Isuzu MU-X 2021 review | perfect towing vehicle? | Chasing Cars

[@MrArmas555]

Many mechanics recommend this ISUZU due to the super reliable engine (sourced from the truck division).

[@garysmeltzersmeltzer319]

Thanks Tom best reviewer in my opinion

[@aerienix]

Minor adjustments not withstanding, I say that if you’re sitting in row 3, you’d have someone to flip row 2 back up for you. 😬

[@Naessey]

Yes, it has a lot more features, but I know a lot of people in Australia unwilling to pay out 65k plus - for any car - during these uncertain times. Am sure it will still be a hit, but add bull bar, AT tyres, cargo and racks and you are getting close to 80k.If you get 30k for your old MUX, still 50k to change over. I love the MUX. One of my top 5 fav cars, but not at 65k. While long in the tooth, you can pick up a 2019 plated Triton (new) with mini bull bar and towbar for 40k.

[@Chris-by8eh]

yes $10K more, I don't see $10K worth of extras, Now it's almost in a price range to compare to Prado.

[@gregturner_awod]

Great review, and it is a vehicle for purpose that suits my needs now. I’ve purchased a 2x4 LS-U as best value. Covid times mean just 165k’s around Albury at time of writing but hoping vaccine passports allow towing into SA some time before too much longer. I did all the 4WD driving I needed to as a young man who spent 13 years in PNG. 3.5 tonne towing in comfort is what I want, with a vehicle that’s good in and around town as well. The MU-X appears competent and capable for those needs, is very well built and finished and provides a comfortable ride in well designed seats. The safety additions work better than those I had in my preceding Tiguan R Line.

[@fasrr22]

Hello , question please how many kilo will the MUX can give per full tank ?

[@gregturner_awod]

The fuel tank holds 80 litres. Without tow weight it has a range of 1,000km. It can tow 3.5 tonnes. Less with luggage and other cargo weight loaded. Maybe 600 km range loaded but I don’t know yet.

[@Ted...youtubee]

Greg, the 2WD only on road feels a bit off putting to me. Do you find any issues when towing in the wet?

[@fasrr22]

@@gregturner_awod wow very good . I was lucky to test the D max 2.5 for days , the fuel tank managed to reach 860 kilo in city ! I was able to make it up to 900 kilo but was concerned not to find a gas station with no diesel option . The diesel cost 0.14 cent USD per litter in KSA which is very cheap . For that reason , many saudis thinking to switch to Diesel engine car because gasoline cost is high comparing to pervious years

[@gregturner_awod]

@@fasrr22 I can understand that, fuel costs rising everywhere. Here in regional Australia distances can be very great if you travel inland and fuel range is important. At speed the Diesel engine runs at low rpm, very unstressed.

[@bigyin2586]

The price list reads like a suicide note. All Isuzu had to do was add smartphone mirroring and it would have been fine- and not cost an extra $9k.

[@Johnno1979]

With all the extras i think the price is fine. At the moment (with the discount) the top of the range MUX is $64k, The Ford Everest Trend is $70k+ and the Ford Everest Titanium is $80k+. My main complaint is having heated only seats and not cooled. Apart from missing a V6 it is a great wagon.

[@bigyin2586]

@@Johnno1979 over to you, prospective customers...

[@robinholmescnx]

Excellent non biased review. I have a Ford Everest and will be looking at the MU-X. I'd like to see a side by side comparison. I'm liking the 3l over a 2l. I think it'll last longer. Particularly want to know which one performs more comfortably on rough pot holed roads.

[@mixalis6168]

Wait till the new Everest arrives @

[@robinholmescnx]

@@mixalis6168 I intend to.

[@Chris-kp1bq]

The new Everest will be even more expensive than the current one

[@kevinroberts2395]

I test drove the new MU-X, and both the 3.2 and 2.0 ltr Everests. I really loved how the MU-X drove, but, the engine noise of the MU-X saw me settle for an Everest. Isuzu needs to do some refinement to the engine to match the refinement and quietness of the modern diesel offerings.

[@keithhellyer4565]

Im just here to read all the comments about how expensive these are. Has anyone priced a new 7 seater 4x4 lately, seriously people are hung up on them being the basic 4x4 they introduced 8yrs ago, they have changed, we are in the market for a new 4x4 7 seater and these are $12k cheaper than a gxl Prado which is still behind in features and still much cheaper than the others at $63k drive away at the moment.

[@stuartc1936]

Great car for taking off road I think luxury refinement is still alittle while away

[@johnboyle4355]

What about a safety issue,if the GVM is only 2800kgs and you can tow 3500kgs, what happened to the old saying NEVER have your cart heavier than your HORSE !!.

[@iandann8788]

the best ,lived in Thailand and only had Isuzu ,never a prob

[@yvonneorchard2374]

Had a Jeep grand Cherokee 8 sp witch i loved till i blew the notor at 175000 ks I have since bought a MUX a had to hook up a 2.7 ton caravan straight from showroom and tow from Balina to Victoria through the hills I am amazed the power and economy over 1800ks averaged 16.5 litres per 100 ks lookig forward to some 4wd in the future

[@timfudy3147]

Much more improved over last model but I just can't see 60K in it. The new Everest with a V6 will leave it for dead, that's if Ford don't bring it out for 80K.

[@arthur.887]

It will leave in the dust yeah... till Fords trademark shit engines break and this Isuzu still keeps on chugging right past without any issues. I can confirm this as a mechanic in Africa.

[@ricr.4669]

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 ... KZbin · Z-Element Channel May 22, 2021

[@Sabumnim666]

How do they expect you to tow 3500kg, kerb weight 2175kg +70kg to fill the tank, +tow bar 30kg, two people 150kg, +ball weight 350kg comes to 2745kg, the GVM is 2800kg. This leaves a huge 55kg for your phone and other trinkets. Now look at the GCM of 5900kg, -3500kg leaves 2400kg as the GVM, well you need fuel 70kg, and a driver +75kgand the tow bar +30 with tow ball weight 350kg. Put simply the tow increase is simply and unrealistic advertising stunt as the bare minimum has the GVM at 2650KG.

[@JohnSmith-nz4bn]

Kerb weight includes full fluids which is a full tank of fuel amongst everything else Tare weight only includes 10 litres which might be what you're thinking of.

[@Sabumnim666]

@@JohnSmith-nz4bn I got the figures straight from the Isuzu web page with all weights. Even so it is still totally unrealistic, if we take away 70kg for fuel and one passenger we still hit 2600kg which is 200kg over the GCM.

[@iMitsubishiZA]

Still sounds pretty agricultural, a comparison with Fortuner, Everest, Pajero Sport and Sorento for some spice would be interesting.

[@amrashraf9559]

Sorento doesn't have body on frame like others

[@JohnSmith-nz4bn]

Kind of missing that the LS-T is 63,990 drive away while the LS-U is not being discounted, ergo is over 64,000 drive away.

[@ytxgames9052]

Thanks for the review I was talking about it with my mates but didn’t now.

[@vasilidedousis4627]

The Trailblazer actually was based on the Isuzu MUX so yeah.......

[@sumit3175]

Thanks for the review we were thinking to buy this but not now going for parado for that price

[@harmansaroa8055]

If you are purchasing one now, it's better to go for MUX, isuzu is doing 63,990$ drive away deals fr the top only variant.

[@sumit3175]

@@harmansaroa8055 we were looking for the 7 seater which is nice to drive & i have driven all the ones in this category our pick was pijaro sport,and everest but when i drove this one found out that the engine is very noisey on these three and mux were louder on reves which makes driving experience terrible everest was some what quite but parado was the winner i have bought gx model and very happy with it still waiting for delivery though.

[@yohannesavannahmiro9439]

Better buy a gasoline engine to avoid noise.

[@sumit3175]

@@yohannesavannahmiro9439 🤔

[@TheRiderGuider]

Took a look at this at the dealers a couple of days ago. Prado owner there just to give the staff a hard time saying it was too expensive and too basic! Bizarre pastime he has. I’ll be taking a test drive a week on Saturday and certainly not paying a Toyota tax for their very basic competitor. How much is the top of the range Prado and does it have more niceties than the new MUX? $63990 OTR for the top of the range 4x4. If it drives well I’ll have my deposit down.

[@chasingcars]

Let us know how you go

[@TheRiderGuider]

@@chasingcars not going the brown, choice between the grey, silver, red, or pearly white ... will let you know

[@TheRiderGuider]

@@chasingcars ordered an LST 4x4 in the pearlescent white. December or January delivery.

[@ZaZa-ra]

@@TheRiderGuiderHow has the Isuzu been? How does it compare to the Prado?

[@dougdownunder5622]

Last part very informative

[@Cooliemasteroz]

I like Isuzu, the company seems like Toyota was a long time ago when reliability came first which is why they only made small steps in performance with each new model.

[@chasingcars]

Some would argue a bit of a Toyota tax as well

[@andrewd7586]

Good review Tom but that price hike is ridiculous! Not that I’m looking for a SUV, but my sister is & has an older Prado. I told her to wait for this to come out, but after seeing the price, I said she should look towards the Pajero! In relation to tow capacity, being so called 3,500kg. You then have to deduct payload, as in passengers, luggage & the like from that I believe? This is a lot of would be towers get into trouble pulling far too much weight!

[@chasingcars]

Exactly right, Andrew, and it’s a point I need to make more clearly in these videos when discussing towing. If you hitch up 3500kg to the new MU-X, your maximum payload is 245kg. Couple of passengers and a couple of bags and then you’re overloaded. Gross combination mass is rated at 5900kg and the vehicle itself weighs 2155kg.

[@jtxty9010]

Now same price range with Prado VX, 20k more than Pajero Sport and fortuner in NZ. No thanks.

[@adventure43channel17]

Hi I would like to see you review the Haval H9

[@chasingcars]

I’ll see what I can do

[@adventure43channel17]

@@chasingcars Great thanks!

[@yengsabio5315]

3.5 tons? How heavy exactly is this new Mux so that it can actually tow up to 3.5 tons safely?

[@chasingcars]

The vehicle is 2155kg, but it’s certified for 3500kg braked towing. Whether you’d want to is a separate question.

[@markhaseman338]

@@chasingcars I assume that is journalist speak for "not if you are sane!!". Tops to be safe would be 3,000kg maximum

[@carcreeps1873]

Hi Tom, it’s Cohen here just wondering if you have test driven the Jimny yet, if you can’t that’s fine I have heard long list for them. Thank you kind regards Cohen

[@ricr.4669]

When in 5 seat mode, is the back the same as a Dmax truck bed? I'm having a hard time deciding. I need to carry stuff around away from rain or I can go with Dmax and tarp it up but it's a pain.

[@joshm1636]

When you take into consideration a wider width because there's no wheel arches like you would get with a dmax tub, the rear luggage section is a big plus in the mux.

[@ricr.4669]

@@joshm1636 so Mux 5seat mode has more space than Dmax if were to use roof top as the limit?

[@joshm1636]

@ric ricksen there's a good chance, yes but I would say it depends on the height of the dmax canopy. Most decent ute reviews provide tub measurements and you could probably work out a rough volume for a canopy, but you'd need to find a dealer or someone who owns an mux and ask for the measurements to compare both vehicle sizes. I would say they'd be pretty similar, but as before, not needing to worry about wheel arches means you'd have more width directly behind the first row of passenger seats in the mux than right at the back of a dmax tub.

[@ricr.4669]

@@joshm1636 thank you do much.

[@stphnmrk1]

Why is the servicing interval different(10km) in philippines?

[@blairsands2539]

What are your views on this vehicle v 2021 Pajero sport in terms of value for money?

[@chasingcars]

Pajero Sport is great value. Not as refined as the new Isuzu but a lot cheaper. Test drive both.

[@MarthaMansbridge]

Will do everything the Isuzu will do, probably more, and it can also be driven in 4WD permanently. Far cheaper too!

[@alqersan]

I wish they’re add 360 camera

[@gdelimag]

Fantastic review as usual, I have a question, I am very close to buy a Mitsubishi Pajero sport, Do you think is worth it to spend more money to get the Isuzu MUX LST instead Pajero Sport exceed? Thanks.

[@lamuerte8687]

Go for the Pajero Sport. May look a bit unattractive from certain angles and definitely needs a redo of the interior, but cannot beat it for value for money.

[@Christopherpototoy]

Its the super select ll for me

[@skulkloe]

Engine seems under powered for a 3 liter diesel. Efficiency over power i guess.

[@charlieleuluai2267]

Tried and true I guess. Throttle controller and a dbchip will help fix that issue. I'll have this engine over the new v6 turbo's that will be coming out. But that's just me

[@charlieleuluai2267]

@@einfelder8262 yeah mate people complaining about the price hike, if the patrol went up 10k you can imagine how much the Everest and ranger will be, I'm saying 85-90k driveway maybe

[@farokhbulsara4890]

@@charlieleuluai2267 agree

[@eternallearner8185]

Understressed, will run for seriously long miles with very basic maintenance.

[@PrasannaJadiya28]

Why would you need heated seats in Australia? It's hot down there.

[@suprat49]

We do have something called winter here…

[@Ted...youtubee]

Whilst some parts of the world are allegedly warming, Melbourne is freezing, even in November.

[@meeran071]

Could you do comparison between mux, Pajero sport and Everest

[@TheRiderGuider]

Relevation? 😆👍🏼

[@andrewcaune5293]

Great review. Would love to see a high level comparison with competitors. Not a detailed item by item review eg. How many cupholders you get in an Everest vs Fortuner , but something that says if you're doing heavy towing vehicle A is better, if you're looking for comfortable all rounder go for vehicle B and if you want to do more off-road tracks then vehicle C may be the better choice. Would also like to know the dealer network and customer support reputation of izuzu. E.g. I heard Mitsubishi, Nissan and Renault are merging which may impact triton, Navara, Pajero Sports in coming years.

[@chasingcars]

Good idea Andrew. One for us to pencil in for after lockdown.

[@tldrinfographics5769]

Please raise the voice tone Sir. Hard to hear for the old people.

[@kodessa]

Having wireless carplay w/o qi charging is basically a car w/o wheels. I'll never understand why car manufacturers go half way with features that go in tandem.

[@meekacumen]

what about electric seats and no seat memory function.... ridiculous

[@henrylawson430]

@@meekacumen no one in this segment offers memory. Surely it would make sense for at least one brand to offer it as part of product differentiation.

[@chasingcars]

Maybe it’s just me, but I find my phone overheats when using both wireless CarPlay and wireless charging - and it can’t sustain enough charge, it still runs down. More testing required.

[@fiseefisee]

Does it come with tow bar?

[@Ted...youtubee]

Extra cost, plus plugs,harness, brake control. Roughly $2500 from memory.

[@mickwhitton]

Relevation vs revelation …. Atleast it’s in the urban dictionary ;)

[@vitosherochill7876]

Why it's not introducing in India ?

[@tpv59]

Do not know. Ask or email a Isuzu dealer and ask THEM. Regards.

[@vitosherochill7876]

They should not underrated Indian customers

[@dolguldur4706]

Mazda dont have to do mux clone since they already got cx9 on the 7 seat market

[@chasingcars]

True but the CX-9 can’t take you very far off road.

[@simonboyce7909]

So is it anything like the dmax where the speedo doesn’t work until around 40kph 🤔

[@chasingcars]

Hmm, didn’t notice that effect

[@bugsy791]

did he said relevation instead of revelation?

[@bigyin2586]

Yes. But it’s all revatile! Maybe he was thinking of the “elevation” of the new models’ prices.

[@bugsy791]

@@bigyin2586 ha...makes sense now

[@chasingcars]

Too early in the morning

[@garynew9637]

The jackaroos are still a good 4x4.

[@curlzbean]

found it really gutless to drive....just wanted to go up a gear when you put your foot down....guessing more about fuel economy

[@jaineshwarlal9233]

Isuzu is my pick

[@GlenRoberts-xy1vd]

You want a perfect towing vehicle. Buy yourself a pickup truck , that’s what there designed for

[@vsboy2577]

The inside looks classy

[@bolblizt]

I wonder why it can’t match toyota’s output ?

[@leonbuhagiar5236]

Because Isuzu this whole deal about the engines is to be reliable so they tune it down to be more reliable

[@bradleyaustin2369]

Exactly right Leon

[@bolblizt]

@@bradleyaustin2369 so you’re saying if they juice it more it will no longer be reliable compare to a Toyota?

[@leonbuhagiar5236]

@@bolblizt I’m just saying izuzu knows their motors as like any other cars but they decide to tune it down for more reliability that’s just izuzu

[@chasingcars]

Understressed, some would say

[@keepcarsfun]

This is going to date very, very quickly

[@airlinesecrets]

Overpriced and still out dated versus other considerations. Not huge value

[@shayne4288]

Sounds like the safety tech is complete garbage then :( They could have done so much better in a number of areas.

[@chasingcars]

It mostly works OK but it’s far too aggressive when you’re trying to drive without adaptive cruise turned on

[@shayne4288]

@@chasingcars That's pretty much all of Tassie's roads except the main highways.

[@minniman24]

@@chasingcars thanks Tom, so are you saying that this aggressiveness could be fixed relatively easily for buyers via a future software update (possibly during servicing)?

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Still needs more grunt. 70 kW/t is still pretty lame. Why are all the offerings in this class underpowered? Need to flog the guts out of it to get anywhere and the fuel economy plummets. Don't understand the 4x2 option at all. Just get a proper car if 4x4 isn't a requirement. Good review.

[@henrylawson430]

Towing. Eg. Horse floats.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

@@henrylawson430 Why would one choose a gutless vehicle for towing?

[@Cooliemasteroz]

For rough tracks the most import thing is ground clearance then engine power and or low gears and last last of all, 4wd.

[@Bagnerdpak]

some people buy the 4x2 option for ground clearance. The engine power can be tuned up with a chip, the reason why it is underpowered in this configuration is durability and emission concern. Realistically this engine can output 550 nm without too much problem, and given the power output is torque x rpm, then the power output will also increase.

[@JDMEVOVIGSR]

Mate, you whinge and whine and post the same crap on every youtube video. If you've got a problem with it, man up and spend the cash on an offering from America.

[@retepd1e]

Hey Tom, again an outstanding review! Honest, straight forward and useful. Way better than measuring softness on various surfaces with a duranometre or whatnot. This MUX is a great looking car. My area of disappointment: 1.unjustifiable steep price increase 2.I wanted to see at least 150kW and 500Nm torque now standard among these SUVs. It would be so good to see a comparison between the Fortuner and the MUX. Please consider.Cheers

[@chasingcars]

Yes, 140kW/450Nm now seems a little underdone (even if it’s an improvement on the old one).

[@chasingcars]

And will certainly consider that comparison.

[@aw4610]

It looks so much better than those Toyota land whales.

[@Chris-eo4ry]

I rather buy a dmax than MUX

[@alialmaki2253]

Goood👍👍👍

[@joshinthecity]

$58,500 for a base model 4x4 in white with no options......

[@chasingcars]

And you don’t want the base model

[@paulparker8298]

Thought it was Ed sheeran

[@chasingcars]

It was

[@paulparker8298]

@@chasingcars 😂

[@Sgerr222]

Too much money for what you get

[@GlowingTube]

Too expensive

[@dr.andersonsghost4315]

The design looks like something the Chinese would draw up 10 years ago.

[@MarthaMansbridge]

I agree - especially the rear end which looks like a bland Ford rip off.

[@awabyusuf2579]

🇲🇨☮️🎉👍💯

[@binamchaudhary7573]

Eye su zu