New...Isuzu mu-x

[vspin134]

Can this be next top SUV or failed trailblazer?

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[IMHO]

LOL that's a Volvo XC90 with a Dmax front end 'shopped on

[IMHO]

Don't feel bad BTW - the Bangkok Post have a MU-X "scoop" published today that's also just a photoshop

Quality journalism

[vspin134]

Don't feel bad BTW - the Bangkok Post have a MU-X "scoop" published today that's also just a photoshop

Quality journalism

photoshop or not...it will share the same chassis as trailblazer and that is sharp looking suv for some. Ugly to me though...

[funcat]

...maybe this one?

[IMHO]

...maybe this one?

This one I could believe.

[mogandave]

That's good looking....

[funcat]

Some less blurry photos...

[mogandave]

I might be down for one of those......

[OMGImInPattaya]

Much nicer sheet metal than the Trailblazer but will still be basically the same size...BIG.

[IMHO]

Basic shape dimensions and interior the same as the TB it's based on. Major differences are changes to front and rear end styling, and addition of fender flares.

Edited September 30, 2013 by IMHO

[funcat]

Here is the rest of it....for those who can read Thai...or just guess...

http://www.headlightmag.com/webboard2011/index.php/topic,34044.0.html

[Ace of Pop]

Just Another Blob.

[thailoht]

Here is the rest of it....for those who can read Thai...or just guess...

http://www.headlightmag.com/webboard2011/index.php/topic,34044.0.html

Basic shape dimensions and interior the same as the TB it's based on. Major differences are changes to front and rear end styling, and addition of fender flares.

Google Translate worked well for me.

This is a comparison of the 1st and 2nd generations of the MU-7:

MU-7 (new) MU-X

LxWxH (mm) 4955 x 1800 x 1805 4825 x 1860 x 1860

Hp 163 177

Torque (Nm) 333 380

Wheel Base 3050 2845

In the 2nd generation MU-X model, besides a more updated exterior look, the Trailblazer platform and an electrically adj driver's seat, you gain a little more (Isuzu eng?) Hp and torque but you lose a whooping 130 mm of length (for those of us who value interior spaciousness) and no cruise control!

Edited September 30, 2013 by thailoht

[Jitar]

In the 2nd generation MU-X model, besides a more updated exterior look, the Trailblazer platform and an electrically adj driver's seat, you gain a little more (Isuzu eng?) Hp and torque but you lose a whooping 130 mm of length (for those of us who value interior spaciousness) and no cruise control!

"a whooping 130 mm of length" ? Sounds like one of those nun and a vicar jokes gone wrong.

Edited September 30, 2013 by Jitar

[thailoht]

In the 2nd generation MU-X model, besides a more updated exterior look, the Trailblazer platform and an electrically adj driver's seat, you gain a little more (Isuzu eng?) Hp and torque but you lose a whooping 130 mm of length (for those of us who value interior spaciousness) and no cruise control!

"a whooping 130 mm of length" ? Sounds like one of those nun and a vicar jokes gone wrong.

Yep, you know what they say, 'Every silly mm (and inch) counts'!

[anon210]

Could the shorter body affect the presence of crumple zones? Hence making the Isuzu less safe than the Trailblazer...

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[IMHO]

Here is the rest of it....for those who can read Thai...or just guess...

http://www.headlightmag.com/webboard2011/index.php/topic,34044.0.html

Basic shape dimensions and interior the same as the TB it's based on. Major differences are changes to front and rear end styling, and addition of fender flares.

Google Translate worked well for me.

This is a comparison of the 1st and 2nd generations of the MU-7:

MU-7 (new) MU-X

LxWxH (mm) 4955 x 1800 x 1805 4825 x 1860 x 1860

Hp 163 177

Torque (Nm) 333 380

Wheel Base 3050 2845

In the 2nd generation MU-X model, besides a more updated exterior look, the Trailblazer platform and an electrically adj driver's seat, you gain a little more (Isuzu eng?) Hp and torque but you lose a whooping 130 mm of length (for those of us who value interior spaciousness) and no cruise control!

Just add a carryboy nudge bar and get the missing 5" back

As for missing features - they have to leave some tricks up their sleeves when they discontinue to 3.0L (replacing with 2.5L Twin Turbo) in it's first (of many) minor changes.

Could the shorter body affect the presence of crumple zones? Hence making the Isuzu less safe than the Trailblazer...

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The comparison above was MU-7 to MU-X, not to the TB. In any case, the numbers would appear to be measured in a non-standard way - width is usually expressed as mirror-to-mirror, which should be a little over 2M, not 1860mmm. Length also appears to be a little short.

[thailoht]

Here is the rest of it....for those who can read Thai...or just guess...

http://www.headlightmag.com/webboard2011/index.php/topic,34044.0.html

The comparison above was MU-7 to MU-X, not to the TB. In any case, the numbers would appear to be measured in a non-standard way - width is usually expressed as mirror-to-mirror, which should be a little over 2M, not 1860mmm. Length also appears to be a little short.

The Mu-X specs are copied from the link listed above and the MU-7 specs from an online site.

I measured my MU-7 and pretty much arrived at the same figures listed in the chart.

You're correct about the 2M width measurement, in this case, it would be the distance between the outer edge of the left (outside) rear view mirror case to the outer edge of the right (outside) rear view mirror case as measured by someone sitting in the front seat. The 1,800 mm figure looks to be the distance between the center points of the two outside rear view mirrors.

Edited October 1, 2013 by thailoht

[chrgrims]

first teaser for the ad campaign about the new mu-x:

[thailoht]

first teaser for the ad campaign about the new mu-x:

'Teaser' is right!

The MU-X may share the same platform as its Trailblazer cousin but its contemporary exterior designing puts it in the running for Best looking SUV. Hopefully, it will be in the dealership sometime this month so customers will be able to have a once-around and not have to wait for it to be unveiled at next month's auto show.

[wedders]

I was in the Isuzu dealers yesterday where a girl was trying to sell me the MU-X without a brochure, forget an actual car to see and test drive. Apparently the brochure is going to be available this Saturday, the 5th. Orders placed now, delivery early November.

Looked at the Fortuner TRD Sportivo 4WD today. About 300K more costly than the top MU-X model?

Not that I can think of a good reason for driving a 4WD vehicle in Pattaya. But maybe the petrolheads can put me right on that score. What do I know.

Need a big car with comfort - space - safety - economy - power - cost .. the main considerations. In roughly that order. Not sure whether the top of the range MU-X fits the bill. Hopefully the brochure will help. Not that the Sportivo one did, it's only available in Thai.

[mogandave]

Does anyone know if it will be full time 4WD?

[culicine]

How will the engine compare to it's competition? looks like an old model engine....

[mogandave]

The 3L in the new D-Max is more powerful and much more fuel efficient than the last one I had.

[thailoht]

Does anyone know if it will be full time 4WD?

I doubt it. Its cousin the Chevy Trailblazer has push-button 4WD.

The 3L in the new D-Max is more powerful and much more fuel efficient than the last one I had.

The 2012 3.0L I have is sweet and definitely has power and a nice passing gear. Installing a racechip is like putting 'a cherry on top!'

I was in the Isuzu dealers yesterday where a girl was trying to sell me the MU-X without a brochure, forget an actual car to see and test drive. Apparently the brochure is going to be available this Saturday, the 5th. Orders placed now, delivery early November.

Looked at the Fortuner TRD Sportivo 4WD today. About 300K more costly than the top MU-X model?

Not that I can think of a good reason for driving a 4WD vehicle in Pattaya. But maybe the petrolheads can put me right on that score. What do I know.

Need a big car with comfort - space - safety - economy - power - cost .. the main considerations. In roughly that order. Not sure whether the top of the range MU-X fits the bill. Hopefully the brochure will help. Not that the Sportivo one did, it's only available in Thai.

These are the same basic criteria I used to decide on which SUV to buy last year. I bought a MU-7.

The mu-X should win in every one of those categories you listed.

Comfort - Is subjective but I upgraded to premium tires and shocks first thing after picking up my new SUV and it rides and handles nice.

Space - The MU-7 was the biggest (most spacious) toy on the block. the mu-X lost ~5 inches, but it should still hold the interior space capacity title.

Safety - This is where the 1st generation MU-7 came up a little short (though 2 or 3 upgrades helped equalize the inequity) but the 2nd generation mu-X's Trailblazer platform levels the safety playing field with its competition. It comes with 4 wheel coil springs and 4 wheel disc brakes.

Power and Economy - the I believe the mu-X will have a newer version of the tried and true Isuzu 3.0L that was the perennial power and fuel economy leader. The newer Isuzu 3.0L purportedly has even more power but I have no info about whether its as fuel efficient as the previous version.

Cost - Price-wise, you said it, 'THB 300,000 more for the Sportivo'. For the THB 3k more you spend on the Sportivo which is less spacious, less fuel efficient and less powerful, you could upgrade a mu-X to a first class SUV by adding premium tires and wheels (as well as brake rotors and calipers) and add a racechip and still have ~ THB 200,000 left in your pocket that you would have spent on an out-the-door Sportivo!

If you do get one of these mu-X beauties, I recommend using only Shell Power-V diesel and 100% synthetic (aka Mobil One oil at B Quik) oil. Your new SUV will run 'like new' for years! Also, you have to press the dealership to order your English language owners manual.

[IMHO]

Does anyone know if it will be full time 4WD?

I doubt it. Its cousin the Chevy Trailblazer has push-button 4WD.

The 3L in the new D-Max is more powerful and much more fuel efficient than the last one I had.

The 2012 3.0L I have is sweet and definitely has power and a nice passing gear. Installing a racechip is like putting 'a cherry on top!'

I was in the Isuzu dealers yesterday where a girl was trying to sell me the MU-X without a brochure, forget an actual car to see and test drive. Apparently the brochure is going to be available this Saturday, the 5th. Orders placed now, delivery early November.

Looked at the Fortuner TRD Sportivo 4WD today. About 300K more costly than the top MU-X model?

Not that I can think of a good reason for driving a 4WD vehicle in Pattaya. But maybe the petrolheads can put me right on that score. What do I know.

Need a big car with comfort - space - safety - economy - power - cost .. the main considerations. In roughly that order. Not sure whether the top of the range MU-X fits the bill. Hopefully the brochure will help. Not that the Sportivo one did, it's only available in Thai.

These are the same basic criteria I used to decide on which SUV to buy last year. I bought a MU-7.

The mu-X should win in every one of those categories you listed.

Comfort - Is subjective but I upgraded to premium tires and shocks first thing after picking up my new SUV and it rides and handles nice.

Space - The MU-7 was the biggest (most spacious) toy on the block. the mu-X lost ~5 inches, but it should still hold the interior space capacity title.

Safety - This is where the 1st generation MU-7 came up a little short (though 2 or 3 upgrades helped equalize the inequity) but the 2nd generation mu-X's Trailblazer platform levels the safety playing field with its competition. It comes with 4 wheel coil springs and 4 wheel disc brakes.

Power and Economy - the I believe the mu-X will have a newer version of the tried and true Isuzu 3.0L that was the perennial power and fuel economy leader. The newer Isuzu 3.0L purportedly has even more power but I have no info about whether its as fuel efficient as the previous version.

Cost - Price-wise, you said it, 'THB 300,000 more for the Sportivo'. For the THB 3k more you spend on the Sportivo which is less spacious, less fuel efficient and less powerful, you could upgrade a mu-X to a first class SUV by adding premium tires and wheels (as well as brake rotors and calipers) and add a racechip and still have ~ THB 200,000 left in your pocket that you would have spent on an out-the-door Sportivo!

If you do get one of these mu-X beauties, I recommend using only Shell Power-V diesel and 100% synthetic (aka Mobil One oil at B Quik) oil. Your new SUV will run 'like new' for years! Also, you have to press the dealership to order your English language owners manual.

You keep talking like's it's different to the Trailblazer. It's just a Trailblazer restyling job with an Isuzu engine and gearbox

[thailoht]

You keep talking like's it's different to the Trailblazer. It's just a Trailblazer restyling job with an Isuzu engine and gearbox

The Isuzu mu-X will share the Chevrolet Trailblazer platform. The engines and exterior styling will be different and I assume the gearboxes will be different, too. Also, and unfortunately - from my perspective - the mu-X will not be initially offered in Trailblazer Red.

[funcat]

Still no good photos,but maybe these are at least correct...

[mogandave]

Did see a billboard in Bangkok last weekend, looked good.