Reliable rugged family 4x4 SUV? 2024 Isuzu MU-X review

The Isuzu MU-X is going to tick the boxes for plenty of buyers.
With a strong diesel engine, 4WD underpinnings with serious off-road capability, and the maximum 3.5-tonne towing capacity, it really does do a lot.
Add to that the fact that the MU-X sold in Australia comes with a standard seven seater layout, and you really do have the ideal family truck.... almost.
There are some things that could be better with this D-Max ute-based SUV, and I'll run through them in this review. Plus, I'll tell you which of the other ladder-chassis, body-on-frame off-road 4x4 wagons you should be considering if you're looking for a vehicle like this.
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00:00 Intro
00:28 Is it the right price?
02:15 What are the best alternatives?
03:42 Is it the right size?
05:30 Interior
11:19 Under the bonnet
12:13 Driving
15:21 Efficiency
16:01 Is it safe?
16:50 Ownership
17:30 Verdict
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[@paulmac8639]

Have just test driven Pajero Sport, Rexton and Mu-x, wanting a vehicle for general use plus towing a 2400kg van. Thought my choice would be the Pajero but found it a bit light and skittish in the rear end on uneven surfaces and a little coarse on acceleration. Rexton was surprisingly impressive, competitively priced, huge number of features, lot of power from just 2.2litres. Discounted it because Ssang Yong have a bit of a chequered history with some financial instability; thought resale values could be in jeopardy. Decided on the Mu-x. It ticked all the boxes, very stable, plenty of power, nicely appointed, especially in the more popular up spec LS-T model. Great video, thanks.

[@paulmac8639]

Had my mu-X for nearly 3 months now and overall am very pleased. 4000 kms in a combination of around town, towing the van and highway trips. Great to drive, excellent fuel economy, especially comfortable plus handles rougher roads with minimum fuss. Downsides? A few of the electronic assists take some getting used to. I have disabled the autonomous braking function as it gets me into more trouble than it’s worth. Rear suspension is great under normal use but found when towing a van with 200 kg towball download that I’ve had to fit airbags to level the car and van up.

[@buncha5651]

Great review Matt, no recharging and a spare wheel. Now thats a decent vehicle for Australian conditions.

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate!

[@krystalsinclairkmetyk2159]

Mines due to arrive next April. We had our 4 kids including car seats in for a test drive without an issue. I’m 146cm, who ever is behind me has plenty of room

[@kevinbunter977]

Yeah been to and from about replacing my jeep with another Isuzu we loved the first generation and I will be putting an order in this week, it is just the vehicle that does enough of everything right without to many compromises, great review 👍🏻

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate! Good luck and hope you get the car you want

[@RobbyArcher]

No Wrangler death wobble with this ISUZU. Word.

[@Mick_4591]

7 year capped price servicing don't include a " major " service "in the 7 years? What if any DPF issues are kown?

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Looks nice....

[@juangeyserza]

Great Video. I'm in South Africa, and want to buy one of these and do Africa south of the equator in one of these, maybe even a Cape to Cairo overland.

[@therightcar]

Thanks! Sounds like an epic adventure!

[@MAX-uk2wi]

Hi thank you for your video please there is any change 2023 and 2024

[@therightcar]

There may be an update late in 2024 for Australia.

[@kisssun6022]

Does 2023 mux LST have automatic fold in side mirrors when lock the car with remote ?

[@paulgriffiths1566]

No

[@wooblebloc]

Really thinking about ordering a ls-m 4x4 shortly. Just under $61k on road with a tow kit. Then ill have to add the roof racks and platform. Drawer and duel battery system. Seat covers and floor matts. So will probably set me back $68k. Is a lot of money but its a lot of car as well. 3.0l engine is probably the best in its class.

[@juangeyserza]

I can clearly picture me going overlanding in one of these. Wider all terrain tyres, and a rooftop tent and maybe towing an off-road trailer. I'm lucky enough to do Botswana and Namibia, et al. I want to sleep on an M-UX rooftop while lions walk around my campsite

[@troothhertz6297]

How disappointing no 360 cameras????? I was going to buy them .. but no 360 cameras ?

[@murayshid]

I have dought between fortuner and mux. Until now iam not decided. Also some time i think about Dmax

[@therightcar]

The Fortuner will be a weapon if you plan to spend more time off-road, than on-road. But the MU-X is a far more liveable vehicle for daily duties.

[@lionelbrink]

Fortuner has an incredibly harsh on-road ride "feel" - but offroad this is confidence inspiring (still bloody harsh though). Mux is far more pleasent to drive both on & off road.

[@GlenRoberts-xy1vd]

Doesn’t look like a 2024 model just the 2023 model

[@magicaltwig]

lower up front cost but parts & servicing costs are higher than a toyota prado post warranty

[@garyblizzard5266]

ive heard izuzu can be pricks with warranty claims.anyone got any more info.

[@buncha5651]

Especially if you call them izuzu.😮

[@lolithdescallarrodriguez7386]

My dreams car🙏🙏🙏

[@GlenRoberts-xy1vd]

You can’t base your decision merely on price alone Each one of these vehicles offer something that Brand loyalist would want . Time is the key here Ford products are still suffering the same issues As they had sice the days of mini vans and mid sized trucks . Fires and faulty transmissions Toyota builds great vehicles, however it’s Not for everyone. Geared more for boony Bashing . MU-X can do it all . Three rows Covers the needs of the family . Fold flat Great for weekend projects, comfortable Families have gone camping - hundreds I’m km . When you’ve had the same UTE. For 15 years or more . You know then You’ve made a wise informed. First Class interior .

[@therightcar]

Cheers for sharing your thoughts mate.

[@craig5147]

So this looks like the 2023 model? But the title included 2024??

[@therightcar]

Yep, it’ll be selling as is in 2024, so it’s the 2024 model.

[@wanderingambience799]

@@therightcarthere is a new facelift model in 2024, heard anything?

[@bennn82]

@@wanderingambience799was at Isuzu today and was told the 24 is the exact same as the 23.

[@user-vd8sl4pw5j]

ゴテゴテしてなくていいよね、アメリカ大陸横断にいいね👍

[@Moshikokotashima]

I want boxy design isuzu please!

[@MrBENTPIN]

6 is enough gears. 10 speed in the everest 👎

[@tezza8717]

old looking interior needs a major upgrade

[@therightcar]

Might be a few years away.

[@twodogs2009]

I never purchase anything from KZbin adds.

[@hangemhigh7069]

No airbag to the passenger?😮

[@RobbyArcher]

The ISUZU MU-X hire car I got had the passenger air bag indicator. Its a yellow light that looks like a no smoking sign down by the USB and CIG lighter on the right of them.

[@hangemhigh7069]

@@RobbyArcher OK!

[@ownurlove]

compare to some chinese suvs, feel like this one is already 10 years old. the design of this isuzu is so out dated

[@therightcar]

It’s conservative but that’s appealing to a lot of people - they might advertise this thing appealing to young couples, but it’s often empty-nesters with a caravan that buy them, and conservative design is what that demographic is drawn to.

[@johnbrando2666]

Isuzu lacking of talented designer

[@davidball5002]

Who the hell would buy a Chinese car?

[@Sheepleton]

"large suv" that's cute,he thinks it's large.

[@therightcar]

It is categorised as large in Australia

[@thelonewolf666]

25k overpriced for an underpowered old slug

[@therightcar]

Whoa!

[@bikashkhand5248]

Aisuzu 😂😂 It’s pronounced esuzu Nice review though.

[@shelbyd3406]

That’s how aussies pronounce it :)

[@bikashkhand5248]

How do they pronounce estate then? Aistate

[@therightcar]

We Aussies pronounce it the way I said it. Even the brand calls itself eye-suzu.

[@therightcar]

Estate is pronounced ESS-ta-tae 🤣

[@AuroraDarkStar]

We most certainly don't pronounce it ess-ta-tae. That sounds like a sauce for fish.

[@351tgv]

pass, there are better in this class segment for less $$$, namely Pajero Sport and Rexton or if you want to spend more and getter off road the Fortuner and then there is the best the Everest but be prepared to pay but once you are at that price range the Landcruiser Prado is better then the Nissan Patrol or Landcruiser 3000 series.

[@Sheepleton]

I wouldn't buy a Ford at knife point. Unreliable garbage.

[@bernaridho]

Reviewers and viewers are too forgiving for crampy 3rd row. I feel it disgusting, especially with big cars with length over 4.5 meter.

[@johnbrando2666]

Maybe its better if they will make the length to 5 meters