2024 Isuzu MU-X review - 1.9-litre test towing 3-tonne caravan!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2024
- Is it worth spending less to get the smaller engine in the Isuzu MU-X?
You'll sacrifice some power, some torque, and some towing capacity if you do.
But you do stand to save thousands of dollars compared to the 3.0L versions of the SUV based on the D-Max ute.
In this short review I did a towing test with a 2800kg caravan to see if the new downsized 1.9L turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine has any significant downsides. And you may be surprised by the results!
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00:00 Isuzu MU-X 1.9L
00:23 Is it the right price?
00:56 What are the best alternatives?
01:45 Interior and boot space
03:18 Under the bonnet
03:54 Driving
06:47 Towing
10:21 Efficiency
11:42 Ownership
12:14 Verdict
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Not that long ago, people were raving about 120kw and 400 nm and how good it was when towing, early Rangers etc, I would say this will be fine.
Kun26 hilux people still think it's some towing God had 120kw and 370nm d4d.
People are just ignorant
I have been WAITING for a towing review with the 1.9 MU-X since I found out about it a few days ago. The timing could not be better lol.
Just a personal observation on ride comfort. I guess it’s all relative to other ladder frame competitors. I had a base model MU-X as a rental in Adelaide, with its pretty awful urban roads. I found it to be so unsettled and uncomfortable, I returned it and picked up a sportage instead. 100 times more comfortable. This illustrates the sacrifice people seem to be prepared to make to have a proper 4WD. Putting up with Sub standard ride comfort most of the time in the suburbs for the rare times you need the towing capacity.
These things need weight in them to be comfortable ie passengers
Sometimes they run the tire pressures at 42 psi, more comfortable at 35 psi, and manufacturers placard recommends 29 psi.
The thing is if you need the towing capacity you need the towing capacity rare or not.
Alternatives missed and much closer in comparison as UTE based SUVs would be the Fortuner and Pajero Sport along with the Everest…
Not being a caravaner or bush basher. I would pick the LSU 3.0 4X2 as a touring vehicle. But I would wait for the next update.😊
Me too - the updated media screen will be worth the wait.
Still very capable . The extra grunt from the bigger engine is a bonus, but this one will likely serve a good majority of buyers really well
I think so, too.
Only if they have no idea about 4wds
@@tyzon00800 Why don't you think before making ignorant comments; Isuzu are targeting more of the 4x2 buyers with this new MU-X.
I brought the mazda bt50 single cab for work.Its great with the 3.0 engine.I normally have 700kgs plus in the back and i tried the 1.9 and it felt underpowered when empty.
Makes for a busy and over stressed drivetrain.
I like the idea of the base model, but the fuel economy and RUC (Nz) would determine the choice.
...Wondering if you calculated the legal towing capacity of the 1.9L based upon its specified GROSS COMBINED MASS, that I believe is 5,500kG (check) ?
I live in one of those 3 tonne caravans. They tow quite well and I'm using a twin turbo ute with 500n/m torque.
My decision based on not alot of long distance towing, but economical day to day use of the Ute.
I'd guess the Ranger? My brother in VIC is considering the Everest 4x2 with the 2.0 twin-turbo diesel engine. 500Nm is excellent.
How has your Ranger been in terms of reliability - any issues? What about the gearbox, any problems?
@@Richard-sl8we the Amarok
Nice, it's a re-badged Ford Ranger. How is the engine, strong?
Was the test LSM 4x2 or 4x4? Big difference in price. How would the 4x2 go towing a 2800 Kg van?
What was isuzu thinking, you need more power not less, 110kw is just a joke, the 3 litre is also a boat anchor, the mu-x need a modern small capacity high output engine of 150kw plus
Reminds me of the 4 cylinder Commodore that had about the same economy as the six and less power!
It’ll be all about emissions, manufacturers have to have low emission in the range for tax purposes
Thousands of kun26 D4D hilux have been used as towing powerhouses that came from the factory with 120kw and something like 370nm
People need to stop kidding themselves that modern cars/utes can actually tow the quoted towing figures safely.
Won’t be long before the government steps in and puts a stop to the lunacy.
May as well have the 4 x 2 because unlike some specs of Everest and Pajero Sport you cannot use the 4x4 on all surfaces.
We towed tens of thousands of kilometres in our Pajero Sport. Set in 4H the all wheel grip when accelerating or cornering with throttle is just a class above this old technology MUX.
Yes buy the 1.9l 4 x 2 but watch the used value drop faster than the 3.0l.
Regrettably even the 3.0l is still stuck with the primitive part-time 4x4 if you buy that.
Pajero Sport's selectable 2wd and 4wd system is simply the gold standard for transfer case flexibility. Unfortunately many customers will not know how to use it properly.
Guys let's live this channel 😅😂😂 congratulations let's go guys 1.9l 😅
did isuzu sott out the injector issue with this new motor just after it was released in Thailand 3 years ago?
This engine has been in Thailand for 9 years and in Europe for 8 years i would hope so.
I’ve just spent the last 4 months test driving and comparing all the 4x4 suvs I could
I must of test drove the Mux, Fortuner Everest and Pajero Port attest 3 times each with some of them more
We wanted an SUV that could tow a decent size camper trailer, was 4x4 to let us explore , reliable, and enough room for the kids
After everything was compared the Fortuner came out way on top for us
You might not get a lot of fancy stuff inside but that’s sort of the thing I like about Toyota, no nonsense
The Mux sounded like a truck and was slow I could only imagine how this 1.9 would be
The Everest would be grate but way to much problems for us
Pajero Sport would probably be next best just can’t get past the look of the back, also a little underpowered.
You don't see the back end from the driver's seat. The Super Select II 4x4 system is twenty years ahead of the MUX's primitive part-time system.
I don't tow a van anymore due to health but if I did I wouldn't do it with a 4 x 2 which is all the MUX is on bitumen no matter what price you pay.
@@waynehobbs5175 the trouble is the sport is smaller from the inside and the engine is weak
Realistically, no one is going to buy the 1.9 and expect it to perform well for a around-the-continent trip. The 3.0 TD motor is the no-brainer choice for better performance and quite possibly better fuel economy. The 1.9 will be good for short trips, and popular in asian markets where engine capacity determine the amount of annual road taxes to be paid. Hence why the Ford bi-turbo 2.0 was a run away success compared to the older 3.2 5 cylinder diesel.
The 3ltr is underpowered for a 3t van horrible tow vehicle dmax and mux
Interestingly the Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.0 V6 turbo diesel is reasonably good for towing big caravans. Alas, they have their issues.
@@tempestv8 Can no longer buy this vehicle in Australia with the turbo-diesel engine.
@@tyzon00800 OK, it's very easy to criticise! Which 4x4 would you buy with your own money in Australia for around $65,000?
Seems like how to be cruel to your car episode .
So there is extra weight and extra wait for the 4x4?
The 4x4 is heavier - 85kg more - but wait times will likely be longer on the high-grade 4x4s.
Aussie peeps getting bigger, compensate by getting bigger suv, 4x4 etc to pull bigger caravans etc.
this review was a bit far from home? Mt Cotton driver training?
Yep! Well spotted. Was there for an event with Isuzu. D-Max ute review coming soon, too!
Is this a 2-wheel drive ?
Choice of RWD or 4WD.
On the sealed road, it is 2WD only. The 4WD is part time, so you can't drive on sealed roads with 4WD engaged in the Isuzu.
Why? They should have added an engine with more power and not less … or done a bi-turbo on that 1.9 to compete with Ford
So went into good teals about not completing 😅😅😅😅
I'm no expert.....but but it seems logical to go the 3.0 liter Mux if you're towing....the smaller motor would have to be working harder to deliver the same output to tow
Yeah, that’s true. I would go the 3.0L in a heartbeat.
3 liter 1.9 liter
OMG, 110 KW's to tow 3000kg, got to be kidding me, would have to be nuts to buy this.
That's more power than a 1HZ powered 70, 80 or 105 series Landcruiser which have been reliably towing large caravans around the country for decades. There may be better options but 110kw and 360nm will do the job just fine.
@@ScottSouthy with 1Hz powered LC's were ok, but didn't really have much choice, but now do have far better tow vehicles out there.
OK, the 1.9L MUX would ok for say a camper trailer, but a 3T van, hills and head winds would be a nightmare.
Would rather go for a good quality secondhand vehicle this.
@Renegade040 why would you consider the 1.9 if your plan is long term towing buy the 3ltr.
If it's your run around ute that you launch your 3t boat with on occasions than the 1.9 makes sense.
@@jasonfields2793 agree, wouldn't consider this if I was towing anything over 2T, even the 3L is not very good towing over 3T.
I always prefer towing with a manual gear box than an automatic
What's your vehicle of choice?
Automatic transmission has changed a lot from 1950
I agree. Towing 2.5T, I prefer my 2019 Troopcarrier manual to my previous 2012 200series automatic - the automatic was simply rubbish - high revs, high temps, no torque converter lockup. Don't have to worry about all that with a manual - always in the gear you want or anticipate you'll need.
Don't understand why manufactures do dumb shit when it comes to engines, they all do it!!
This competes with the 2.4 litre Fortuner, not the 2.8 you're comparing it to
We don’t get a 2.4 Fortuner in Aus.
@@therightcar
I'd prefer the Fortuna Cookie.😊
You seriously just recommended using a 1.9l engine to tow 2.8T???
Isuzu sponsored?
U knew that we the viewer 😅U shit now😂
The Rexton is the best choice.
Agreed, my brother in VIC is also considering the Rexton; a lot for your money.
Isuzu had to bring in a more fuel efficient vehicle to satisfy the government's new fuel efficiency standards. So don't be mad at Isuzu.
No, no they didn't
Why would you even bother?
Because Darwin has selected those persons already.🤣🤣🤣
Because you never overtake when towing?
🤣WILL NOT LAST IN OZ Might work in Asia as not to many Asians Tow Caravans
Perhaps you might consider NOT reviewing cars that have less than a five star ANCAP safety rating? That is such an important parameter these days and might encourage companies to cooperate.
Yes and No; some of the nonsense ANCAP now require for a 5 star rating is ridiculous.
Also a yes or no issue. What's preferable? All companies involved or a few standouts? Already Honda Australia has balked at ANCAP and only the HRV has been assessed (4 stars). It would be great if all models were assessed in my opinion and if reviewers made an ANCAP rating a prerequisite then maybe (?) the companies would think twice.
Safety rating. That's hilarious
Not cool as an ingeer
U like it talking nice sheet 😅
1.9L is just junk.
Proof?
Such a dated looking SUV
anyone who tows with 1.9l should be charged and license removed
Maybe just want to tow a jet ski?
Such a silly statement.
And locked up
@@therightcarsilly ? your the guy towing a 2.8 t van without talking about weights, 3t towing max tare and ball weight that mux would by illegal on the road when ready to trip
And you are the dribbler who is doing a fake news review, watch car expert for some tips ,no wonder your u tube numbers are so poor 😂😂😂😂😂
@@tyzon00800If you’re going to have a crack at someone, you can at least get your spelling correct.
90% of MU -X's won't be towing anything other than a box trailer.
Only losers tow things
Stupid comment! It's pretty good towing my jet ski to the local beach.