Isuzu Ute Australia has confirmed its MU-X ‘Tour Mate’ special edition will return, as part of the Japanese company’s recently launched MY25.5 D-Max and MU-X updates.
Building upon the MU-X LS-T, the ‘Tour Mate’ package primarily adds a satin black steel bull bar (can be exchanged for polished alloy), tow bar kit (50mm ball, 12-pin harness, E-brake controller), rubber floor mats, and a wireless charger for $79,990 drive-away.
The Tour Mate package was previously available for MY24 MU-X models, then costing $73,990 drive-away.
Predominantly, the MU-X Tour Mate package looks to add an adventurous, yet family focused advantage over rivals Ford Everest Platinum ($82,990 + on-roads), Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Kakadu ($99,900 + on-roads), and GWM Tank 500 ($75,990 drive-away).
Isuzu says its adventure-ready package represents nearly $9000 worth of value, meaning buyers save around $8395 on commonly selected options when compared to specifying a $79,385 (NSW drive-away) MU-X LS-T.
Despite Isuzu’s recent launching of a new 2.2-litre engine and eight-speed transmission for its D-Max and MU-X models, the Tour Mate will only be available with a 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four cylinder mated to a six-speed conventional automatic.
This capability is furthered by standard dual-range 4×4 and a 3500kg braked towing capacity.
Highlight standard equipment for the MY25.5 Isuzu MU-X LS-T Tour Mate includes (Tour Mate specific equipment has been highlighted in bold):
- Satin black steel / polished alloy bull bar with integrated parking sensors and LED fog lights
- tow bar kit with 50mm ball, 12-pin wiring harness, and electric brake controller
- Front and rear weathershields
- Rear cargo liner
- Rubber floor mats
- Wireless device charger
- Rear-diff lock and rough terrain driving mode
- 20-inch machined two-tone alloy wheels
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Body coloured door handles
- Rear privacy glass
- Leather steering wheel and upholstery
- Powered eight-way driver and four-way passenger front seat adjustment
- 9.0-inch infotainment touch screen
- Eight-speaker audio system
- Dual-zone air-conditioning
- Automatic windshield wipers
- LED combination taillights
