As I mentioned I have driven the top spec MUX-X-Terrain. A new model with all the luxuries and the 3.0 litre turbo diesel engine along with a six speed automatic transmission.

The other model I drove is the next one down, the LS-T but with the 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine and an eight speed automatic transmission.

Both of these are 4WD models. There is a base two wheel drive model with the smaller engine available.

Around town you do notice more changing between the gears in the smaller engine model. Economy is marginally better.

On highway cruising both engines hum along nicely. Again, you notice that the smaller engine will hunt more between the gears on hills etc. It’s also about one litre per 100 kilometres better in fuel.

I haven’t towed anything or taken them off road, using them purely as  family transport.

Pricing for the Isuzu MU-X starts at around $49,900 dollars through to $77,100 dollars all plus the usual costs. There is usually about $2,000 dollars difference between the engine choices.

Overall, I found the MU-X an ideal family SUV. It has the practicality of seven seats, the promise of 4WD adventures and the safety features to keep the family protected.

Isuzu MU-X gets the mum and bub tick of approval.

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Some other Isuzu MU-X Motoring Minute reviews:

• Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain 2025 review
• Touring holiday to Byron Bay –  X-Terrain
• 2025 Model update
• Touring review – LS-U 4×4 1.9L
• Isuzu MU-X 2024 MY driving impressions.

Readers can find all the specifications HERE.

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Isuzu MU-X – Buyers could also look at:

Competition in 4WD Recreational Ute segment is tight .

There is strong competition with:

• KGM Rexton
• Toyota Prado
• Ford Everest
• GWM Tank 500

Alternative SUVs include:

• Kia Sorento
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Peugeot 508 GT Hybrid
• Mazda CX-70
• Mitsubishi Outlander
• Nissan Pathfinder
• Skoda Kodiaq
• Subaru Outback
• Toyota Kluger
• VW Tayron

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With a five star ANCAP safety rating the MU-X has a good base to work from. All models have a complete list of safety features as standard. That’s good news if buyers are looking for the bargain models.

Some of the key features that I appreciate include:

• Full side curtain airbags, keeping the little ones safe in the second seat row,
• Three point seats belts for all seats along with a safety alert if they aren’t used.
• See through surround cameras so that I don’t scratch the side of the car in car parks.
• Blind spot warning in case I missed a car when changing lanes.
• Driver attention warning. For those days after a sleepless night and
• Rear cross traffic alert and braking, ideal for when im backing out of a carpark or driveway.

Keeping our precious bub safe is key to buying decisions for family cars.

Alongside those more recognised safety features little things such as auto wipers and headlights help with keeping you focused on driving.

Other comfort features like cup and bottle holders, wireless smart phone connectivity, seat pockets on the back of the front seats and decent interior lighting all add to making the MU-X easy to live with daily.

In the two vehicles I drove the front seats came with electronic adjustment and heating. Again, making driving more comfortable.

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Some other Isuzu MU-X Motoring Minute reviews:

• Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain 2025 review
• Touring holiday to Byron Bay –  X-Terrain
• 2025 Model update
• Touring review – LS-U 4×4 1.9L
• Isuzu MU-X 2024 MY driving impressions.

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Readers can find more details about the Isuzu MU-X – HERE

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Isuzu MU-X – Buyers could also look at:

Competition in 4WD Recreational Ute segment is tight .

There is strong competition with:

• KGM Rexton
• Toyota Prado
• Ford Everest
• GWM Tank 500

Alternative SUVs include:

• Kia Sorento
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Peugeot 508 GT Hybrid
• Mazda CX-70
• Mitsubishi Outlander
• Nissan Pathfinder
• Skoda Kodiaq
• Subaru Outback
• Toyota Kluger
• VW Tayron

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This seven seat SUV comes in a choice of four different trim levels and on selected models a choice of two engines. There is also one two wheel drive version available.

I drove the top model MU-X X-Terrain with the 3.0 litre turbo diesel engine as well as the LS-T with the new 2.2 litre diesel engine.

We will chat about the differences later.

But my first impressions are that the MU-X is quite a stylish design.

There is plenty of room for both front occupants.

Rear seat leg, head and shoulder room is ok.

With two isofix compatible anchor points in the second row and three top tether points and wide opening doors, it’s well suited to baby seats.

I found that placing bub in his seat was comfortable .

Third row seats are for two smaller people only and access is tight. Using them also restricts boot space and packing  a pram and other gear becomes more difficult. As a five seat SUV its excellent.

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Some other Isuzu MU-X Motoring Minute reviews:

• Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain 2025 review
• Touring holiday to Byron Bay –  X-Terrain
• 2025 Model update
• Touring review – LS-U 4×4 1.9L
• Isuzu MU-X 2024 MY driving impressions.

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Readers can find more details about the Isuzu MU-X – HERE

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Isuzu MU-X – Buyers could also look at:

Competition in 4WD Recreational Ute segment is tight .

There is strong competition with:

• KGM Rexton
• Toyota Prado
• Ford Everest
• GWM Tank 500

Alternative SUVs include:

• Kia Sorento
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Peugeot 508 GT Hybrid
• Mazda CX-70
• Mitsubishi Outlander
• Nissan Pathfinder
• Skoda Kodiaq
• Subaru Outback
• Toyota Kluger
• VW Tayron

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It was a bit of a touring holiday with stops at Nelson Bay on the way up and a couple of places on the way back down to Sydney for a friends wedding.

So, a couple of thousand kilometres later what’s my thought. – I love it.

The XT looks quite stylish, and the bold grill stands out. I do like the styling changes for the updated model.

Inside its spacious and particularly comfortable. Visibility for the driver is good. There is plenty of room for a family. Boot space is large and flexible. Plenty of room for luggage or baby strollers.

The rear seats will all fold down to form a cavernous flat area. But like a lot of seven seat wagons there is minimal room if you use all three rows of seats.

The outer middle row seats have two isofix points that are easily accessible. As well as top tether points that but they are a bit fiddly.

The 3.0 litre diesel engine has enough performance and economy is excellent. Of course, it will tow whatever you want and its 4WD ability is great.

The Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain could be the perfect family wagon.

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Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the MU-X X-Terrain could also look at the following: KGM Rexton, Subaru Outback XT, Peugeot 5008 GT Hybrid, Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Pathfinder, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento

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It was a bit of a touring holiday with stops at Nelson Bay on the way up and a couple of places on the way back down to Sydney for a friends wedding.

So, a couple of thousand kilometres later what’s my thought. – I love it.

The XT looks quite stylish, and the bold grill stands out. I do like the styling changes for the updated model.

Inside its spacious and particularly comfortable. Visibility for the driver is good. There is plenty of room for a family. Boot space is large and flexible. Plenty of room for luggage or baby strollers.

The rear seats will all fold down to form a cavernous flat area. But like a lot of seven seat wagons there is minimal room if you use all three rows of seats.

The outer middle row seats have two isofix points that are easily accessible. As well as top tether points that but they are a bit fiddly.

The 3.0 litre diesel engine has enough performance and economy is excellent. Of course, it will tow whatever you want and its 4WD ability is great.

The Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain could be the perfect family wagon.

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Similar to the D-Max, the MU-X now has an X-Terrain model, which is the most comprehensively equipped ever. With a distinctive dark theme interior and exterior highlight design.

Across the range the standard ADAS suite now includes a host of undated features, making it one of the safest in its segment. On selected models there is now a 360 degree surround view camera which is excellent for off road driving, hitching a van or boat or even parking in the shopping centre.

There is also a slight suspension re-tune to make the MU-X 2025 more compliant at higher speeds on motorways. Its subtle but effective.

What hasn’t changed is the MU-X robustness and reliability. It remains a truly capable 4WD, which we proved yet again on the launch taking it on tracks that most standard 4WDs wouldn’t go. Its also an ideal towing vehicle with the 3.0L turbo diesel engine and the low torque delivery. Many brands have proven the six-speed Aisin AT over many years.

The new model is available from March 1^st. Pricing starts from a touch under $44,000 plus the usual costs and there are two driveaway specials for the LS-T model at $69,990 and the new X-Terrain at $73,990 RDAP. These are great value.

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The trip was through the central west, out through Bathurst, Orange, Canowindra, Cowra, Gooloogong and Eugowra. All regional country towns that are the hear and soul of NSW.

Being the base model it would be expected to be missing a few features. But it does come with the full suite of safety features as well as a handy electronic adjustment for a lumbar support for the driver.

Isuzu believes that a smaller motor will be popular with buyers that don’t necessarily want to tow anything big. And that’s the key because while the 1.9L is economical and will cruise easily on the open road. It does struggle on some hills and anything over about 1800kg will test the patience of drivers and the limits of the engine.

I found that on cruise control around 100-110km/h  it would hunt between gears, trying to find the right one to sit at the seed. This is purely as a result of the less torque.

Otherwise the MU-X was as comfortable, spacious and easy to drive as the bigger brother. It made a pleasant outback tourer.

I can understand why buyers may want this option. However ill choose the bigger 3.0L motor please.

The Isuzu MU-X LS-U is priced from $59,900 plus the usual costs and that’s great value

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First up let me say that the 3.0L with 140Kw AND 450Nm of torque is good, but my view is more performance is always better. We have chatted numerous times about that motor and its ability to tow heavy loads economically.

Now to the new 1.9L engine that has been in the D-Max for a few years now.

You can  notice the difference, there is no denying that. But for many drivers the smaller engine will be enough. It will still tow 3000kg and has a wide torque band starting from around 1,500 rpm through to about 3,700 rpm.

This makes for relaxed cruising and its still fairly responsive. If you are towing a smaller camper trailer or jet skis t, but still want the larger sized Wagon, then the 1,9L engine may be a good choice for you.

That’s the beauty currently. Buyers have a choice. Lets hope  it stays that way.

My fear is that eventually the 3.0L engine will be phased out and we will be left with the smaller engine only, thanks to the governments draconian NVES protocols.

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Instead buyers could also look at

Mid sized true 4WD wagons have become popular of late.

Buyers could look at the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Ford Everest, SsangYong Rexton, Mahindra Scorpio N or even the GWM Tank 300.

Other choices could include: Jeep Wrangler, INOES Grenadier, Land Rover Defender, Toyota LandCruiser Prado,

Some other Isuzu MU-X articles

• 2024 Isuzu MU-X models – everything you need to know
• Isuzu MU-X LS-T Christmas touring holiday
• 2023 Isuzu  LST 4WD Review
• Isuzu  LS-T 4WD Review 2023
• OzRoamer 2022 4WD $45,000 – $65,000 COTY Award
• Isuzu D-Max buyers update
• Isuzu updates for 2023
• 23MY Isuzu: Updates On The Way
• Isuzu MU-X LS-T Snow Trip 2022
• Isuzu  2021 all new Model provides improved Towing
• Isuzu 2021 LS-U 4WD Tow Vehicle
• All-New Isuzu is coming soon
• 2019 Isuzu D-Max Model Update
• 2018  Review
• Euro 5 2017 Isuzu D MAX and MU-X launch review

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It now comes with a choice of two engines.

The original 3.0L 4 cylinder turbo diesel, that has 140kW of power and 450 Nm of torque.

A new 1.9L 4 cylinder turbo diesel that has been available in the D-Max Ute for a while now. This new engine makes available 110kW of power and 350Nm of torque.

Both engines are mated to an Aisin 6Sp Automatic transmission as well as a choice of two drivetrains. Either rear wheel drive or 4WD with a dual range transmission.

The new engine is available on selected models in the range, designed for buyers that want even better value and don’t need all the power and torque of the 3.0L.

Over the years the Isuzu MU-X has been a popular choice of ours and in fact has won our sister site OzRoamer  4WD COTY award numerous times.

Drive details will be available soon as we are on the launch drive program as you are listening.

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