Mazda CX-30 vs Isuzu MU-X

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Mazda CX-30
Mazda CX-30

$28,998 - $51,256

2024 price

Isuzu MU-X
Isuzu MU-X

$47,400 - $74,400

2025 price

Summary

2024 Mazda CX-30
2025 Isuzu MU-X
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.5L

Diesel Turbo 4, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
6.6L/100km (combined)

8.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Dated interior
  • Fuel efficiency could be better
  • Bit noisy

  • Expensive
  • Road-biased tyres
  • Needs more running ground clearance
2024 Mazda CX-30 Summary

If you’re in the market for a city- and family-friendly compact SUV, you’re in luck.

The small SUV segment is one of the most heavily populated and hotly contested in the Aussie new-car market and the Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP FWD is pitched against a seething pack of at least 10 similarly sized, generously specified and highly-credentialed competitors. 

So, stay with us on a mission to determine whether this high-end version of one of Mazda’s best sellers is worthy of a spot on your new-car short list.

 

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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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