superiority
Flexible all-terrain capability
Practical seven-seat function
Fully loaded kit and safety
Disadvantaged
The power system lacks improvement.
Not particularly high-end.
Outstanding "truck DNA" is not suitable for everyone's taste.
Isuzu Ute hopes that its wagon body technology twin, the second-generation Isuzu MU-X, will restart after D-Max runs from the earth salt to the double cab and drink water enthusiastically from the same well.
Then why not? This 7-seat stilt has proper off-road capability, 3.5 tons of braking traction and localized specifications. It seems very suitable for pursuing great long-distance adventures in Australia, complete families and caravans.
The problem is that this kind of trapezoidal wagon business does not completely conform to the special ute on which they are based or the conceptual clarity of the urban SUV that they hope to match in practicality. Unless LandCruiser is branded, it is difficult for passengers to take the initiative to ask where to go.
Isuzu has invested a lot in the new MU-X, focusing on safety and off-road capability, which can be upgraded anywhere else, from cabin intelligence to function counting. These are all rotating at a higher level, and the morphology of its six variant ranges is increased by shining brilliantly in the top LS-T 4x4. Each of the three levels can use full-claw drive or special 4x2 drive, and be perfected together with basic LS-M and medium-sized LS-U. ..
It costs $65,900 before going on the road, which is twice as expensive as its logical Uttar doppelganger D-Max X-Terrain without so many nameplates and more formal modeling clothes.
That's the flagship of our unlimited supply: any decoration that chooses 4x2 is six times lower than the marked price, and the marked price of LS-M is $47,900. For the release of the second generation, Isuzu drove away at a more attractive price of $63,990, offering a tree top 4x4.
On the 30 steps, between the chiseled body lines and the delicious 20-inch locomotive, the new LS-T is more chic than its predecessor. A fresh but basically unpretentious rotation should warm the traditional taste of Isuzu fans.
The brand touts "truck DNA" as a badge of honor, and its preference for cheap plastic and low-rent display is a symbol of hard work.
The new MU-X is more beautiful now, although it is not too fancy pants, although LS-T looks very attractive in our tester's new cobalt blue mica, which is one of the five fresh colors on the MU-X eight-color palette. The basic type and medium type are located at 17s and 18s respectively.
The new MU-X is more beautiful now, if not too fancy pants, although LS-T looks very attractive in our tester's new cobalt blue mica.
Unsurprisingly, MU-X creates an atmosphere that is very suitable for D-Max: a more modern and mature character, who will not lose contact, feelings or other connections, and is based on his tenacious soul.
Smoothing rough edges without diluting the charm of roughness and rolling is a subtle balancing act. Isuzu has basically succeeded, sharpening the grindability of agriculture and avoiding the comfort of the public.
This is not to say that it lacks a toolkit. Double LED automatic headlights, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise with stop-and-go and dual-zone climate control are all standard configurations of this course. LS-T exclusively provides those 20-inch wheels, leather reservations, all-electric and heated front seats, appearance and cabin decoration plug-in upgrades, LED ambient lighting, and a new remote control engine started by a remote control key.
4JJ3-TCX3.0L turbodiesel four-layer engine, the 450Nm is between 3600 rpm and 65438 rpm, and 6600 rpm -2600 rpm, which is about 140kW and 20Nm higher than the old "TC HI" device respectively. Brand-new internal structure, electronic variable geometry turbocharger and brand-new directional system list are the highlights.
It still retains the noise of the old engine, unbridled and ever-present. Although its mid-range torque is flatter and fatter, it can provide 400Nm from 1300 to about 3200 rpm, providing traction and driving performance.
In terms of characteristics, this is the place where MU-X changes the least. Its sound is rough and unwilling to exceed the peak power of 3600 rpm. It needs boots to really swing.
In terms of specific output power, there are measured values of Ford Everest's aging 3.2 five-cylinder engine, but compared with the competitor's lean twin-turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (157kW/500Nm), it seems a little lazy.
It is still a truck unit in essence, and its sense of craftsmanship is reflected in the redesigned six-speed automatic transmission purchased by Aisin-this is the only transmission provided-which is hardly the pillar of enthusiastic gear exchange or improvement, although there seems to be something indelible in the power system to enjoy hard work.
However, Slicker is a newly discovered passion. It can switch between 2 and 4 heights, and the speed is as high as 100km/h, which feels as fast as it claims to be a second.
The electromagnetic locking of the rear differential, the electronic assistance of the new rough terrain mode, the improved approach angle, departure angle and ramp angle, as well as the improved bottom protection, the increased wading depth of 800 mm and the ground clearance of 235 mm enhance the inaccessible certificate. ..
In other words, if you bravely match the 20-inch alloy of those planes with the now wider 265mm highway Bridgestone fighter HT, you will have a battle with mulga Australia. ......
The tour of graded soil-sealed asphalt macadam that we started in the local area really showed a highlight of highway and off-road: excellent riding quality. MU-X*** adopts D-MAX trapezoidal frame, but it is suitable for coils instead of blade rear subframe.
Although the upgraded adjustment and stronger five-bar rear-end design have improved its traction capacity of 3.5 tons, the bumpy, compliant and stable rebound of this truck is more perfect and beautiful than what you saw on the double-cab stage.
Of course, under all the same conditions, it will be more laborious to drag a ton of bricks in the suitcase, but because the load exceeds 625 kg, the appearance of a family of seven or a family of five with travel luggage will not threaten the collision stop.
The weight of 275 kg is not light, although Isuzu has successfully improved the GVM (up to 2800kg) and GCM(5900kg) of LS-T 4x4, and it is an all-round improvement.
Apart from the click of diesel cars, MU-X is a comfortable open road cruiser, which is impressively quiet and well fixed on rubber. We also sampled LS-U and its 18 inch 60 series rubber. In fact, the flagship product, the lower-key 20-inch 50-series tire, does add a clearer edge to handling and tends to reduce the apparent floatability within its range.
The larger 80-liter fuel tank and the truly low road fuel consumption of 7 people provide a single fuel tank cruising range of 65,438+0,000 kilometers, and our testers convincingly determine its comprehensive requirements of 8.3 liters.
The new MU-X can really steer well, and the variable electric system replaces the old hydraulic design, providing a pleasant balance between light low-speed assistance and good and moderate speed weighting, as well as a real sense of connection.
However, the brake pedal is very long and soft, although the newly upgraded (front 320mm/ rear 3 18mm) four-wheel disc brake hardware braking force is effective.
This brand-new second-generation station wagon is definitely a highlight of the safety suite and applies to the whole series.
It has steering assist function, and four lane keeping/warning systems with different functions are working. IDAS suite includes some profound functions, such as accelerating error mitigation.
In most cases, all these work as expected, if it is prone to some minor shortcomings: one is the mitigation of arbitrary lane departure, and the other is the lack of lane keeping (usually in clean corners).
The length of MU-X LS-T is 4850 mm, which is much shorter than D-Max and closer to Mazda CX-8 in size. The internal key measures are more spacious than its predecessors. Three rows of clever packaging, all seats can be tilted, and the second row of clever rolling of a button provides an excellent last passage. The entire roof is equipped with air ventilation, including rear fan control.
This brand-new second-generation station wagon is definitely a highlight of the safety suite in the whole series.
The squint and cabin design are almost identical to the flagship D-Max, even though its ute-derivative nature is almost undisguised, neat and beautiful.
Most materials are more durable than luxurious or extravagant materials. Telling the truth depends on the smooth atmosphere of decoration, not nonsense. Although it has almost nothing to keep Audi designers awake at night, its MU-X variety has been greatly improved.
The seats are good. All-electric heated front gun barrel is firmly filled with medium leather decoration. The high seat aggravates the MU-X's seemingly high roll center, and the same second row, because the seat contour is too flat, will not provide much long-distance comfort, although the extra points come from the off-road handles on the A-pillar and B-pillar.
Although the third row of seats is much more spacious than the old MU-X, it is still suitable for young people, cough and passengers with moderate vertical.
The practical atmosphere is due to the quirks of neatness (D-Max mirror), such as the pop-up cup holder on the dashboard and the small cabinet with double glove boxes.
LS-T lacks more ornate decorations. It makes up for it with functions. Even if simple things, such as volume knobs, are missing, the equipment list is very detailed.
The 9.0-inch touch-screen infotainment system is not the clearest or fastest technical highlight, but it almost shows the packaging of MU-X: rich in content and insufficient in conceit. If you are a little clumsy in some places, such as moving the reversing camera to aim at the trailer ball, it will cause unnecessary embarrassment.
Wireless CarPlay (and wired Android Auto) is a good advanced accessory, which is very suitable for installing USB ports in the first two rows and 12V sockets in the front row and cargo area.
All in all, this is a real family van, with almost no trimming. The spacious medium-sized suitcase can provide enough empty space, and the empty space of 3 1 1 liter suitcase can be expanded to 1 19 liter five seats, and the empty space of paperback is good. It is also suitable for eight airbags, including full-length curtain cover, driver's knee and front central unit.
MU-X enjoys a warranty period of 6 years10.5 million kilometers, and provides 7 years of roadside assistance and price limit service, with an interval of10.2 months/10.5 million kilometers. The service fee for each visit is between $299 and $749, which is $3,373 for seven years, with an average of slightly less than $482 per year.
Isuzu's assertion that the new MU-X "changes everything" is a fair extension, and the station wagon is so familiar with the core field. To a large extent, it adheres to the direct roots of experience.
But what is not commendable is that the second generation is obviously better than the pure evolution effort.
Everything has honed, perfected and improved our predecessors to a certain extent. It is stronger and safer, and will not destroy the potential flavor and formula. Although it tastes unsatisfactory, it is still comfortable with a more fashionable appearance.
Isuzu MU-X gen-2 is obviously better at evolution.
02 1 isuzu MU-X LS-T 4x4 specification
Engine 2999cc, 4cyl, double overhead camshaft, 16v, turbodiesel engine.
The maximum power is 140kW @ 3600rpm.
1600-2600 rpm and the maximum torque is 450 Nm.
Six-speed automatic transmission
Weight 2 175kg.
0- 100km/h is not applicable.
Economy 8.3 liters/100km (comprehensive claim)
Million car purchase subsidy