The all-new Isuzu MU-X has landed in South Africa. Here’s what you can expect to pay for the 7-seater family SUV that’s a rival to the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

The new model will not be built in South Africa, but instead will be imported from Isuzu’s Thailand plant and will also be sold in other African right-hand drive markets.The all-new Isuzu MU-X will be sold with an arsenal of active/passive safety systems, plus modern connectivity solutions such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The cabin is said to feature luxurious fittings and soft-touch surfaces, to give the vehicle a bit more of a premium feel.

We’ll share the levels of trim as soon as we receive them from Isuzu, but from what we can see so far there are 4 models with both 4×2 and 4×4 derivatives on offer.

The all-new Isuzu MU-X is powered by a new3.0-litre turbodiesel 4-cylinder motor. This 4JJ3 motor punches out140 kW and 450 Nm, and every Isuzu MU-X features a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The 4×4 derivatives feature a rotary dial that enables you to change from 2High to 4High to 4Low, plus this new system is said to be faster than the outgoing model’s.

Isuzu MU-X Trim Levels

LS

17-inch wheels

Cruise control

Rear camera

Rear parking sensors

Bi-LED headlights

LED daytime running lights

Remote-controlled central locking

Automatic lights

Cloth trim

Manually-adjustable seats

Front and rear USB ports

7-inch infotainment with CarPlay/Android Auto

6x speakers

Steering wheel audio controls

LSE

LS plus the following:

18-inch wheels

Front and rear parking sensors

Electric power steering position adjustment

Rear cross-traffic alert

Tyre pressure sensors

Keyless entry/start

Walk away auto lock

Power tailgate

Leather gearknob

Leather seats

Electrically-adjustable seats

Climate control

Rear privacy windows

9-inch infotainment with CarPlay/Android Auto

8x speakers

Onyx

LSE plus the following:

20-inch wheels

Adaptive cruise control

Front and rear camera

Lane departure warning

Autonomous emergency braking

Automatic high beam

Heated front seats

Auto dimming mirror

Aux 220V power socket

How much does the new Isuzu MU-X cost in South Africa?

The new MU-X is sold with a5-year / 120 000 km warranty and a5-year / 90 000 km service plan.

MU-X 3.0 Ddi 4×2 LS A/T R693 800

MU-X 3.0 Ddi 4×4 LS A/T R771 600

MU-X 3.0 Ddi 4×2 HR LSE A/T R763 300

MU-X 3.0 Ddi 4×4 Onyx A/T R860 500