Isuzu D-Max vs Isuzu MU-X 2025 review: New 4x4 dual-cab pick-up and 4WD 7-seat SUV compared off-road

So, you've got your heart set on buying a new Isuzu but can't decide between the 2025 Isuzu D-Max 4x4 dual-cab pick-up and Isuzu MU-X 4WD large SUV? Well, you're in luck because CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Marcus Craft puts the two models head-to-head in this expert comparison review, which includes an all-important off-road test.

The D-Max is coming into this battle hot, having been recently given a midlife facelift, which has delivered revised exterior styling as well as some useful upgrades to its multimedia system. Meanwhile, the MU-X has just received a more modest model-year update, with it headlined by the addition of an entry-level 1.9-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine option.

But this face-off is exclusively contested by the Japanese brand's tried-and-true 3.0-litre unit, which offers more power and torque to would-be adventurers. So, is the D-Max's body style better off the beaten track? Or is it the MU-X's? Watch this video to find.

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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:18 Pricing and features
00:58 Design
01:35 Practicality
03:18 Under the bonnet
03:56 Driving
08:29 Efficiency
09:12 Ownership
09:33 Safety
09:55 Verdict
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