Isuzu Ute Australia has confirmed local pricing and specifications for its 2024 MU-X large SUV lineup, with a new 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine headlining the changes.
The MU-X will gain the same 1.9-litre engine as found in the D-Max ute, which produces 110kW/350Nm and has a claimed combined fuel economy of 7.4L/100km, or 0.9L/100km more efficient than the existing 3.0-litre 4JJ3 turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine still offered in the range.
The Isuzu MU-Xs fitted with the new 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine will have a braked towing capacity of 3000kg, down 500kg from the 3.0-litre variants.
The Isuzu MU-X is gaining a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine!
The engine will be available only on LS-M 4×2, LS-M 4×4 and LS-U 4×4 variants going forward.
Pricing now starts from $47,400 before on-road costs for the entry-level LS-M 1.9-litre 4×2, and is as high as $67,990 driveaway for the top-spec LS-T 4×4 with 3.0-litre power.
Prices are up between $500 and $2000 depending on the variant.
Isuzu claims the 1.9-litre engine will do 7.4L/100km combined
Isuzu says the updated 2024 MU-X will arrive in dealerships from April 2nd, 2024.
Specification grade walk for MU-X in 2024
Starting with the MU-X LS-M, owners will gain the following specification highlights:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 7.0-inch infotainment display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connectivity
- Push button start with keyless entry
- Rear differential lock and rough terrain mode (4×4 only)
- 800mm wading depth and 230mm ground clearance
- Bi-LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- Cloth upholstery
- Automatic wipers
Three variants are available in either 4×2 or 4×4
Stepping up to the MU-X LS-U, owners will gain:
- Greater 235mm ground clearance
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Leather steering wheel
- 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with DAB+ and satellite navigation
The flagship LS-T adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Leather-accented seat upholstery
- Heated front driver and passenger seats
- Eight-way electric adjustment for driver
- LED ambient lighting
- Remote engine start
The MU-X gains the same 1.9-litre engine as found in the D-Max ute
How safe is the MU-X?
Isuzu will continue to fit its safety assist program to all variants, which includes:
- AEB with turn assist
- Forward collision warning
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Traffic sign recognition
- Lane departure warning,
- Lane departure prevention
- Lane keeping assist
- Emergency lane keeping
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Trailer sway control
- Eight airbags
The MU-X currently has a five-star ANCAP safety rating which was awarded in 2022.
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X LS-T flagship
Isuzu MU-X 2024: prices in Australia
All prices listed are before on-road costs.
- Isuzu MU-X LS-M 1.9L 4×2: $47,400 (NEW)
- Isuzu MU-X LS-M 3.0L 4×2: $49,400 (+$500)
- Isuzu MU-X LS-M 1.9L 4×4: $53,400 (NEW)
- Isuzu MU-X LS-M 3.0L 4×4: $55,400
- Isuzu MU-X LS-U 3.0L 4×2: $55,900 (+$500)
- Isuzu MU-X LS-U 1.9L 4×4: $59,900 (NEW)
- Isuzu MU-X LS-U 3.0L 4×4: $61,900 (+$500)
- Isuzu MU-X LS-T 3.0L 4×2: $63,400 (+$2000)
- Isuzu MU-X LS-T 3.0L 4×4: $69,400 ($67,990 drive away)
