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.
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Decision summary
Isuzu MU-X vs Hyundai Palisade: the short answer
MU-X and Palisade are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
MU-X:
current from
ZAR 752,400
·
Palisade:
last listed from
ZAR 1,204,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
MU-X
Palisade
Maximum Power
MU-X110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Palisade142 kW
Maximum Torque
MU-X350 Nm
Palisade440 Nm
Engine Size
MU-X3000 cc
Palisade2199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
MU-X13.2 km/l
Palisade8.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
MU-X235 mm
Palisade203 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
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Palisade
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
MU-X
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Palisade
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic High Beam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Emergency Braking
Standard
Not confirmed
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi Collision Braking
Standard
Not confirmed
Occupant Detection Sensor
Passengers
Not confirmed
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
AWD
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
AWD
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
AWD
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
4
8
Gear Knob Trim
Leather / Piano Black
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
4
8
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Automatic
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle
30.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle Deg
30.0 deg
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
24.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle Deg
24.0 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
26.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle Deg
26.0 deg
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Sump Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
235 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
235 mm
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Skid Plate Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Officially Disclosed
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
ABS
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Airbags
Standard
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
Alarm System
Standard
Not confirmed
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Not confirmed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Far Side Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Seat Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Driver
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
AC Type
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Automatic
12V Accessory Socket
2
Not confirmed
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Automatic
Auto Dimming Irvm
Auto Dimming
Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Mirror
Auto Dimming
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Automatic High Beam
Standard
Not confirmed
B Pillar Blackout
Standard
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Automatic
Climate Zones
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Not confirmed
Digital Speedometer
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Power with step sensor and control switch
Smart power tailgate
Front Bumper Colour
Gloss Black / Body Colour
Not confirmed
Front Final Drive Ratio
3.727
Not confirmed
Front Power Outlet
2
Not confirmed
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Wiper
Auto, Rain Sensing
Not confirmed
Front Wipers Type
Auto, Rain Sensing
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.6
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Standard
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Not confirmed
Intercooler
Standard
Not confirmed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lift Gate
Power with step sensor and control switch
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Manual Aircon
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Not confirmed
Mirror
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Not confirmed
Mudflaps
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Oil Pan Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Not confirmed
Power Socket 12v
2
Not confirmed
Power Windows
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Not Officially Disclosed
Powered Tailgate
Power with step sensor and control switch
Not confirmed
Pre Air Cleaner
Standard
Not confirmed
Reading Lights Front
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Bumper Colour
Body Colour / Gloss Black
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Final Drive Ratio
3.727
Not confirmed
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Privacy Windows
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Wing
Standard
Not confirmed
Rearview Mirror Inside
Auto Dimming
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Not confirmed
Remote Start Engine
Standard
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
20 Inches
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Partial Leather
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Steps
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Sonar
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Sound System
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Source Model Column
3.0 LSE A/T 4x4
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Not confirmed
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tail Lamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Telescopic Steering
Tilt & Telescopic
Not confirmed
Tilt Steering
Tilt & Telescopic
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
TPMS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Standard
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Not confirmed
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
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Headlights
Standard
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
Not confirmed
DRL
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Not confirmed
Fog Lamps
Standard, LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lights
Standard, LED
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Standard, LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Fog Lights
Standard, LED
Not confirmed
Front Overhang Mm
895 mm
Not confirmed
Headlamp Levelling
Automatic
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Bi-LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlight Type
Bi-LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Bi-LED
Not Officially Disclosed
LED Headlamps
Bi-LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Led Headlights
Bi-LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Led Taillights
Standard
Not confirmed
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Radiator Grille Colour
Dark Chrome
Not confirmed
Rear Fog Lamps
LED
Not confirmed
Rear Overhang Mm
1100 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Wiper
Auto, Rain Sensing
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Spoiler
Standard
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Type
-
Dual sunroof
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Armrest Rear
Standard with 2 cupholders
Not confirmed
Driver Seat
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
Not confirmed
Front Seats Configuration
2 x Bucket Reclining
Not confirmed
Heated Front Seats
Standard
Not confirmed
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
5
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Partial Leather
Not confirmed
Rear Armrest
Standard with 2 cupholders
Not confirmed
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Standard with 2 cupholders
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Not confirmed
Seat Belt Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Partial Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Second Row Seat Configuration
Bench 60:40 Fold-Flat
Not confirmed
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Not confirmed
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Not confirmed
Third Row Seat Configuration
Bench 50:50 Fold-Flat
Not confirmed
Rear USB Ports
Standard
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
Alternator
120A
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
Not confirmed
Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
Not confirmed
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
Not confirmed
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
Not confirmed
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
7 years / 105 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90 000 km
7 years / 105 000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90 000 km
7 years / 105 000 km
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Not confirmed
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Not confirmed
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Not confirmed
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
Audio
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Not confirmed
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
Not confirmed
Audio Input
USB, Auxiliary
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Audio System
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Not confirmed
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Not Officially Disclosed
FM Radio
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
Not confirmed
Infotainment System
SYNC
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi Information Display
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Not confirmed
Radio
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
Standard
Not confirmed
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
USB Ports
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
SYNC
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
Auto Brake Hold
Standard
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Override Accelerator
Standard
Not confirmed
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Electric Park Brake
Standard
Not confirmed
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Leather Steering Wheel Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Multi Collision Brake
Standard
Not confirmed
Parking Brake Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Spare Tyre
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Size
265/60R18
245/50 R20
Tyre Type
265/60R18
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
20 Inches
Wheel Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
20 Inches
Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not confirmed
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheels
-
20 Inches
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
Body Style
7-seat SUV
Seven-seat SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Red
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT
Not confirmed
Gross Combined Mass Kg
5900 kg
Not confirmed
Model Year
MY26
2026
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2080 kg
1952 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2013
Not confirmed
Generation
Current generation MU-X built on Isuzu D-Max platform
Current South African Palisade listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Latest updates improved styling and safety tech
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
discontinued
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
8.2 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
71 l
Fuel Tank Litres
80
71
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
8.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
6.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
9.6 km/l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
CO2 Emissions G Km
200
Not confirmed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
200
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not confirmed
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
71 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2800 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
203 mm
Height
1825 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1952 kg
Length
4850 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
659 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2200 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
2855 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1870 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
1119 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Front Headroom
1005 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
975 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1060 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
Front Spring Type
Independent High-ride Coil
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Independent High-ride Coil
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Suspension Type
Independent High-ride Coil
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
Not confirmed
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1650 kg
Not confirmed
High Ride Suspension
Standard
Not confirmed
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Not confirmed
Rear Axle Type
Multi-link Coil
Not confirmed
Rear Spring Type
Multi-link Coil
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Coil
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link Coil
Not Officially Disclosed
Shock Absorber Type
Gas
Not confirmed
Shock Absorbers
Gas
Not confirmed
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not confirmed
Suspension
Independent High-ride Coil
Not confirmed
Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
Not confirmed
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private and family
Price Zar
973800 ZAR
1204500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
973800
1204500
Starting Price Zar
973800
1204500
Spec
MU-X
Palisade
Engine Code
4JJ3
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
2199 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
142 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
440 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
4WD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
52.9 kW/tonne
72.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
168.3 Nm/tonne
225.4 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
3.0-litre 4JJ3 Turbocharged Diesel
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
This MU-X and Palisade 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 Palisade 74.
Efficiency index: MU-X 52 vs Palisade 40.
Safety-equipment index: MU-X 93 vs Palisade 90.
Practicality index: MU-X 93 vs Palisade 79.
Ownership-cover index: MU-X not separately scored vs Palisade 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 3 points
MU-X and Palisade 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
Palisade
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexIsuzu MU-X
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 73 pts for Palisade
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MU-X leads. However, Palisade may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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