Isuzu MU-X

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...

Just like to thank Isuzu . My Mux 7 seater was purchased from new in Dec 2015 it has just over 400000 on the clock has been serviced regular by my mechanic who i may add tells everyone how good of a car it is , he has also offered to buy it off me if i ever sell it . I am currently only on my 3rd set of tyres , just put the 2nd set of brake pads on last week . I work 5 days a week as a cleaner so the car is stopping and starting numerous times a day . It is so reliable and great to drive

Had the MUX a month now - Purchased from Isuzu dealer in November. I purchased mine with the optional roofrack, clearview mirrors, bullbar, snorkel, towbar, electronic break controller, scuff plates and tonneau cover. Well please don't do this as these extras are added to the vehicle cost and you end up paying luxury car tax on them. Better off to purchase them after you pick up the car and save yourself some money. Saying that, I'm still waiting for the Clearview Mirrors and the roof racks. Power seems good. Round town economy is around 1...

I have had my December 2018 build MUX since Feb of 2019.
Initial impressions of the MUX were:
- good size. Plenty of room for 7 people in side or less people and plenty of storage.
- 6 speed auto and diesel gives good economy along with good torque
- might look big but for what it can fit into it, the vehicle is more compact than most others in the class.
- base model was great value, only 2WD but only paid $37K which is a lot less than a 4WD and no one would know otherwise.
- Still has good towing ability with 3.0 litre turbo diesel.

Having j...

The beast was purchased to be the tow motor infront of our new Jayco 19.5 outback caravan. The MUX is well renowned as a strong work horse for towing Caravans and trailers upto 3 tonne. With lockdown soon to be over ours is sitting waiting to commence a few years of travelling. My brother bought his a few years ago and has circled Australia and then some without missing a beat. Biting at the bit to go!!!

Used as an everyday driver it gives you the height to see around you and the room to pack a lot in.
Comfortable on long drives interstate and has the guts to tow a decent load.
Never had any issue with it, just a nice vehicle to drive.

Bought a brand new Isuzu MU-X LST about 5 months ago and i must say i am thoroughly disappointed! The automatic transmission is easily the worst i have ever driven. driving downhill on a normal bitumen road ( not 4wding) at 80kms an hour it will change down gears and rev high so you need to accelerate down a hill, but then wont change up! ( i checked hill descent was not on). going up hill is just as bad, it cant decide what gear to be in, it is constantly trying to work out if it wants to be in 5th or 6th. gear changes are not smooth either, y...

Purchased Isuzu MUX February 2020 then covid struck. Now retired and was going to travel 2020.
Have only been able to do one longish run in it so far and fuel economy excellent. Could have travelled 1000k + on a standard tank.
Good to drive, comfortable and plenty of room.
No gizmos installed like other makes, so less to go wrong.
Servicing is every 15k and I have a fixed price listing supplied to me so I know exactly what I will be paying for the next 5 years
My only complaint would be the side mirrors do not fold in unless ignition is turned on. This could allow a bike rider to approach unnoticed prior to exiting.
Would recommend this vehicle.
Regards, M

Its a SUV truck, sounds like a truck, tows like a truck, trucks along all day. We have had since brand new and only trouble we had when first had it was the gearbox, it wouldnt change into top sometimes while doing 100kmph or could be in top while town cruising at 40-60kmph, fixed it by towing a 3t excavator 250km in 4th.

I purchased a new Isuzu MU-X August 2020 as a tow vehicle on the recommendation of friends who have slightly older models; most tow much heavier caravans than mine - they say easily in 5th gear.
However, it seems that Isuzu in their wisdom changed the overall gearing of the MY-20 LS-T, so what was a perfectly good tow vehicle has become extremely poor for that purpose.

Previous models were doing 2000 rpm at 100 kph in 5th gear which was around the maximum torque rpm and ideal for towing. The MY20 is only doing 1750 rpm at 100kph in 5th and c...

Just offering some advice on my recent experience. But before I start, I am very happy with my 2015 mux. However when I had a problem with my SD card and my vehicle was 21 days past it’s warranty period, Isuzu Ute Australia would not cover it. My local dealer who I didn’t buy the vehicle from quoted me $1200.00 for a replacement. I ended up get a new replacement SD card from another dealer for $321. It took less than 5 mins to swap over and had all the latest sat nav updates. So it’s worth while getting your vehicle thoroughly checked before the warranty expires.

Very impressed with the fuel economy and comfort of my new MUX. With all 7 seats up I can still fit my bugaboo bee stroller in the boot, the features and technology is great and the leather seats and red LED door lights are very stylish. We have had no troubles with this car and will not hesitate to buy another new one in 3 years time. great family car for a great price.

This car is used for for commuting and towing our van. We use it most days in a mix of city and country driving. We service this car as per Isuzu spec, but may do more oil changes as I would like to see the oil kept cleaner. We have had this car for nearly 40,000 and had no issues whatsoever. These are a very basic car, with few bells and whistles, but they have a very good engine. Towing the van (17 foot) returns 13l and, country driving, can get down a low as 7.5l. My wife drives this car mostly in a mix of city driving, with some country, and, has no regard for fuel economy, she gets 9.5 to 10l mostly.

Changed from a prado to the new mux.
Maybe not quite as refined but still a nice car

Good engine and gearbox Tows well 1500 kg camper. Good air conditioning and touch screen Bluetooth works good

Purchased this car with a view to towing a van in a couple of years. I am a car nut and did a lot of research and realised that the Isuzu is not high tech or rated the best in class but the pricing and reputation for reliability interested me. This is to be a 10 year car. A test drive convinced me, the driving experience, a bit like a comfortable Massey Ferguson tractor, put a smile on my face. Now 4 months down the track I still love driving it, the engine is a bit gruff, but characterful, reasonably economical and it is surprisingly quiet onc...