Isuzu MUX

[MadMac]

Bubbles a dealer would make .... Price wise the MUX is in line with the Captiva. Same footprint. Chevy is also not really clear about their "classifictions". Doesn't matter, as Toyota has nothing in this segment anyway, other than stoneage Forester. So it's all mixed up and up to the buyer to believe the marketing bullshit .

I drive a Mazda, so out of my league anyway

[IMHO]

Juts curious - why is it the MU-X seems to be more broadly accepted here than the Trailblazer? It's the same car just with different lamps and a weaker engine, and you guys are farang, so not meant to be anti-Chev

[IMHO]

Bubbles a dealer would make .... Price wise the MUX is in line with the Captiva. Same footprint. Chevy is also not really clear about their "classifictions". Doesn't matter, as Toyota has nothing in this segment anyway, other than stoneage Forester. So it's all mixed up and up to the buyer to believe the marketing bullshit .

I drive a Mazda, so out of my league anyway

Since when did Toyota start manufacturing Subaru's?

Oh, you mean Fortuner

[MadMac]

555...that was because of the earlier comparison to the Fortuner. But yes, reading it again it sounds a bit funny

[Ace of Pop]

I think many Ferangs can remember being sold Old Rebadged Korean crap by Chevy a near Premium Prices Honda nearly lost their Street Cred by selling a Re Badged Isuzu Clacker as a Honda, they soon stopped.. .

[dagling]

Here some photo`s I made yesterday in Maha Sarakam.

[thailoht]

Here some photo`s I made yesterday in Maha Sarakam.

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Thanx for being the first to post these long awaited pics!

The Mu-X looks good, inside and out!

I really like that color and the way the 3rd row seat folds down into the floor.

On the negative side, it looks as though Isuzu is still staying with its puny 16" tires (and brakes)? .... though those can easily be upgraded in the aftermarket.

[noikrit]

On to my second new Isuzu 3.0 ltr turbo .. The New model has much more power, more quiet and much better fuel efficiency ...As for petrol versus diesel ..you can keep your petrol cars ! PS .. God invented Car stereos the same day He invented a Diesel Engine !! So crank it up !! ENJOY !

[thailoht]

On to my second new Isuzu 3.0 ltr turbo .. The New model has much more power, more quiet and much better fuel efficiency ...As for petrol versus diesel ..you can keep your petrol cars ! PS .. God invented Car stereos the same day He invented a Diesel Engine !! So crank it up !! ENJOY !

My man!

.... and that's why sub-woofers were invented! Enjoy, indeed!

Are you saying that the new MU-X has much more power and is even quieter than the 1st gen MU-7? What year is(was) your first Isuzu 3.0L turbo?

[ignis]

Bubbles a dealer would make .... Price wise the MUX is in line with the Captiva. Same footprint. Chevy is also not really clear about their "classifictions". Doesn't matter, as Toyota has nothing in this segment anyway, other than stoneage Forester. So it's all mixed up and up to the buyer to believe the marketing bullshit .

I drive a Mazda, so out of my league anyway

Stoneage ? The Subaru Forester here in Thailand is a new model this year........2014 model, check out Subaru Thailand website

Maybe your thinking of the stoneage Toyota Fortuner ?

[IMHO]

On to my second new Isuzu 3.0 ltr turbo .. The New model has much more power, more quiet and much better fuel efficiency ...As for petrol versus diesel ..you can keep your petrol cars ! PS .. God invented Car stereos the same day He invented a Diesel Engine !! So crank it up !! ENJOY !

My man!

.... and that's why sub-woofers were invented! Enjoy, indeed!

Are you saying that the new MU-X has much more power and is even quieter than the 1st gen MU-7? What year is(was) your first Isuzu 3.0L turbo?

Isuzu + subwoofers + farang - I now have this vision of an expat retiree driving down the road in Isaan, all windows down, right arm sun burned, playing mor lam music you can hear from a KM away

[noikrit]

On to my second new Isuzu 3.0 ltr turbo .. The New model has much more power, more quiet and much better fuel efficiency ...As for petrol versus diesel ..you can keep your petrol cars ! PS .. God invented Car stereos the same day He invented a Diesel Engine !! So crank it up !! ENJOY ! alt=thumbsup.gif width=25 height=19>

My man!

.... and that's why sub-woofers were invented! Enjoy, indeed! alt=thumbsup.gif width=25 height=19>

Are you saying that the new MU-X has much more power and is even quieter than the 1st gen MU-7? What year is(was) your first Isuzu 3.0L turbo?

Previous was from the Platinum series , but the " All new" Isuzu have New Motor, drive train etc... big improvement !!! DRIVE ON !!

[noikrit]

On to my second new Isuzu 3.0 ltr turbo .. The New model has much more power, more quiet and much better fuel efficiency ...As for petrol versus diesel ..you can keep your petrol cars ! PS .. God invented Car stereos the same day He invented a Diesel Engine !! So crank it up !! ENJOY ! alt=thumbsup.gif width=25 height=19>

My man!

.... and that's why sub-woofers were invented! Enjoy, indeed! alt=thumbsup.gif width=25 height=19>

Are you saying that the new MU-X has much more power and is even quieter than the 1st gen MU-7? What year is(was) your first Isuzu 3.0L turbo?

Isuzu + subwoofers + farang - I now have this vision of an expat retiree driving down the road in Isaan, all windows down, right arm sun burned, playing mor lam music you can hear from a KM away

LOL Your pretty close to the mark IMHO !! .... But ACDC Sound a lot better then Mor Lam music ! and scares the shit out of some thai's

[Jitar]

On to my second new Isuzu 3.0 ltr turbo .. The New model has much more power, more quiet and much better fuel efficiency ...As for petrol versus diesel ..you can keep your petrol cars ! PS .. God invented Car stereos the same day He invented a Diesel Engine !! So crank it up !! ENJOY ! alt=thumbsup.gif width=25 height=19>

My man!

.... and that's why sub-woofers were invented! Enjoy, indeed! alt=thumbsup.gif width=25 height=19>

Are you saying that the new MU-X has much more power and is even quieter than the 1st gen MU-7? What year is(was) your first Isuzu 3.0L turbo?

Previous was from the Platinum series , but the " All new" Isuzu have New Motor, drive train etc... big improvement !!! DRIVE ON !!

The MUX rear disc brakes are an improvement. 177 hp and 380Nm is better than the old model but Isuzu are really only keeping up with the other Jap pickups.

Is there any other big improvement in the 3.0L engine and drive-train?

[thailoht]

On to my second new Isuzu 3.0 ltr turbo .. The New model has much more power, more quiet and much better fuel efficiency ...As for petrol versus diesel ..you can keep your petrol cars ! PS .. God invented Car stereos the same day He invented a Diesel Engine !! So crank it up !! ENJOY ! alt=thumbsup.gif width=25 height=19>

My man!

.... and that's why sub-woofers were invented! Enjoy, indeed! alt=thumbsup.gif width=25 height=19>

Are you saying that the new MU-X has much more power and is even quieter than the 1st gen MU-7? What year is(was) your first Isuzu 3.0L turbo?

Previous was from the Platinum series , but the " All new" Isuzu have New Motor, drive train etc... big improvement !!! DRIVE ON !!

The MUX rear disc brakes are an improvement. 177 hp and 380Nm is better than the old model but Isuzu are really only keeping up with the other Jap pickups.

Is there any other big improvement in the 3.0L engine and drive-train?

AFAIK, the Mu-X has the updated version of their venerable 3.0L, 163 hp to 177 hp. The 2012 Isuzu 3.0L edges out all the others, it is a sweet running power plant, IMHO - of course. If all they did was add the additional hp, then all the better.

The 1st gen drive train is admittedly somewhat dated, mechanically, 'but', it, too, runs nice and shifts very smoothly.

[IMHO]

On to my second new Isuzu 3.0 ltr turbo .. The New model has much more power, more quiet and much better fuel efficiency ...As for petrol versus diesel ..you can keep your petrol cars ! PS .. God invented Car stereos the same day He invented a Diesel Engine !! So crank it up !! ENJOY ! alt=thumbsup.gif width=25 height=19>

My man!

.... and that's why sub-woofers were invented! Enjoy, indeed! alt=thumbsup.gif width=25 height=19>

Are you saying that the new MU-X has much more power and is even quieter than the 1st gen MU-7? What year is(was) your first Isuzu 3.0L turbo?

Previous was from the Platinum series , but the " All new" Isuzu have New Motor, drive train etc... big improvement !!! DRIVE ON !!

The MUX rear disc brakes are an improvement. 177 hp and 380Nm is better than the old model but Isuzu are really only keeping up with the other Jap pickups.

Is there any other big improvement in the 3.0L engine and drive-train?

The revised 3.0L dates back to 2011. Differences are updated commonrail system, slight revisions to turbo, and some changes to improve NVH. According to Isuzu they're "not playing the numbers game" but are instead focussed on drivability, FE and durability. Having driven the 3.0L current gen D-Max, I'd have to say there's no way you'd rate it (subjectively) below the Chev 2.8L, Ford 3.2L or Mitsu 2.5L when it comes to actual driving. The Toyota 3.0L is still the most refined in the segment though, IMHO.

[eaustev]

First review that I have seen. From the Australian press review done in Thailand.

http://theage.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/isuzu-mux-first-drive-review-20131104-2wvek.html

[thailoht]

First review that I have seen. From the Australian press review done in Thailand.

http://theage.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/isuzu-mux-first-drive-review-20131104-2wvek.html

Thanx for the link to the first MU-X review.

[thailoht]

Is there any other big improvement in the 3.0L engine and drive-train?

The revised 3.0L dates back to 2011. Differences are updated commonrail system, slight revisions to turbo, and some changes to improve NVH. According to Isuzu they're "not playing the numbers game" but are instead focused on driveability, FE and durability. Having driven the 3.0L current gen D-Max, I'd have to say there's no way you'd rate it (subjectively) below the Chev 2.8L, Ford 3.2L or Mitsu 2.5L when it comes to actual driving. The Toyota 3.0L is still the most refined in the segment though, IMHO.

I try to let facts, statics, etc., guide me to my final list. At this time, I would rate the Isuzu 3.0L 'Top Dog' over the Toyota 3.0L solely because the Isuzu 3.0L has better FE and a steel timing chain (as opposed to a polyester-cord timing 'belt') for added engine integrity and worry-free longevity.

Plus, it can be modded - after warranty period of course) - to produce more power than its Toyota rival.

[Ace of Pop]

Funny Lot some of You you rave about a Dead Slug Engine in Truck. then bash Toyota by saying one can Tune it better. Reminds Me of Benny Hills song..... Ernie, " Who drove the Fastest Milkcart in the West.".

[pistachios]

Here some photo`s I made yesterday in Maha Sarakam.

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What is this large box in the trunk on the last picture? Looks weird.

http://www.headlightmag.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6799:Exclusive-First-Impression-%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A-Isuzu-MU-X-3-0-VGS-%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%81-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0-%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87-Headlightmag&catid=75:midsize-suv&Itemid=94

First impression on headlight mag. Asked my gf to quickly read it, seems like the journalist liked it.

Few key points : Very comfortable seats. Firm but comfortable suspension (?). 2.5l motor option more than enough but 3l more fun to drive, also quieter. Better than the trailblazer or pajero on pretty much all accounts.

[thailoht]

Here some photo`s I made yesterday in Maha Sarakam.

6.jpg

What is this large box in the trunk on the last picture? Looks weird.

http://www.headlightmag.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6799:Exclusive-First-Impression-%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A-Isuzu-MU-X-3-0-VGS-%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%81-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0-%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87-Headlightmag&catid=75:midsize-suv&Itemid=94

First impression on headlight mag. Asked my gf to quickly read it, seems like the journalist liked it.

Few key points : Very comfortable seats. Firm but comfortable suspension (?). 2.5l motor option more than enough but 3l more fun to drive, also quieter. Better than the trailblazer or pajero on pretty much all accounts.

Thanx for this review, it was very informative! I like the way the article compares various components of the MU-X to its Trailblazer, Fortuner and Pajero competitors.

The article states that MU-X will be the first new car model ever to be launched here in LOS! Bite that, competitors!

That 'large box' in the rear is a storage box.

Upholstery color option will be offered in off-white.

It's rear ceiling mount DVD screen will be a whopping 10.5"!

[IMHO]

The article states that MU-X will be the first new car model ever to be launched here in LOS! Bite that, competitors!

Eh?

[Ace of Pop]

It looks much better, but NEW.????, its a Tralilblazer/Captivo mix to me, The dials are the same as all the top end trucks as well. At least they have lost the" Fat Slug Look" at last but the Tuna still has it on Presence. .

[nok_dan2000]

Here some photo`s I made yesterday in Maha Sarakam.

6.jpg

What is this large box in the trunk on the last picture? Looks weird.

http://www.headlightmag.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6799:Exclusive-First-Impression-%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A-Isuzu-MU-X-3-0-VGS-%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%81-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0-%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87-Headlightmag&catid=75:midsize-suv&Itemid=94

First impression on headlight mag. Asked my gf to quickly read it, seems like the journalist liked it.

Few key points : Very comfortable seats. Firm but comfortable suspension (?). 2.5l motor option more than enough but 3l more fun to drive, also quieter. Better than the trailblazer or pajero on pretty much all accounts.

[nok_dan2000]

Tool box

[Ace of Pop]

Comes with a Fitted Toolbox, not very assuring !! . Free Towrope Inside.?..Looks just like the Lads Blazer in the BKK Post Test , and hes very pleased with it..

[thailoht]

Tool box

Thanx for that insight!

Though the MU-X gains 2nd and 3rd row seats that fold flat, what is lost, sadly, is the plush-like quality of the 2nd and 3rd row seats of the MU-7! There is always a trade-off and a price to be paid in this segment of the economy.

[IMHO]

Tool box

Thanx for that insight!

Though the MU-X gains 2nd and 3rd row seats that fold flat, what is lost, sadly, is the plush-like quality of the 2nd and 3rd row seats of the MU-7! There is always a trade-off and a price to be paid in this segment of the economy.

Your undying loyalty to Isuzu is commendable - even when faced with the fact that the MU-X lost the only two points of differentiation the previous model had (larger trunk and better 3rd row seats), and even though it's now a Brazilian designed Chevy with an 9 year old Isuzu engine it, you're still waving the flag just as proudly as ever

Finally, T/A and Fredob have some competition

[Jitar]

Pity Thaicruze wasn't around to wave the Chevy flag.