As with the D-Max on which it is based, the Thai-built MU-X now has four-wheel drive with its smallest engine.
Isuzu has added a new four-wheel drive version to the MU-X range based on the entry-level 1.9 LS. Picture: Isuzu
Isuzu has built on the changes applied to the MU-X in May by making four-wheel drive available on the entry-level 1.9-litre turbodiesel engine for the first time.
1.9 with 4WD
A move that undercuts the previous all-paw gripping model, the 3.0 LS, by R150 000, the similarly trim level designated 1.9 is otherwise identical to its two-wheel drive sibling apart from the inclusion of the low range transfer.
As such, the 1.9 LS 4×4 still produces 110kW/350Nm from the internally named RZ4E-TC engine, which now goes to the rear or all four wheels through the six-speed automatic gearbox.
Compared to the rear-wheel drive, though, the 4×4 receives an underguard protection plate below the transfer case. Carried over is the locking rear differential.
Unchanged is the 2 100kg tow rating, the 235mm of ground clearance, 800mm wading depth, approach angle of 30-degrees, departure angle of 26-degrees and breakover angle of 24-degrees.
Spec
As with its sibling, the four-wheel drive LS’ spec sheet comprises:
- 18-inch alloy wheels;
- auto-levelling bi-LED headlights;
- folding electric mirrors;
- rain sense wipers;
- LED fog lamps;
- side-steps;
- roof rails;
- imitation partial leather upholstery;
- multi-function steering wheel;
- push-button start;
- seven-inch TFT instrument cluster display;
- electric front seats;
- nine-inch infotainment display;
- wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto;
- two USB ports;
- cruise control;
- seven airbags;
- front and rear parking sensors;
- reverse camera;
- trailer sway control;
- Multi-Collision Braking;
- Brake Override Control;
- Hill Start Assist;
- Hill Descent Control.
Colours
In total, eight colours are still offered:
- Splash White;
- Onyx Black;
- Eiger Grey;
- Dolomite White;
- Mercury Silver;
- Obsidian Grey;
- Biarritz Blue;
- Red Spinel.
Price
An inclusion that ups the Thai-assembled MU-X range seven variants, the LS’ sticker price, as with the rest of the line-up, includes a five-year/120 000km warranty and a five-year/90 000km service plan.
- MU-X 1.9 DDI LS AT – R752 400
- MU-X 1.9 DDI LS 4×4 AT – R789 900
- MU-X 3.0 DDI LS AT – R852 700
- MU-X 3.0 DDI LS 4×4 AT – R939 700
- MU-X 3.0 DDI LSE AT – R886 800
- MU-X 3.0 DDI LSE 4×4 AT – R973 800
- MU-X 3.0 DDI Onyx XT 4×4 AT – R1 032 190
