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Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2013
Generation
Current South African EXTER listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current generation MU-X built on Isuzu D-Max platform
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Latest updates improved styling and safety tech
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Compact SUV
7-seat SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
MY26
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
999 kg
2080 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
5900 kg
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Length
3815 mm
4850 mm
Width
1710 mm
1870 mm
Height
1631 mm
1825 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2855 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
235 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
391 l
-
Kerb Weight
999 kg
2080 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2800 kg
Payload Capacity
-
659 kg
Towing Capacity
-
3500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
-
11.4 m
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Independent High-ride Coil
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link Coil
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
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 Available
Independent High-ride Coil
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
-
1450 kg
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
-
1650 kg
High Ride Suspension
-
Standard
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-link Coil
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-link Coil
Shock Absorbers
-
Gas
Suspension
-
Independent High-ride Coil
Track Front Rear Mm
-
1570 / 1570
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Power Windows
Not Available
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power with step sensor and control switch
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Not Available
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Cloth
Partial Leather
Steering Mounted Controls
Multifunction
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
exter
3.0 LSE A/T 4x4
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Auto Dimming
12V Accessory Socket
-
2
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
Intercooler
-
Standard
Power Mirrors
-
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Rear Wing
-
Standard
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Standard
Side Steps
-
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Tail Lamps
-
Standard
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Automatic High Beam
-
Standard
B Pillar Blackout
-
Standard
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 Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Power with step sensor and control switch
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
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 Final Drive Ratio
-
3.727
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
Standard
Rear Privacy Windows
-
Standard
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
Auto Dimming
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Remote Start Engine
-
Standard
Rim Size
Not Available
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Side Impact Bars
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Front & Rear
Sound System
Not Available
8
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Standard
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Water Depth Protection Mm
-
800 mm
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4JJ3
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
3000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
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
5 kW
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
114 Nm
350 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
5 kW/tonne
52.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.1 Nm/tonne
168.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Gearbox
AMT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
4
Transmission Type
Automated Manual
6 Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
AMT
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
AMT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
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
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.9 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37 l
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Airbags
6
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
6
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Far Side Airbag
-
Standard
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Standard
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
Halogen with automatic function
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Standard
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Seat Material
Cloth
Partial Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Interior Colour Options
3
5
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Partial Leather
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EXTER grade before assuming a feature is included.
Standard
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
Partial Leather
Interior Colours
3
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
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
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
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
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
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
USB Ports
Standard
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
SYNC
Audio Controls On Steering
Multifunction
Standard
Rear Usb
Standard
Standard
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
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
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
Not Available
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
Radio
-
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
LED Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Bi-LED
Daytime Running Lamps
H-signature LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard, LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Exterior Colour Options
3
5
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
H-signature LED
LED
Led Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
Bi-LED
Auto Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
H-signature LED
LED
Exterior Colour Options
3
5
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen with automatic function
Automatic
Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
Bi-LED
Headlight Type
Halogen with automatic function
Bi-LED
Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
Bi-LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Standard
Rear Wiper
-
Auto, Rain Sensing
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Colour
Fog Lights
-
Standard, LED
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard, LED
Led Taillights
-
Standard
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body Colour
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard, LED
Front Overhang Mm
-
895 mm
Radiator Grille Colour
-
Dark Chrome
Rear Fog Lamps
-
LED
Rear Overhang Mm
-
1100 mm
Rear Spoiler
-
Standard
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Approach Angle
Not Available
30.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
26.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
800 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
24.0 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
235 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
-
30.0 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
-
24.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
26.0 deg
Engine Sump Guard
-
Standard
Skid Plate Guard
-
Standard
Wading Depth Mm
-
800 mm
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/60R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Multifunction
Standard
Parking Brake Type
-
Standard
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Tyre Type
-
265/60R18
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
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
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 Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Size Type
-
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
12 months / 15 000 km
Battery Warranty
4
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
12 months / 15 000 km
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Alternator
120A
120A
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
12 months / 15 000 km
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Warranty Years
5
5 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 years / 120 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5
5 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 years / 120 000 km
Warranty
5
5 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 years / 120 000 km
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
200 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
-
200
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
200
Spec
EXTER
MU-X
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
334900 ZAR
973800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
334900
973800
Starting Price Zar
334900
973800
In depth: how these cars differ
This EXTER 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: EXTER 19 vs MU-X 62.
Efficiency index: EXTER 66 vs MU-X 52.
Safety-equipment index: EXTER 84 vs MU-X 93.
Practicality index: EXTER 65 vs MU-X 88.
Ownership-cover index: EXTER 65 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 17 points
MU-X holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over EXTER.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
MU-X
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
88/100
EXTER
Performance
19/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexIsuzu MU-X
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 58 pts for EXTER
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MU-X leads. However, EXTER may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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.
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