Isuzu has launched a new version of its mu-X seven-seater ladder-frame SUV, in the form of the new 1,9 LS 4×2 automatic.
The new derivative, along with the addition of a 4×4 version of the mid-spec 3,0 LSE, expands the local line-up to a total of six mu-X models, the largest range yet for the company.
At the heart of the new 1,9 LS mu-X is Isuzu’s 1 899cc four-cylinder, inter-cooled turbodiesel engine, as used in the D-Max bakkie range.
This engine offers respectable fuel economy and a robust design that uses a high-pressure common rail direct-injection system and variable geometry turbocharger.
It delivers a power output of 110kW at 3 600r/min matched to a torque figure of 350 N.m available across a wide band of between 1 800 and 2 600r/min.
WHY IS THE MU-X SIGNIFICANT?
The 1,9 LS is the first mu-X to employ this engine and is the most affordable model in the mu-X range while it comes with an impressive standard features list. The other drawcard is that Isuzu
Inside, the mu-X offers ample space for passengers and luggage, making it suitable for large-family daily commuting while the seven-seat arrangement is one of the most usable in the segment.
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