2016 Isuzu MU-X 4×4 LS-T REVIEW – Built For Work; Towing Just Part Of The Story
WHEN THE MERCURY PLUMMETS AND THE DAYS GET SHORTER, THE ‘MEXICANS’ FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES START LOADING-UP THE CARAVAN TO HEAD NORTH.
And based on recent sales figures, many of them, ‘grey nomads’ and families, are hitching-up to an Isuzu MU-X.
Fact is, towing a large trailer even for short distances is not for the faint of heart – man or machine! – and the strong built-for-work Isuzu MU-X excels where some rivals wither.
Of course it’s not just caravans – the equine set and boating enthusiasts also demand a lot of their towing vehicles. (And, to be honest, we’ve all seen set-ups on the freeway which must be borderline illegal.)
Vehicle Style: Large SUV
Price: $54,000 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 130kW/380Nm 3.0 litre 4cyl turbo-diesel | 5sp automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 8.3 l/100km | tested: 10.1 l/100km
OVERVIEW
TMR got behind the wheel of a range-topping Isuzu MU-X 4x4 LS-T. Priced at $54,000 (plus), when it comes to value-for-money, the MU-X LS-T beats all-comers in this specialised sub-segment.
Like newer rivals - Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest - the Isuzu MU-X is not just about rugged style, it is as tough as boots and has genuine off-road credentials; you can take this car to the Cape, or through the Simpson without wondering what’s going to fall off, or break off.