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Isuzu MU-X vs Volkswagen Amarok

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Isuzu MU-X
Isuzu MU-X

$47,400 - $74,400

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Volkswagen Amarok
Volkswagen Amarok

$55,490 - $82,990

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Summary

2025 Isuzu MU-X
2025 Volkswagen Amarok
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 3.0L

Fuel Type
Diesel

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Fuel Efficiency
8.3L/100km (combined)

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Seating
7

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Dislikes
  • Expensive
  • Road-biased tyres
  • Needs more running ground clearance

  • No adjustable rear ventilation
  • No back seat USBs
  • Firm suspension
2025 Isuzu MU-X Summary

The new Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain is the top-shelf variant in the recently facelifted MU-X line-up.

The X-Terrain is a seven-seat 4WD wagon and – as part of this new MU-X range – it has an updated chassis, a tweaked suspension set-up, some new safety tech and a recalibrated rough terrain mode (Isuzu’s off-road traction control system on steroids).

So, is this new MU-X grade worth your attention?

Read on.

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2025 Volkswagen Amarok Summary

I couldn’t say I’m familiar with Australia’s inland deserts. I thought there were two or three - the Simpson, Gibson, maybe the Great Sandy. 

But did you know there are 10? And Volkswagen knows each intimately thanks to a recent Guinness world record verified crossing of them all… in one go.

It took a tweaked-up Amarok six days and 17 hours if you must know, and to celebrate VW has created a limited build (300 unit) version of the dual cab ute called, you guessed it… the 10 Deserts Edition.

And we were invited to steer it on-road and over a variety of challenging (public) off-road trails around Mt Macedon and Cobaw, about an hour’s drive north-west of Melbourne.

Not quite the Strzelecki Track, but tough enough to see if this special VeeDub has what it takes to drive your off-highway ambitions. So, stay with us!

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