Source type: Isuzu East Africa official Kenya model specification
Isuzu mu-X vs Hyundai PALISADE
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
VS
Hyundai PALISADE
PALISADE Kenya specification
Diesel
Current
KES 13,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 147 kW
🔧 440 Nm
Decision summary
Isuzu mu-X vs Hyundai PALISADE: the short answer
mu-X and PALISADE are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
mu-X starts KES 4,960,000 cheaper
mu-X from KES 8,990,000 · PALISADE from KES 13,950,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | mu-X | PALISADE |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | mu-X110 kW | PALISADE147 kW |
| Maximum Torque | mu-X350 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm | PALISADE440 Nm |
| Engine Size | mu-X1899 cc | PALISADENot Officially Disclosed |
| Combined Fuel Economy | mu-XNot Officially Disclosed | PALISADENot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | mu-X235 mm | PALISADE203 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hyundai Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
mu-X
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
PALISADE
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
mu-X
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
PALISADE
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | mu-X | PALISADE |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Current Kenya-market Isuzu East Africa derivative | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | active | Active |
| Segment | Seven-seat diesel SUV | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | SUV |
| Spec | mu-X | PALISADE |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4850 mm | 4995 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm | 1975 mm |
| Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2855 mm | 2900 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 235 mm | 203 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | 188 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | 71 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | 311 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2061 kg | 1995 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2800 kg | 2680 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 739 kg | 685 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2100 kg | 2200 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 11.4 m | 5.8 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This mu-X and PALISADE comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: mu-X 62 vs PALISADE 71.
Efficiency index: mu-X 38 vs PALISADE 43.
Safety-equipment index: mu-X 86 vs PALISADE 94.
Practicality index: mu-X 80 vs PALISADE 71.
Ownership-cover index: mu-X not separately scored vs PALISADE not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
mu-X and PALISADE image comparison
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Isuzu mu-X
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Hyundai PALISADE
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
PALISADE leads by 3 points
mu-X and PALISADE are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
71
/100
Lead
3
points
Data
65%
source coverage
71
#1
Evidence leader
PALISADE
Performance
71
Efficiency
43
Safety
94
Practicality
71
Leads by 3 points
68
#2
mu-X
Performance
62
Efficiency
38
Safety
86
Practicality
80
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
PALISADE +9
Efficiency
PALISADE +5
Safety
PALISADE +8
Practicality
mu-X +9
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
PALISADE
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
71/100
mu-X
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
80/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, PALISADE leads. However, mu-X may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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mu-X vs PALISADE questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.