Expert Review
3.7/5
The ISUZU MU-X is the no-nonsense, body-on-frame SUV for buyers who genuinely need to go off-road or tow heavy loads. It is a rugged, utilitarian machine that prioritises durability and capability over cabin luxury. This is for the farmer, the overlander, or the adventure enthusiast who laughs at flooded roads and broken trails.
The 3.0-litre diesel engine is a torque monster—lazy, unstoppable, and built to pull anything from a boat to a trailer full of equipment. The ride is truck-like, with a stiff ladder-frame chassis that jiggles over city bumps but settles down nicely on highways. The steering is heavy and requires effort at parking speeds, and the cabin is spacious with a commanding view of the road, though it feels a decade behind rivals in terms of tech and materials.
Who should buy it? Hardcore off-roaders, rural buyers, fleet operators, and anyone who needs a go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle without the fuss of electronic nannies.
What will bug you? The interior plastics are hard and cheap, the infotainment feels outdated, and the ride quality in the city is harsh. It is not a family-friendly daily commuter; it's a tool, and it feels like one. Fuel economy is also abysmal by modern standards.
