It’s the all-new Isuzu MU-X reviewed in its top LS-T trim.

Isuzu claims it’s a unique Australia-only spec, designed to make the popular SUV even more appealing to our buyers. It’s got a new design, more safety and comfort tech, and all those familiar features that make the MU-X such a popular buy for Australia.

Engine Specifications

4x2 LS-M

Engine: 3.0L turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD)
Power: 140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Torque: 450 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed “Rev-Tronic” automatic transmission with sequential sport mode 
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.8L/100km

4x2 LS-U

Engine: 3.0L turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD)
Power: 140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Torque: 450 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed “Rev-Tronic” automatic transmission with sequential sport mode 
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.8L/100km

4x2 LS-T

Engine: 3.0L turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD)
Power: 140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Torque: 450 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed “Rev-Tronic” automatic transmission with sequential sport mode 
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.8L/100km

4x4 LS-M

Engine: 3.0L turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD)
Power: 140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Torque: 450 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed “Rev-Tronic” automatic transmission with sequential sport mode 
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.8L/100km

4x4 LS-U

Engine: 3.0L turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD)
Power: 140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Torque: 450 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed “Rev-Tronic” automatic transmission with sequential sport mode 
Fuel Consumption (combined): 8.3L/100km

4x4 LS-T

Engine: 3.0L turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD)
Power: 140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Torque: 450 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed “Rev-Tronic” automatic transmission with sequential sport mode 
Fuel Consumption (combined): 8.3L/100km

The engine is an inline 4 diesel with 3 L of displacement and now produces 140 kW of power and 450 Nm of torque, all of which comes from about 1600 revs. It’s paired with a 6-speed automatic.

Isuzu updated the MUX in a way that makes it a perfect family vehicle, great for towing and long travels, accommodating on the inside, large at the back, very safe, and more capable off-road than almost all similarly priced so-called SUVs nowadays.

With its price point in mind, the MU-X may just be the best all-around family, off-road SUV on the market.