Its always easy to say it’s light years ahead of the last model and we should be impressed. But you nailed it at the end. We are the ones who have to stump up 65k before any cargo/wheel/storage mods and suddenly, 80k later! I do agree its amazing upgrade. However, they have also widened the gap between the budget Chinese offerings and this very crowded field. While I’m sure there are many critics, I drove a friends Canon X and through more a comparison to the Isuzu Ute, it was 40k drive away with towbar. I was waiting for this upgrade and though impressive, 65k driveaway is crazy money.
Same engine as Holden 1988 with some little update but its basically the same. 3.5T towing that leaves you with 245kg payload. Regular reported cracks of the guard in the engine bay. Is it still worth it? Hardly.
Depends if you want the car for the long run or going to trade in before warranty. The 4jj3 is one of the most reliable i4 diesels on the market. Theres a reason isuzu have always run the 4J in both utes and their trucks and why they have a lot of respect in the diesel scene
While I don't personally think it's worth the extra money, I can understand why they are charging so much more, they've really turned the MU-X into a really capable and good to drive ute, not to mention the 3.5T towing. Something tells me the towing capacity is part of the large price!
@@Jakeman302 also the average buyer isn’t aware that this car is an over priced mediocre car at best, Isuzu is charging a Massive COVID tax for a car that hasn’t got many features. Go watch John Cadogans video about it
i prefer the knobs to control the interior air , the conrol buttons look a bit cheap . the fabric for the seats i don’t care much about as i always have seat covers , does it come with a wireless phone charger
Thank you for this review. I am in the market for a 4x4 in this price range, and you have convinced me that this is definitely not the one for me. Rear hatch too low, cargo area lacks height, can't run in 4wd on high traction surfaces (like wet bitumen), electronic handbrake, and then you look at the fact that it is ridiculously overpriced. Firm no.
You have no clue daniel, the hatch is not low I'm 6'3" and fit under it, cargo area height is fine, and you don't run 4H on bitumen roads as it will chew out the diffs and there is nothing wrong with an electronic park brake, Pricing is on point for the features it has, lot cheaper than an everest, prado and all the others.
@@jasonswift7098 That is a rather defensive and aggressive sort of comment. The hatch may be high enough for you, but have a look at 4:30 on the video - and you don't know how tall I am either. "Cargo area height is fine" - again, it may suit you, but you have no idea how much space I want. As for your downright silly comment about running 4H on bitumen roads, if you are chewing out anything then that proves my point - when you have a centre diff you don't chew out anything, you wally. I have driven vehicles capable of running 4H on bitumen since 1984 - and they weren't a new idea then. There are a number of serious disadvantages to electronic parking brakes, and it isn't on point for price against its competition, especially considering these shortcomings. And in any case, I've made my decision. YMMV
@@repentfromsinfollowjesus2953 Not according to the Japanese. The managing director of Isuzu Ute Australia pronounces it "ee suzu". ua-cam.com/video/RqsYH4zREFw/v-deo.html 20 seconds in.
ISUZU : MU - X : Motor : 4 Cilindros : 3.0 L - Turbo - Diesel - Tração - (4x4) Rodas : Top - Designer - Model - Lindo !!! New - Model : Lançamentos : Ano : 2023 : ISUZU : MU - X .
@@jasonswift7098 4x4 and yeah drive away , caravaners pack it was called , only thing I don’t like about it is the shitty head deck but there cheap to replace 🤙
I rang my local dealer yesterday, well prepared for a wait til feb. got lucky a white 4x2 LSU (what we wanted) was being loaded onto a ship headed our way with no owner yet. You can get lucky definitely as they allocate random cars that haven’t been pre ordered. Also they do specials. Website quote with some extras was 63k but 2k taken off for what he called a launch special. Once I committed
Would want to be towing 3.5T when the ball weight is added to the gvm of the mux Then say towing 2.8T And ball weight of around 280 kg Then thats 280 kg of the gvm of thd mux Then have to spend more $'s on a GVM upgrade
Can't wait to order my family another one ! The redesign seems to tick all the boxes especially with the 100 kg rating on the roof racks so it can run a rooftop tent safely now. Also the wheel bearing service life is increased and more space inside. A wireless charger where the phone storage is should be included and I hope the reverse sensors are more sensitive in this model. This review is the most comprehensive so far and I reckon she's a goer 🤙🏽
Have you heard about the major AC problem in Thailand where the back AC blower and tubes would condensation up and would drop water from the ceiling? Isuzu never came out and make a proper statement about it but let the dealers remedy it by taking out the bottom tube and blower cover but without putting on a cover on the blower. I saw it and it was lazy and sloppy fix. Many Thai owners are dissatisfied. Link. บทสรุป มหากาพย์ น้ำแอร์หยดบหลังคาตอนหลังใน ALL NEW ISUZU Mu-X ... UA-cam · Z-Element Channel May 22, 2021
4x4 Australia is now in a lawsuit, against the big four banks, to tell me why I should buy a 4wd that has a gear selector that has 4H and 4L, but does not have a N at the transfer case.
Agricultural part time 4x4, no thank you. Towing on wet or vaguely uneven surfaces is best served by modern day 4x4 systems that allow 4x4 on any surface. With such old architecture it should be $10k cheaper until they can develop or buy a modern day transfer case system like Mitsubishi uses. Only a 6 speed auto? More 10 year old out dated technology. 50kW/litre? Ford gets 75kW/litre and a 10 speed auto. Isuzu should have fixed these things instead of making a design cline of the Everest body.
To be honest, this car is the middle class 200 series cruiser. A houso soccer mums car for a wife who has a husband that pays for it while he works away.
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I have a 2009 Jeep with a 3L Diesel engine - with more power, it also has low range, full leather and a touch screen and can tow over 3,000kgs…… and it cost me 6 grand. 🤨
I’m in the same boat. I went the other way. Last year, picked up 2010 Q5 (2.0tdi) with 55,000km for $18k. While I don’t do a lot of 4x4, I stuck General At/3s/Towbar on it and blown away how many places I’ve been able to reach. On way home after trip around AU and managed to get across Gibb river and savannah way with jetski behind me. While I got towed out once on gibb river, not bad considering I only spent 20k all up with some storage and the AWD tradition control on those old cars is amazing. I’m probably sell it for 14-15k and get another likeminded vehicle. So over spending 65k on a car that only does a little bit more that cars 25% of the cost.
These isuzu's will last a long time, and although the engines doesn't have a high torque figure, it has it extremely low down, and all across the board. It is a 'lazy' motor, so it is never being pushed which is good for longevity. Mind you, I think they should be pushing these engines further as a custom tune completely changes the car with significantly more power, making it drive more like a car.
You know the car is very under powered for what the motor is capable of, rip that variable turbo out give it a tune and a few bits and bobs, she's a screamer
Mate really like your reviews. You answer the important questions.
I have mine on order should get it in early September. Can't wait. Thanks for the review
Can't wait to see the real test though - can this successfully tailgate you to the school pickup?
Its always easy to say it’s light years ahead of the last model and we should be impressed. But you nailed it at the end. We are the ones who have to stump up 65k before any cargo/wheel/storage mods and suddenly, 80k later! I do agree its amazing upgrade. However, they have also widened the gap between the budget Chinese offerings and this very crowded field. While I’m sure there are many critics, I drove a friends Canon X and through more a comparison to the Isuzu Ute, it was 40k drive away with towbar. I was waiting for this upgrade and though impressive, 65k driveaway is crazy money.
And all for a part time 4x4. 1970s engineering.
Please do a Everest, M-UX & Fortuner comparison!!!
Same engine as Holden 1988 with some little update but its basically the same. 3.5T towing that leaves you with 245kg payload. Regular reported cracks of the guard in the engine bay. Is it still worth it? Hardly.
Depends if you want the car for the long run or going to trade in before warranty. The 4jj3 is one of the most reliable i4 diesels on the market. Theres a reason isuzu have always run the 4J in both utes and their trucks and why they have a lot of respect in the diesel scene
While I don't personally think it's worth the extra money, I can understand why they are charging so much more, they've really turned the MU-X into a really capable and good to drive ute, not to mention the 3.5T towing. Something tells me the towing capacity is part of the large price!
If it says you can tow 3.5t doesn’t mean you should.
@@chrisjones1864 i am aware, but your average buyer doesn't know that ;)
@@Jakeman302 also the average buyer isn’t aware that this car is an over priced mediocre car at best, Isuzu is charging a
Massive COVID tax for a car that hasn’t got many features. Go watch John Cadogans video about it
@@chrisjones1864 Will do mate
With 3.5T towing you are left with a bit more than 200kg payload. Hardly anything.
bought my mux here in Thailand in 2014 ,never gone wrong ,never a problem
waste of time with all the fancy stuff ,get the basic model
i prefer the knobs to control the interior air , the conrol buttons look a bit cheap . the fabric for the seats i don’t care much about as i always have seat covers , does it come with a wireless phone charger
Thank you for this review. I am in the market for a 4x4 in this price range, and you have convinced me that this is definitely not the one for me. Rear hatch too low, cargo area lacks height, can't run in 4wd on high traction surfaces (like wet bitumen), electronic handbrake, and then you look at the fact that it is ridiculously overpriced. Firm no.
You won't get a MU-X lsm, lsu or last 4x4 ANYWHERE in Australia until January 2022 if not February 2022 they are sold out
You have no clue daniel, the hatch is not low I'm 6'3" and fit under it, cargo area height is fine, and you don't run 4H on bitumen roads as it will chew out the diffs and there is nothing wrong with an electronic park brake, Pricing is on point for the features it has, lot cheaper than an everest, prado and all the others.
@@jasonswift7098 That is a rather defensive and aggressive sort of comment. The hatch may be high enough for you, but have a look at 4:30 on the video - and you don't know how tall I am either. "Cargo area height is fine" - again, it may suit you, but you have no idea how much space I want. As for your downright silly comment about running 4H on bitumen roads, if you are chewing out anything then that proves my point - when you have a centre diff you don't chew out anything, you wally. I have driven vehicles capable of running 4H on bitumen since 1984 - and they weren't a new idea then. There are a number of serious disadvantages to electronic parking brakes, and it isn't on point for price against its competition, especially considering these shortcomings. And in any case, I've made my decision. YMMV
I really like how majority of Aussies pronounce the brand "eye-zuzu" so neat. Good review 👍🏼
How else is it pronounced?
Isuzu
Or eye suzu. this is the right way
@@repentfromsinfollowjesus2953 Not according to the Japanese. The managing director of Isuzu Ute Australia pronounces it "ee suzu". ua-cam.com/video/RqsYH4zREFw/v-deo.html 20 seconds in.
It's not pronounced any other way.
ISUZU : MU - X : Motor : 4 Cilindros :
3.0 L - Turbo - Diesel - Tração - (4x4)
Rodas : Top - Designer - Model -
Lindo !!! New - Model : Lançamentos :
Ano : 2023 : ISUZU : MU - X .
Good for towing?
One of the best suvs you can buy , I mean on the top list
Compared to toyota fortuner
Which have better fit and finish and is more solid and reliable ?
Does isuzu offer this car with petrol engine ?
I just got a LS M for $45000 with a free tow bar and electronic brake controller , so happy with it , tows great and nice on the beach 😎
4x2 and they gave you a $1300 towbar and $820 brake controller for free? really?
@@jasonswift7098 4x4 and yeah drive away , caravaners pack it was called , only thing I don’t like about it is the shitty head deck but there cheap to replace 🤙
@@michaelturner8215 yeah bullshit why lie about it, the 4x4 are sold out until feb 2022 and dealers are not discounting cars that just just come out.
@@michaelturner8215 head deck? no such thing!
I rang my local dealer yesterday, well prepared for a wait til feb. got lucky a white 4x2 LSU (what we wanted) was being loaded onto a ship headed our way with no owner yet. You can get lucky definitely as they allocate random cars that haven’t been pre ordered. Also they do specials. Website quote with some extras was 63k but 2k taken off for what he called a launch special. Once I committed
Did the rough road button really dramatically changes the manner of traction control? Please someone reply.
Yes
I love Isuzu mux car amazing affordable amazing love
Will the diff lock work in 2wd, 4wd high and 4wd low?
4low only
Awesome!
it's still a rough and reliable isuzu, nice review
Would want to be towing 3.5T when the ball weight is added to the gvm of the mux
Then say towing 2.8T
And ball weight of around 280 kg
Then thats 280 kg of the gvm of thd mux
Then have to spend more $'s on a GVM upgrade
Can't wait to order my family another one !
The redesign seems to tick all the boxes especially with the 100 kg rating on the roof racks so it can run a rooftop tent safely now.
Also the wheel bearing service life is increased and more space inside.
A wireless charger where the phone storage is should be included and I hope the reverse sensors are more sensitive in this model.
This review is the most comprehensive so far and I reckon she's a goer 🤙🏽
any trout in the creek/river, looks the goods
‘Heaps better than the previous model’
Is it better than the competitors like Fortuner, Pajero Sport and Everest???
Yes
My 2006 VE Commodore has the squirter jets attached to the wipers so it’s nothing new. And it’s a terrible idea either way.
Luv it
Have you heard about the major AC problem in Thailand where the back AC blower and tubes would condensation up and would drop water from the ceiling? Isuzu never came out and make a proper statement about it but let the dealers remedy it by taking out the bottom tube and blower cover but without putting on a cover on the blower. I saw it and it was lazy and sloppy fix. Many Thai owners are dissatisfied. Link. บทสรุป มหากาพย์ น้ำแอร์หยดบหลังคาตอนหลังใน ALL NEW ISUZU Mu-X ...
UA-cam · Z-Element Channel
May 22, 2021
0-100 time?
4x4 Australia is now in a lawsuit, against the big four banks, to tell me why I should buy a 4wd that has a gear selector that has 4H and 4L, but does not have a N at the transfer case.
What do you think is it trying to compete with ford Everest sport with the pricing
No, the everest sport is $20k dearer and a poorly engineered car.
Nah not a fan. If you’re over 60 & towing on the bitumen then yeah ok but that’s pretty much where it begins & ends for me.
So tell me if im wrong. 1980’s running gear and a 10 yr old motor. Seems innovating isnt their strong point.
Completely agree! The only major change is the price.
The car is brand new from the ground up, no 80's running gear or old engine it's all new. Piss off out of here before I get angry.
80s running gear 😂 sunny Jim what the f are you smoking and a 10 year old engine man you have no clue
@@MY_USER_WAS_TAKEN its def a 10 yr old motor. Look on wiki
A 10 year old motor which every reviewer to date has said is the best out there 😅 got any real arguments?
Suspension tune dialed in very well, but needs a lift, so the factory suspension tuning is irrelevant. Just like all other 4x4’s
How would this car go on the beach ? Thanks.
Agricultural part time 4x4, no thank you. Towing on wet or vaguely uneven surfaces is best served by modern day 4x4 systems that allow 4x4 on any surface.
With such old architecture it should be $10k cheaper until they can develop or buy a modern day transfer case system like Mitsubishi uses. Only a 6 speed auto? More 10 year old out dated technology.
50kW/litre? Ford gets 75kW/litre and a 10 speed auto.
Isuzu should have fixed these things instead of making a design cline of the Everest body.
I got a 1988 diesel isuzu... it last forever... ford i dont think so.... that s the point
👍👍👍😀
drive mode button can be accidently push by your wife handbag or kids. no a good place to put such a important switch there
To be honest, this car is the middle class 200 series cruiser. A houso soccer mums car for a wife who has a husband that pays for it while he works away.
Thanks, that's just the sort of car I'm in the market for.
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Sleek, lower roof ceiling… reduction of utility for camping, travelling and loads.
Don't you mean 2022 in the title?
This vehicle is as exciting as marrying your cousin, granted this is acceptable with some cultures
I have a 2009 Jeep with a 3L Diesel engine - with more power, it also has low range, full leather and a touch screen and can tow over 3,000kgs…… and it cost me 6 grand. 🤨
You have a house deposit on the money saved.
I’m in the same boat. I went the other way. Last year, picked up 2010 Q5 (2.0tdi) with 55,000km for $18k. While I don’t do a lot of 4x4, I stuck General At/3s/Towbar on it and blown away how many places I’ve been able to reach. On way home after trip around AU and managed to get across Gibb river and savannah way with jetski behind me. While I got towed out once on gibb river, not bad considering I only spent 20k all up with some storage and the AWD tradition control on those old cars is amazing. I’m probably sell it for 14-15k and get another likeminded vehicle. So over spending 65k on a car that only does a little bit more that cars 25% of the cost.
These isuzu's will last a long time, and although the engines doesn't have a high torque figure, it has it extremely low down, and all across the board. It is a 'lazy' motor, so it is never being pushed which is good for longevity. Mind you, I think they should be pushing these engines further as a custom tune completely changes the car with significantly more power, making it drive more like a car.
You know the car is very under powered for what the motor is capable of, rip that variable turbo out give it a tune and a few bits and bobs, she's a screamer
This one 3.0 liter diesel engine
If you can't afford it, then buy something else. Problem solved!
This sounds like a paid advertisement
Mazda Mux haha
Wot do you mean ???
It's made by Isuzu themselves.
@@ShinzouWoSateSateSate why did Mazda leave Ford to isuzu, do your homework. !
@@shanesalmo1163 why are you telling _me_ that?
What I'm saying is: Isuzu themselves said that they're solely the ones who built the new mu-x and d-max, no assistance from mazda.
This is most definitely sponsored
Scrap metal, very Uninspiring.
Another Toyota fool !