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After a shadowy teaser, Isuzu has taken the wraps off its heavily updated Mu-X SUV.
It’s not an all-new model, but the changes made (including an all-new top-of-the-line variant) are big enough to make it stand out even compared to its newer competitors.
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It has aggressive front fascia that’s said to be inspired by a fighter jet.
Regardless of variant, the car gets blacked-out LED headlights and a rear LED lightbar, alongside a large grille with two trademark Isuzu horizontal bars. Wheel sizes range from 17 inches all the way to 20 inches.
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The big news is the new RS variant that has gloss-black accents, a blacked-out roof, black over-fenders, a mesh grille, and RS 20-inch wheels.
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The dash is revamped with new tech—a nine-inch infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a seven-inch screen for the gauge cluster, a 360° camera, and a PM 2.5 filtration system for the dual-zone climate control.
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The interior for seven can be upholstered in fabric or various leather options, and the RS is clad in all-black with green piping, RS embroidery, red accents, and red ambient lighting.
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Ticking underneath the hood are the same diesel engines: the 1.9-liter turbodiesel with 150hp and 350Nm, and the 3.0-liter turbodiesel with 190hp and 450Nm (both mated to a six-speed automatic transmission).
It’s also available with either a 4×2 or a 4×4 drivetrain, and it now uses electric power steering for ease of driving in city conditions. Meanwhile, the turning radius has been reduced to 5.6m.
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Finally, the ADAS system gets updated with a stereo camera. This adds pedestrian detection, rear vehicle detection with automatic braking while reversing, and anti-fogging measures to reduce the risk of failure in colder weather.
This new Mu-X is now on sale in Thailand, so it’s only a matter of time before it hits our market.
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