Isuzu MU-X vs Nissan Navara Double Cab

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.

Isuzu MU-X in South Africa

Isuzu MU-X

3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 973,800 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
VS
Nissan Navara Double Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Double Cab

2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT Diesel Current
ZAR 785,700 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Isuzu MU-X vs Nissan Navara Double Cab: the short answer

MU-X and Navara Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Navara Double Cab starts ZAR 259,400 cheaper MU-X from ZAR 752,400 · Navara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification MU-X Navara Double Cab
Maximum Power MU-X110 kW @ 3600 rpm Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque MU-X350 Nm Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size MU-X3000 cc Navara Double Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy MU-X13.2 km/l Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance MU-X235 mm Navara Double Cab221 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.

Isuzu MU-X

3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Nissan Navara Double Cab

2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

MU-X

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Navara Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

MU-X

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Navara Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec MU-X Navara Double Cab
360 Degree Camera Standard Not Available
Around View Monitor Standard Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking Standard Standard
Automatic High Beam Standard -
Auto Highbeam Standard High Beam Assist
Auto Lights Standard -
Blind Spot Monitoring Standard Standard
Blind Spot Warning Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Driver Monitoring Standard -
Emergency Braking Standard Standard
EV Mode Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Standard Standard
Front Camera Standard -
Lane Keep Assist Standard Not Available
Multi Collision Braking Standard -
Occupant Detection Sensor Passengers -
Parking Distance Sensors Front & Rear Reverse camera and sensors
Parking Sensor Front & Rear Reverse camera and sensors
Parking Sensors Front & Rear Reverse camera and sensors
Pre-Collision System Standard -
Rear View Camera Standard Reverse camera
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Standard Standard
Rear View Camera Standard Reverse camera
Reverse Camera Standard Reverse camera
Reverse Camera Type Standard Reverse camera
Reversing Camera Standard Reverse camera
Surround View Camera Standard Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors Front & Rear Reverse camera and sensors
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Standard Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available Intelligent Driver Alertness
Auto Wipers Not Available Rain-sensing Wipers
Park Assist Not Available Not Available
Spec MU-X Navara Double Cab
4WD Engagement Available Selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range Available Standard
4WD Lo Range Available where 4WD low range is fitted Standard
4WD Selector Standard Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles Standard Not Available
Axle Layout 4WD / AWD 4WD
Drive Mode Selector 4WD/off-road drive mode support 4WD/off-road drive mode support
Drivetrain 4WD / AWD 4WD
Drivetrain Layout 4WD / AWD 4WD
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Available
Number of Gears 4 7
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 -
Gear Shift Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Type Automatic Automatic
Low Range Available where 4WD low range is fitted Standard
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Available
Paddle Shifters Standard Not Available
Rear Differential Lock Standard Not Available
Transfer Case Confirmed 4WD derivative 4WD transfer case
Transfer Case Guard Standard -
Transmission Speeds 4 7
Transmission Type 6 Speed Automatic Automatic
Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Available
LSD Available Not Applicable Not Available
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Clutch Type Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This MU-X and Navara Double Cab 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: MU-X 63 vs Navara Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: MU-X 52 vs Navara Double Cab 58.

Safety-equipment index: MU-X 93 vs Navara Double Cab 93.

Practicality index: MU-X 93 vs Navara Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: MU-X not separately scored vs Navara Double Cab 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

Navara Double Cab leads by 4 points

MU-X and Navara Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 80 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 65% source coverage
80
#1 Evidence leader

Navara Double Cab

65% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 58
Performance 75
Efficiency 58
Safety 93
Practicality 90
Leads by 4 points
76
#2

MU-X

72% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 63
Efficiency 52
Safety 93
Practicality 93
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Navara Double Cab +12 Efficiency Navara Double Cab +6 Safety Level Practicality MU-X +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Navara Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 58/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 90/100

MU-X

Performance 63/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 93/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Nissan Navara Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts vs 76 pts for MU-X

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Double Cab leads. However, MU-X may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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MU-X vs Navara Double Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.