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2023 Isuzu MU-X price and specs: Updates and changes detailed for Ford Everest rival!

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There are a few exterior differences for the 2023 Isuzu MU-X range.
There are a few exterior differences for the 2023 Isuzu MU-X range.
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
21 Oct 2022
3 min read

The 2023 Isuzu MU-X model range has seen some important equipment and technology changes based on feedback from customers. 

Isuzu Ute Australia has tweaked the Model Year 2023 (23MY) Isuzu MU-X line-up, with the on-sale date officially set for December 1, 2022 - but despite some incremental adjustments to spec, there have been no price changes or adjustments to the model range.

All MU-X models continue on with the tried-and-tested 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 140kW and 450Nm, a six-speed automatic transmission as standard, and the choice of rear-wheel drive (4x2) or four-wheel drive (4x4) across all three grades. 

As such, the brand continues with the MU-X LS-M kicking things off, with a handful of adjustments. It now scores a two-tone black grille, LED combination rear lights with dark grey metallic trimming, and new design 17-inch alloy wheels.

One change that is made to all MU-X grades is a towing-based adjustment, whereby blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert will be disabled when the vehicle recognises there's a trailer, caravan or horse float in tow. In the 2021 and 2022 models, that system didn't auto-disable.

The next step up the MU-X range, the LS-U, now also scores a different grille ("magnetite" and black chrome), additional magnetite accents around the exterior of the car (fog-light surrounds, rear bumper, roof rails, side steps) and inside (dash and door trims) and LED rear lighting, plus an auto hands-free tailgate and tyre pressure monitoring.

The top-spec MU-X LS-T also scores a new grille appearance (magnetite and black chrome) and exterior accents, LED tail-lights, new-look 20-inch six-spoke wheels, tyre pressure monitoring and an auto tailgate.

When the vehicle recognises there's a trailer, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are disabled.
When the vehicle recognises there's a trailer, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are disabled.

Sadly, Isuzu still hasn't offered an equivalent X-Terrain spec for the MU-X to this point. 

Buyers will have the choice of eight colours. There's a new hue - Galaxy Blue Mica - which sits alongside Basalt Black Mica, Mercury Silver metallic, Obsidian Chrome metallic, Moonstone White Pearl (LS-U/LS-T only), Magnetic Red Mica and Cobalt Blue Mica. All of those cost an extra $650, while Mineral White solid paint is the only no cost option.

The MU-X LS-T wears new-look 20-inch alloy wheels.
The MU-X LS-T wears new-look 20-inch alloy wheels.

As with all Isuzu models, the MU-X marches on with a six-year/150,000km warranty, but with seven years of capped-price servicing and roadside assist.

Deliveries of 23MY MU-X models are expected to commence in December.

2023 Isuzu MU-X pricing (MSRP - excluding on-road costs)

VariantPrice
MU-X LS-M 4x2$48,900
MU-X LS-M 4x4$54,900
MU-X LS-U 4x2$55,400
MU-X LS-U 4x4$61,400
MU-X LS-T 4x2$61,400
MU-X LS-T 4x4$67,400 ($65,990 special drive-away price)
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio. After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017. At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come. Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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