Isuzu MU-X facelift launched at Rs. 26.27 lakh

Isuzu has launched the MU-X facelift in India. The SUV is available in two variants - 4X2 and 4X4 priced at Rs. 26,26,842 and Rs. 28,22,959 (ex-showroom, Hyderabad) respectively.

The new MU-X comes with updated styling. At the front, it gets a chrome grille which is flanked by revised headlamps featuring LED auto-levelling projector headlights with integrated LED DRLs. It also gets a new dual-tone front bumper with chrome inserts and circular fog lamps. At the rear, it comes with a new bumper and tail lights. The SUV rides on a set of new 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.

On the inside, the MU-X gets a black dashboard with silver inserts around the centre console. It comes with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with a twin-dial instrument cluster. Other features include 6-way power adjustable driver seat, automatic climate control, power foldable ORVMs with turn signals, cruise control and a shark fin antenna.

The new MU-X is powered the same 3.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine as its predecessor. It produces 174 BHP @ 3,600 rpm and 380 Nm of torque @ 1,800-2,800 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission and a shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive system. 

Standard safety features offered include ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, 6 airbags, ESC, traction control, hill start assist, hill decent control and ISOFIX child safety seat anchors.

The MU-X competes with the Ford Endeavour and Toyota Fortuner in the Indian market.