2025 Isuzu MU-X: Pricing and specs for revised family off-roader

Isuzu Ute Australia has released pricing and specs for its 2025 MU-X, with the updated model gaining a suite of new tech, refreshed styling, and a new flagship variant in a revised model line-up.

As a result, the price has increased across the entire four-tier range. The base-spec 1.9L LS-M 4x4 now costs $54,400 (up from $53,400); the 3.0L LS-M 4x4 is $56,400 (up from $55,400); the 1.9L LS-U 4x4 is $61,400 (up from $59,900); the 3.0L LS-U 4x4 is $63,400 (previously $61,900); and the 3.0L LS-T 4x4 now costs $71,400 (up from $67,990. The new range-topping X-Terrain asks for $74,400 (RRP).

*MY2024 prices based on February 2025 pricing guide

Despite these price hikes, the MU-X is still well-positioned against its biggest rival, the Ford Everest. Comparatively, the Everest 4x4 is priced at $59,240 for the base-spec Ambiente; $67,040 for the Trend; $74,640 for the Sport; $76,590 for the Tremor; and $81,200 for the top-spec Platinum.

Set to land in Australian dealerships from March 1, 2025, the updated MU-X boasts an extensive list of changes, with IUA’s director promising at the vehicle’s launch that this update “isn't just a skin-deep nip and tuck". Let’s take a closer look.

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Headlining the changes to the MU-X local line-up is the addition of the new X-Terrain flagship variant, with Isuzu’s PR manager, Mark Harman, claiming it’s "the highest specification we've ever had in this range". Defining the X-Terrain from the rest of the range is the fitment of gloss black 20-inch alloy wheels inside 65/50R20 Bridgestone 684II HT tyres; updated interior upholstery, dashboard and door trims; red LED ambient lighting; a bespoke gloss black front grille with updated LED fog lights; a lower body side skirt; underbody spoiler at the rear, and X-Terrain badging. A new Slate Grey metallic paint is also exclusive to the X-Terrain.

The MU-X will continue to be powered by either a 110kW/350Nm 1.9-litre turbo-diesel (LS-M and LS-U) or the venerable 140kW/450Nm 4JJ1 3.0-litre turbo-diesel (LS-M, LS-U, LS-T and X-Terrain). Multiple powertrain options are currently “under study” for the D-MAX and MU-X, with Isuzu UTE Australia considering ways to reduce its CO2 outputs to meet strict NVES regulations. For now, though, internal combustion will remain.

Isuzu has revised the MU-X’s suspension across the range, with all models benefitting from retuned dampers with 6.6-per-cent larger diameter pistons – the internal diameter is up from 30mm to 32mm. Plus, we’re told there’s potential for even more improvement should IUA consider another collaboration with Walkinshaw for an MU-X Blade. But that’s a wait and see.

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The seven-seater is also more aggressive in its styling, with sharper lines, chiselled angles, redesigned bi-LED headlights, and a refreshed grille noticeable at the front of the vehicle. At the rear, the cleaner design is emphasised by the inclusion of wider tail-lights tied together by a full-width trim piece. The base-spec LS-M is the only variant not equipped with a hands-free electric tailgate.

The LS-M also carries over the same 17-inch alloys from the MY24 model, but the rest of the line-up has been equipped with refreshed wheel and tyre combos. The LS-U now wears 18-inch alloys with a 12-spoke design; and both the LS-T and X-Terrain get 20-inch alloys, the latter dialled up a notch courtesy of the as-mentioned gloss black finish and more aggressive angles.

The MU-X’s interior benefits from stylistic changes to the seats – updated high-grade cloth for LS-M and LS-U, and perforated leather for LS-T and X-Terrain, with the X-Terrain distinguished by the addition of red stitching throughout. A welcome change across the range is the transition from chrome to satin/gloss black trimmings inside the cabin, which not only thwarts reflections but also limits fingerprint marks.

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Tech has also been updated for 2025, with the LS-M getting the same 4.2-inch MID as per the revised D-MAX. LS-U, LS-T and X-Terrain models are equipped with the bigger 7.0-inch MID which adds extra features such as navigation and tyre pressure monitoring prompts. Promised to be "faster, snappier and more user-friendly", the infotainment system – 8.0-inch for LS-M and 9.0-inch for LS-U, LS-T and X-Terrain – features wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as multiple USB-C ports. Tuning and volume dials now neatly integrate below the infotainment screen.

Rough Terrain Mode was first implemented when this-generation MU-X debuted late in 2021, and the traction control system has now been refined to work across a broader range of surfaces. In theory, activating RTM in combination with a locked rear differential should make the MU-X an extremely proficient off-roader .. but we’ll have to wait until our review drops next week.

Isuzu has also refined the existing Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, to be a more user-friendly experience by displaying real-time pressures and temperatures on both the 7.0-inch MID and 9.0-inch infotainment screens. As a result, only the base-spec LS-M misses out on this feature.

Off-road specs

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Already stamped with a five-star ANCAP safety rating back in 2022, the MU-X has advanced its suite of safety repertoire by adding a range of new features including a new Gen4 stereo camera, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Jam Assist, updated Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Brake, a Welcome Headlight, a Digital Reversing Camera, and a new 360-degree surround view monitor (LS-T and X-Terrain only) which can provide an underfloor view for overcoming off-road obstacles – ala, Land Rover Defender.

2025 Isuzu MU-X safety features

• 8 airbags – dual front, dual seat side, dual full-length curtain, front knee and centre (far-side)
• Autonomous Emergency Braking with Turn Assist (AEB)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - updated
• Intelligent Speed Limiter (ISL)
• Manual Speed Limiter
• Mis-acceleration Mitigation (MAM)
• Driver Attention Assist
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
• Lane Keep Assist (LKA) - updated
• Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
• Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
• Rear Park Assist Sensors
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)- updated
• Gen4 Stereo Camera - new
• Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC) - new
• Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RCTB) new
• Welcome Headlight - new
• Digital Reversing Camera - new
• 360° Surround View Monitor (SVM) - new
• Traffic Jam Assist - new

Here’s a full list of features new or updated for the MY2025 MU-X 👇

LS-M (what’s new or updated only)

• Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Rear Cross Traffic Brake
• Welcome headlight
• Digital reversing camera
• Revised Rough Terrain mode
• Updated polyurethane-wrapped steering wheel
• Updated high-grade cloth trim seven-seat upholstery
• Updated interior dashboard in matte black
• Updated 4.2-inch Multi-Information Display
• New 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display
• 3x 3.0-Amp USB-C ports
• 1x 2.1-Amp USB-A port for aftermarket dash camera
• Updated automatic bi-LED headlights
• Updated double horizontal bar grille
• Updated front bumper and bonnet
• Updated rear bumper and tailgate
• Updated badges
• Updated LED rear combination lights

LS-U adds (what’s new or updated only)

• Updated premium leather steering wheel
• Updated interior dash and door trims
• 7.0-inch Multi-Information Display
• 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 4x 3.0-Amp USB-C ports
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• 265/60R18 Bridgestone 684II HT tyres
• Updated TPMS
• Updated grille and front bumper
• Updated rear bumper
• Updated LED fog lights with black fog light bezels

LS-T adds (what’s new or updated only)

• 360-degree Surround View Monitor
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• 265/50R20 Bridgestone 684II HT tyres
• Updated leather-accented upholstery
• Black headlining trim
• LED ambient interior lighting (white)
• Updated grille and front bumper
• Updated rear bumper
• Aluminium sidesteps finished in gloss black
• Roof rails finished in gloss black
• Front fender accents finished in gloss black
• Power-folding and heated door mirrors with side cameras (gloss black)
• Door handles finished in gloss black
• Window trims finished in gloss black

X-Terrain adds (what’s new or updated only)

• 20-inch gloss black alloy wheels
• 265/50R20 Bridgestone 684II HT tyres
• Updated leather-accented upholstery with red and grey stitching/leatherette
• Updated interior dashboard (piano black and silver metallic)
• Updated door trims (piano black)
• Ambient interior lighting (red)
• 7.0-inch MID with red fonts, graphics and black instrument shroud
• Updated grille (gloss black with front camera)
• Updated LED fog lights (black fog light bezels and gloss black surrounds)
• Fender flares (gloss black)
• Lower body side skirt
• Lower rear underbody spoiler
• X-Terrain badging