4x4 SUV Battle - Isuzu MU-X vs Nissan Terra | Top Gear Philippines Big Test

Big Test: Battle of the 4x4 SUVs | Isuzu MU-X vs Nissan Terra | Top Gear Philippines Drives
What do you do when you get two top-spec 4x4 midsize SUVs? You bring them straight to the quarry, of course! And that’s exactly what we did with the 2022 Isuzu Mu-X LS-E 4x4 and the 2022 Nissan Terra VL 4x4. We didn’t just play around in the dirt (not too much, anyway), we also put these two off-road beasts to the test to see which one of the leaves the other in the dirt.
What other 4x4 SUVs would you like us to test, and what other Big Test match-ups do you want to see? Let us know down in the comments section!
Chapters:
Intro: - 00:00
Test Parameters: - 00:28
Nissan Terra 4x4 Features - 00:47
Isuzu MU-X 4x4 Features - 01:16
Acceleration Test - 02:16
Deceleration Test - 03:48
Hill Descent Test - 05:25
Hill Climb Test- 06:50
Suspension Test - 07:54
Handling Test - 10:01
Driver Swap - 12:05
Test Results / Scoring - 14:16
Price - 17:04
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[@cyber350]

I prefer the isuzu since kilala sila dahil makapal ang chasis

[@alvinjayaquino2191]

I love Isuzu mux love our Isuzu mux 2017 4X4 3.OLSE AT

[@icynrvna]

Always liked Anton as a reviewer. Good to see him in TG.

[@melvicespolon88]

good to see Anton on TGP. more car reviews from him please!

[@BruceWayne-tp6uo]

I love Isuzu MU-X ❤❤👌👌👍👍nice greetings from Germany

[@AceXmasuraO]

Overall durability, engine specs goes to mu x. The rest, Terra

[@noyota]

You'd only know after 25 years/ 2 million km which is best. As that is how well my cousin's two Isuzu's lasted.

[@janokgo1162]

anton upping his tempo, good! still posessing that James May-esque aura

[@amethysturanus6351]

Brilliant work 👏 👍 👌 Antony , both have jointly explained well. Love ❤️ Terra ISUZU MU X IS MORE TRUCKY FEEL.

[@romellnierra1357]

Isuzu has a perfect diesel engine since 1980'sq...In thailand no one can beat isuzu engine even a toyota diesel engine

[@noyota]

Isuzu made Toyota Diesels in Hokkaido, Nippon.

[@EckRD]

So you will keep your SUV 10+ years from now? 🤭😏

[@fredsanke8710]

..but in the Phil's it isn't.

[@fredtacang3624]

Basta diesel, mercedes and isuzu ang beat

[@monopolarmaster4262]

​@@EckRDsabi yan nga mga pinoy na mahilig sa 2nd hand kasi hindi afford brand new. Kaya yan hanap nila 10yr old or more. Yan ang di ko maintindihan noon. Bat bumibili ng overpriced at underspec na sasakyan mga pinoy. Nakikinig pala sa lolo nila at mga mekaniko sa talyer.

[@mygillian]

so happy to see Anton on Top Gear. I hope to see more car reviews from him

[@braderlouie1081]

Great comparo, thanks for sharing each of your assessments between the 2 car brands, for me, despite the price differance, i would still prefer the Isuzu Mu-X as my daily driver and off roader 🤔👍

[@jackverochs.4999]

Huge thanks for your streaming. It very helpful to make decision then I prefer Terra more than MU-X.

[@jhongsports5680]

PAREHAS MAGANDA ANG PINAG COMPARE NYO WOW KAYA MAHIRAO MAMILI JAN PERO BOTH WIN KAHIT SAN JAN MAPILI NYO

[@rbc555erc]

Mabuti naman at may review na kayo na may talking reviewer, dati kasi captions lang ang review nyo.

[@gmp9269]

I'll go for comfort as far as zero gravity seat is concerned and that is terra.

[@butete]

More or this. specially the types of 4x4 system SUV has.

[@saiyadi]

Nxt content sana sila parin.. Pero same size and all terrain tire na nka kabit.... And try mud tires na rin... Thanks

[@AnoNymous-qx4tf]

I'll go for Terra! Off road capabilities are important to me

[@dwclfin8863]

I am confused about your hill ascent control test. My understanding is that it has something to do with preventing the vehicle from rolling back when you are stopped and trying to start up in in an inclined road. Please enlighten me. Also the hill descent control test shows how the slow the vehicle rolls in a steep decline without brake assist from the driver. The vehicle which which take the most time in reaching the bottom of the road has the better hill descent control.

[@tanmupps5997]

The mux does have rear difflock hear in australia

[@smeist3r430]

I’m going for the isuzu for the adaptive cruise and collision detection in this comparo

[@cmelft2463]

worst adaptive cruise and collision detection in its class - its years behind (i drive one)

[@davinarceo9270]

Wow. Bakit Walang diff lock Yung top spec Sa pinas? That's weird. Kakadeliver Lang Nung sakin and it does have locking diff. Dito kami Sa Australia.

[@allanbernabe5189]

After reaching 3-2, you said Nissan has better ride comfort. Won't that make it 3-3? Then you both agreed Nissan has more off-road tech. Won't that make it 3-4? Lastly, Nissan is cheaper. So that gives Nissan a total of 5 points over Isuzu's 3 points. I don't understand why you suddenly stopped counting point when it's beginning to pile up for Nissan. Was the result predetermined, and you guys failed to justify the desired "correct" result? Your review is so obviuosly rigged.

[@rongatmen5689]

I super agree with you bro. I also observed that.

[@Pantasya_dream]

Terra is Impressive, next Navara and Conquest same test.

[@LifeCampTV]

Engine- 4JJ3 isuzu

[@rodrigocultura739]

Sana magkaroon ng front and rear build in dash camera for added safety feature para walang nakalabas na wiring

[@GlenRoberts-xy1vd]

Locking Diff may sound like an advantage, however It won’t make up for unskilled drivers and the speed Of the electronics. Hill Descent Control , tires play A significant roll in any of these comparisons . The Nissan more of grocery getter , while Isuzu handles and drives like a true off roader . But Also can handle spirited pavement driving.

[@variousofautos9811]

I'll go for the Terra 4x4 since it is my dream suv

[@Ranghocsing]

For me I go for the comfort still the terra for me cuz very important on long driving and traffic won’t stress your lower back…

[@abellorenzojr3445]

Sir Aton really one of the best reviewers👍👍 for Automotive.

[@shanebrianhonorio4314]

In Philippines. Rear differential system is not often used. So its a waste of money for maintenance btw.

[@thecallingtosavedlife3657]

I driven both M-UX and Terra both SUV excellent performance , I preferred to M-UX 😘

[@Jose-fg4qq]

wait wait waittt, sa ibang channel tong nag cover ng vid ngayon ah?

[@danebrysonperpetua5842]

The Braking Test was kinda obvious since the Terra has drum brakes at the rear wheels and disc brakes on the front wheels while the MUX has Disc brakes on all four wheels. Great review still!

[@BIBIBOY9090]

2nd gen na ng terra sir is disc brake. Yung previous model nila ung drum.

[@KennCelis]

my tera have 4 discbrake and its 4x2 vl

[@ronch550]

I like the interior of the Isuzu more but the Nissan has a nicer exterior. Don't care much about acceleration because who's gonna race these things?

[@ult7511]

I think acceleration will play if you in steep hill going upward, not sure tho.

[@ronch550]

@@ult7511 yeah it can be useful but I imagine you can't go wrong with either one in terms of power and torque.

[@ult7511]

@@ronch550 I agree

[@gametimetv2530]

Agree

[@jonashlynn9527]

Honestly how often do we go to places like this. Mud rocks bundok baha! Dun nyo subukan.

[@badgerbadger5711]

Strange about the Rear diff. The Australian one comes with it.

[@bonjovi2687]

Please you should have included the fuel effeciency and cost effecient. Thanks a lot

[@erwinpinayacan1704]

Best in my experience of both car mux is almost 20-30% fuel efficient than nissan in actuwal driving abt parts mux is almost like mitsubishi & toyota compared to that nissan like everest hard to fine..mostly stock sa talyer..

[@otomotoph2281]

Ill go for mu-x king of diesel and its more quieter engine than nissan

[@1_mercadoaronadrian358]

Fortuner and montero pls

[@glenn1921]

Both will did well on this basic test for 4WD. Should've tested on a longer uneven uphill (30meters?), one has gear overheating issues. And 1 or 2-wheel slip test?

[@barturbanek9117]

Which one has this problem?

[@noyota]

We grew up with open diff 2WD/RWD vehicles, which we used to tame Africa with. Because we could drive. We neither had or needed diff locks. Even with 406 Unimog, we didn't use 4WD unless we really had to.

[@ZaZa-ra]

Yep, got by with 2WD/RWD on my farm bakkie in the Eastern Cape. Cheaper to buy and simpler to maintain. Good offroad tyres and being sensible after heavy rains. Generally worked out fine. Carried a spade in the loadbed and probably walked lines more frequently. Sometimes needed a bit more momentum than in a 4x4 as I had no low range. I wonder if anyone ever made a 2WD/RWD with low range? I thought that I needed low range more than 4x4, just to keep strain off the vehicle from speed runs. Good times.

[@wetpax29]

MU-X all the way

[@yengsabio5315]

With off-road, I prioritise handling over comfort anytime.

[@rcii1945]

Woah. my fav AI reviewer is now in TGP

[@junjunalac4255]

Nice video but its better if you habe the 3.

[@jojoapolinares3003]

I still go for Nissan. Its reliability and offroading capability has been a long time heritage as showcased to its Nissan Patrols which is remarkably the choice of Arabs in Middle East along side with the Toyota Land Cruisers. Never seen a single Isuzu SUV except for few Dmax pick-ups.

[@docmalice]

Nissan and reliability does not go in the same sentence. Maybe on their more higher end models like the patrol, but most of them are junk.

[@fyshi6226]

They have also ever made a particularly good off roader as well, the patrol is ok but is outclassed by vehicles that are a lot cheaper and more reliable

[@noyota]

This is not a Patrol.

[@EckRD]

​@@docmalice So you keep a SUV/Car for 10 year +? 🤣

[@wetlettuce8215]

​@@EckRDthat is the goal basically for offroaders and tourers the longer the better

[@washingtoniitumulak8646]

Nissan Terra is beast ... Compare to Mux.. that's my opinion

[@thisnang6515]

May I suggest to compare the chassis engineering of these vehicles, it is something we don't see on the reviews.

[@AtrumCrucis]

Nice

[@arielpalomique5565]

Mux uses hi tencil steels.

[@janzenbrixp.crisostomo9874]

My family owned a Terra VL 4x4 and it feels like a night and day difference. Even without power tailgate and adaptive cruise, I'd stick with its interior. I think for the new Nissan Terra's features in the coming years, I'd like for them to add adjustable suspension (soft, medium, and stiff), and adjustable steering (light, medium, and heavy) to give this beast an off road enhancement, a larger body would be a great offer with bigger wheels and higher ground clearance, the infotainment screen would be larger like 14 inches, with wireless apple carplay and wireless android auto, wall sockets, and new Nissan Intelligent Mobility features, and a new powerful engine like 225 horsepower and, 515 nm of torque.

[@JervNation]

What 225 hp are you talking about

[@janzenbrixp.crisostomo9874]

@@JervNation horsepower that can equal or overpower the new ford everest

[@jbangz2023]

If Terra has adaptive cruise control and power liftgate it would be the best ppv.

[@sigitpermadi6037]

I like Terra design

[@migustamiasi]

May I ask what is the purpose of rear lock differential Please. and Also The 4H and 4low usage thanks you for the answer in advance.

[@ErnestMarvinEsteban]

It can get you out of extreme offroading situations specially when one side of the wheel doesn’t touch the ground. So technically, that alone is a huge reason why the terra is a better offroader.

[@EckRD]

Which a majority of folks won't use lol

[@preno5158]

I'll go for Terra💙

[@juliuscaezargadayan216]

I think you can find a deeper hole than that… mas malalim pa mga lubak sa roads natin. Hehehe

[@marinerchris]

ANTON in Top Gear Ph?

[@yranabmalab9349]

I will go for Terra.

[@wf7246]

Isuzu for reliability

[@leonpeckson]

Where was this shot?

[@drifter1025]

better off watching the Australian SUV comparos, the tests here are child's play

[@DL.j]

Saw this dude on three different channels now 😂

[@mj5041]

I prefer the Terra: - elite and sporty exterior -modern cabin look -great air conditioning -good suspension -5 yr warranty -360 camera -better ride feel

[@shingngaling4357]

Good suspension actually stops when someone needs to tow or carry heavy baggages. Tried both and they have their own uses.

[@Jawsify1621]

I choose terra but i prefer the mux’s interior, its more luxurious in my opinion

[@hastensavoir7782]

@@Jawsify1621 it is! More Exquisitely Sculpted. The chairs are perfect.

[@hastensavoir7782]

Is the MU-X’s Suspension bad?

[@namuka1247]

Yeah ist good for short term useo while isuzu mux running continuesly for a week without stopping

[@wetlettuce8215]

in pinoy's case most suv cars here arent really for their designated purpose, most are mall crawlers or just weekend getaways, some are too afraid bring their suvs offroading even light offroading. this case mux is the way better offroader even against the newer everest but overall family hauler and daily driver, it falls short against terra or everest and that is not to discredit the mux, i think its purpose is still is the most utalitarian.

[@Portyhouse]

The Isuzu does have a rear diff lock???? Maybe it’s because I’m in Australia but the MUX 100% has a rear diff lock

[@Portyhouse]

@@TGPMagazine oh that sucks. My model is the LST. Should all come with standard rear diff lock if it’s a 4x4

[@CrisCraig]

Cant get wrong with both rigs

[@CrisCraig]

@@TGPMagazine tough question like that off road lol. Hmm maybe the terra for that rear locking diff

[@Fahad-th5ws]

Easy test .

[@josepheyes4597]

Diba sa AutoIndustriya sya? tama ba?

[@kinjoskid]

I’ll wait for anton to sell this in automart 😅😅😅

[@Ethenums]

teraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa is bery gooooooood

[@beastiren2132]

I'd choose Nissan Terra maybe because prang may pagka resemblance ng nissan patrol ang front

[@mallowshershey3144]

Watching this makes me think why carmakers insists that we need cars with off roading capability. Maybe they can focus on comfort and safety features or make this cars more affordable without this offloading features. Just saying, peace ✌️

[@kevinreyes6778]

as if crossovers don't exist

[@CrisCraig]

Anton a freelancer 😆

[@Moonlight-zp5rj]

I appreciate the testing, but guys u need to up ur off road testing. What u did can be done by crossover pseudo SUVs.

[@nerdvlogs5286]

Why not the fortuner LTD

[@ilokaknows]

Reliability wise nissan terra

[@rbc555erc]

I thought I am watching Autoindustriya haha.

[@rodrigocasimbon5242]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Nissan has GM parts!

[@yaqar0]

MUX 🖤

[@user-tt8vt2qu5d]

この他にも跳ね防止機能とか細かいとこが全然日産は駄目だね そもそも日産は営利を目的にした会社いすゞは社会貢献という目標がある会社 その違いはでかい

[@TheJoEmAgIC12]

Mas pogi slight MU-X talaga. Kaso may mga features si Terra na nakakaenganyong bilhin. Pero bakit wala akong nakikitang bagong Mu-X sa Metro Manila? Stock problems ba?

[@AceXmasuraO]

Mahal

[@darrenjunealibangbang2077]

Dito din saamin wla din pero mayroon nakong nakitang terra dito saamin

[@AceXmasuraO]

@@darrenjunealibangbang2077 even other suvs hindi na kasing dami noon, mpvs na naghahari sa kalsada ngayon

[@vtech1576]

Dito din sa CDO bihira ako makakita ng 2021-2022 na MUX mas marami terra.

[@vtech1576]

Pero if may pera ako ill go for Innova.

[@wiltonpaul9934]

Anton is everywhere lol

[@HonNey-xi4ef]

Overall durability goes to MUX. Overall features goes to TERRA.

[@mazranger148]

Lol nissan is on PAR with mux in Durability

[@zesto7396]

@@mazranger148 eh? Isuzu can run non stop in 1 week isuzu is know for trucks

[@LuisFernando-tr1oh]

Nissan Terra.

[@aliwest2954]

I go for isuzu

[@francisbacaro1594]

ang oe ng testing site niyu kahit 4x2 kaya..

[@shizi]

Your channel erased a reply and un-hearted my prior comment. 😆 No wonder you guys got left behind 😝

[@malluturbo]

Less buying terra compare to mux as its have more reliable and more resale value..

[@KLB2017]

I am looking for a car that will last me for many years. I’ve been doing some homework and I kind of like the Ford Everest (to give you an idea of the type of vehicle I am looking for). I will be retiring in 4 - 6 months and will start getting rid of everything for the transition. I will be looking to buy a new car when we arrive. I’ve been out of touch on cars as I currently drive an Electric Car. Here is my wish list: SUV Automatic Trans Pwr windows and Locks - Keyless Entry - would be nice if a phone app could communicate with the vehicle. A/C 5 seats Premium sound Adaptive Cruise Control Map Program Must have a comfortable ride for the passengers Prefer to have Gas (Wife does not like Diesel - Smell) 4X4 Could you give me some suggestions and reasons why we should go with Diesel over Gas? What is the availability of Electric Cars and recharging? What options would I have for an electric car? Looking forward to working with you. Ken B

[@fayyaragnarok3035]

Terra is the best,

[@sludgesnerve]

nissan all the way

[@segicastillo]

You need to be more scientific with these types of head to head, you need to accuratey measure the test to be able to give a clear and unbiased judgement. You should take notes from carwow's videos when it comes to testing and car battles. If you guys times the acceleration test you would have determined which one has better traction control system as it will have a shorter time to reach a certain speed

[@mariojumawan4723]

Sir totoo bang walang 360 degree camera ang MU-X ?

[@jeffreypanaligan6588]

wala

[@erwinpinayacan1704]

Profesional drivers doesnt need 360 degree camera kc madaling masira ang mostly nagagamit diyan ang blind spot warning meron sa mux

[@dekdelacruz]

So tg na si sir Anton

[@shizi]

Care to share where this location is? 😅

[@shizi]

@@TGPMagazine thanks! I hope it's accessible to test a privately owned 4x4 😅

[@edgardolaidanjr3994]

basta MUX ako..safety sa braking....may power din....di nman lage ginagamit mga yan sa offroad...pick ups are much better for off road....fuel efficient for daily use at mas maganda pang long trip mas matipid cya...

[@paulbonifacio901]

Montero or Terra guys?

[@vtech1576]

Depende if 2-5 lang palaging naka sakay go for monty.

[@jhongsports5680]

MAS GUSTO NA NG PINOY ANG PICK UP AT SUV

[@ctian6859]

Maraming bumibili ng pick up at suv kc ang pangit ng mga daan dito sa pinas khit sa city meron bumpy road

[@kooob81]

anton got traded?

[@elarvicjohnfiguracion5837]

Not just once (autoindustriya), not just twice(philkotse), but Thrice (now with tgp)