Mazda CX-9 vs Isuzu MU-X

What's the difference?

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Mazda CX-9
Mazda CX-9

$23,800 - $52,990

2021 price

Isuzu MU-X
Isuzu MU-X

$47,400 - $74,400

2025 price

Summary

2021 Mazda CX-9
2025 Isuzu MU-X
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.5L

Diesel Turbo 4, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
8.4L/100km (combined)

8.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

7
Dislikes
  • Expensive AWD option
  • Six-seater's compromises
  • Older ANCAP safety rating

  • Expensive
  • Road-biased tyres
  • Needs more running ground clearance
2021 Mazda CX-9 Summary

The second-generation Mazda CX-9 may have been on sale in Australia for nearly five years now, but it remains the second best-selling large SUV using unibody construction (as opposed to old-school, off-road-focused body-on-frame).

That said, it is getting on a bit, so Mazda’s given it an update with a twist for 2021, hoping to inject a little bit more life into its flagship model.

And when we say twist, we mean it. After all, who would’ve thought there’d ever be a six-seat CX-9? Well, we’ve checked it out to see if it’s the version we needed all along. Read on.

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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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Deep dive comparison

2021 Mazda CX-9 2025 Isuzu MU-X

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