New Isuzu MU-X 1.9TD Review – At R700,000, is this the SUV bargain of the year?

The Isuzu MU-X is underappreciated – and accustomed to living in the shadows of the top-selling Toyota Fortuner and, to some extent, models such as the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

However, for 2023, Gqeberha-based Isuzu Motors SA has introduced a model-year update for its Adventure SUV and launched an entry-level 1.9TD LS 4x2 derivative at a VERY keen price point.

In his in-depth review, Ciro De Siena weighs up the pros and cons of Isuzu's bakkie-based SUV as family car. Pricey medium SUVs may offer more on-road and interior refinement, but is there another Adventure SUV that can offer as much value for money as the 1.9-litre MU-X derivative?

0:00 - Intro
1:25 - What is it?
1:58 - Price
2:43 - Chassis
3:20 - Drivetrain
3:54 - Engine
5:28 - Towing capacity
5:48 - Ride quality
7:24 - Dirt/Gravel driving
8:20 - Wheels
10:14 - City driving
11:25 - Interior
14:10 - Boot/trunk
15:23 - Warranty and Service Plan
15:53 - Fuel consumption
16:30 - Rivals

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[Rifumo]

Can you do a dedicated video on the difference between bakkie-based SUVs and unibody SUVs? I always hear reviewers talk about how the former is probably not what you want but then they give a brief explanation that I can barely wrap my head around. Would be great to have a detailed explanation on these chasis differences for those of us who don’t get it

[MOSESTEBOHO]

I love Isuzu more than what can i say. 110 kw and 350 Nm build to last almost for ever in Isuzu

[thatokhende]

I quite like this MUX🤔It's just a good honest SUV

[Fancy_By_Nature]

Isuzu must do a bare minimum bottom of the range version, usb radio, manual wind up windows, vinyl seats vinyl carpets, black bumpers, steel rims with holes. Sell it for around R410k

[mullertobie]

Always love watching your honest, vibrant positive reviews.

[tanmupps]

Can you please do a big bakkie based suv shootout e.g mux vs fortuner vs everest vs terra etc that will be

[danielsteyn]

Great SUV, good price. Compared to the unibody vehicles you mentioned, Ciro, this Isuzu will probably outlast the time repayment period of 5 / 6 yrs, where I'm guessing that anyone who purchased one of the unibodies mentioned will probably have replaced it in that time, or moved on to another product.

The only other body on chassis SUV that beats this Isuzu is the Mahindra Scorpio-N. It has all one would need, it's good offroad and a good deal.

Great review as always, Ciro. Keep them coming.

[OurHope]

Are you guy's able to get hold of the Peugeot Bakkie, I would really love a review of that

[mlandvodlamini]

Great video! Would like to see a comparison between the other bakkie based SUVs.

[hennietanya]

R700 000.00 for a 1.9 TD seems to be crazy expensive.

[chrisdooley]

Ahhh you put in chapters like I suggested! Thx mate. Much appreciated 😊

[Rouxenator]

Another big plus with it not being a Ford-tuna is you are not a hijack target.

[charleschin]

I love the back seat cupholder a very good design all others should design their's like this as standard 👍👍

[errolgradwellii]

Little disappointed that Ciro didn’t say the Isuzu doesn’t jiggle jiggle, it folds

[kalomboC]

Can't understand why Isuzu aren't offering the 1.9 Mu-X with the 4x4 drive train. Are they afraid the value proposition will be so good that customers will opt for it instead of their higher margin, higher trim options?

[GertJansenvanVuuren-fd]

So I just lost my 2.4 Fortuner to the Pretoria Tsotsies, and I think this MuX will be a much better buy. It is not high on the Tsotsie shopping list, very good on gravel, and reliable.
I am a bit worried about towing the camping trailer. It is rather heavy.
Does anybody have experience towing with the 1.9 Isuzu?

[michaelflinn]

Not a bad car at all. Or you can get a full spec Scorpio N and save R200 000. Or get the 4x4 and save R100 000.

[khayasodidi]

Thank You Ciro...I'm Driving 2022 3L, I'm Enyoying It, Especially On Open Roads. But How I So Wish The Engine Gets An Upgrade Of 150 kW & 500 Nm.

[kevinmkevisto]

Isuzu has a record of reliability built to last longer unlike the cherry

[biggeststeppa]

Looks handsome with that old CX-5 grille