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Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:26 pm
by Mad Manny
According to an article in the April Go! Drive&Camp (pg 28), Isuzu Dealerships should receive stock in June...
So I assume order books will be opened in the next month or so...
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:39 am
by Mal Hannes
Manny do you think it will be full time 4x4 or will it be part time 4x4.
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:55 am
by Ricof4e
I have always been an Isuzu fan. Drove a Frontier many years back.
If the MU-X is half as reliable as a Frontier was, it will be one to consider in the near future.
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:56 am
by ThysleRoux
What spec are they bringing in ? (technical not trim)
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:57 am
by ThysleRoux
Ricoffy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:55 am
I have always been an Isuzu fan. Drove a Frontier many years back.
If the MU-X is half as reliable as a Frontier was, it will be one to consider in the near future.
The Frontier was the original bakkie-based SUV in SA and if you see how many are still around, the above rings true.
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:19 pm
by Ricof4e
ThysleRoux wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:56 am
What spec are they bringing in ? (technical not trim)
I believe engine output (3l diesel) to be 130kw 380NM.
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:50 pm
by KurtG
Well, this will certainly be at the top of my list to replace the Pajero when the time comes (and I can afford it).
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:03 pm
by Mad Manny
Ricoffy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:19 pm
ThysleRoux wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:56 am
What spec are they bringing in ? (technical not trim)
I believe engine output (3l diesel) to be 130kw 380NM.
In Australia they've upped the D-Teq to 130kW & 430Nm..
But that's Australia only...
https://www.isuzuute.com.au/mu-x/overview.aspx
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:14 pm
by Mike Nel
Hopefully it comes with a Difflock. That’s where the Targrazer fell a bit short
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:44 pm
by KurtG
I completely agree Mike, the Targrazer is a great vehicle all round EXCEPT that it never had a diff-lock. Apparently the later models had a decent traction control system, not sure though
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Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:12 am
by Wave
I think Isuzu will do their research, although I think for the local market they should call it the Frontier, just that name will help sell units.
The extra torque is lekker (Aus spec), will be interesting to see if SA gets the "new map"
They better bring in small engines too, that 2.4 Fortuner, in its various derivatives, seems to be popular...
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:49 pm
by Mad Manny
Wave wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:12 am
They better bring in small engines too, that 2.4 Fortuner, in its various derivatives, seems to be popular...
The smaller engine, in 4x2 only is a 120kW/360Nm motor in...
...1.9 litre capacity! 
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:03 pm
by Mad Manny
Australia only has the 3.0 with increased power (130kW & R430Nm)
Indonesia only have the 2.5 with around 100kW & 360Nm
Thailand have mainly 2.5's, but the flagship is the 3.0 with 130kW & 380Nm.
but Thailand also get the 1.9 with 110kW & 350Nm
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 12:17 pm
by Mike Nel
Re: Isuzu MU-X launch date revealed!!!
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:17 pm
by BushWacker
Isuzu Arctic article I came across ...
https://ibb.co/12DQZGw