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E5 EM-i vs MU-X
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Apex
Plug-in Hybrid
Current
ZAR 679,999
ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW
🔧 125 Nm
BYD ATTO 2 DM-i
BYD ATTO 3
BYD ATTO 8
BYD DOLPHIN
BYD DOLPHIN SURF
BYD SEAL
BYD SEALION 5 DM-i
BYD SEALION 6 DM-i
BYD SEALION 7
BYD SHARK 6 DMO
Changan Alsvin
Changan CS75 Pro
Changan Deepal S07
Changan Hunter Diesel
Changan Hunter K50 REEV
Changan UNI-S
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Chery Tiggo 7
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Chery Tiggo 9
Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV
Ford Everest
Ford Mustang
Ford Ranger Platinum
Ford Ranger Raptor
Ford Ranger Sport
Ford Ranger Tremor
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Ford Ranger XL
Ford Ranger XLT
Ford Territory
Ford Tourneo Custom
Ford Transit Custom
Ford Transit Van
Foton Asambe Taxi
Foton eAumark
Foton eTruckmate
Foton eView Panel Van
Foton Miler
Foton Miler Lite
Foton Truckmate
Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab
Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab
Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab
Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab
Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus
Foton View Panel Van
Geely Coolray
Geely E2
Geely E5 Electric
Geely E5 EM-i
GWM H6
GWM H6 GT
GWM H6 GT PHEV
GWM H6 PHEV
GWM H7
GWM Jolion
GWM Jolion Pro
GWM Jolion Pro Limited
GWM Ora 03
GWM ORA 5
GWM P300
GWM P500
GWM Tank 300
GWM Tank 500
Honda Amaze
Honda Civic RS
Honda Civic Type R
Honda CR-V
Honda Elevate
Honda Fit
Honda HR-V
Hyundai ALCAZAR
Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab
Hyundai EX-8 Dropside
Hyundai EX-8 Tipper
Hyundai EX-8 Van Body
Hyundai EXTER
Hyundai Grand i10
Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab
Hyundai H-100 Deck
Hyundai H-100 Tipper
Hyundai i20
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Hyundai Staria
Hyundai Staria Panelvan
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Venue Cargo
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Isuzu D-Max Double Cab
Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab
Isuzu D-Max X-Rider
Isuzu MU-X
JAC T6 Single Cab
JAC T8 Double Cab
JAC T9 Double Cab
JAC X200 Double Cab
JAC X200 EV
JAC X200 Single Cab
Jaecoo J5
Jaecoo J7
Jaecoo J7 SHS
Jetour Dashing
Jetour T1
Jetour T1 i-DM
Jetour T2
Jetour T2 i-DM
Jetour X70 Plus
KIA Carens
KIA Carnival
KIA K2500
KIA K2700
KIA Pegas
KIA Picanto
KIA Picanto Panel Van
KIA Seltos
KIA Sonet
KIA Sonet Panel Van
KIA Sorento
KIA Sportage
KIA Tasman
LDV D90
LDV Deliver 9
LDV G10+ Van
LDV T60 Double Cab
LDV T60 Utility Single Cab
LDV Terron 9
Leapmotor C10 REEV
LEPAS L4
Lexus ES
Lexus GX
Lexus LX
Lexus NX
Lexus RX
Lexus RZ
Lexus UX
Mahindra Bolero
Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dew
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm
Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab
Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab
Mahindra S4 Game Viewer
Mahindra S4 Refrigeration
Mahindra S6 Ambulance
Mahindra S6 Mining
Mahindra Scorpio-N
Mahindra XUV3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Mahindra XUV700
Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-30
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-60
Mazda Mazda2
Mazda Mazda3
MG Cyberster
MG HS
MG MG3
MG ZS
MG ZS Pro
Mitsubishi Destinator
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab
Mitsubishi Xpander
Nissan Magnite
Nissan Navara Double Cab
Nissan Navara Single Cab
Nissan X-Trail
Omoda C5
Omoda C5 SHS
Omoda C5-X
Omoda C7
Omoda C9
Omoda C9 SHS
Renault Captur
Renault Duster
Renault Kiger
Renault Kwid
Renault Kwid Limited Edition
Renault Trafic Panel Van
Renault Trafic Passenger
Renault Triber
Renault Triber Express
Renault Triber Express III
RIDDARA RD6
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II
Suzuki Across
Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki Dzire
Suzuki Eeco
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki Fronx
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki Ignis
Suzuki Jimny
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
Suzuki S-Presso
Suzuki Super Carry
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift Sport
Suzuki XL6
Tata Curvv
Tata Harrier
Tata Punch
Tata Tiago
Toyota bZ4X
Toyota Coaster
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota Corolla Hatch
Toyota Fortuner
Toyota GR86
Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota GR Supra
Toyota GR Yaris
Toyota Hiace
Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile
Toyota Hilux Double Cab
Toyota Hilux Single Cab
Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Toyota Land Cruiser 76
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Toyota Quantum Bus
Toyota Quantum Panel Van
Toyota RAV4
Toyota Rumion
Toyota Starlet
Toyota Starlet Cross
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota Vitz
Volkswagen Amarok
Volkswagen Caddy
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo
Volkswagen Crafter
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
Volkswagen Golf GTI
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Volkswagen Polo-Vivo
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen Tayron
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Transporter Kombi
Volkswagen Transporter Vans
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen Vivo Xpress
Changan Deepal S05 REEV (upcoming)
Chery Chery Q (upcoming)
Chery KP31 (upcoming)
Chery Tiggo V (upcoming)
DENZA B5 (upcoming)
DENZA B8 (upcoming)
Ford Ranger Super Duty (upcoming)
Hyundai All-new GT-11 Mighty (upcoming)
Hyundai New CRETA (upcoming)
JAC JS9 (upcoming)
JAC T9 PHEV (upcoming)
Jaecoo J5 EV (upcoming)
Jaecoo J5 SHS (upcoming)
LDV G90 (upcoming)
Leapmotor B03X (upcoming)
Leapmotor B05 (upcoming)
Leapmotor B10 (upcoming)
LEPAS L6 (upcoming)
LEPAS L8 (upcoming)
Lexus All-New ES (upcoming)
Mazda All-New CX-5 (upcoming)
MG HS PHEV (upcoming)
Nissan New Patrol (upcoming)
Nissan Tekton (upcoming)
Omoda C4 (upcoming)
Tata Osprey (upcoming)
Tata Sierra (upcoming)
Toyota Hilux Single Cab New Generation (upcoming)
Volkswagen T7 Multivan Caravelle (upcoming)
Volkswagen T-Roc Second Generation (upcoming)
Ford EcoSport (archived)
Ford Puma (archived)
Ford Ranger (archived)
GWM Cannon (archived)
GWM Cannon Alpha (archived)
GWM H1 (archived)
GWM H2 (archived)
GWM Jolion GT (archived)
GWM Ora Good Cat (archived)
GWM P Series (archived)
GWM Steed 5 (archived)
GWM Steed 6 (archived)
Hyundai Creta (archived)
Hyundai Elantra (archived)
Hyundai H1 (archived)
Hyundai i30 (archived)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 (archived)
Hyundai IONIQ 6 (archived)
Hyundai Kona (archived)
Hyundai Palisade (archived)
Hyundai Santa Fe (archived)
Hyundai Venue (archived)
Isuzu D-Max (archived)
Mahindra KUV100 (archived)
Mahindra XUV300 (archived)
Mahindra XUV500 (archived)
Nissan Navara (archived)
Nissan NP200 (archived)
Nissan NP300 Hardbody (archived)
Nissan Patrol (archived)
Nissan Qashqai (archived)
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith (archived)
Rolls-Royce Dawn (archived)
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé (archived)
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé (archived)
Rolls-Royce Spectre (archived)
Rolls-Royce Wraith (archived)
Toyota Agya (archived)
Toyota Camry (archived)
Toyota C-HR (archived)
Toyota Corolla Sedan (archived)
Toyota Hilux (archived)
Toyota Hilux Custom Builds (archived)
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 (archived)
Toyota Quantum (archived)
Toyota Yaris (archived)
Volkswagen Golf (archived)
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace (archived)
VS
3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT
Diesel
6-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 973,800
ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW
🔧 350 Nm
⛽ 13.2 km/l
BYD ATTO 2 DM-i
BYD ATTO 3
BYD ATTO 8
BYD DOLPHIN
BYD DOLPHIN SURF
BYD SEAL
BYD SEALION 5 DM-i
BYD SEALION 6 DM-i
BYD SEALION 7
BYD SHARK 6 DMO
Changan Alsvin
Changan CS75 Pro
Changan Deepal S07
Changan Hunter Diesel
Changan Hunter K50 REEV
Changan UNI-S
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Chery Tiggo 7
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Chery Tiggo 9
Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV
Ford Everest
Ford Mustang
Ford Ranger Platinum
Ford Ranger Raptor
Ford Ranger Sport
Ford Ranger Tremor
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Ford Ranger XL
Ford Ranger XLT
Ford Territory
Ford Tourneo Custom
Ford Transit Custom
Ford Transit Van
Foton Asambe Taxi
Foton eAumark
Foton eTruckmate
Foton eView Panel Van
Foton Miler
Foton Miler Lite
Foton Truckmate
Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab
Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab
Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab
Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab
Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus
Foton View Panel Van
Geely Coolray
Geely E2
Geely E5 Electric
Geely E5 EM-i
GWM H6
GWM H6 GT
GWM H6 GT PHEV
GWM H6 PHEV
GWM H7
GWM Jolion
GWM Jolion Pro
GWM Jolion Pro Limited
GWM Ora 03
GWM ORA 5
GWM P300
GWM P500
GWM Tank 300
GWM Tank 500
Honda Amaze
Honda Civic RS
Honda Civic Type R
Honda CR-V
Honda Elevate
Honda Fit
Honda HR-V
Hyundai ALCAZAR
Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab
Hyundai EX-8 Dropside
Hyundai EX-8 Tipper
Hyundai EX-8 Van Body
Hyundai EXTER
Hyundai Grand i10
Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab
Hyundai H-100 Deck
Hyundai H-100 Tipper
Hyundai i20
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Hyundai Staria
Hyundai Staria Panelvan
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Venue Cargo
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Isuzu D-Max Double Cab
Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab
Isuzu D-Max X-Rider
Isuzu MU-X
JAC T6 Single Cab
JAC T8 Double Cab
JAC T9 Double Cab
JAC X200 Double Cab
JAC X200 EV
JAC X200 Single Cab
Jaecoo J5
Jaecoo J7
Jaecoo J7 SHS
Jetour Dashing
Jetour T1
Jetour T1 i-DM
Jetour T2
Jetour T2 i-DM
Jetour X70 Plus
KIA Carens
KIA Carnival
KIA K2500
KIA K2700
KIA Pegas
KIA Picanto
KIA Picanto Panel Van
KIA Seltos
KIA Sonet
KIA Sonet Panel Van
KIA Sorento
KIA Sportage
KIA Tasman
LDV D90
LDV Deliver 9
LDV G10+ Van
LDV T60 Double Cab
LDV T60 Utility Single Cab
LDV Terron 9
Leapmotor C10 REEV
LEPAS L4
Lexus ES
Lexus GX
Lexus LX
Lexus NX
Lexus RX
Lexus RZ
Lexus UX
Mahindra Bolero
Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dew
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm
Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab
Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab
Mahindra S4 Game Viewer
Mahindra S4 Refrigeration
Mahindra S6 Ambulance
Mahindra S6 Mining
Mahindra Scorpio-N
Mahindra XUV3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Mahindra XUV700
Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-30
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-60
Mazda Mazda2
Mazda Mazda3
MG Cyberster
MG HS
MG MG3
MG ZS
MG ZS Pro
Mitsubishi Destinator
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab
Mitsubishi Xpander
Nissan Magnite
Nissan Navara Double Cab
Nissan Navara Single Cab
Nissan X-Trail
Omoda C5
Omoda C5 SHS
Omoda C5-X
Omoda C7
Omoda C9
Omoda C9 SHS
Renault Captur
Renault Duster
Renault Kiger
Renault Kwid
Renault Kwid Limited Edition
Renault Trafic Panel Van
Renault Trafic Passenger
Renault Triber
Renault Triber Express
Renault Triber Express III
RIDDARA RD6
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II
Suzuki Across
Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki Dzire
Suzuki Eeco
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki Fronx
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki Ignis
Suzuki Jimny
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
Suzuki S-Presso
Suzuki Super Carry
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift Sport
Suzuki XL6
Tata Curvv
Tata Harrier
Tata Punch
Tata Tiago
Toyota bZ4X
Toyota Coaster
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota Corolla Hatch
Toyota Fortuner
Toyota GR86
Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota GR Supra
Toyota GR Yaris
Toyota Hiace
Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile
Toyota Hilux Double Cab
Toyota Hilux Single Cab
Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Toyota Land Cruiser 76
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Toyota Quantum Bus
Toyota Quantum Panel Van
Toyota RAV4
Toyota Rumion
Toyota Starlet
Toyota Starlet Cross
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota Vitz
Volkswagen Amarok
Volkswagen Caddy
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo
Volkswagen Crafter
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
Volkswagen Golf GTI
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Volkswagen Polo-Vivo
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen Tayron
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Transporter Kombi
Volkswagen Transporter Vans
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen Vivo Xpress
Changan Deepal S05 REEV (upcoming)
Chery Chery Q (upcoming)
Chery KP31 (upcoming)
Chery Tiggo V (upcoming)
DENZA B5 (upcoming)
DENZA B8 (upcoming)
Ford Ranger Super Duty (upcoming)
Hyundai All-new GT-11 Mighty (upcoming)
Hyundai New CRETA (upcoming)
JAC JS9 (upcoming)
JAC T9 PHEV (upcoming)
Jaecoo J5 EV (upcoming)
Jaecoo J5 SHS (upcoming)
LDV G90 (upcoming)
Leapmotor B03X (upcoming)
Leapmotor B05 (upcoming)
Leapmotor B10 (upcoming)
LEPAS L6 (upcoming)
LEPAS L8 (upcoming)
Lexus All-New ES (upcoming)
Mazda All-New CX-5 (upcoming)
MG HS PHEV (upcoming)
Nissan New Patrol (upcoming)
Nissan Tekton (upcoming)
Omoda C4 (upcoming)
Tata Osprey (upcoming)
Tata Sierra (upcoming)
Toyota Hilux Single Cab New Generation (upcoming)
Volkswagen T7 Multivan Caravelle (upcoming)
Volkswagen T-Roc Second Generation (upcoming)
Ford EcoSport (archived)
Ford Puma (archived)
Ford Ranger (archived)
GWM Cannon (archived)
GWM Cannon Alpha (archived)
GWM H1 (archived)
GWM H2 (archived)
GWM Jolion GT (archived)
GWM Ora Good Cat (archived)
GWM P Series (archived)
GWM Steed 5 (archived)
GWM Steed 6 (archived)
Hyundai Creta (archived)
Hyundai Elantra (archived)
Hyundai H1 (archived)
Hyundai i30 (archived)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 (archived)
Hyundai IONIQ 6 (archived)
Hyundai Kona (archived)
Hyundai Palisade (archived)
Hyundai Santa Fe (archived)
Hyundai Venue (archived)
Isuzu D-Max (archived)
Mahindra KUV100 (archived)
Mahindra XUV300 (archived)
Mahindra XUV500 (archived)
Nissan Navara (archived)
Nissan NP200 (archived)
Nissan NP300 Hardbody (archived)
Nissan Patrol (archived)
Nissan Qashqai (archived)
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith (archived)
Rolls-Royce Dawn (archived)
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé (archived)
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé (archived)
Rolls-Royce Spectre (archived)
Rolls-Royce Wraith (archived)
Toyota Agya (archived)
Toyota Camry (archived)
Toyota C-HR (archived)
Toyota Corolla Sedan (archived)
Toyota Hilux (archived)
Toyota Hilux Custom Builds (archived)
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 (archived)
Toyota Quantum (archived)
Toyota Yaris (archived)
Volkswagen Golf (archived)
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace (archived)
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BYD ATTO 2 DM-i
BYD ATTO 3
BYD ATTO 8
BYD DOLPHIN
BYD DOLPHIN SURF
BYD SEAL
BYD SEALION 5 DM-i
BYD SEALION 6 DM-i
BYD SEALION 7
BYD SHARK 6 DMO
Changan Alsvin
Changan CS75 Pro
Changan Deepal S07
Changan Hunter Diesel
Changan Hunter K50 REEV
Changan UNI-S
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Chery Tiggo 7
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Chery Tiggo 9
Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV
Ford Everest
Ford Mustang
Ford Ranger Platinum
Ford Ranger Raptor
Ford Ranger Sport
Ford Ranger Tremor
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Ford Ranger XL
Ford Ranger XLT
Ford Territory
Ford Tourneo Custom
Ford Transit Custom
Ford Transit Van
Foton Asambe Taxi
Foton eAumark
Foton eTruckmate
Foton eView Panel Van
Foton Miler
Foton Miler Lite
Foton Truckmate
Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab
Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab
Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab
Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab
Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus
Foton View Panel Van
Geely Coolray
Geely E2
Geely E5 Electric
Geely E5 EM-i
GWM H6
GWM H6 GT
GWM H6 GT PHEV
GWM H6 PHEV
GWM H7
GWM Jolion
GWM Jolion Pro
GWM Jolion Pro Limited
GWM Ora 03
GWM ORA 5
GWM P300
GWM P500
GWM Tank 300
GWM Tank 500
Honda Amaze
Honda Civic RS
Honda Civic Type R
Honda CR-V
Honda Elevate
Honda Fit
Honda HR-V
Hyundai ALCAZAR
Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab
Hyundai EX-8 Dropside
Hyundai EX-8 Tipper
Hyundai EX-8 Van Body
Hyundai EXTER
Hyundai Grand i10
Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab
Hyundai H-100 Deck
Hyundai H-100 Tipper
Hyundai i20
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Hyundai Staria
Hyundai Staria Panelvan
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Venue Cargo
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Isuzu D-Max Double Cab
Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab
Isuzu D-Max X-Rider
Isuzu MU-X
JAC T6 Single Cab
JAC T8 Double Cab
JAC T9 Double Cab
JAC X200 Double Cab
JAC X200 EV
JAC X200 Single Cab
Jaecoo J5
Jaecoo J7
Jaecoo J7 SHS
Jetour Dashing
Jetour T1
Jetour T1 i-DM
Jetour T2
Jetour T2 i-DM
Jetour X70 Plus
KIA Carens
KIA Carnival
KIA K2500
KIA K2700
KIA Pegas
KIA Picanto
KIA Picanto Panel Van
KIA Seltos
KIA Sonet
KIA Sonet Panel Van
KIA Sorento
KIA Sportage
KIA Tasman
LDV D90
LDV Deliver 9
LDV G10+ Van
LDV T60 Double Cab
LDV T60 Utility Single Cab
LDV Terron 9
Leapmotor C10 REEV
LEPAS L4
Lexus ES
Lexus GX
Lexus LX
Lexus NX
Lexus RX
Lexus RZ
Lexus UX
Mahindra Bolero
Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dew
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm
Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab
Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab
Mahindra S4 Game Viewer
Mahindra S4 Refrigeration
Mahindra S6 Ambulance
Mahindra S6 Mining
Mahindra Scorpio-N
Mahindra XUV3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Mahindra XUV700
Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-30
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-60
Mazda Mazda2
Mazda Mazda3
MG Cyberster
MG HS
MG MG3
MG ZS
MG ZS Pro
Mitsubishi Destinator
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab
Mitsubishi Xpander
Nissan Magnite
Nissan Navara Double Cab
Nissan Navara Single Cab
Nissan X-Trail
Omoda C5
Omoda C5 SHS
Omoda C5-X
Omoda C7
Omoda C9
Omoda C9 SHS
Renault Captur
Renault Duster
Renault Kiger
Renault Kwid
Renault Kwid Limited Edition
Renault Trafic Panel Van
Renault Trafic Passenger
Renault Triber
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Geely E5 EM-i vs Isuzu MU-X: the short answer
E5 EM-i and MU-X are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
E5 EM-i starts ZAR 152,401 cheaper
E5 EM-i from ZAR 599,999 · MU-X from ZAR 752,400
Five key differences
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
E5 EM-i
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
MU-X
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
E5 EM-i
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
MU-X
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Vehicle Details
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Model Introduced Year
2025
2013
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Current generation MU-X built on Isuzu D-Max platform
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Latest updates improved styling and safety tech
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
7-seat SUV
Model Year
2026
MY26
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
5900 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
2080 kg
Dimensions
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Length
4740 mm
4850 mm
Width
1905 mm
1870 mm
Height
1685 mm
1825 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
2855 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
528 l
-
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2800 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
659 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
7 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
11.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Engine & Performance
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Engine
1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol + 160 kW Electric Drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4JJ3
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
3000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
16.3:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
73 kW
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
125 Nm
350 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.1 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Pure, Hybrid, Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
52.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
168.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
18.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
105 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
30 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
3 h
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
20 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission & Drivetrain
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
6 Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD / AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Gear Knob Trim
-
Leather / Piano Black
Gear Ratio 1st
-
3.600
Gear Ratio 2nd
-
2.090
Gear Ratio 3rd
-
1.488
Gear Ratio 4th
-
1.000
Gear Ratio 5th
-
0.687
Gear Ratio 6th
-
0.580
Gear Ratio Reverse
-
3.732
Transfer Case Guard
-
Standard
Mileage & Efficiency
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
80
Combined Driving Range
943 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Safety
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Airbags
6
Standard
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Rear seats
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Far Side Airbag
-
Standard
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Standard
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Driver Assistance
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front & Rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Lights
-
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Driver Monitoring
-
Standard
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Front Camera
-
Standard
Multi Collision Braking
-
Standard
Occupant Detection Sensor
-
Passengers
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front & Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front & Rear
Automatic High Beam
-
Standard
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Yes
Standard
Interior
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Partial Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Partial Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Rear Armrest
-
Standard with 2 cupholders
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Fabric Seats
-
Partial Leather
Armrest Rear
-
Standard with 2 cupholders
Driver Seat
-
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Front Seats Configuration
-
2 x Bucket Reclining
Heated Front Seats
-
Standard
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Standard
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Partial Leather
Interior Colours
-
5
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
-
Standard with 2 cupholders
Seat Belt Warning
-
Standard
Second Row Seat Configuration
-
Bench 60:40 Fold-Flat
Third Row Seat Configuration
-
Bench 50:50 Fold-Flat
Comfort & Convenience
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic power sunroof with power sunshade
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Power with step sensor and control switch
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Auto Dimming
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
12V Accessory Socket
-
2
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
Auto Dimming
Climate Zones
-
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Front Power Outlet
-
2
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.6
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Intercooler
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Rear Wing
-
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Partial Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Standard
Side Steps
-
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Tail Lamps
-
Standard
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Automatic High Beam
-
Standard
B Pillar Blackout
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Front Bumper Colour
-
Gloss Black / Body Colour
Front Final Drive Ratio
-
3.727
Front Reading Lamps
-
Standard
Front Wiper
-
Auto, Rain Sensing
Front Wipers Type
-
Auto, Rain Sensing
Intelligent Battery System
-
Standard
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Power with step sensor and control switch
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Mirror
-
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Mudflaps
-
Front & Rear
Oil Pan Guard
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Power Socket 12v
-
2
Powered Tailgate
-
Power with step sensor and control switch
Pre Air Cleaner
-
Standard
Reading Lights Front
-
Standard
Rear Bumper Colour
-
Body Colour / Gloss Black
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear Final Drive Ratio
-
3.727
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
Standard
Rear Privacy Windows
-
Standard
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
Auto Dimming
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Remote Start Engine
-
Standard
Rim Size
19-inch alloy wheels
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Side Impact Bars
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Front & Rear
Sound System
16
8
Source Model Column
-
3.0 LSE A/T 4x4
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Standard
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Water Depth Protection Mm
-
800 mm
Infotainment & Connectivity
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Infotainment System
15.4-inch HD Flyme touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Number of Speakers
16
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
SYNC
Touchscreen
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
SYNC
FM Radio
-
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
SYNC
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Rear Usb
-
Standard
Audio
-
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Audio Input
-
USB, Auxiliary
Audio Speakers
16
8
Audio System
-
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard
Multi Information Display
-
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Radio
-
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Exterior
▾
Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
LED Headlamps
Yes
Bi-LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard, LED
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Exterior Colour Options
Snowy White, Frost Grey, Jade Green, Basil Green, Mica Blue, Obsidian Black
5
Headlights
Yes
Bi-LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Standard
Rear Wiper
-
Auto, Rain Sensing
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Colour
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Yes
LED
Fog Lights
-
Standard, LED
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard, LED
Led Headlights
Yes
Bi-LED
Led Taillights
-
Standard
Auto Headlights
-
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body Colour
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Front Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard, LED
Front Overhang Mm
-
895 mm
Headlamp Levelling
-
Automatic
Headlamps
Yes
Bi-LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Bi-LED
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Radiator Grille Colour
-
Dark Chrome
Rear Fog Lamps
-
LED
Rear Overhang Mm
-
1100 mm
Rear Spoiler
-
Standard
Off-road Capability
▾
Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
30.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
26.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
800 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
24.0 deg
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
-
30.0 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
-
24.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
26.0 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Engine Sump Guard
-
Standard
Ground Clearance Max
-
235 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
235 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Skid Plate Guard
-
Standard
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Wading Depth Mm
-
800 mm
Tyres, Wheels & Brakes
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
265/60R18
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch alloy wheels
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Brake Type
-
Standard
Spare Tyre
Not Officially Disclosed
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Tyre Type
-
265/60R18
Wheel Diameter
19-inch alloy wheels
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Auto Brake Hold
-
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brake Override Accelerator
-
Standard
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Electric Park Brake
-
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Controls
-
Standard
Multi Collision Brake
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Standard
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Wheel Size Type
-
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Suspension & Chassis
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Independent High-ride Coil
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link Coil
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Steering Column
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
Independent High-ride Coil
Rear Spring Type
-
Multi-link Coil
Shock Absorber Type
-
Gas
Front Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Independent High-ride Coil
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
-
1450 kg
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
-
1650 kg
High Ride Suspension
-
Standard
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-link Coil
Rear Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link Coil
Shock Absorbers
-
Gas
Suspension
-
Independent High-ride Coil
Track Front Rear Mm
-
1570 / 1570
Environmental & Emissions
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
200 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Idle CO2 Output
-
200
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
200
Service & Maintenance
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Service Plan
6 years / 90,000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 years / 90 000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90,000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90,000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Pricing & Ownership
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Ownership Role
top
Flagship
Price Zar
679999 ZAR
973800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
679999
973800
Starting Price Zar
679999
973800
Warranty
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Spec
E5 EM-i
MU-X
Warranty
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
5 years / 120 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
5 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This E5 EM-i and MU-X comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: E5 EM-i 39 vs MU-X 62.
Efficiency index: E5 EM-i 79 vs MU-X 52.
Safety-equipment index: E5 EM-i 91 vs MU-X 93.
Practicality index: E5 EM-i 74 vs MU-X 88.
Ownership-cover index: E5 EM-i not separately scored vs MU-X 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.
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 / 100
Evidence-index readout
MU-X leads by 5 points
E5 EM-i and MU-X are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
75
/100
Lead
5
points
Data
62%
source coverage
75
#1
Evidence leader
MU-X
62% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 93
Check
Efficiency 52
Performance
62
Efficiency
52
Safety
93
Practicality
88
Leads by 5 points
70
#2
E5 EM-i
51% source coverage
3 strong categories
Best at
Safety 91
Check
Performance 39
Performance
39
Efficiency
79
Safety
91
Practicality
74
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
MU-X +23
Efficiency
E5 EM-i +27
Safety
MU-X +2
Practicality
MU-X +14
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score
View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
MU-X
What the evidence means
Evidence index
Isuzu MU-X
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 70 pts for E5 EM-i
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MU-X leads. However, E5 EM-i may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
E5 EM-i vs MU-X questions
Which is better — E5 EM-i or MU-X?
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Which is more fuel-efficient — E5 EM-i or MU-X?
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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.
Which is the safer car — E5 EM-i or MU-X?
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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.
Which is cheaper to own over five years?
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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.
Which is the better family car — E5 EM-i or MU-X?
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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.
Which has more engine performance — E5 EM-i or MU-X?
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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.