Isuzu MU-X 2022 review: LS-T 4x4 7-seater - Six months of family life (inc towing, off-road)
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- Want to know what the 2022 Isuzu MU-X LS-T 4x4 has been like to live with for six months including towing, 4WDing and more? Watch this video!
Our key contributor, Mark Oastler, usually spends more time in vans, trucks and utes than anything else - heading up our Tradie Guide section with expert commercial vehicle content.
But sometimes even the most hardy trucker needs a bit of comfort. So Mark has spent the past six months and more than 10,000km living with the Isuzu MU-X LS-T.
This is the top-spec model in the seven-seater SUV range - but can you even tell it's based on the Isuzu D-Max ute?
Mark reckons that he and his family came to really appreciate the no-nonsense, easy to live with nature of the MU-X - and he did all the things you'd want to do with yours, too, including off-road driving (yes, using the 4WD system in the real world!), plus towing a caravan.
#Isuzu #isuzumux #review
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00:00 Intro
01:01 Design
01:49 Pricing and features
03:08 Practicality
07:00 Safety
07:45 Ownership
08:24 Efficiency
09:21 Driving
11:35 Verdict
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Just letting people know that the mirror is easily adjusted to not hit the visor. It can move across to the left, simple fix.
Very good review of Mux LST, with all topics covered this review just confirms why I have one of these vehicles on order.
I recently received my LST 4X4 3 weeks ago and am enjoying it.
Nice review, keep similar reviews coming. More informative than a 6 hour review.
That was very well presented and informative! 👍
8 months in with mine and I say that the "major active safety features" are truly terrible, an extremely poor implementation. No amount of settings tweaking gave an acceptable outcome for me (dealer says it is all "normal") so I have covered the "safety" cameras. Ironically I now feel safer not having the MUX second guessing me at random and swerving and braking with no warning and for no reason. The removal of the constant and intrusive beeping means no more distractions to take my concentration off the road. Now I love driving it both on and off road and have been astounded at the factory off road ability with no modifications other than a second set of wheels and tyres for offroad use. I strongly recommend people go out and find the limits of the stock MUX before spending thousands on mods (the highway tyres are the first limit), the headlights are also not as good as expected so I added a 24" lightbar and the sound system is not great but is fine for my needs. Dont buy it just for the school run or you wil have DPF issues, like all modern diesels, lots of short urban trips are not good for them.
posting online that you've disabled safety features on your car is next level stupid
I hope your insurers haven't snipped your post
@@Pyjamarama11 Armchair expert much? How about you do some research before opening your mouth and announcing your ignorance. Until these "safety" features are a roadworthy requirement of a vehicle, which they are not (in Australia) then there is absolutely nothing wrong with disabling any of these "features" which can be done through the dashboard menu anyway. This was discussed in detail with my insurance company and I have an email stating the same. If you need your car to make decisions for you to be "safe" then I truly hope you dont drive on the same roads as me.
@@benchapman5247 easy with those six guns, Tex !!!
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Yep +1 on the mirror. Just move it to the side so it doesn't foul the sun visor. It's designed to be moved. Also it looks like you have reviewed the 2021 build as it still has that useless plastic bracket in the top glove box, It has been removed in the MY2022. Mine is absolutely as good as you say they are, good review. Some have said the safety features are overly intrusive but I have not found any of them to be an issue. This is my 3rd car with AEB and forward looking cameras for safety so maybe people just need to get a bit more used to the way these systems operate
Mark , very comprehensive review - great stuff !
I like Isuzu mux nice car
In South Africa, the LST is more expensive than the current top of the range Everest limited and the Toyota Fortuner! There is also no option to opt out of those ridiculous 20inch tyres! Have not seen a single mu-x 2021 on the road yet!
15 months lead time on LST version. This video sounds purely commercial. Long term review should include both good and bad.
G'day S M. Mark's decades of broadcast experience combined with a particularly slick edit do put a certain polish on this vid. I can assure you Mark is one of the toughest markers in the industry. Check out more than six years worth of his reviews we've published. This MU-X's 9.0/10 is credit where due, in the context of Mark's family life. Cheers, Mal Flynn. www.carsguide.com.au/authors/mark-oastler
Decided to buy one recently after test driving competitors and during the process was told delivery couldn't be guaranteed before Oct 2023...so they are happy to take a deposit but vehicle not even close to being built yet...really...have stepped away and looking elsewhere, no mention of this in your 'review'
Fair point, but plenty of popular models currently have waiting lists well beyond the 15ish months you were quoted. These can fluctuate at any time, so hard for us to give a reliable gauge in video reviews that are generally filmed at least a week before publishing. Keep an eye on CarsGuide’s news pages for all the latest on stock availability. Cheers, Mal Flynn
We went to Isuzu and they said 12-15months. Mitsubishi was around 8-9months and finally we went to Toyota and got the Fortuner. Just over a 5 month wait, got a great deal. Mid spec GXL with leather & towbar for 60k, that same money would only get us the base MUX. Fortuner also has extra 2 years warranty. The decision was easy.
@@Suroyfamilia same for me re timing, been that way for a while, am also looking at Fortuner, thanks
@@carsguide got mine recently and am really enjoying it. It was worth the wait.
Give him a $70,000 car to review for 11 months and you expect an independent review? Please, give me a break
Six months, Bob. I take your point, but I can assure you Mark is one of the toughest markers in the industry. Check out more than six years worth of his reviews we've published. This MU-X's 9.0/10 is credit where due, in the context of Mark's family life. Cheers, Mal Flynn. www.carsguide.com.au/authors/mark-oastler
@@carsguide fair play. No criticism of Mark intended. It’s a optics issue. The longer the car companies let you keep the cars, the worse it looks.
“Competivley Priced” haha, this generation MUX went up by 10k! Fortuner is the best bang for buck 7 seat Ute based suv now, without the ridiculous lead time of the MUX.
no, its Pajero Sport
"Well placed left foot rest"
As opposed to non well placed ones?
Out of all the features, it must be a very special foot rest to get a mention.
We're often astounded by ergonomic oversights with major controls, and yes, even foot rests. So this is credit where due. Cheers, Mal Flynn
@@carsguide The foot rest is carpet covered though and my boots wore through it very quickly (2 months). Decent moulded floor mats that include the footrest are a must.
Should be launched in india. This segment is ruled by the over priced fortuner. This can be a good option.
Sounds like an infomercial.
No mention of the not so solid thud when closing the door and don’t get me started on the sun visor…ATD not so good these days
G'day Joe. Mark's decades of broadcast experience combined with a particularly slick edit do put a certain polish on this vid. I can assure you Mark is one of the toughest markers in the industry. Check out more than six years worth of his reviews we've published. This MU-X's 9.0/10 is credit where due, in the context of Mark's family life. Cheers, Mal Flynn. www.carsguide.com.au/authors/mark-oastler
I love how those doors sound when you close them. The sun visor is a minor one.
This is not a review but an advertisement. Cars Guide, I am very disappointed. you are not the only one but you are being judged on your actions.
I agree.
G'day Trojan. Mark's decades of broadcast experience combine here with a particularly slick edit to give this vid a certain polish. But, I can assure you Mark is one of the toughest markers in the industry. Check out more than six years worth of his reviews we've published. This MU-X's 9.0/10 is credit where due, in the context of Mark's family life. Cheers, Mal Flynn. www.carsguide.com.au/authors/mark-oastler
@@carsguide The entire video is padded with glowing remarks about the car, its history and the manufacturer...outside of the evaluated criteria. Please show some respect for the public.
Wondering if the engine bay falls apart like the last one then there the turbo and the dpf. Not much different to the trucks really there not much chop either.
well said.
Have Isuzu fixed the issues with the cracking front side guards or are they still passing the buck? I was looking at buying one but the price increase , waiting period and too many stupid bells and whistles drove me away from Isuzu. I went to Toyota and test drove a Fortuna and a Prado GXL , Fortuna was good but the ride was a real kidney basher and on a long trip it would rattle the fillings out of your teeth because its built on the Hilux box ladder chassis and the suspension is way to hard if you can live with that then Fortuna is an excellent car. Prado was powerful , comfortable , not over the top with bells and whistles and an excellent touring vehicle . I was lucky enough to put a deposit down on a new Prado arriving in 4 weeks that someone ordered and then cancelled.
Maybe you should ask if Toyota has fixed the issues with air filtration, fuel filtration, fuel injection, and DPF or if they are still passing the buck. Oh that’s right it’s Australia and people here still pretend Toyota’s are actually better designed and manufactured than their competitors.
@@baronvonaux8294 Toyota has actually fixed the DPF issues as well as installing a bigger better turbo. Just like all manufacturers they have inherent issues that I was aware with such as dusting issues but a TERRAIN TAMER Air Box Stainless Steel Shim was an excellent and cheap fix, also installed a quality pre filter fuel filter and a Mann & Hummel catch can and I should have many years of trouble free motoring. I look after and service my vehicles with regular oil and filter changes so my engines always run clean , but the fact that I know the front end of my vehicle is not going to crack and fall off is somehow comforting.
@@evanmiris5765 meh…I actually own both (Toyota and Isuzu) Hilux and MU-X and have had way more problems with the hilux. I’m in Australia’s biggest Isuzu owners club and don’t know of a single person that has had the cracking issue emerge on an MU-X.
@@baronvonaux8294 lol, I am not a fan boy of any particular manufacturer as I said all vehicles have inherent problems. MUX blow CV joints when off road more than any other 4x4, EGR valves clog up with crank case oil vapours until they look like they are full of vegemite, transmissions cook themselves towing heavy loads , front wheel bearings , engine bay cracks, DPF issues, valve stem issues tapping away especially on cold starts , Bluetooth issues and connectivity . I can go on forever if you like?
@@evanmiris5765 ok buddy, you seem like an expert. I must be wrong, and the Isuzu owners club trips must be statistical anomalies. I don’t know of a single transmission failure from the Aisin generation (it’s literally identical transmission to Prado) I’ve only ever seen one CV go from all the trips I’ve been on and have never done one myself. I’ve never heard of or seen any issues with wheel bearings, the only DPF issue I’m aware is people shutting down during burn-off and getting limp mode, all EGR equipped turbo diesel’s have EGR clogging issue (I note you’ve added a catch can to your Prado) and we literally have zero club members that have ever had the cracking issue emerge, and Bluetooth….seriously!? So you could go on, but what’s the basis for your claims? Mine is based of personal experience knowing literally hundreds of Isuzu owners and being on 20+ club trips with many, many vehicles.
The MUX is the most unrefined and gutless 4WD on the market. Put your foot down & there is a long delay, rough kickdown in gears and a verrry slow acceleration speed. The lack of performance is worrying when needing to overtake on a slight incline. I'd hate to see how slow it is towing a large load up a steep & long hill. Very nice inside & outside, it just a shame it's a dog box to drive compared with its competitors
Also, on a 35 degree day on Max A/C the aircon barely got cool. I'd hate to drive it on a 40+ degree day. Safety features are overly intrusive or completely useless. Inside & outside of the car is very nice, it's a shame the performance is very underwhelming
SUV's have unibody construction. This is a 4x4 as it sits on a ladder frame chassis.
Looks cheap compared to Everest. Unfortunately it is still too expensive as are most of the offerings in this class. Even the upcoming GWM 300 and 500 won’t be cheap.
Isuzu still make cars ? 250+day delivery is not acceptable in sh!tsville might as well close up
This video is a BS promotion shame on you.
G'day Stendec, I can assure you CarsGuide has no interest promoting BS. Mark is one of the toughest markers in the industry. Check out more than six years worth of his reviews we've published. This MU-X's 9.0/10 is credit where due, in the context of Mark's family life. Cheers, Mal Flynn. www.carsguide.com.au/authors/mark-oastler
They must have paid a lot for this review , and you never fully loaded the van or you would have been in for a shock
450kw is way underpowered review is a joke
Yes.
Underpowered for what ? May I remind you the speed limit is 90kmh an hour.
@@wax333 Well one point is made, that it requires a longer distance to overtake from speed. That is unacceptable for me and is unrelated to top speed. There are other aspects to power that please people, such as a sense of purpose. A car is the second largest purchase they say but regardless, when spending as much money as they cost, one should be able to enjoy its use. Do you agree?
G'day Rich. I'm afraid the terms 'review' and 'paid' are mutually exclusive in the land of CarsGuide, and will always be. You'll probably enjoy the greater detail Mark goes into with his written review. Cheers, Mal Flynn
www.carsguide.com.au/family/isuzu-mu-x-ls-t-4x4-85866
450Kw is around 600HP, are you referring to an AMG G63? The MUX tows fine and accelerates fine, it's a 2.2t 4x4, not a track car. 0-100 is the same as a Fortuner that has 50Nm more torque yet a lower towing capacity and having driven both, and the fact that I spend 2-3 hours per day in the car, I would take the MUX any day, its a much nicer place to be.