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More powerful engine output
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Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
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Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Model Introduced Year
2013
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current generation MU-X built on Isuzu D-Max platform
Current South African Staria Panelvan 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 Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
7-seat SUV
Panel van
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Red
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT
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Gross Combined Mass Kg
5900 kg
-
Model Year
MY26
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
2080 kg
1990+ kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Length
4850 mm
5253 mm
Width
1870 mm
1997 mm
Height
1825 mm
1990 mm
Wheelbase
2855 mm
3273 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1119 l
4935 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2800 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
659 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Staria Panelvan
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Independent High-ride Coil
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Coil
Not Available
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Front Spring Type
Independent High-ride Coil
-
Rear Spring Type
Multi-link Coil
-
Shock Absorber Type
Gas
-
Front Suspension Type
Independent High-ride Coil
Not Available
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
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Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1650 kg
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High Ride Suspension
Standard
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Multi-link Coil
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link Coil
Not Available
Shock Absorbers
Gas
-
Suspension
Independent High-ride Coil
-
Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
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Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
2500 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1640 mm
Climate Control
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Not Available
Power Windows
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power with step sensor and control switch
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Auto Dimming
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
4935 l
12V Accessory Socket
2
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AC Type
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
Auto Dimming
-
Climate Zones
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
-
Front Power Outlet
2
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.6
8.7
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Intercooler
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
-
Rear Wing
Standard
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Partial Leather
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Standard
-
Side Steps
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
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Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Tail Lamps
Standard
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Air Conditioning
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
Standard
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B Pillar Blackout
Standard
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
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Front Bumper Colour
Gloss Black / Body Colour
-
Front Final Drive Ratio
3.727
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Front Reading Lamps
Standard
-
Front Wiper
Auto, Rain Sensing
-
Front Wipers Type
Auto, Rain Sensing
-
Intelligent Battery System
Standard
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Lift Gate
Power with step sensor and control switch
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
1436 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
2500 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1640 mm
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
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Power Socket 12v
2
-
Powered Tailgate
Power with step sensor and control switch
-
Pre Air Cleaner
Standard
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Reading Lights Front
Standard
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Rear Bumper Colour
Body Colour / Gloss Black
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Final Drive Ratio
3.727
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Rear LED Combination Taillights
Standard
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Rear Privacy Windows
Standard
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Rearview Mirror Inside
Auto Dimming
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Remote Start Engine
Standard
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Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
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Side Impact Bars
Standard
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Sonar
Front & Rear
Standard
Sound System
8
Not Available
Source Model Column
3.0 LSE A/T 4x4
staria-panelvan
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Standard
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Trim Level
flagship
base
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
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Walk Away Lock
Standard
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Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
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Engine Warranty
-
4
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Engine
3.0-litre 4JJ3 Turbocharged Diesel
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
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
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
130 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
430 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
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
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
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
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
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
8
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Knob Trim
Leather / Piano Black
-
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
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Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
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Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
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Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
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Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
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Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
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Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
4
8
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
11.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
9.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
13.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
11.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
75 l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Airbags
Standard
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Driver
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Standard
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
Standard
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Far Side Airbag
Standard
-
Front Seat Side Airbags
Standard
-
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
Standard
-
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Driver Monitoring
Standard
-
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Front Camera
Standard
-
Multi Collision Braking
Standard
-
Occupant Detection Sensor
Passengers
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
Standard
Automatic High Beam
Standard
-
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Rear Armrest
Standard with 2 cupholders
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
5
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Not Applicable
Armrest Rear
Standard with 2 cupholders
-
Driver Seat
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
-
Front Seats Configuration
2 x Bucket Reclining
-
Heated Front Seats
Standard
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Standard
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Staria Panelvan grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Partial Leather
-
Interior Colours
5
3
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Standard with 2 cupholders
-
Seat Belt Warning
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Partial Leather
Cloth
Second Row Seat Configuration
Bench 60:40 Fold-Flat
-
Third Row Seat Configuration
Bench 50:50 Fold-Flat
-
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
FM Radio
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
SYNC
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Rear Usb
Standard
-
Audio
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
-
Audio Input
USB, Auxiliary
-
Audio Speakers
8
Not Available
Audio System
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 Screen
SYNC
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Digital display
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Radio
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
LED Headlamps
Bi-LED
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard, LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Standard
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
3
Rear Wiper
Auto, Rain Sensing
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
-
Body Type
SUV
Van
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
Standard, LED
-
Front Fog Lights
Standard, LED
-
Led Headlights
Bi-LED
Halogen
Led Taillights
Standard
-
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
5
3
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard, LED
Not Available
Front Overhang Mm
895 mm
-
Headlamp Levelling
Automatic
-
Headlamps
Bi-LED
Halogen
Headlight Type
Bi-LED
Halogen
Headlights
Bi-LED
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Radiator Grille Colour
Dark Chrome
-
Rear Fog Lamps
LED
-
Rear Overhang Mm
1100 mm
-
Rear Spoiler
Standard
-
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Approach Angle
30.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
26.0 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
30.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
24.0 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg
24.0 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
26.0 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Sump Guard
Standard
-
Ground Clearance Max
235 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance Min
235 mm
186 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Skid Plate Guard
Standard
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Tyre Size
265/60R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not Available
Parking Brake Type
Standard
-
Wheel Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not Available
Spare Tyre
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not Available
Tyre Type
265/60R18
-
Wheel Diameter
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not Available
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
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Standard
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Leather Steering Wheel Controls
Standard
-
Multi Collision Brake
Standard
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
-
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
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
-
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
120A
120A
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
First Service At
-
15000
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
5 Years
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
5 Years
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Idle CO2 Output
200
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
200
-
Spec
MU-X
Staria Panelvan
Ownership Role
Flagship
Base
Price Zar
973800 ZAR
699900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
973800
699900
Starting Price Zar
973800
699900
In depth: how these cars differ
This MU-X and Staria Panelvan 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 Staria Panelvan 67.
Efficiency index: MU-X 52 vs Staria Panelvan 51.
Safety-equipment index: MU-X 93 vs Staria Panelvan 89.
Practicality index: MU-X 93 vs Staria Panelvan 72.
Ownership-cover index: MU-X not separately scored vs Staria Panelvan 65.
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 6 points
MU-X and Staria Panelvan 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
Staria Panelvan
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
72/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexIsuzu MU-X
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 70 pts for Staria Panelvan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MU-X leads. However, Staria Panelvan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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