2021 Isuzu MU-X Caravan Tow Test | Can It Really Tow 3500kg?

This is the ultimate test to see if this new model can live up to its claims. We take it for a road trip and find out just how good this car is at hauling, pulling, and powering through any terrain.

[tube-dude]

Okay, so at the end of that Mux review, please can you do another video that shows if the Mux can tow 3.5t. How's the handling, acceleration, etc with such a weight behind it. That'll be great.
If you can't do such a video because it's not sensible, then Isuzu need to change their listed specs and ads.

[DW-]

Title suggests a review of towing ability at 3.5t. You hook up a 2.8t van and then spend more time and put more emphasis on the shiny new rear badge and interior mod-cons. Can it really tow 3.5t? Not on paper, in real world conditions? With slight of hand marketing mumbo jumbo like a 3.5t tow capacity, the implication is that this is as capable as a 200 series cruiser. Compared to that, how does it tow, even the 2.8t van?

[chaddojohndad]

In all fairness, they aren't saying you have to tow a 3.5t caravan with it. But you can tow 3.5t if you have to - loaded car trailer or whatever else someone might need to tow at that weight for a relatively short distance.

[moose]

Great video very informative with the weight specs

[mckeeje]

In the test you show a hitch in the inverted/rise position to give the proper ride height for an off-road van on the MU-X. It appears non-genuine ISUZU. Can you tell me what brand of hitch was used and where I can source one, assuming it’s ADR rated to be used like that?

[liang]

With 350 towbar weight, wouldn't it send the front headlight looking at the Koalas in the trees with stock suspension? Was it the car still evel when loaded with that trailer in the video?

[Ted...youtubee]

Rear axle weight 1600kgs. A towball weight of 300 plus 2 passengers and your axle weight is blown.

[kevinroberts]

I'm in the market for a new tow vehicle, caravan max GVM of 2605, so don't need 3.5t towing capacity, but neither do I need off-road capabilities. I feel it's assumed that every caravanner needs a 4x4. I don't own an off-road van so don't want a 4x4. Can't find much on 4x2 tow vehicles.

[raymondpaulet]

On the tow ( being a 2wd) it is a bit disappointing that the lt/100 are as high as 18 lt/100 with that size van of 3500kg.
I would have thought given an improvement in engine capacity and increase in tank capacity it would have been significant with a distance of mid 500 kms .
So MUX 4Wd towing would be around the low 20 lt/100😬🙄 - therefore caravanning would require a couple of jerry cans🙄 would be required

[pauloyoshizaki]

ISUZU - MU - X - S.U.V. : Motor :
4 Cilindros : 3.0 L - Turbo - Diesel ;
Tração - (4x4) Rodas : Top - Econômica ; Top - Designer : Top -
Model - Lindo !!!! Bealtfill. !!! ;
MU - X : ISUZU : NEW - MODEL :
2023 ~ 2024 : NEW - LANÇAMENTOS .

[aulord]

Suggest u visit a few parks and talk to dmax and mux owners re towing capabilities, different story in the real world and it’s not a good story

[kennythornton]

Weight of the tow vehicle is everything.

[krishaini]

I saw another review saying you can't drive the mux in all wheel drive on the road but this review says you can.

Which is true

[Phil_McAvity]

If you’re going to tow a fully maxed 3.5T with this thing then good luck to you & godspeed.

[madrx]

No, buy a landcruiser, patrol silverado or a ram. 3500 kg caravan will leave you with a 75kg driver in the mux to not be over gcm, what a joke.

[stevegoodwin]

A trailer heavier than the tow vehicle is a disaster waiting to happen. Legal yes, sensible no.

[glenwillson]

Even if it can tow 3.5t on paper and legally it can't tow 3.5t safely.

[curlzbean]

When I test drove the mux i was suprised at how gutless it was.. the Toyota 4 cylinder diesel not much better

[christhomas]

No one with out training and a licence should be towing 3500 KG. It's a joke.

[tyzon]

Must turn off all the tech to tow what the