Isuzu mu-x

[Isuzumu]

http://www.isuzuute.com.au/about-us/awards.aspx?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ozroamer&utm_campaign=dmail-march-14

[Nay-DMAX]

http://www.isuzuute.com.au/about-us/awards.aspx?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ozroamer&utm_campaign=dmail-march-14

Haha Bruce I thought of you when I got that email yesterday

[Bird]

Who the hell is ozroamer when its home??? is that like an award you make up when there isn't one for you???

put a 40ltr engel in the back and it would be full...

[Dogsbreakfast]

Who the hell is ozroamer when its home??? is that like an award you make up when there isn't one for you???

put a 40ltr engel in the back and it would be full...

So you've driven one then?

Nothing like uninformed advice to build the post count

[Bird]

So you've driven one then?

Nothing like uninformed advice to build the post count

Thankfully no.

[Dogsbreakfast]

[lochgilphead]

Hi, just bought an LS-T after 14 months in a DMax and was happy to upgrade.  Good pulling power and excellent fuel economy.  Comfortable seats and very happy with it so far.  I would recommend them to anyone looking at the Prado size 4WD.  Very low 50000's with snorkel etc fitted.

[Dogsbreakfast]

Hi, just bought an LS-T after 14 months in a DMax and was happy to upgrade.  Good pulling power and excellent fuel economy.  Comfortable seats and very happy with it so far.  I would recommend them to anyone looking at the Prado size 4WD.  Very low 50000's with snorkel etc fitted.

Good to hear, everyone seems pretty happy with them. My dealer informed me they underestimated the market and have sold the years estimated sales, 3000, in 5 months.

[lochgilphead]

Just swapped ours over from a Dmax ute to make storage more secure as neither the wife or I wanted a canopy.  Did 4000k towing a 2.8 tone van and averaged14.3 l/100kms.  They are comfortable and well built.  I didn't hesitate at all to upgrade to the LST MUX.  Yes the fuel tank is on the small size but I will carry a jerry or two if necessary on the camper.  I am very happy with mine.  I did look at the Prado, excellent car but couldn't justify the extra dollars.

[DropBearRacing]

Just swapped ours over from a Dmax ute to make storage more secure as neither the wife or I wanted a canopy.  Did 4000k towing a 2.8 tone van and averaged14.3 l/100kms.  They are comfortable and well built.  I didn't hesitate at all to upgrade to the LST MUX.  Yes the fuel tank is on the small size but I will carry a jerry or two if necessary on the camper.  I am very happy with mine.  I did look at the Prado, excellent car but couldn't justify the extra dollars.

have you got anymore photos and info on your mux?

[McTavish]

All good comments about them from 'real world' owners of the Isuzu vehicles it seems.   
I hope they bring some sense to the pricing of vehicles in this market range too and consumers start to get some wins rather than being ripped...

[KingBilly]

My local dealer commented that Isuzu are subsidising the MUX to the tune of $5000 "to get them out there".  Will be interesting to see the long term pricing as they are apparently selling very well.

KB

[4wdgladdy]

Hi picked up our mux ls-u last Wednesday. So far it is excellent, traded in our patrol for it.  Compared it to a prado 150 series, and found that there is more room in the third row, and more room behind the third row than the prado. It's not quite as wide but for us that doesn't matter, have been averaging around 8.4l per hundred combined so far.  Picked it up for 44k plus a little more for some extras, so was a lot more affordable than the prado.  Would recommend looking at one.

[koshari]

i think the T/D jeep laredo @ 55k is better deal atm.

little more expensive but the powertrain and styling eat the isuzu for breakfast.

[Pog]

That's nice, but its still a Jeep!

[speedcomm]

i think the T/D jeep laredo @ 55k is better deal atm.

little more expensive but the powertrain and styling eat the isuzu for breakfast.

Styling ? I don't have either but I quite like the look of the Isuzu. Glad they changed the front from the Holden version, still struggle to recognise the Colorado7 from the Craptivas...

[Heiny]

Seriously considering the MU-X as a worthy upgrade from the old Paj when the time comes, great value for money, ok styling, 3000kg towing and proven power train and driveline (manual & auto) designed by one of the best truck manufacturers in the world.

Other contenders IMO are Grand Cherokee, Amarok (luckily for all other manufacturers, there is no wagon version of the Amarok thus far!) and maybe Mitsubishi Challenger.

Looked into the new Pathfinder until I found out there is no diesel version, no dual range tranny and very average value for money. Nissan obviously no longer care for Australian 4x4/SUV market! (if they had matched their TDV6 with a dual range trans, they could possibly of had a winner!)

Toyota! These days they are neither by design or mechanically any better or worse than most other brands on the market, but not worth my consideration until such time they get realistic with their value for money.

Heiny

[koshari]

If you want to tow with the amarok or challenger your in for plenty of frustration when you hit your first hill.

[speedcomm]

All might not be lost for a proper mid size 4wd Nissan..

http://motoring.ninemsn.com.au/cars/wheels/news/2014/04/next-navara-to-spawn-suv-wagon

[KingBilly]

All might not be lost for a proper mid size 4wd Nissan..

http://motoring.ninemsn.com.au/cars/wheels/news/2014/04/next-navara-to-spawn-suv-wagon

Yeah but with a 2 litre diesel - no way

http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and-reviews/car-news/nissan_set_for_new_model_wave_83392_20140430

KB

[speedcomm]

Yeah but with a 2 litre diesel - no way

http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and-reviews/car-news/nissan_set_for_new_model_wave_83392_20140430

KB

With close to 550nm.

What capacity is the Amarok ? I have a good mate with an 8 speed auto Rok and he loves it.
Anyway, be interesting to see.

[Isuzumu]

Isuzu is not behind in engine development, in Europe the latest model of the D.Max/ MU-X has a 2.5 Litre twin turbo rated at 400Nm and a 6 speed auto, so when they have to go to Euro 6 they are well sorted and will have a motor that has been proven. Would love to be able to test drive one against the 3.0 Litre.
Have been trying to find out what Bruce Garland is using in his new built up MU-X Dakar vehicle, will be very interesting.

[chester ver2.0]

I think Garland is using the current motor albeit with a heap of work and i think the gearbox is custom


Hey Bruce are you running a DP chip if so have you had any limp home's trggered or any other problem

[Dogsbreakfast]

Isuzu is not behind in engine development, in Europe the latest model of the D.Max/ MU-X has a 2.5 Litre twin turbo rated at 400Nm and a 6 speed auto, so when they have to go to Euro 6 they are well sorted and will have a motor that has been proven. Would love to be able to test drive one against the 3.0 Litre.
Have been trying to find out what Bruce Garland is using in his new built up MU-X Dakar vehicle, will be very interesting.

Garland ran the 3.0l for dakar but it was putting out 192kw and 600nm.....

[DrewXT]

If you want to tow with the amarok or challenger your in for plenty of frustration when you hit your first hill.

That's not my experience with the Amarok...