Suv Diesel Automatic 4WD 7-seat

Isuzu MU-X

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year MY26 Generation Current generation MU-X built on Isuzu D-Max platform Current version Original current-generation version Body style 7-seat SUV
MU-X is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.
ZAR 973,800
On-road in
ZAR 1,000,707
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 973,800
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,800
Licensing allowance
ZAR 2,000
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,300
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 4,200
Insurance
ZAR 14,607
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 973,800
Finance estimate from ZAR 13,196/month Based on 1.9 DDi LS 4x2 AT Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:3000cc (3.0L) Torque:350Nm (258 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:235mm (9.3″) Power:110kW (148 bhp) Boot1119L (39.5 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13.2 km/l (31 mpg)
City 10.7 km/l (25 mpg)
Highway 15.4 km/l (36 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Isuzu MU-X in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 13,196
Total Interest
ZAR 191,734
Total Payable
ZAR 791,734
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 1.9 DDi LS 4x2 AT. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Isuzu MU-X

MU-X is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.

A proper look at the MU-X begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a two-wheel drive drivetrain sits beside a listed payload of 659, while towing capacity of 3500 sets a practical boundary. The MU-X has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are a 6-Speed Automatic transmission and a Automatic transmission; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh a power output of 110 kW @ 3600 rpm against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. The MU-X is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between Diesel power, a South African price reference of R886,800 and a power output of 110 kW @ 3600 rpm. For a buyer searching the MU-X price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A power output of 110 kW @ 3600 rpm describes the opportunity; a 6-Speed Automatic transmission and a Automatic transmission describe the conditions around it. The useful starting points are a Automatic transmission and a two-wheel drive drivetrain; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. Here, an SUV body sits beside Diesel power, while a South African price reference of R886,800 sets a practical boundary. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a South African price reference of R886,800, a power output of 110 kW @ 3600 rpm and a 6-Speed Automatic transmission. Here, a power output of 110 kW @ 3600 rpm sits beside a 6-Speed Automatic transmission, while a Automatic transmission sets a practical boundary for MU-X. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for MU-X. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for MU-X. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a two-wheel drive drivetrain, a listed payload of 659 and towing capacity of 3500 for MU-X. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for MU-X

Isuzu MU-X — Quick Facts

Isuzu MU-X Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.9 DDi LS 4x2 AT Base Diesel Efficiency14.3 km/l Automatic ZAR 752,400
3.0 DDi LS 4x2 AT Mid Diesel Efficiency13.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 852,700
3.0 DDi LSE 4x2 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 886,800
3.0 DDi LS 4x4 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 939,700
3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT Flagship Diesel Efficiency13.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 973,800
3.0 DDi Onyx XT 4x4 AT Flagship Diesel Efficiency13.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 1,032,190
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.9 DDi LS 4x2 AT Base Diesel Efficiency14.3 km/l Automatic ZAR 752,400
3.0 DDi LS 4x2 AT Mid Diesel Efficiency13.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 852,700
3.0 DDi LSE 4x2 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 886,800
3.0 DDi LS 4x4 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 939,700
3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT Flagship Diesel Efficiency13.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 973,800
3.0 DDi Onyx XT 4x4 AT Flagship Diesel Efficiency13.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 1,032,190
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Isuzu MU-X Specifications

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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT
Facelift History
Latest updates improved styling and safety tech
Generation
Current generation MU-X built on Isuzu D-Max platform
Vehicle Type
SUV
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Gross Combined Mass Kg
5900 kg
Model Introduced Year
2013
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Red
Body Style
7-seat SUV
Model Year
MY26
Production Status
active
Segment
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2080 kg
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Length
4850 mm
Width
1870 mm
Height
1825 mm
Wheelbase
2855 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1119 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2800 kg
Payload Capacity
659 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Engine
3.0-litre 4JJ3 Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
4JJ3
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Bore
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
52.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
168.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Gear Knob Trim
Leather / Piano Black
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Available
4WD Hi Range
Available
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Gearbox
Automatic
4WD Selector
Standard
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
ABS
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
AEB
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Airbags
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
BA
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Driver Passenger Airbags
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Front Seat Side Airbags
Standard
EBD
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
TCS
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Far Side Airbag
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Driver Monitoring
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Emergency Braking
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
Occupant Detection Sensor
Passengers
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Reversing Camera
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Multi Collision Braking
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Automatic High Beam
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Auto Lights
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Front Camera
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Interior Colours
5
Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Interior Colour Options
5
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Partial Leather
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Standard
Heated Front Seats
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Armrest Rear
Standard with 2 cupholders
Driver Seat
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Front Seats Configuration
2 x Bucket Reclining
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver Power 8-way & Passenger Power 4-way
Third Row Seat Configuration
Bench 50:50 Fold-Flat
Rear Armrest
Standard with 2 cupholders
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Second Row Seat Configuration
Bench 60:40 Fold-Flat
Seat Trim
Partial Leather
Seat Belt Warning
Standard
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Standard with 2 cupholders
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Power Windows
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Keyless Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power with step sensor and control switch
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Auto Dimming
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
12V Accessory Socket
2
AC Type
Auto climate control with rear cabin cooling vents
Adaptive Dampers
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
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Intercooler
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Rear Wing
Standard
Rev Matching
Not Available
Seat Type
Partial Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Standard
Side Steps
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
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
Automatic High Beam
Standard
B Pillar Blackout
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Front Bumper Colour
Gloss Black / Body Colour
Front Final Drive Ratio
3.727
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Front Wiper
Auto, Rain Sensing
Front Wipers Type
Auto, Rain Sensing
Intelligent Battery System
Standard
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
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 Length Mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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
Power Socket 12v
2
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
Rearview Mirror Inside
Auto Dimming
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Remote Start Engine
Standard
Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Sonar
Front & Rear
Sound System
8
Source Model Column
3.0 LSE A/T 4x4
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
Trim Level
flagship
Unlocking
Standard
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
Touchscreen
SYNC
USB Ports
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
FM 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
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Audio Speakers
8
Infotainment System
SYNC
Connected Services
SYNC
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
Audio System
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Number of Speakers
8
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Multi Information Display
Standard, 7-inch with decoration
Audio Input
USB, Auxiliary
Audio
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Radio
9-inch Touch Screen with RDS, MP3, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, integrated mobile handsfree, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi
Android Auto
Not Available
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
Rear Spoiler
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Auto Headlights
Standard
Body Type
SUV
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
LED Headlamps
Bi-LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Headlights
Bi-LED
Exterior Colour Options
5
DRL
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard, LED
Rear Wiper
Auto, Rain Sensing
Front Overhang Mm
895 mm
Front Fog Lamps
Standard, LED
Roof Rails
Standard / Very Dark Magnetite
Fog Lights
Standard, LED
Front Fog Lights
Standard, LED
Rear Spoiler
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Led Headlights
Bi-LED
Rear Overhang Mm
1100 mm
Exterior Mirror Electric
All with driver one touch, jam protection and timer
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
Exterior Colour Options
5
Led Taillights
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Radiator Grille Colour
Dark Chrome
Headlamp Levelling
Automatic
Rear Fog Lamps
LED
Breakover Angle Deg
24.0 deg
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Skid Plate Guard
Standard
Engine Sump Guard
Standard
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Approach Angle
30.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
235 mm
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Approach Angle Deg
30.0 deg
Departure Angle
26.0 deg
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ground Clearance Min
235 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
Breakover Angle
24.0 deg
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Wading Depth
800 mm
Departure Angle Deg
26.0 deg
Electric Park Brake
Standard
Handbrake Type
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Controls
Standard
Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Spare Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Wheel Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Parking Brake Type
Standard
Multi Collision Brake
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
Spare Wheel Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Tyre Size
265/60R18
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Brake Override Accelerator
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Auto Brake Hold
Standard
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
Wheel Diameter
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33 in
Tyre Type
265/60R18
Spare Tyre
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Rear Axle Type
Multi-link Coil
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
Front Suspension
Independent High-ride Coil
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1650 kg
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Coil
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
Independent High-ride Coil
Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
Front Spring Type
Independent High-ride Coil
Shock Absorbers
Gas
High Ride Suspension
Standard
Rear Spring Type
Multi-link Coil
Shock Absorber Type
Gas
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link Coil
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Suspension
Independent High-ride Coil
Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
Alternator
120A
Maintenance Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Idle CO2 Output
200
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
CO2 Emissions G Km
200
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Ownership Role
Flagship
Price Zar
973800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Starting Price
973800
Starting Price Zar
973800

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Variant
3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT
Country Slug
south-africa
Country
South Africa
Configuration Note
Diesel / Automatic
Make
Isuzu
Market
South Africa
Brand
Isuzu
Brand Slug
isuzu
Model
MU-X
OEM URL
https://www.isuzu.co.za/models/mu-x
Source Name
ISUZU MU-X Specification Book Rev17
Source Page URL
https://www.isuzu.co.za/vehicles/leisure/suv
Source URL
https://ik.imagekit.io/isuzu/spec-sheet/suv/MU_X_Spec/Spread%20Digital_MU-X%20SPEC%20BOOK_Rev17.pdf
Combined Consumption
7.6
Combined Consumption L 100km
7.6 l/100km
Average Fuel Consumption
7.6
Fuel Economy Combined
7.6
Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.6 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
13.2 l/100km
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Driving fit

Where the Isuzu MU-X Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The Isuzu MU-X is a current South African SUV positioned for families and private buyers who need SUV practicality without losing everyday comfort. The best buyer for MU-X can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare a two-wheel drive drivetrain and a listed payload of 659 with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
In South African use, the MU-X has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. The urban test for MU-X should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a South African price reference of R939,700 is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For highway buyers, the MU-X needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for MU-X. Run MU-X at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a Automatic transmission, a two-wheel drive drivetrain and a listed payload of 659 is more informative than maximum speed for MU-X. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for MU-X
Off-Road
A 4WD / AWD drivetrain may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for MU-X. For MU-X, the sensible check is the exact 4x2 arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for MU-X. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for MU-X

Isuzu MU-X — Should You Buy It?

MU-X deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Ownership and cabin detail is not just a brochure exercise: infotainment screen references around SYNC; airbag coverage around Standard; warranty cover listed as 5 years / 120 000 km; service or maintenance cover listed as 5 years / 90 000 km, and trim-by-trim equipment still matters when comparing monthly cost. A fair review of MU-X should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of towing capacity of 3500, a South African price reference of R939,700 and a 4WD / AWD drivetrain can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓South African price: R886,800
  • ✓Power output: 110 kW @ 3600 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Gearbox: Automatic
  • ✓Drivetrain: 4x2
  • ✓Payload: 659
  • ✓Towing Capacity: 3500
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for MU-X can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for MU-X depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written MU-X quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate MU-X budget.
  • ✕A short MU-X test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕MU-X capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent MU-X grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published MU-X figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm MU-X stock and support terms.

Isuzu MU-X FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Isuzu MU-X run from R752,400 to R1,032,190, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 1.9 DDi LS 4x2 AT, 3.0 DDi LS 4x2 AT, 3.0 DDi LSE 4x2 AT, 3.0 DDi LS 4x4 AT, 3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT, 3.0 DDi Onyx XT 4x4 AT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Isuzu MU-X is 235 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The Isuzu MU-X engine specification depends on derivative: 1.9 DDi LS 4x2 AT: 1900 cc, 110 kW (148 bhp); 3.0 DDi LS 4x2 AT, 3.0 DDi LSE 4x2 AT, 3.0 DDi LS 4x4 AT, 3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT, 3.0 DDi Onyx XT 4x4 AT: 3000 cc, 110 kW (148 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may...

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Isuzu MU-X range: 1.9 DDi LS 4x2 AT: 14.3 km/l; 3.0 DDi LS 4x2 AT, 3.0 DDi LSE 4x2 AT, 3.0 DDi LS 4x4 AT, 3.0 DDi LSE 4x4 AT, 3.0 DDi Onyx XT 4x4 AT: 13.2 km/l.

The Isuzu MU-X is a current South African SUV positioned for families and private buyers who need SUV practicality without losing everyday comfort. The best buyer for MU-X can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

In South African use, the MU-X has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. The urban test for MU-X should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn...

For highway buyers, the MU-X needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for MU-X.

Buyers researching the Isuzu MU-X often compare it with rivals such as Leapmotor C10 REEV , Mitsubishi Outlander , Toyota RAV4 , Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV , Jetour T2 i-DM . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

Compare Isuzu MU-X with Similar Suvs

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