Isuzu MU-X

Isuzu Unveils 2.2L Ddi MaxForce Engine for 2025 D-Max Bakkie and mu-X

Bridging the gap between the 1.9-litre and 3.0-litre, Isuzu has now released the 2.2L Ddi MaxForce motor for its bakkie and SUV. Would this be a perfect middle ground between the two currently available powertrains in SA?

Posted by Siyavuya Mbaduli - 22 November 2024

ISUZU and Engen gear up for another 1 Tank Challenge

Isuzu and Engen are teaming up once again for another edition of the 1 Tank Challenge. Following the success of last year’s event, which we […]

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 26 April 2024

Entry-level body on frame SUV’s: Isuzu mu-X 1.9 LS VS Toyota Fortuner 2.4GD-6

Isuzu has unveiled a new entry-level model for its mu-X range, but how well does it compare to the Fortuner 2.4GD-6? Based on the stats, which would you take?

By Ryan De Villiers - 9 August 2023

All-New Isuzu mu-X 1.9TD LS Pricing Unveiled for SA

Isuzu has just launched a new entry-level derivative to their body body-on-frame SUV to ruffle the feathers of the market-dominating Fortuner. Here is how much the mu-X 1.9TD LS will cost in Mzansi.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 24 July 2023

Isuzu Mu-X range has been expanded with a subtle facelift

The High riding Multi Utility – eXtreme better known as the Isuzu Mu-X, has received a subtle yet effective facelift, making it more appealing than before. Here’s how much it will cost

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 5 May 2023

CPS 2023: The trusty steeds of Shootout: Isuzu Mu-X and the Ford Ranger Raptor

While the glistening paintwork of the CPS 2023 competitors stole the limelight, there were unsung heroes that performed unwaveringly behind the scenes. Here is an ode to the Isuzu Mu-X and Ford Ranger Raptor of our most recent shootout!

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 1 February 2023

Everest vs. Prado vs. Pajero vs. MU-X vs. 200 vs. 300! In-DEPTH guide

Which NEW 4WD wagon is the best bang for buck? The guys at 4WD 24-7 got the latest Toyota Fortuner, Prado, 200 & 300 series, the Mitsubishi […]

By CAR magazine - 26 August 2022

ROAD TEST: Isuzu MU-X 3,0 4×4 AT6

The spiritual successor to the Frontier might just have what it takes to shake up the local bakkie-based SUV establishment. We test the new Isuzu […]

By CAR magazine - 29 August 2018

Isuzu Motors reveals daring new KB and MU-X concepts…

Isuzu in Australia has revealed a pair of daring new concepts, in the form of the D-Max (or KB, as we know it here […]

By Ryan Bubear - 17 August 2018

DRIVEN: Isuzu MU-X 3,0 4×4 AT

CLARENS, Free State – While the first Isuzu-badged pick-up was produced in South Africa back in 1978, and the latest iteration of the KB continues […]

By Peter Palm - 14 May 2018

Here’s how much the Isuzu MU-X costs in South Africa…

The Isuzu MU-X has officially arrived in South Africa, with the local range of the seven-seater SUV comprising two derivatives (one rear-wheel drive and the […]

By Ryan Bubear - 10 May 2018

Isuzu confirms seven-seater MU-X for South Africa!

Late in 2017, we reported (with a little help from sister title, Leisure Wheels) that Isuzu Motors South Africa had plans to bring the KB-based […]

By Ryan Bubear - 16 February 2018

CAR Podcast, Episode 10

In this week’s episode, featuring Ian McLaren, Wilhelm Lutjeharms and Nikesh Kooverjee, we discuss Renault and Mercedes-Benz’s new 1,3-litre engine, the news that the next-generation […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 14 December 2017

Isuzu MU-X, anyone? KB-based SUV coming to SA…

We’ve long been awaiting confirmation that the body-on-frame Isuzu MU-X is heading to South Africa, and now our sister publication, Leisure Wheels, is reporting that […]

By Ryan Bubear - 6 December 2017