Renault Koleos vs Isuzu MU-X

What's the difference?

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Renault Koleos
Renault Koleos

$18,490 - $38,990

2022 price

Isuzu MU-X
Isuzu MU-X

$47,400 - $74,400

2025 price

Summary

2022 Renault Koleos
2025 Isuzu MU-X
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.5L

Diesel Turbo 4, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
8.1L/100km (combined)

8.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Average ride quality
  • Dated multimedia and in-car tech
  • Lacks engagement as a driver’s car

  • Expensive
  • Road-biased tyres
  • Needs more running ground clearance
2022 Renault Koleos Summary

There’s no shortage of models to choose from if you’re after a family-friendly medium SUV. The problem is, it might take a while to get your hands on one, with lengthy wait times for some of the best sellers due to current delays caused by a global parts shortage and supply chain dramas.

But there are a handful of models with healthy stock in dealerships right now and available for immediate delivery. One of them is the Renault Koleos

It's coming to the end of its life cycle and lacks the shine of some of its fresher rivals, but it’s a lot of car for the money. 

We spent a week with the limited edition Koleos Black Edition to see if it is worth a trip to your Renault dealer, or if you should sit tight and wait for one of its newer rivals.

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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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2022 Renault Koleos 2025 Isuzu MU-X

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