The Japanese carmaker, Isuzu has launched the next-gen mu-X SUV in Thailand. It gets the complete design makeover as well as mechanical upgrades.
2020 Isuzu mu-X: Design
Compared to the previous model, the new mu-X's design gets more streamlined elements. Upfront, it features a new twin-slat grille, surrounded by heavy chrome bars with Isuzu branding on the top of it. It also gets new bi-LED projector headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lamps and a redesigned sporty bumper that also houses new LED fog lamps.
With the introduction of a new 20-inch alloy wheel, it looks sportier than before. Along with this, it even gets a choice of 17-inch and 18-inch wheels. The SUV also gets flared wheel arches and sharp upper shoulder lines that lengthen the whole car, adding elegance to the side profile.
The rear profile of the SUV also gets new styling with a split LED taillamps setup and redesigned bumper that also accommodates rear fog lamps and reflectors.
As far as the dimensions are concerned, the new mu-X body-on-frame SUV is longer, wider, and taller than the previous model. Here's take a look at the new dimensions: –
New Isuzu mu-X | Old Isuzu mu-X | Difference | |
Length | 4850 | 4825 | +25mm |
Width | 1870 | 1860 | +10mm |
Height | 1875 | 1840 | +35mm |
Wheelbase | 2855 | 2845 | +10mm |
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Interior & Features
Like the exterior, the interior of the new mu-X is also redesigned, more spacious, and premium than before. It highlights a dual-tone brown-black theme and gets lots of added comfort & convenience features such as 9-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity, 4.2-inch MID (multi-information display), dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, push-button start/stop, remote engine start, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, electric parking brake, electric tailgate, and two driving modes.
On the other hand, the safety kit comprises 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, terrain command control, and traction control. Like the newly launched MG Gloster, it also features level-1 autonomous techs (Advanced Driver Assistant System) such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, and parallel park assist.
Engine Options
The new Isuzu mu-X is offered with two engine options in Thailand: a 1.9-liter turbocharged petrol (150PS/350Nm) and 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel (190PS/450Nm) unit. Transmission duties are handled by a 6-speed automatic unit in diesel model, conveying the power to all four wheels whereas the petrol engine can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
When it will launch in India?
The previous-gen Isuzu mu-X has already been discontinued from the Indian market as the brand hasn’t updated the SUV to BS6 emission norms. There has been no official confirmation of this, but it is expected that Isuzu could introduce the new generation mu-X in India. It is likely to be launched in the coming months.
