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 and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 387,500 cheaperMU-X from ZAR 752,400 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
MU-X
ORA 5
Maximum Power
MU-X110 kW @ 3600 rpm
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
MU-X350 Nm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
MU-X3000 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
MU-X13.2 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
MU-X235 mm
ORA 5175 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 ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Specification evidence leader
MU-X
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
ORA 5
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
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
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Standard
-
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
Driver Monitoring
Standard
-
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Front Camera
Standard
-
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Multi Collision Braking
Standard
-
Occupant Detection Sensor
Passengers
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Alert and braking
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
Front driven axle
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
FWD
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Number of Gears
4
1
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
Electronic column shifter
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Open differential with electronic traction control
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
-
Transmission Speeds
4
1
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Automatic
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.73
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Electronic automatic gear selector
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
30.0 deg
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
30.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
24.0 deg
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle Deg
24.0 deg
-
Departure Angle
26.0 deg
Not Applicable
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
-
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
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
-
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Normal | Eco | Sport
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Applicable
Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
ABS
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
Airbags
Standard
6
Alarm System
Standard
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
BA
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Manual
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Standard
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
Standard
-
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Far Side Airbag
Standard
-
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
Front Seat Side Airbags
Standard
-
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Driver
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front row
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front-row reminder
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
AC Type
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Automatic
12V Accessory Socket
2
-
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Automatic
Auto Dimming Irvm
Auto Dimming
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Auto Dimming
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Automatic High Beam
Standard
-
B Pillar Blackout
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Climate Control
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Automatic
Climate Zones
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
-
Digital Speedometer
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
-
Electric Tailgate
Power with step sensor and control switch
Yes
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
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.6
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Intelligent Battery System
Standard
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Intercooler
Standard
-
Keyless Entry
Standard
Driver door
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 Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
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
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Yes
Power Socket 12v
2
-
Power Windows
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Four-door one-touch
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
-
Rear Wing
Standard
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Auto Dimming
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Remote Start Engine
Standard
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
18-inch alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
-
Seat Type
Partial Leather
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Standard
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Side Steps
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Sonar
Front & Rear
-
Sound System
8
6
Source Model Column
3.0 LSE A/T 4x4
-
Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Temporary T135/90 D17
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Tail Lamps
Standard
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Unlocking
Standard
Driver door
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
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Yes
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
Not Applicable
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50 W
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic front wiper
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Body Type
SUV
-
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
-
DRL
LED
LED
Exterior Colour Options
5
Emerald Green, Matte Grey, Ayers Grey, Hamilton White, Sterling Silver, Night Black, Brilliant Rose with a black roof, and Lake Blue with a black roof
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard, LED
Rear LED
Fog Lights
Standard, LED
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard, LED
Rear LED
Front Fog Lights
Standard, LED
-
Front Overhang Mm
895 mm
-
Headlamp Levelling
Automatic
-
Headlamps
Bi-LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Bi-LED
Yes
Headlights
Bi-LED
Yes
LED Headlamps
Bi-LED
Yes
Led Headlights
Bi-LED
Yes
Led Taillights
Standard
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Radiator Grille Colour
Dark Chrome
-
Rear Fog Lamps
LED
-
Rear Overhang Mm
1100 mm
-
Rear Spoiler
Standard
-
Rear Wiper
Auto, Rain Sensing
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Standard
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multi-colour rhythmic
Armrest Rear
Standard with 2 cupholders
-
Driver Seat
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
6-way electric
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
-
Front Seats Configuration
2 x Bucket Reclining
-
Heated Front Seats
Standard
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
-
Interior Colour Options
5
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Standard
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Partial Leather
-
Rear Armrest
Standard with 2 cupholders
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Standard with 2 cupholders
-
Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
-
Seat Belt Warning
Standard
-
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Synthetic leather
Seat Trim
Partial Leather
Grey synthetic leather
Second Row Seat Configuration
Bench 60:40 Fold-Flat
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Third Row Seat Configuration
Bench 50:50 Fold-Flat
-
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
4-way electric
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seat and backrest
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
Alternator
120A
-
Maintenance Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
12 months / 15,000 km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90 000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90 000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
7 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
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
-
Audio Speakers
8
6
Audio System
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
-
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
10.25-inch
FM Radio
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
-
Infotainment System
SYNC
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
14.6-inch
Multi Information Display
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
-
Radio
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
-
Rear Usb
Standard
-
Number of Speakers
8
6
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
USB Ports
Standard
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
SYNC
14.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
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
-
Handbrake Type
Standard
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Leather Steering Wheel Controls
Standard
-
Multi Collision Brake
Standard
-
Parking Brake Type
Standard
-
Spare Tyre
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Temporary T135/90 D17
Spare Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
-
Spare Wheel Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Temporary T135/90 D17
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
Standard
Yes
Tyre Size
265/60R18
225/60 R18
Tyre Type
265/60R18
-
Wheel Diameter
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
18-inch alloy
Wheel Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
18-inch alloy
Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
-
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
Body Style
7-seat SUV
Compact 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
-
Model Year
MY26
2026
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2080 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Model Introduced Year
2013
2026
Generation
Current generation MU-X built on Isuzu D-Max platform
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
Latest updates improved styling and safety tech
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Production Status
active
On sale
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Charging Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
420 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
CO2 Emissions G Km
200
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
200
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not Applicable
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2800 kg
1970 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
175 mm
Height
1825 mm
1641 mm
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1555 kg
Length
4850 mm
4471 mm
Payload Capacity
659 kg
415 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2000 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
5.6 m
Wheelbase
2855 mm
2720 mm
Width
1870 mm
1833 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
115 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
1119 l
228 l
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
900 mm
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
Front Spring Type
Independent High-ride Coil
-
Front Suspension
Independent High-ride Coil
MacPherson independent
Front Suspension Type
Independent High-ride Coil
MacPherson independent
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
-
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1650 kg
-
High Ride Suspension
Standard
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Rear Axle Type
Multi-link Coil
-
Rear Spring Type
Multi-link Coil
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Coil
Multi-link independent
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link Coil
Multi-link independent
Shock Absorber Type
Gas
-
Shock Absorbers
Gas
-
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Suspension
Independent High-ride Coil
-
Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
-
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
Ownership Role
Flagship
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
973800 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
973800
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
973800
599900
Spec
MU-X
ORA 5
Engine Code
4JJ3
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
260 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
52.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
168.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
58.33 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
520 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine
3.0-litre 4JJ3 Turbocharged Diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This MU-X and ORA 5 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 ORA 5 56.
Efficiency index: MU-X 52 vs ORA 5 90.
Safety-equipment index: MU-X 93 vs ORA 5 88.
Practicality index: MU-X 93 vs ORA 5 54.
Ownership-cover index: MU-X not separately scored vs ORA 5 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 5 points
MU-X and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
MU-X
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
93/100
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexIsuzu MU-X
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 71 pts for ORA 5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MU-X leads. However, ORA 5 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.
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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