Isuzu launches the MU-X in India, priced at Rs 23.99 lakh for the 2WD and Rs 25.99 lakh for the 4WD variant, both prices ex-showroom Delhi. The MU-X is a very important product for Isuzu in India after the D-Max V-Cross, which is well received by the Indian market.
Isuzu calls the exterior design as “Tiger-inspired muscular design”. Exterior features include projector headlamps, LED DRLs and 17-inch multi-spoke diamond cut alloy wheels. Bumpers get metallic grey and body coloured two-tone theme.
Features
Interiors get black dashboard with piano black accents, leather upholstery, 6-way electrically adjustable driver seat, auto AC with cooling for all 3 rows, cruise control, keyless entry, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with bluetooth, roof mounted 10-inch DVD monitor, roof mounted sound system with 8 speakers, day/night IRVM and many more.
Engine & Transmission
The MU-X will be powered by a 3.0 litre (2,999 cc) 4-cylinder variable geometry turbo diesel, producing 177 PS (174.5 hp) of power @ 3600 rpm and 380 Nm of torque @ 1800 – 2800 rpm. Transmission is a 5-Speed automatic featuring ‘Terrain Command’ control with ‘shift-on-the-fly’ 4WD system. The 4WD system gets 2-High, 4-High and 4-Low range.
Safety
Safety features include 4-channel ABS with EBD, Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), ESC, Traction Control, Hill-start Assist, dual front airbags, ISOFIX mounts for second row, reversing camera and pre-tensioners with load limiters for front seat belts.
Suspension
Front suspension is an independent double wishbone setup with coil springs and gas shock absorbers, while the rear is a penta-link suspension (5-link) with gas shock absorbers.
Brakes
Braking duties are handled by 300 mm discs with twin-pot calipers at front and 318 mm discs at the rear. The 17-inch alloys are shod with 255/65 tires.
The SUV measures 4,825 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width and 1,840 mm in height. Wheelbase measures 2845 mm. Ground clearance is at 220 mm with 30.1° approach, 25.1° departure angle and 30° gradeability. Boot space measures 235 litres when all 3 rows are up, 878 litres when the 3rd row folded, 1,830 litres when 2nd and 3 rows are folded flat. Fuel efficiency is claimed at 13.8 km/l (2WD).
There are four colors to choose from – Cosmic Black, Titanium Silver, Orchid Brown and Silky White Pearl.
The MU-X will be produced at Isuzu’s Sri City facility in Andhra Pradesh. Ford Endeavour, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and the segment leader Toyota Fortuner now has a new rival.
The MU-X shares its underpinnings with Chevy Trailblazer. Read more here.
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