Isuzu MU-X
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I have the 2014 Mux, in 2023 still going strong
MU-X Series I 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-M (2013-2016)Great car. Always been serviced and even though I have only owned for 11 months it does not miss a beat. The only issue I have with the Mux is the paintwork. It needs to have good protection on it e.g. Ceramic or paint protection products. Fantastic towing ability.
Purchased in for $25,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: Used
- Year: 2014
Burning Oil after 10k
MU-X 2nd Generation 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-U (2017-2023)Good car tows really well through hilly country. But is burning about a litre of oil every 1000km.
The response I got from Isuzu was that's normal all engines use oil.
I have owned 3 Subaru's and they never use any oil. So why do the Isuzu mux burn oil. I am a bit concerned as I am considering a long road trip in the future.
Purchased for $54,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2021
Broken after only 2 months, waited 12 months to get car!!
MU-X 2nd Generation 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-T (2017-2023)After waiting 12+ months for car, less than 2 months on road and navigation system failed and needs to be replaced which Isuzu reports will take up to 9 months to get replacement? No empathy or compassion from Isuzu, they simply don’t see a problem with this after you’ve spent hard earned dollars to by a supposed rugged and capable vehicle that doesn’t even last 2 months of driving on bitumen only. As the nav system is integrated with the operating interface this affects more than just nav system. Definitely would not recommend the Isuzu MUX to anyone.
Purchased in for $69,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2023
Love the car but I have a few hiccups
MU-X 2nd Generation 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-T (2017-2023)The car itself is great and the safety features although a pain to get used to are very good.
Only gripes are the voice navigation system which I cannot seem to be able to work at all so have resorted to "Waze".
Also not confident with the Range meter which seems to show above what is really obtainable.
Fuel consumption is another problem with the vehicle getting 8.6 around town but on the Highway it is only getting 10.8 which is reverse of what you may expect.
Mind you I haven't asked the dealer about these problems as yet and they may be simple fixes.
Purchased in .
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2022
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12 months in
MU-X 2nd Generation 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-M (2020-2023)Very pleased on the whole top of the range 4wd. Mostly commuting to work, weekly longer country drives.
Use the car every day.
Totally different from my overly aggressive 5.7 litre V8 Adventra.
We have however screeched to a halt 3 times for no reason, started to turn this function off but its 13 clicks to do it each time the engine restarts.
Hard to clean the inside of the windscreen, I now think the dealer did not do this before I got the car. Have tried several times with different products without total success.
Getting 10.1 litres per 100km around town.
Long run getting around 8.
Good 4wd low range work on slippery and rough bush tracks on the farm.
Have not towed anything heavy yet.
Headlights could be stronger.
Purchased in .
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2022
Unsafe and a waste of money
MU-X 2nd Generation 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-U (2017-2023)Have had major issues with disengaging cruise control. Autonomous braking is activating when there are no other cars around. Fuel gauge is also unreliable. Has been to a service centre which has not fixed anything. Dealer is trying to help but Isuzu head office will not allow fixes. Fed up and frustrated
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
More power than previous model
MU-X 2nd Generation 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-T (2017-2023)After waiting 12 months our new MUX finally arrived. We tow a 23ft caravan and it does a slightly better job than its predecessor especially up hills.
Smooth transmission and lighter steering. Annoying bells and whistles which can be turned off but what's the point in paying for them initially.
Fuel economy is a little higher than the 2014 model but improving as the engine wears in ( 12.5 k km ) so far.
Don't regret getting it but wonder if it was worth the additional cost to upgrade
Purchased in .
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2022
not a nice car
MU-X 2nd Generation 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-M (2020-2023)ive had this car since new and am very disappointed which is an undestatement, The gears seem to be always changing the sligsht rise and down it goes back to 5th and then some reason back to 6th and back to 5th, wind noise very bad drivers side,horrible seats can not get comfy ,the car is always moving around on the road not much body roll as just jigging around .I do mostley hi way driving to and from work around a 100ks a day and the car has been serviced on time every time never been on dirt ,tried to tow a 1600 caravan that was no fun drov
... Read moree the gear box nuts, fuel consumption went the roof had it back to Izuzu several times their words are its operating normally[crap] do your self a favour and buy something else Iam waiting for a new car due sept- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2022
Beautiful to drive and tow with
MU-X 2nd Generation 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-T (2017-2023)After waiting 11mths we now have our new 2022 MUX LST picked up 7mths ago. I love driving this car.. love the 20 inch wheels look great. Wish i could find a spare set. Plenty of power but fit a throttle controller to eliminate feeling of lag. Drives Smoothly and comfortable but was expecting better than 9.5 litres per 100klms around town. A trip went well at 8 per 100.
Tows the aluminium boat like it's no even there. Looking forward to our retirement road trips.
Purchased in for $65,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2022
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Excellent vehicle.
MU-X Series I 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-U (2013-2016)This vehicle ticks all the boxes for me, roomy, comfortable and economical. Whether driving in the suburbs or cruising on a road trip it suits the purpose and with seats folded down the internal space is cavernous. I love it.
Purchased in .
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2016
3 weeks in, not falling in love with it. Steering vibration with 20" alloys
MU-X 2nd Generation 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-M (2020-2023)I have been back to the dealers in Thailand to fix the steering vibration. They have rebalances the wheels 3 times, carried out yet another alignment which shown it was out even though it's brand new. Their response - it's their standard and cannot be fixed. This must either be a combination of bad 20" low profile tyres, shocks & springs not up to the job or the Hydraulic steering. It's probably a combination of all of them. So now I have to spend money to fix the problem, which is probably shocks & new wheels. Never will I buy an Isuzu again.
Purchased in at Max Factor for $70,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2022
Beast Mode
MU-X 2nd Generation 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-T (2017-2023)I picked mine up a few weeks ago and love it. The wheels were junk so swopped them out. Funny but nobody wanted to buy them cause they're so ugly. Anyway, whacked on some sweet black steel units and 30"mtx and happy days. Took it to Lancelin and hit every dune possible. Car didn't miss a beat. Wish there was a little more space in the 3rd row for the kids but otherwise, pretty happy.
Purchased for $65,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2022
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Excellent vehicle but too scared to buy a new one.
MU-X Series I 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-M (2013-2016)Really great car with 220K on the clock, but John Cadogan's do not buy recommendation seems to warrant serious consideration when considering a new mux. The annecdotes he has related about back up for these vehicles are most concerning. I will be looking at Pajero Sport as an alternative.
Purchased in .
- Transmission: Manual
- Bought: New
- Year: 2015
So glad I chose this
MU-X 2nd Generation 4WD 3.0L Diesel LS-M (2020-2023)I waited a while for this car, but when it finally arrived I can’t fault it. Im getting fuel economy as promised and it’s made my commute to work quite enjoyable. Sure it might need some refinement as they get feedback, but personally I’m more than happy with it.
Purchased in at Isuzu Dealers for $55,990.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2022
Worst car I have ever owned
MU-X Series II RWD 3.0L Diesel LS-T (2017-2023)I bought a 2021 MUX LST 12 months again and it is with out a doubt the worst car I have ever owned. The auto transmission is appalling, can’t hold gears, change’s up and down when it shouldn’t and the changes are very rough, makes it an absolute misery to drive. Seats are uncomfortable, flat with no support so I slide around all over the place and what top of the range car doesn’t come with lumbar support in 2021? Yep this doesn’t!awful to drive and sit in. The cruise control is shocking, so sensitive that if it drops 1km below set speed it kic
... Read moreks down gears and give full throttle to get back up then overshoots the speed . Virtually can’t use it. Noisy and underpowered. Myriad of ergonomic foibles inside, a DVD player that can ONLY be played through the whole stereo, no way to connect to headphones.switches hidden behind the steering wheel. It’s just a really unpleasant car to drive and own, I wish I had bought a prado.Purchased in for $55,000.
- Transmission: Automatic
- Bought: New
- Year: 2021
Questions & Answers
I have an issue with my new MU-x 2023 with the tailgate closing on my head when putting anything into the boot.
I have an issue with the tailgate automatically closing on my head when putting parcels in the boot.
have a new 2023 mux 1000kms when starting cold in morning after sitting all night will make like a timing chain noise for a few seconds at start up is this normal does anyone else notice this chain noise thanks in advance
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Details
Category | Large / 7 Seater SUVs | Large / 7 Seater SUVs | Large / 7 Seater SUVs | Large / 7 Seater SUVs |
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Starting Price | $65,900 | $53,900 | $59,900 | $59,900 |
Warranty Distance | 150000 kms | 150000 kms | 150000 kms | 150000 kms |
Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Drive Type | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
Wheels | 20" Machined Two-tone Alloy Wheels with Highway-Terrain Tyres | 17" Alloy Wheels with All-Terrain Tyres | 18" Tungsten Silver Alloy Wheels with Highway-Terrain Tyres | 20" Machined Two-tone Alloy Wheels with Highway-Terrain Tyres |
ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars |
Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Seats | 2 to 7 | 2 to 7 | 2 to 7 | 2 to 7 |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L | 80 L | 80 L |
Engine | 3.0L turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD) | 3.0L turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD) | 3.0L turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD) | 3.0L turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD) |
Engine Code | 4JJ3-TCX | 4JJ3-TCX | 4JJ3-TCX | 4JJ3-TCX |
Max Power | 140kW @ 3600rpm | 140kW @ 3600rpm | 140kW @ 3600rpm | 140kW @ 3600rpm |
Max Torque | 450Nm @ 1600-2600rpm | 450Nm @ 1600-2600rpm | 450Nm @ 1600-2600rpm | 450Nm @ 1600-2600rpm |
Country of Manufacture | Thailand | Thailand | Thailand | Thailand |
Phone Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Bluetooth and USB | Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Bluetooth and USB | Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Bluetooth and USB | Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Bluetooth and USB |
Wireless Charger | No | No | No | No |
Security Features | Immobilizer | Immobilizer | Immobilizer | Immobilizer |
Steering Wheel Adjustment | Telescoping (Manual) | Telescoping (Manual) | Telescoping (Manual) | Telescoping (Manual) |
Maximum Towing Capacity (braked) | 3,000 kg | 3,000 kg | 3,000 kg | 3,000 kg |
Maximum Towing Capacity (unbraked) | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg |
Manufacturer Warranty | 6 year(s) | 6 year(s) | 6 year(s) | 6 year(s) |
Keyless Features | ||||
Keyless Locking/Unlocking | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Ignition | Remote Start | Remote Start | Remote Start | Remote Start |
Headlights | ||||
Headlight Type | LED | LED | LED | LED |
Headlight Features | Auto High-Beam Dip and Automatic On/Off | Auto High-Beam Dip and Automatic On/Off | Auto High-Beam Dip and Automatic On/Off | Auto High-Beam Dip and Automatic On/Off |
Safety Features | ||||
Cameras | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
Cruise Control | Adaptive (ACC) and Speed Limiter | Adaptive (ACC) and Speed Limiter | Adaptive (ACC) and Speed Limiter | Adaptive (ACC) and Speed Limiter |
Parking Sensors | Cross-Traffic Alert (Rear), Front and Rear | Cross-Traffic Alert (Rear) and Rear | Cross-Traffic Alert (Rear), Front and Rear | Cross-Traffic Alert (Rear), Front and Rear |
Hazard Perception | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning |
Lane Assistance | Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) |
Speed Sign Recognition | Yes, read only | Yes, read only | Yes, read only | Yes, read only |
Dimensions | ||||
Kerb Weight | 2,175 kg | 2,135 kg | 2,155 kg | 2,085 kg |
Ground Clearance | 235 mm | 230 mm | 235 mm | 235 mm |
Driver Information | ||||
Gauges | Analogue and Digital | Analogue and Digital | Analogue and Digital | Analogue and Digital |
Built-In Navigation System | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Heads Up Display | No | No | No | No |
Voice Control | No | Yes | No | No |
Digital Radio (DAB+) | No | No | No | No |
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