobalt Blue
  • Magnetic Red
  • Basalt Black
  • Obsidian Grey
  • Mercury Silver
  • Moonstone White Pearl
  • Mineral White
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

Isuzu MU-X Towing Capacity

The Isuzu MU-X has maximum towing capacity of 3500kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2025 SUV 3500kg 3500kg
2024 SUV 3500kg 3500kg
2023 SUV 3500kg 3500kg
2022 SUV 3500kg 3500kg
2021 SUV 3000kg 3500kg
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Isuzu MU-X Fuel Consumption

The Isuzu MU-X is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7.4L/100km for SUV /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2025 SUV 7.4L/100km 1.9L Diesel 6 SP
2024 SUV 7.4L/100km 1.9L Diesel 6 SP
2023 SUV 7.4L/100km 1.9L Diesel 6 SP
2022 SUV 7.8L/100km 3.0L Diesel 6 SP
2021 SUV 8L/100km 3.0L Diesel 6 SP SEQ AUTO
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Isuzu MU-X Dimensions

The dimensions of the Isuzu MU-X SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2025 SUV 1815x1870x4850 mm 230 mm
2024 SUV 1815x1870x4850 mm 230 mm
2023 SUV 1815x1870x4850 mm 230 mm
2022 SUV 1815x1870x4850 mm 230 mm
2021 SUV 1825x1860x4825 mm 220 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Isuzu MU-X Dimensions

Isuzu MU-X Seats

Practicality has always been a sizeable Isuzu MU-X perk, regardless of the engine. That starts with seven seats, and a back row where actual full-size humans can spend time — and there are not many three-row SUVs you can say that about.

The middle row, too, is pretty spacious, though it is lacking in a few creature comforts, with just the air-con vents (but no temp controls) and a couple of USB ports to keep you company.

Isuzu MU-X Boot Space

You’ll find 311 litres of boot space with all three rows in place, growing to 1119 litres with the second row folded flat, and 2138 litres with just the front two seats in action.

Isuzu MU-X Interior

Inside the Isuzu MU-X presents as a little utilitarian, with some plastics that feel like they could survive a nuclear blast, and the 7.0- and 9.0-inch central screens both feel a little underwhelming by modern standards.

It all feels very comfortable and hard-wearing, though, which is probably every bit as important, given the MU-X’s target market.

Isuzu MU-X Engine

The 1.9-litre, flour-cylinder turbo-diesel delivers 110kW and 350Nm. They don’t sound like massive numbers, but Isuzu makes the point that the torque delivery is wide, with maximum grunt available from 1800rpm to 2600rpm. The 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four delivers 140kW/450Nm.

Isuzu MU-X Engine

Isuzu MU-X Range

A perk of the smaller engine is a smaller fuel bill, with the 1.9-litre turbo-diesel promising to drink 7.4L/100km on the combined cycle - almost a litre less than the 3.0-litre 4x4 model, which is more like 8.3L/100km.

Isuzu says the 80-litre fuel tank should deliver almost 1100km of driving range between refills for the 1.9L and 960km for the 3.0L.

Isuzu MU-X Wheel Size

The Isuzu MU-X has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 255x65 R17 for SUV in 2025.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2025 SUV 255x65 R17 255x65 R17
2024 SUV 255x65 R17 255x65 R17
2023 SUV 255x65 R17 255x65 R17
2022 SUV 255x65 R17 255x65 R17
2021 SUV 245x70 R16 245x70 R16
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Isuzu MU-X Wheel Sizes

Isuzu MU-X Speed

There is no reported 0-100km/h time reported for the MU-X, but we would estimate it is around 10 seconds. Top speed is around 175km/h.