{"id":2906,"date":"2025-09-16T14:19:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T04:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2906"},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:32:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T02:32:28","slug":"review-2025-isuzu-mu-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-isuzu-mu-x\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 ISUZU Mu-x"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/isuzu-mu-x\"><strong>2025 ISUZU Mu-X<\/strong><\/a> is the no-nonsense large SUV for Australians who would rather be on a gravel road than in a dealership waiting room. ISUZU kept the tough ladder frame and proven 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, then sharpened the ride, upgraded the safety tech, and added a new X-TERRAIN flagship. It reads like a wish list from owners, because it basically is. Available to order in Australia from 1 March 2025, the range starts from $46,990 drive-away and tops out at $73,990 drive-away.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"562\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"571\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"668\">Proper 4&#215;4 hardware with rear diff lock, Rough Terrain Mode, and 800 mm wading on 4&#215;4 models<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"757\">New stereo cameras and available 360-degree view, plus a long list of driver assists<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"838\">Locally validated suspension tune that calms corrugations and towing wobbles<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"897\">Capped-price servicing that is refreshingly reasonable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"907\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"907\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"979\">Infotainment still trails the class leaders for speed and slickness<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1047\">Third row is kid-friendly rather than adult-sized on long trips<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1114\">Payload is tight if you tow at the full 3.5-tonne braked limit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1319\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1727\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/isuzu-mu-x\"><strong>ISUZU\u2019s 2025 Mu-X<\/strong><\/a> lineup stretches across LS-M, LS-U, LS-T, and the new X-TERRAIN. National drive-away offers have launched at $46,990 for the LS-M 1.9L 4&#215;2, $69,990 for the LS-T 3.0L 4&#215;4, and $73,990 for the X-TERRAIN 3.0L 4&#215;4. List pricing runs from $48,400 to $75,100 before on-roads, with the X-TERRAIN unique Slate Grey paint offered at no extra cost in that trim.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1753\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"2322\">Headline changes land where owners will notice them. The infotainment screens step up to 8.0 inches on LS-M and 9.0 inches on LS-U, LS-T and X-TERRAIN, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The digital driver display grows to 7.0 inches on higher grades. New dampers with larger pistons and revised valving settle the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/isuzu-mu-x\"><strong>Mu-X<\/strong><\/a> at country-road speeds, a clear win for touring and caravans. X-TERRAIN adds a gloss-black exterior pack, red ambient lighting, and leather-accented trim to match its position at the top of the tree.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2713\">Under the bonnet you can choose a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel with 110 kW and 350 Nm, or the long-serving 3.0-litre at 140 kW and 450 Nm, both with a 6-speed auto and available 4&#215;4. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/isuzu-mu-x\"><strong>Mu-X<\/strong><\/a> keeps the useful dual-range transfer case, Rough Terrain Mode, and a locking rear diff that now works in concert with front-axle traction control for tougher climbs.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2724\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"3165\">Every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/isuzu-mu-x\"><strong>2025 ISUZU Mu-X<\/strong><\/a> carries a five-star ANCAP rating that carries over, and the update brings a new \u201cGen4\u201d stereo camera, traffic jam assist, rear cross-traffic <strong data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2897\">brake<\/strong>, and an available 360-degree Surround View Monitor on LS-T and X-TERRAIN. The lane-keeping tune is calmer, and adaptive cruise gains speed sign recognition prompts. That is a serious active-safety suite for a family seven-seater.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3183\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3686\">Claimed combined fuel use sits at 7.4 L\/100 km for the 1.9-litre, and 8.3 L\/100 km for the 3.0-litre 4&#215;4, backed by an 80-litre tank that gives solid touring range. ISUZU\u2019s capped-price servicing remains a highlight at $469 per visit for the first five services, with 12-month\/15,000 km intervals and a 6-year\/150,000 km warranty. Real-world highway cruising in media testing has returned mid-to-high sevens when unladen, which is strong for a body-on-frame wagon.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3720\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"4266\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ford-everest\"><strong>Ford Everest<\/strong><\/a> feels more polished inside and its V6 has extra shove, but it also asks for more money in equivalent trims. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-landcruiser_prado\"><strong>Toyota Prado<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s new generation is a tech-fest and priced accordingly. <strong>Pajero Sport<\/strong> stays cheaper but cannot match the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/isuzu-mu-x\"><strong>Mu-X<\/strong><\/a> for ride polish and breadth of driver-assist tech after this update. Where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/isuzu-mu-x\"><strong>2025 ISUZU Mu-X<\/strong><\/a> bites back is value, simple long-term ownership, and genuine 4&#215;4 credibility. For many Aussie families who tow or tour a few times a year, that mix is exactly the brief.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"4266\">2025 Isuzu MU-X Review: Major Update with Pricing, Design, Efficiency, Off-Road and Safety Insights<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Isuzu MU-X 2025 review: Has a big update made this popular Ford Everest rival the best new 4WD?\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lN4hWhzuC4k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4662\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"5137\">If your checklist reads \u201ctough, tow-ready, family-proof, not silly money,\u201d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/isuzu-mu-x\"><strong>2025 ISUZU Mu-X<\/strong><\/a> nails it. The interior still feels utility-lean in places and the 3.0-litre is more dependable than dazzling, but the suspension tune, safety overhaul, and honest value make a persuasive case. X-TERRAIN dresses it up without losing the work ethic. For Australian conditions and trips that start where the bitumen ends, this is a smart buy.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5158\">Rating: 8.3\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5471\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/isuzu-mu-x\"><strong>2025 ISUZU Mu-X<\/strong><\/a> delivers what matters in Australia: robust hardware, improved safety, better ride quality, and pricing that undercuts the flashy names. It is not the most luxurious or the quickest, but it is one of the easiest seven-seat 4x4s to live with.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 ISUZU Mu-X is the no-nonsense large SUV for Australians who would rather be on a gravel road than in a dealership waiting room. ISUZU kept the tough ladder frame and proven 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, then sharpened the ride, upgraded the safety tech, and added a new X-TERRAIN flagship. It reads like a wish list&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-isuzu-mu-x\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Review: 2025 ISUZU Mu-x<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2909,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2,5],"tags":[3157,3164,3160,3166,3163,3165,3161,3162,3158,3167,3159,3168],"class_list":["post-2906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-cars-to-buy","category-buying-your-new-car","category-choosing-the-right-car","tag-2025-isuzu-mu-x","tag-2025-isuzu-mu-x-exterior-design","tag-2025-isuzu-mu-x-features","tag-2025-isuzu-mu-x-fuel-efficiency","tag-2025-isuzu-mu-x-interior","tag-2025-isuzu-mu-x-performance","tag-2025-isuzu-mu-x-price","tag-2025-isuzu-mu-x-release-date","tag-2025-isuzu-mu-x-review","tag-2025-isuzu-mu-x-safety-features","tag-2025-isuzu-mu-x-specifications","tag-2025-isuzu-mu-x-technology","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2906"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2906\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2910,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2906\/revisions\/2910"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2909"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2906"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}