Top 10 Good & Bad: 2023 Isuzu MU-X
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- Top 10 good and bad things you need to know about the 2023 Isuzu MU-X (LS-T). More details here: drivingenthusiast.com.au/2023... We'll have a review and 0-100 video of the MU-X coming up soon as well.
00:00 - Intro for Good elements
0:14 - 10. Neat design
1:05 - 9. Safety
1:42 - 8. Off-road capability
3:03 - 7. Apple CarPlay
3:38 - 6. Third-row seat space
6:34 - 5. Fuel economy
8:28 - 4. Accessories
9:08 - 3. Durability
10:43 - 2. Warranty
11:22 - 1. Towing
12:45 - Intro for Bad elements
12:55 - 10. Bland lineup
13:27 - 9. Lacking engine power
14:28 - (0-100km/h demo)
15:29 - 8. Noisy engine
16:01 - 7. Flagship LS-T missing pizzazz inside
16:27 - 6. Technology missing
17:02 - 5. No sliding third row
17:33 - 4. Long delivery times
18:00 - 3. No 4x4 mode for on-road driving
19:23 - 2. Instrument cluster
21:06 - 1. Touch-screen issues
22:04 - Conclusion
2023 Isuzu MU-X LS-T specifications:
140kW (190PS) / 450Nm, 3.0-litre turbo-diesel 4-cylinder
6-speed auto transmission with RWD/4WD dual-range
Claimed 0-100km/h: N/A (9.8 tested)
Official average fuel consumption: 8.3L/100km
Boot space: 311L/2138L
Price: AU$65,990 (not including on-road costs, at time of upload)
The Isuzu MU-X is one of the most popular 7-seat SUVs on sale in Australia. It's available in a range of trim lines, spanning from the LS-M, LS-U, to the LS-T (as featured in this video), and buyers can opt for either rear-wheel drive (4x2) or dual-range four-wheel drive (4x4).
What are the best things about the MU-X and what are the worst things? Well, we've tried to answer that by coming up with a top 10 list of good and bad things we find on the 2023 model, in LS-T form. Our full written review and separate 0-100km/h video are coming soon.
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Demo 0-100 test at 14:45. Full 0-100 video coming soon.
best brand for toughness and relability
the ¨bad¨ things you mentioned its what makes this vehicule better than the rest......
Completely understand. These are simply elements I found, compared with some rivals. Could I ask, are there any points of the MU-X that you don't like?
some of the cons like no 360 camera and no wireless connectivity, etc. were added in the 2024 model
I owned my 2023 isuzu mux lst for over a year now. Overall a very good car, just a bit average on fuel considering not much power output, and the gear changing going up hills is a bit poor but a diesel tune fixes the minor problem
Nice review. very detailed, straight to the point. no BS! Love this kinda reviews.
What a great breakdown! Keep these videos going mate - really appreciate getting a taste of the good, bad and the ugly.
Thanks! Will do 👍
Any particular requests?
This was a great down to earth and practical review. Thank you. I'll be happy with the South African trim LSE with the 18inch wheels and without all the safety systems that need to be turned off when attaching a trailer.... vs Fortuner / Pajero sport.. this is for me the pick of the bunch despite its quirks..
Good of you to review the third row, there really is a lot of space back there.
Nice video. I can tell you my wait time for LST was 2 months. I went to another dealer and they told me the same. Was hoping for Xmas but got it before new year 🎊.
So far, very happy. I do like that it's not over teched out. Agree with infotainment, could have been a bit better. 🙂
Really interesting review mate. I've been thinking about purchasing this particular model. Keep it up.
Thanks. Glad I could help.
Great list👍.
Does the Fortuner have a 4A setting and a sliding middle row?
The more I look at it the more I like it
It looks heaps better than the previous version that's for sure.
I like that I can hear the engine a little bit, it's a good first indicator if something goes wrong. BTW I think this is so quiet on the road at 110. I think you are a bit precious about the noise in the cab. Try getting in any 10 year old diesel and see how noisy they were. Who sits with the door open and revs the engine? It's a diesel!
Just comparing to other modern 4x4 diesel SUVs mate. It’s my job. No point in comparing to a 10 year old car. A 10yo car isn’t $50-60k.
Looking to buy this in the near future as this is the only SUV in it's class that comes close to the third row seating space that we currently have on our almost 20 year old Isuzu Alterra (also known as MU-7 in other countries). Just waiting for rear diff lock functionality to be available in the Philippine market - it's weird that they took it out from all the variants here.
Can agree with this, we’ve been going from dealership to dealership testing everything lately to cover all bases before we purchase and can confirm the MUX is by far and away the best third row without a doubt.
Hi, in Oz we seem to get g80 by default.
same with other brands they remove some features for Philippine market
As per my knowledge I don't think putting it in 4H locks front and rear axles, otherwise Isuzu wouldn't offer that rear locker button. And driving on 2WD is more efficient than AWD/4WD as there's lesser loss of power as the power only goes to one axle and it is more fuel efficient. Fortuner also has same system.
Locking both the front and rear together I mean, not separately. As in the front axle receives the same amount of engine torque as the rear axle. When in 4H or 4L. It still can have independent wheelspin though, which is where the rear locker helps. And yes that is the way most heavy duty SUVs work. Except the Pajero Sport and Prado - both feature a centre differential.
Great review! Can you review the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport? Would love to see a few more 4x4 on here. Appreciate the info.
Thanks a lot.
Ok, I'll see if I can line something up asap 👍
I was very much leaning to this Isuzu to replace our Pajero Sport QE, seemingly being a value for money proposition. Not so much anymore after this vid hahaha. Ok, the deal breaker: not having the AWD mode bad a "hard" 44 High setting only. Seriously how does that go in wet weather?? My relatively low power Mitsu break out at the back on wet roads going through corner. Everyday AWD is just a must in a vehicle this big. So it sounds like my option is back to Pajero Sport or, buy an Everest. So realistically, the only choice now is 2.0 turbo or V6, if you get my drift.....
what is the rattle on cold starts timing chain ? how long will it last
Good yarn. Subbed.
Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it.
Its a great car.
Dashboard could say absolutely whatever it wants for fuel usage. Only way to get true real world is to see what the bowser pumps and calculate against distance travelled. Interesting to do this over say 1000km each between isuzu and bmw and see what each produces
Yep, good point. That would be more accurate.
Best option I found to get around the lackluster UI of the head unit....plug in Android Auto and then all it OK
Yep, great fix.
Just got out of a biffo with my neighbour. Mouthy women involved exacerbating events.
Good to be here😂
When your talking about passenger space please say your height so people can get an idea of actually how much room is there, otherwise good review.
Thanks. Yep I usually do. I’m 170cm 👍
Don't forget the seats, no front passenger electric adjustments and heating has only two settings not three, side mirrors do not have an auto close switch. I am basing this observation on a Hyundai Sante Fe, sadly written of by another drivers "medical episode"... got my D Max in 3 months!
Lst does have front passenger electris adjustment and dual zone airconditioning.
So there isn't anything really bad then?
I am from Belgium . Ibjust buy one a new 2024 model 3l diesel automatic not the 4x4 . The Isuzu choose match my requirements a big family car 7 seats and high on wheels with a navigation System . I Will drive it only in the Philippines . Delivery time was only one week but only avaible in black wit silver color❗ A big tractor engin 🚜. A sage choose when you know the the routes status in the Philippines. Not very good state 😉
While Mitsubishi offer a 10 year warranty that falls to a 5 year one if you don't get it serviced every year with them at their high servicing costs.
who gives a ff what you BMW DOES
Apologies for providing that reference. And thanks for the all caps for does.
I m also thinking to purchase either mux U or T.