Isuzu MU-X facelift to remain unchanged mechanically…
Isuzu brought its D-Max V-Cross based MU-X SUV to India in 2017. It replaced the MU7 SUV which was showing its age and not performing well in our market. Compared to it, MU-X was much more modern and undercut its rivals quite a bit in terms of pricing. This made it an interesting proposition and garnered a lot of interest here. The car we get in India today is not the latest model and a facelifted version is already on sale in the International markets like Thailand. With this launch, the new model will reach our shores finally. Mostly, we will get the version identical to the Thai one.
MU-X is based on the D-Max pickup truck which was a result of collaboration between GM and Isuzu. GM’s Trailblazer is one other car based on this platform and this is the reason there is a lot of commonality between MU-X and Trailblazer. As GM cars are no more available in our market, Trailblazer is in no way coming to us.
Here is a quick look at the updates we can expect on the upcoming car:
The facelifted MU-X will continue to be offered with the same engine and transmission as the current version. It will come powered by a 3L, 4 cylinder diesel motor which produces 177PS power and 380NM torque. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Though there is a 1.9L engine also on offer internationally, there is no news of it coming to India anytime soon.
Once launched, the main competition for the facelifted MU-X in India will be the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavor, new Honda CRV and Skoda Kodiaq, among others.