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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
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Decision summary
Isuzu MU-X vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé: the short answer
MU-X has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Phantom Drophead Coupé remains close.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Maximum Power
MU-X110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Phantom Drophead Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
MU-X350 Nm
Phantom Drophead Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
MU-X3000 cc
Phantom Drophead Coupé6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
MU-X13.2 km/l
Phantom Drophead Coupé6.76 km/l
Ground Clearance
MU-X235 mm
Phantom Drophead Coupé132 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
Phantom Drophead Coupé
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
Phantom Drophead Coupé
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
Phantom Drophead Coupé
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not confirmed
Automatic High Beam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Driver Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Emergency Braking
Standard
Not confirmed
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
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
Front and rear
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear-view camera
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear-view camera
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Park Assist
Not Available
Front/rear parking assistance with multi-view cameras
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
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
No
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
Two axles
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
RWD
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Gearbox
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
4
8
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.154
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
30.0 deg
Not confirmed
Approach Angle Deg
30.0 deg
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
24.0 deg
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle Deg
24.0 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
26.0 deg
Not confirmed
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 confirmed
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 Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Applicable
Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
ABS
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not confirmed
Airbags
Standard
6
Alarm System
Standard
Not confirmed
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Not confirmed
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Far Side Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Front Seat Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat brackets
Knee Airbag
Driver
Front active knee protection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Tyre-pressure alert
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front head-thorax airbags
Traction Control
Not Available
Dynamic Traction Control
TCS
Not Available
Dynamic Traction Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
AC Type
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
12V Accessory Socket
2
Not confirmed
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
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
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
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
Power-closing boot lid
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
Hands-free entry
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
Four one-touch power windows
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
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
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
15
Source Model Column
3.0 LSE A/T 4x4
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
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
Standard
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
Tyre-pressure alert
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Standard
Hands-free entry
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 confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Not Available
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
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
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
Not confirmed
DRL
LED
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
5
44,000 factory hues plus Bespoke custom colours
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
Front fog/driving lights
Fog Lights
Standard, LED
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Standard, LED
Front fog/driving lights
Front Fog Lights
Standard, LED
Not confirmed
Front Overhang Mm
895 mm
Not confirmed
Headlamp Levelling
Automatic
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Bi-LED
Standard
Headlight Type
Bi-LED
Standard
Headlights
Bi-LED
Standard
LED Headlamps
Bi-LED
Standard
Led Headlights
Bi-LED
Standard
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 Applicable
Rear Spoiler
Standard
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not confirmed
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
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
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
Natural-grain leather
Seat Trim
Partial Leather
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
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
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Optional three-stage heating, front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
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
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Not confirmed
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Not confirmed
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Not confirmed
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
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
15
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
Traditional analogue instrument dials
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
Navigation and infotainment system
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
8.8-inch front monitor
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
15
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
USB Ports
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
8.8-inch front monitor
Touchscreen
SYNC
8.8-inch front monitor
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Hands-free calling
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
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
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
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
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Spare Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
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
Tyre-pressure alert
Tyre Size
265/60R18
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
Tyre Type
265/60R18
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Wheel Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not confirmed
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Body Style
7-seat SUV
Convertible
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
2016
Segment
SUV
Ultra-luxury convertible
Tare Mass Kg
2080 kg
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Model Introduced Year
2013
Not confirmed
Generation
Current generation MU-X built on Isuzu D-Max platform
Phantom VII two-door Drophead Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Facelift History
Latest updates improved styling and safety tech
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Drophead Coupé production ended in 2016.
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2016
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2012
Production Status
active
discontinued
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
6.76 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
540.54 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
6.76 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
4.39 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
9.80 km/l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No automatic engine stop/start
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km
347 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
200
Not confirmed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
200
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2800 kg
3050 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
132 mm
Height
1825 mm
1566 mm
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
2630 kg
Length
4850 mm
5612 mm
Payload Capacity
659 kg
420 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
4 seats
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
0 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
6.55 m
Wheelbase
2855 mm
3320 mm
Width
1870 mm
1987 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
132 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
1119 l
315 l
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1026 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
943 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
936 mm
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Front Spring Type
Independent High-ride Coil
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Independent High-ride Coil
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Front Suspension Type
Independent High-ride Coil
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
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
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link Coil
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
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
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Ownership Role
Flagship
Historical South African new-car derivative: a 2007 local launch was announced prospectively, local presence is confirmed by 2011, and an April 2016 listing plus final-commission evidence establish the end-period bound; exact South African tenure remains unverified.
Price Zar
973800 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical price on application
Starting Price
973800
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
973800
Not confirmed
Spec
MU-X
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Engine Code
4JJ3
N73B68A
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
11.0:1
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Power-to-Weight Ratio
52.9 kW/tonne
128.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
168.3 Nm/tonne
273.8 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
6.749-litre V12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct Injection
Bore
82.0 mm
92 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
84.6 mm
Top Speed
210 km/h
240 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
5.8 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
This MU-X and Phantom Drophead Coupé 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 Phantom Drophead Coupé 95.
Efficiency index: MU-X 52 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 31.
Safety-equipment index: MU-X 93 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 86.
Practicality index: MU-X 93 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 49.
Ownership-cover index: MU-X not separately scored vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 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 8 points
MU-X has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Phantom Drophead Coupé remains close.
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
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexIsuzu MU-X
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 68 pts for Phantom Drophead Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MU-X leads. However, Phantom Drophead Coupé may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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