Should I Buy An Isuzu MU-X or Ford Everest? | Tested Around Town And In The Bush | Drive.com.au

[@miken.2847]

I've driven both. The Everest was noticably better on the road. I didn't go to the dirt, so I can't speak to that. I'd be ok with the MUX if I wanted save the money.

[@darenrigby7009]

Fords break down a lot

[@TalismanPHX]

Definitely the MUX. Proven reliability and durability.

[@sealoftheliving4998]

I will buy Ford Everest. Reliability is all in car. It depends on how u drive and proper maintenance right on schedule. Isuzu is known as Noisy king engine.

[@23860]

@@sealoftheliving4998 you are ford paid comentator,look how many same comments you left

[@emmanuelgitonga5304]

@@sealoftheliving4998 if they are both maintained well the MU-X will outlast the Everest bulletproof engine though I would go for the Everest

[@emmanuelgitonga5304]

I would pick a 2017 Holden Trailblazer over the MU-X

[@jayden4664]

@@emmanuelgitonga5304 that trailerblazer was well made just that it doesn't have some technology features

[@Pathaan1903]

Like the look of the Everest but in South Africa we only get the bi-turbo sport and V6 platinum and they are both ridiculously expensive. Just bought the LS-T (onyx here) . Swopped out the tyres for 18 ATs. Drive is truck like but better than Fortuner. Simple controls and performs well off road. Leather seats are sweaty in heat ( a far cry from the Napa of my previous Jeep) and I cannot seem to find a comfortable seating position. Its utilitarian but I hope it will keep for 10 years or so… not much hope for the piano black bits in the interior tho! So far, cloth in car to wipe down after use… this enthusiasm will probably fade over time😂. Guess only time will tell if after sales service is any good. For now, Donkey(MU-X) and I will motor on…

[@d.Cog420]

How does the MU-X compare to the Jeep? Looking at buying a 2021 and can't decide.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Would like to see these SUVs coming with 4 wheel independent suspension and 18” rims for off-roading. Also they really should be rated to take full payload whist towing full rated tow capacity. On another note I’d love to see a comparison between large SUVs like these and including the LR Discovery 5 and LR Defender 110/130.

[@louwritznel3816]

4 wheel independent suspension and 18” rims for off-roading? What a laugh

[@jerrymyahzcat]

@@louwritznel3816 not really. I’m not talking extreme off-roading. But most normal off-roading that would be perfect. Maybe 17” rims.

[@d.Cog420]

This is good. Copy and paste it, I can't seem to load link: Best 4WD SUV off-road: Top 12 4WD SUVs compared - some fail to make it!

[@clintdelport519]

Mu x gets my vote

[@honestjoe632]

If you are looking for a great truck like experience then the MU-X is the way to go…

[@sealoftheliving4998]

I will buy Ford Everest. Reliability is all in car. It depends on how u drive and proper maintenance right on schedule. Isuzu is known as Noisy king engine.

[@tyzon00800]

Or tractor like mux or Great Wall both crap , best quality go for the ford

[@darenrigby7009]

Mazda bt 50 thunder

[@BennyBestt]

​@tyzon00800 you are delusional. The mux king of reliability

[@Herosade]

​@@BennyBestthe's right, ford is reliable, I put bets that ford will break down, never let me down once.

[@gregspencer7111]

Our choice was between the Prado GLX flat back with premium pack - the MUX LST and the Everest Sport with touring pack. Hands down ride was the Ford which we ordered

[@Drivecomau]

We hope the Everest goes well for you!

[@emmanuelpingkian7276]

I go for the MUx

[@MissKirst10]

MU x all the way reliability over comfort any day id never ever own another ford in my life spent more time in the shop then on the road and lets say i have had a few family members with the same issue and we just ordered our mux LST cant wait

[@janbouwman4706]

Mux al the way

[@gerriepretorius8978]

Unfortunately yet again I question thus channel's objectivity. I know the Everest is a well-designed vehicle, the new Ford Ranger anc Everest platform has proven to have issues with regards to reliability. These are family vehicles and therefore the superior reliability of the Isuzu should have it win.

[@NitinChauhan22]

the whistling sound at 1:40 ?

[@dangerm3496]

Less tech and a mechanical 4x4 if I’m going scrub towing the detuned truck motor is the winner for me. If I’m buying a family suv with the odd beach run the v6 ford wld be my choice, never ever that 2.0 bi- trouble motor.

[@caliael3346]

I assume ford havent fixed their tranny issues yet, after several years having issues with 6r80, 10r80 etc.. So ISUZU hands down reliability. Also on my country Ford customer support and post-sales are bad.

[@tonyhadenough2574]

Ide rather the Isuzu, Isuzu spends more of their time building their 4x4's for reliability and durability, instead of trying to make their fleets more technical and cosmetic crap just to make it sell. Isuzu sells on reliability and durability, not on interior and exterior cosmetics. 10/10 for me on isuzu

[@andyclemente4205]

Can you translate the numbers into HP snd pound feet of torque

[@markanderson3003]

Why would you not do the v6 in this video?

[@Drivecomau]

While we didn't cover the Everest V6 on this occasion, we've compared it to another rival here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6OcnqqLgMefgLs

[@Sofiya-lov]

I go for Everest

[@patrickmaher4909]

Great review, well balanced.

[@jeffersonsy2564]

What about Toyota?

[@chabs_81]

Both

[@dekdelacruz]

Mux due to reliability issues

[@_louisianna2912]

Wouldn’t buy a ford after hearing about the 2 lemon rangers and ford doing nothing about it unilt ACA got involved. Fix or repair daily.

[@BomberFletch31]

Of course, ACA is the epitome of quality journalism, right? 🙄

[@saudabrahams]

2 out of thousands sold? Seems pretty good to me then

[@MrW416262]

Why won’t Isuzu update its gear box?

[@Drivecomau]

With more gear ratios you mean? - Sam

[@2010appra]

No brainer....next gen everest for sure...great look, awesome tech and strong drive

[@jeeefthegreat7555]

Does anybody at this point not know that Ford falls apart in a few years?

[@HDXFH]

The everest motors are crap

[@akuapiatas]

Ford but in the 3.0 guise.

[@thehighlander959]

MU-X is a better all rounder.

[@whomcares3438]

Yeah Izuzu and customer service don’t go hand in hand either. As for proven reliability, not so much. Just read about Izuzu 3.0 lt issues. Turbo’s, cooling systems, intercoolers, DPF failure, leaking heads and the list goes on. Izuzu has just been hit by the ACC as well for their terrible customer service. Barge pole comes to mind. As for Ford. No better. Bringing out a 20 plus year old motor, mutton dressed as lamb anyone? I wish Hyundai or Kia would get into this game. At least they provide customer service!

[@pummyy]

Still pretty sure less issues compared to ford and Isuzu doesnt had to make vehicle replacements like Ford. When it comes to diesel motor, Isuzu is better than toyota.

[@rayg1232]

Have 22 dmax and my dealer has being great no problems at all. Had holden and ford and the word service is not on the vocabulary I don’t think the gear box will last in the ford… and way 10 speed?……

[@cmelft2463]

to be honest, hyundai is having their own engine and turbo failures and their customer service isnt any better. All these new cars are just money makers, no one is doing proper testing or production anymore to make things last...essentially they want you to trade in/upgrade once the factory warranty is over

[@SimonBrisbane]

Drive has lost all credibility after saying Haval comes first in their mid-sized SUV comparison. I didn’t even watch this video.

[@perpetualgrin5804]

Why would anyone support the CCP regime, both you and I have never bought a Chinese made product 🤔 ?

[@choirhunter]

exactly. this channel is garbage

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Haval are total rubbish and nasty to drive.

[@Dffffxzx]

Go buy an everest, trust me. All car company have issues with their cars, some of the issues were far more terrible than ford, and those issues by other company's didn't just make it on the newspaper. Ford is just widely known and gossips tend to spread faster. Issues were addressed eventually on next gen car. Just like toyota fortuner back in the days, they have issues with their first gen fortuners, but in second gen, they've already fixed it. What company will want to go bankrupt because of some issues. If you think car company like toyota or isuzu is the best, then why is ford still topping up the market sales despite having those issues. All those broken or blown up ford engines are heavily modified (by the owner) and not well maintained, maintained but handled by 3rd party shops, no car will last very long if you don't do proper maintenance.

[@chrisfuller3391]

I would have liked to see a comparison between the 3.0L turbo Everest engine and the MU-x 3.0L turbo. Disregarding the upfront cost.

[@johnbowling3142]

Reliability not considered. My 2018 Everest Trend has had a multitude of problems. Transmission replaced after 2 years of complaining, AdBlue heater (recall), AdBlue injector ($1700) and heater pump (approx $2000) replaced, all 4 doors corroded and are being replaced. Gearbox playing up again. Now out of warranty and I am too scared to keep it. So I am considering the MUX for reliability - I hope.

[@tonyhadenough2574]

The Isuzu is reliable, I have a Isuzu mux, absolutely love it, not a drama at all, I wouldn't drive anything else. Ide rather walk than owning a Ford

[@borsh2002]

It seems to me that Ford has taken this road of "we are Ford, people will always buy our cars!" and they w`ont listen to customers at all! A few years back one of my customers (i worked in sales, not car sales) bought 2 Ford`s for the family. One of them was the Edge(Europe), the other was a smaller SUV for the wife. He knew the guy from auto-dealer and for buying 2 cars he got a good price cut. After 3 months he returned both of them because of reliability and poor quality in fitings. After all those years some would say Ford has learned a lesson and payed a bit more in order to improve reliability, I guess, viewing comments here, they did not. Too bad, if Henry had seen something like that all actual Ford managers would have been unimployed. ON Topic: MU X all the way! People buy cars to reach destinations, not to post pictures on social (normal people). This means the car should be able( as a whole) to reach that destination everytime!

[@charlesfrost6172]

Mux more reliable

[@MM-rm5nv]

Though Ford is a newer car with more bells and whistles it does not seem as dependable as the Isuzu.

[@TheBruthaDave]

If you have a young family, do mostly light duties with little or occasional towing and like to lease your vehicle go the Everest. If you want to keep your car for long term and plan to do outback driving or towing a caravan around Austrlia. Go the MU-X, It is a favourite of the grey nomads for a reason.

[@tuffin2]

Great summary!

[@zane8507]

Isuzu has what someone that actually needs an suv, like the best turbo diesel 4 ever made and solid as. On the other hand ford……. Shit engine my mates on his second one already, interior looks nice but turns to shit in the bush. Ford=house wife. Izusu=Australia.

[@GA-jo1tu]

I've owned an Everest Titanium in Thailand for a year. Its been so good and looks amazing with white on black wheels. The best car I've ever owned. Great safety features.

[@rokana9641]

MUX = Proven reliability

[@sealoftheliving4998]

I will buy Ford Everest. Reliability is all in car. It depends on how u drive and proper maintenance right on schedule. Isuzu is known as Noisy king engine.

[@dank5432]

@@sealoftheliving4998Ford salesperson?

[@MrMerxes]

@@sealoftheliving4998 Mate you literally driven me away from buying a Ford with those copy pasted replies to almost every Ford undermining comment. And I was interested in Everest. Not anymore. Good job 👍🏼

[@mickromer6199]

@@sealoftheliving4998 4jj3 is a hell off a lot quieter than the 4jj1, either way, id rather listen too a 4jj1 knocking away down the road than sitting in the passenger seat of a tilt tray truck while your ranger/Everest is on the back getting towed back too the dealer for a new engine 🤣

[@tranlee5622]

Isuzu customer service is spot on 2nd engine in my 2022 mux. Not a single penny charged from me for it.

[@jaineshwarlal9233]

Isuzu 4 me, it's a bit more reliable than the ford

[@sealoftheliving4998]

Idiot reliable is in you on how you maintain. What an stupid people say Reliable Relieable Reliable😁😁😄😄😄😄

[@mrfalak123]

Mux definitely,my Isuzu NPR 300 is already 450000km on the clock and still running like new.👍🏻

[@doneB830]

Haha not very comfortable

[@pranavjadhav9534]

Looks like a marketplace description “still runnin like new”😂

[@stevieTee_21]

Not for much longer 😂😂😂

[@RocketRod63]

V6 Everest…….daylight……

[@AkhonaNgquba]

That’s not fair. That V6 seems really awesome on paper. It would wipe the floor with the Isuzu

[@RocketRod63]

@@AkhonaNgquba 😂😂I have the V6 Ranger Sport……yes you are correct 👍

[@aliwest2954]

The Mu-x looks modern and nice from inside and out. Definitely would love to own it one day.

[@frednurks8528]

Customer service and the doggie 10 speed gearbox is the concern with Ford. Does the new Everest still need adblue? On a pure reliability basis I am considering the mu-x

[@MrDirtydiggler]

The Ford meets the latest Euro 6 passenger vehicle standard, yes that means diesel exhaust fluid. Isuzu 3.0 is Euro 5b, allowed at the time of compliance in Australia but not most other world markets. Slightly better than utes and commercials with just a DPF, huge difference to the modern Euro 6 pollution standard.

[@351tgv]

Fred all turbo diesel will eventually have to comply to Euro 6 and that means SCR or in commercial terms AdBlue so the beloved M-UX will also have to comply otherwise it will not meet ADR for compliance.

[@craigyarrington4964]

@@351tgv That's if they are not all banned by labor and the greens. At this point there will be no more new diesels/petrol only cars by 2030.

[@craigyarrington4964]

A big question would be which car would you prefer with 100,000 on the clock and say 5 years old.

[@gerriepretorius8978]

Mux

[@torquendirty2186]

Isn't the 3.0L V6 the same engine as what's found in the Land Rover Discovery 3/4/5? Which is notorious for it poor reliability and expensive servicing (see body off timing belt change)? Combine that with the lawsuits over the 10sp transmission overseas, how can it possibly be recommended?

[@bluedunn374]

Fords marketing is crazy

[@doneB830]

All these faults have been repaired.

[@bluegambit07]

I'd go for the MUX ... i dont like buying potential Lemon .. thats reality ..

[@tyzon00800]

Then buy the mux tractor fool

[@shayne4288]

I own one of these lemons.... I won't be buying another :(

[@rainerliedtke4360]

I also have everest lemon. Al promising safty features not working properly. Suddenly full break, without reason.

[@rafaelZzz21]

Everest is nice if you want to hang out at the repair shop all the time

[@australianmade2659]

I wouldn’t touch that 10 speed gearbox

[@alvinpong2374]

Isuzu will last more longer ...

[@351tgv]

doubt it, DPF fails like Hilux now being openly reported about the D-Max/BT50 and MU-X, also 5th injector lockups, I would say they are in big trouble soon.

[@joshuacox26]

English 101

[@ENDWOKEDEGENERACY]

Blah blah blah. Isuzu is a dying brand bro. That won’t even exist in 10 years

[@shawsie5780]

Blah blah blah, you're fucked in the head

[@donnlowel2387]

Wrong, Isuzu has problems too...

[@melissah9893]

I’d buy a Ford if it didn’t have a unreliable engine setup 😅. Look at the recent reports of NEW Fords in AU breaking down…already. At least we were fortunate enough to have our Ford fully refunded and now have Isuzu, not as shiny but reliable and that’s what you need when you use the 4wd for what it is for - ie not as a city / daily driver.

[@lionelbrink]

For me, the MU-X value proposition outweighs the Everest - for the price difference I can live without the enormous ipad, fancy pants driving modes, the 20" wheels and a real-world fuel consumption of well over 10l/100 (that claimed 7.6 l/100 is not even possible if you pushed it, downhill in neutral). MU-X could obviously do with an improved on-road drive feel as it is very obviously a body on ute chassis (the Everest feels way more improved in this department) but for gravel/offroad it outshines the Everest, & for towing, the 6 speed gearbox is sublime. The MU-X interior is rather utilitarean at best, but the LST model does provide for some improvements to bring it marginally closer to the Everest - although you would be hard pressed to see the difference between specs just by looking at them. I also prefer the flat folding MU-X 3rd row (Everest causes a rearward slide of anything larger than a carry-on bag due to the "non-flat" nature). Finally, Isuzu reliability v Ford - enough said: Isuzu hands down!

[@jmrocks5060]

Already hearing about issues that the new Fords are having. People getting lemons with no help from Ford.

[@JP-hh2qj]

No mechanics yet in this country can manage to understand the complex mechanism built in ford yet.. perhaps several years later..

[@choirhunter]

what issues?

[@shanea9613]

My mates Wildtrak had the Speedo all blank. Would turn on at all. Happens on and off.

[@kdcan724cnls4]

Ford got the looks but Isuzu for Reliability 💪

[@doneB830]

Not known yet.

[@bigkiwial]

Compare the top of the line isuzu with the second from base everest, seems legit....🤣😂

[@tanmupps5997]

In south Africa we prefer isuzus to fords

[@sealoftheliving4998]

I will buy Ford Everest. Reliability is all in car. It depends on how u drive and proper maintenance right on schedule. Isuzu is known as Noisy king engine.

[@gordonsmithsa115]

Almost everyone of my mates has had issues with their Fords, great vehicles but problems do arise, I have had 3 Isuzus and zero issues…

[@frednurks8528]

@@sealoftheliving4998 must be a ford representative. Your reply has been repeated on several other comments? 🤔

[@MrMerxes]

@@sealoftheliving4998 Are you a Ford bot? Do you really reply to everyone with the same copy pasted comment?

[@saudabrahams]

No we don't. Ranger and Everest is perennialy better, sales wise too

[@matthoward5420]

I’d pick the Everest we have an older one and it is awesome

[@doctorboy5892]

In Australia the Ford service is terrible and disrespectful. I personally paid $380 for a service on my Ford Focus and when I got home I found they hadn't even changed the oil. Never been back to a Ford service centre since and never will.

[@joerisimmanuel9156]

In my country the service is by third party companies and they dod even better than the dealership itself, they sometimes if you spen lot of money on them they will give you some semi detailling on the engine.

[@doctorboy5892]

@@joerisimmanuel9156 That's a better system.

[@cljb1074]

I've ordered the platinum everest with all terrains. I will be having words with ford about those teething problems the ranger's had. Pull your head in ford...

[@Heisy0198]

Yeah I think Ford will be copping allot of heat since that ACA episode. My local dealer just had a cancellation on a new Everest Sport. The dealer called me saying if i wanted it

[@robfowler3824]

I ordered the Sport with all terrains late last year such a nice car to drive. Fords customer service on the other hand needs improving.

[@cljb1074]

@@robfowler3824 The dealership I'm dealing with seem fine, my sales guy scott is very good answering all my questions and very helpful.

[@robfowler3824]

@@cljb1074 The sales people seem fine to deal with just Fords bad reputation with warranty claims and sevicing im a little worried about, hopefully the car runs like a dream for many years.

[@joerisimmanuel9156]

​@@cljb1074same, my dealership nice too, help so many. Maybe the issues of that maybe bacause the worker you dealing with

[@DSA-hw2xf]

Isusu💪🏻

[@WillowsAdventures73]

I had both on order... proud owner of the Everest Sport V6 for the past 2 months and love it. Looks better, quieter, more powerful, more refined & more comfortable.

[@Sofiya-lov]

Sounds like it has exceeded your expectations in terms of looks, performance, and comfort

[@joerisimmanuel9156]

Did you get any issues for 10 month from then

[@WillowsAdventures73]

@@joerisimmanuel9156 still running perfectly

[@skudaaron1986]

You get Ford problems when you buy the Everest.

[@RICHYSUNCLE]

Mux quick and easy not a ford 😂

[@johnlee2540]

Many gen1 isuzu trooper still running in my city...no ford pick up from that age are still running today

[@everettefarquharson4488]

Same here in Jamaica 🇯🇲. Lots of isuzu trooper still running..hardly seen any of the older generations of the ford ranger either. Jamaica loves Isuzu. Isuzu more rated here when it comes to small trucks...

[@bappo8011]

i daily an isuzu trooper 2001. but man this comment couldn't be more ignorant. the last isuzu was made around 2003-2005 if im not mistaken, and the first everest model came out around 2003. and if you just go outside of your city and move to the west for example, 1980 rangers are still seen on the road. make it make sense.

[@alexistavas4396]

Something’s telling me, he sounds like a ford guy..🤔

[@muhammadharits3237]

MU-X 👍👍

[@WayneFuller-v1z]

Mate the isuzu motor will last three times longer than the Everest that's $40000 saved

[@Phantomthecat]

They were both on my short list but I dropped the Everest from it due to continued transmission issues that Ford seem unwilling to sort so the MUX is looking likely now.

[@darenrigby7009]

I agree. Just not as good looking

[@BomberFletch31]

I've been driving for 24 years and have owned nothing but Fords in that time. If I needed a 4WD wagon I'd definitely go with the Everest. Love the styling of the new Everest.

[@Phantomthecat]

You need to expand your horizons a bit - there are plenty of good cars out there with manufactures that don’t treat their customers like shit.

[@darenrigby7009]

Fords customer service is the absolute worse. So many have had problems with the everest and rangers

[@lengerer]

You didn’t buy a ford with the dry clutch auto power shift then

[@BennyBestt]

Isuzu bulletproof

[@shawsie5780]

@@darenrigby7009spot on mate, I had a problematic Ford Ranger and traded it for a D max, smartest thing I’ve ever done

[@michaelcarydakis790]

no way small 2 lt two turbos on the ford will ware the engine faster like most other small turbo 4 engines 1.4 lt 1.8 lt2lt 3 litre and up more reliable

[@Dvladvocate]

Theres a reason nobody uses a everest to travel to the cape or across the Nullarbor. Its a pretty looking suv but about as reliable as a bmw or merc. The transmission is renowned for shitting itself when towing vans or actually putting it to actual work. I love how all the drive guys talk about useless stuff like how the interior looks expensive but negate the main stuff like recall numbers, product reviews of how bad the ford reliability is. Isuzu are renowned for the 4jj1 or 3 motor doing over 500k without blowing anything. If u want a light use 4wd get a Ford, but don't expect it to last once you lean on it. If you want reliable workhorse which you can take anywhere get the isuzu

[@truthandjustice6838]

Had some bad experiences with Ford over the last 10 years. I really like the interior of the Everest, but they have becime so common on South African roads and taking eveything in to account, the MUX would be the wiser more practical decision for me in South Africa. Priced right too.

[@ENDWOKEDEGENERACY]

MuX looks like trash inside and out. Basic. Reliable yeah. Solid performance yeah. But Everest is on another level of performance and quality. Not even a genuine comparison anymore.

[@scottbrodie2543]

I wonder why FORD goes for 7 seats only in top line models..Does it drive buyers away who only want 5 seats?

[@norfolkandgood1962]

The 4J motor will still be going, long after the Ford blows up.

[@geoffh5529]

Everest doesn’t have proven reliability I got a MUX but I didn’t even consider looking at the Everest. I considered Toyota’s though.

[@ravenguard1495]

Not sure about reliability but I am sure I will never consider the MU-X . Seems a car of 5 years ago. No ventilated seat, huge infotainment and digital cluster is definitively a no nowadays. This doesn’t mean I will definitively go with Everest if not convinced about reliability but at least I will consider it.

[@alanjm1234]

Why do pretty much all manufacturers fit wheels and tyres that make the ride WORSE to their "premium" models? And not just in 4WDs but in every segment. It's nuts.

[@bluedunn374]

If you value resale stay clear of the Everest, that engine ain’t gunna last.

[@darrenod351]

Great review lots of comments on here about ford reliability have had them for years but if i was to buy a new car i would go the ford rather than drive old technology the isuzu is old looking for not much cheaper just saying.

[@christophersplitt1772]

Swap engine and transmission from the mux and put it together to the Everest that would be epic SUV

[@nasilelebrian3]

Nothing beats MU-X, I bought a 2023 model for my wife, I end up driving it more 😆

[@jordannasra1594]

Let’s not mess about! The Everest looks the part, the MUX? Not so sure!

[@JF-di1nr]

Everest craps over everything🤘🏾

[@2468yu]

Everest..

[@kanjangamukwena53]

Everest

[@golong1343]

So how's thw ford in Australia today?

[@AkhonaNgquba]

Eyezoozoo for me 😂

[@sakapole]

Isuzu always.

[@nepausu2ber604]

😮

[@JohnTorcasio]

Anything but a Ford

[@raygiddings2715]

I had 2016 xlt ranger then had to drive 2017 Everest for one week and then sold the ranger and got a 2016 jeep grand Cherokee have not looked back i definitely want have a Ford ever again

[@d.Cog420]

We did the same. The Jeep is awesome and cheaper than both.

[@stephenburford54]

I have gone with the MU-X but replaced the 20" wheels with 17" off-road wheels - way better value than the Everest and reckon would out perform in real off road travelling

[@smsfsyd]

Hi Stephen, Did you swap the wheels at the time of purchase? did the dealer charge you extra?

[@stephenburford54]

@@smsfsyd I actually got them as an extra set from the dealer. The plan was to use the road wheels around the city then change them over when going off-road or on holidays. Turns out the 20" wheels are just sitting in my shed. Should be no extra to get a different set of wheels

[@paddy380]

@@smsfsyd they don’t offer them unfortunately, I’ll change to AT 18s when I’ve worn the 20s out.

[@Rockbottomsurf]

MUX seats feel funny to sit in but I believe it’s supposed to be roomier than Everest? Hope I’m wrong I felt more cramped in mux than my old Pajero. I like the look of the Ford but why don’t the back seats fold flat, why the stupid back to front gear stick and really why the third row in higher specs? That’s before the Ford non existent back up service.

[@rayg1232]

Ford will never change….

[@Rockbottomsurf]

@@rayg1232 again I’m hoping your wrong there seems to be plenty of their utes on the road so they may be improving.

[@leoesposito8762]

both fantastic suv's but i will take the Ford...

[@dtp777j3sus]

Gotta go the MU-X reliability and ford badge is poo 💩 😅

[@brandobandit819]

How's your 1st hand experience with Ford Everest mate?

[@ENGLISH-MOVIES403]

Did the rough road button really dramatically changes the manner of traction control? Please someone reply.

[@Drivecomau]

Yes, I can confirm from my experience that it is a useful off-road and does help. However, you can't use it and the diff lock at the same time. So, you need to choose which works better in certain situations. - Sam

[@MeMurphy10Feb]

Just wondering why you cannot/ should not drive the MUX in H4 onroad? According to a salesperson they did not raise any issues in doing so in slippery conditions like rain or dirt? Is that because it locks the centre diff ie 50/50 torque slit?

[@robertmason2076]

@@MeMurphy10Febit’s cause the Isuzu transfer case is a traditional 4wd transfer case that is completely locked when in 4wd like all the old school patrols and landcruisers etc. To use it on road you need a transfer case with in built ability to slip. Give me Isuzu transfer case any day.

[@RockGarden8888]

Everest second row seat needs to recline further and slide back further so taller passengers can adjust to fit. I’m 6’3 and I can’t fit in the second row with front seats in my driving position. Should be able to option platinum without 3rd row seats. For those reasons I’ve crossed it off my list

[@sealoftheliving4998]

Inform to Ford Australia Engineering they will listen to customer complain maybe 2024 they will grant your request

[@EnduroTrailRiding]

The mux has even less room, tried both today, I'm 6 foot 4

[@Lachiekeenan0]

Kind of silly to compare the two specs except if you look at just price. The 2.0L ford will undoubtedly have less longevity than the Isuzu especially if you give the car work to do towing etc. so if it’s driving around town, the ford, anything else you’d go isuzu. Can compare the 3.0L v6 ford but then the prices are just too far apart really and the Isuzu is the value play and ford is premium option.

[@jeffersonsy2564]

Toyata vs Isuzu maybe