A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
MU-X holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR86.
GR86 starts ZAR 2,500 cheaperGR86 from ZAR 749,900 · MU-X from ZAR 752,400
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
GR86
MU-X
Maximum Power
GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
MU-X110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
MU-X350 Nm
Engine Size
GR862387 cc
MU-X3000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GR8610.9 km/l
MU-X13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
GR86130 mm
MU-X235 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota GR86
2.4 Automatic
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
GR86
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
MU-X
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
GR86
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
MU-X
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
GR86
MU-X
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Parking Sensor
Rear
Front & Rear
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Standard
Reversing Camera
Standard
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Automatic High Beam
-
Standard
Driver Monitoring
-
Standard
Front Camera
-
Standard
Multi Collision Braking
-
Standard
Occupant Detection Sensor
-
Passengers
Spec
GR86
MU-X
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
Standard
Standard
Axle Layout
RWD
4WD / AWD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD / AWD
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive
4WD / AWD
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
4
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Automatic
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Automatic
LSD Available
Torsen LSD
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Standard
Transmission Speeds
4
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
6 Speed Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
GR86
MU-X
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Approach Angle
-
30.0 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
30.0 deg
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
-
26.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
26.0 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
235 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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 Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Wading Depth
-
800 mm
Wading Depth Mm
-
800 mm
Breakover Angle
Not Available
24.0 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
-
24.0 deg
Engine Sump Guard
-
Standard
Skid Plate Guard
-
Standard
Spec
GR86
MU-X
60 40 Split Seat
50/50 Split
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Armrest Front
Standard
-
Armrest Rear
Not Available
Standard with 2 cupholders
Driver Seat
Manual
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Fabric Seats
Sport Fabric/Suede
Partial Leather
Folding Rear Seats
50/50 Split
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
7-inch Digital
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Interior Colour Options
5
5
Interior Colours
5
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Driver-focused cockpit, sports seats, digital cluster, infotainment system
Standard
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Partial Leather
Rear Armrest
Not Available
Standard with 2 cupholders
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
Standard with 2 cupholders
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Seat Fold Type
50/50 Split
-
Seat Material
Sport Fabric/Suede
Partial Leather
Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Partial Leather
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Rear USB Ports
2
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Seats Configuration
-
2 x Bucket Reclining
Heated Front Seats
-
Standard
Seat Belt Warning
-
Standard
Second Row Seat Configuration
-
Bench 60:40 Fold-Flat
Third Row Seat Configuration
-
Bench 50:50 Fold-Flat
Spec
GR86
MU-X
ABS
Standard with Sport Mode
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
Airbags
7
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
-
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Standard with Track Mode
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
7
Standard
Passenger Airbag
7
Standard
EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Far Side Airbag
-
Standard
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Standard
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Spec
GR86
MU-X
AC Type
Manual AC
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Accelerator 0 100
6.9 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Auto Dimming Irvm
Standard
Auto Dimming
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
Auto Dimming
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard
-
Climate Control
Manual AC
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Climate Zones
Manual AC
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Common Rail Injection
Direct + Port Injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
-
Difflock
Not Applicable
-
Digital Speedometer
7-inch Digital
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power with step sensor and control switch
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Engine Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.2
7.6
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Standard
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Lift Gate
Not Available
Power with step sensor and control switch
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 Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Mirror
All Doors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Standard
Power Mirrors
All Doors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Power Windows
All Doors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Power with step sensor and control switch
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
50/50 Split
-
Rear Wing
Rear Spoiler
Standard
Rearview Mirror Inside
Standard
Auto Dimming
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Seat Type
Sport Fabric/Suede
Partial Leather
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Standard
Skid Plates
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Sonar
Rear
Front & Rear
Sound System
6
8
Source Model Column
gr86
3.0 LSE A/T 4x4
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
top
flagship
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Standard with Track Mode
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
Not Applicable
Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
12V Accessory Socket
-
2
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
-
Standard
B Pillar Blackout
-
Standard
Front Bumper Colour
-
Gloss Black / Body Colour
Front Final Drive Ratio
-
3.727
Front Power Outlet
-
2
Front Reading Lamps
-
Standard
Front Wiper
-
Auto, Rain Sensing
Front Wipers Type
-
Auto, Rain Sensing
Intercooler
-
Standard
Mudflaps
-
Front & Rear
Oil Pan Guard
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
-
2
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
Remote Start Engine
-
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Standard
Side Steps
-
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Tail Lamps
-
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Standard
Water Depth Protection Mm
-
800 mm
Spec
GR86
MU-X
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
8 km/l
10.7 km/l
Claimed Mileage
10.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
80 l
Fuel Tank Litres
50
80
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
15.4 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
GR86
MU-X
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Auto Headlights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Body Type
Sedan
SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
DRL
LED
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
5
Exterior Colour Options
5
5
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard, LED
Fog Lights
LED
Standard, LED
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard, LED
Front Fog Lights
LED
Standard, LED
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
Automatic
Headlamps
Full LED
Bi-LED
Headlight Type
Full LED
Bi-LED
Headlights
Full LED
Bi-LED
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Bi-LED
Led Headlights
Full LED
Bi-LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
Standard
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Colour
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body Colour
Front Overhang Mm
-
895 mm
Led Taillights
-
Standard
Radiator Grille Colour
-
Dark Chrome
Rear Fog Lamps
-
LED
Rear Overhang Mm
-
1100 mm
Rear Wiper
-
Auto, Rain Sensing
Spec
GR86
MU-X
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Audio Speakers
6
8
Audio System
6
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch Digital
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Multi Information Display
7-inch Digital
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Navigation System
Standard
-
Rear Usb
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Number of Speakers
6
8
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
USB Ports
2
Standard
Voice Control
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Audio
-
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Audio Input
-
USB, Auxiliary
FM Radio
-
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
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Spec
GR86
MU-X
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 years / 120 000 km
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 120 000 km
Spec
GR86
MU-X
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Standard
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc Brembo
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brembo
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Not Available
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Tyre Size
215/40 R18
265/60R18
Tyre Type
215/40 R18
265/60R18
Wheel Material
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheel Type
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheels
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Standard
Wheel Diameter
18-inch BBS Alloy
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Auto Brake Hold
-
Standard
Brake Override Accelerator
-
Standard
Electric Park Brake
-
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Controls
-
Standard
Multi Collision Brake
-
Standard
Parking Brake Type
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Standard
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Size Type
-
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Spec
GR86
MU-X
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
5 years / 90 000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,500
-
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
12 months / 15 000 km
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
12 months / 15 000 km
Service Plan
Optional
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
Optional
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Plan Duration
Optional
5 years / 90 000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Spec
GR86
MU-X
Body Style
Sedan
7-seat SUV
Color Note
White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
MY26
Segment
Sedan
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
2080 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2022
2013
Generation
Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Current generation MU-X built on Isuzu D-Max platform
Facelift History
Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Latest updates improved styling and safety tech
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
active
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
5900 kg
Spec
GR86
MU-X
Boot/Cargo Space
237 l
1119 l
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1660 kg
2800 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
235 mm
Height
1310 mm
1825 mm
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
2080 kg
Length
4265 mm
4850 mm
Seating Capacity
4 seats
7 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
11.4 m
Wheelbase
2575 mm
2855 mm
Width
1775 mm
1870 mm
Payload Capacity
390 kg
659 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
220 mm
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
3500 kg
Front Headroom
998 mm
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
891 mm
900 mm
Spec
GR86
MU-X
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
Independent High-ride Coil
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Independent High-ride Coil
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Independent High-ride Coil
Front Track Width
1520 mm
Not Applicable
Power Steering
Electric
Hydraulic
Rear Axle Type
Double Wishbone
Multi-link Coil
Rear Spring Type
Double Wishbone
Multi-link Coil
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-link Coil
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Multi-link Coil
Rear Track Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
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
Shock Absorber Type
-
Gas
Shock Absorbers
-
Gas
Track Front Rear Mm
-
1570 / 1570
Spec
GR86
MU-X
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
200 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
177
200
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
177
200
Noise Level
70 dB
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Spec
GR86
MU-X
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
973800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
973800
Starting Price Zar
799900
973800
Spec
GR86
MU-X
Real-world City Mileage Max
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
8 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
9
-
Spec
GR86
MU-X
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
3.0-litre 4JJ3 Turbocharged Diesel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2387 cc
3000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Boxer
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
16.3:1
Maximum Power
173 kW @ 7000 rpm
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
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
RWD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
226 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.9 sec
8.2 sec
Power-to-Weight Ratio
136.2 kW/tonne
52.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
196.9 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
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
4JJ3
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
4800 rpm
In depth: how these cars differ
This GR86 and MU-X comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: GR86 67 vs MU-X 63.
Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs MU-X 52.
Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs MU-X 93.
Practicality index: GR86 46 vs MU-X 93.
Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 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.
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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 15 points
MU-X holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR86.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
MU-X
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
93/100
GR86
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexIsuzu MU-X
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 61 pts for GR86
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MU-X leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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.
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.
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