Isuzu mu-X has always been a part of most automobile buyers' SUV shortlist as it always plays a huge role in making the competition a lot fiercer. Although it doesn't have the crown as the best-selling SUV in the local market, it stands in a good spot in terms of performance, durability, functionalities, and aesthetics. The 2022 Isuzu mu-X is available starting at Php1,590,000 up to Php2,450,000, which makes it a bit pricey compared to its other rivals in the market, but not the most expensive in the whole SUV dealership lineup.

What's special about the 2022 Isuzu mu-X that makes its price tag worth the pay?

Most of the time, we look for a unique and innovative feature in a vehicle that will make it stand out from the rest, without realizing that the quality of its basic components matters more than fancy automobile features. Would you rather have a sky roof but the engine lacks power output, or a high-quality engine but no sky roof? That makes sense, right? That is why you should weigh your priorities upon making a verdict on vehicles.

Performance

The 2022 Isuzu mu-X comes with two engine options like its predecessor. You can have it with either a 3.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 167 hp and 450 Nm of torque output mated to a six-speed automatic transmission or a 1.9-liter engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, available in the lower trims. Its 3.0-liter engine is impressive both on- and off-road, with decent fuel consumption at around 15 kilometers per liter on highway drive. The acceleration and deceleration are much more responsive than its rivals in the class, which makes them more reliable and easier to handle.

Another important aspect to look for in a vehicle is its safety. And to make it short, let Isuzu mu-X's five-star ASEAN NCAP rating tell you how safe it is to be in the mu-X. It comes full-packed with the most advanced and innovative safety and security features to ensure your safety. When it comes to the exterior and interior looks of the 2022 version, Isuzu must be given five out of five stars for its efforts in developing and improving the mu-X far better than the outgoing version. It has gotten classier and more sophisticated in and out, presenting itself as a fresh part of the 2022 SUV lineup in the local market.

Although, of course, it's inevitable that it also comes with some "sana", just like its rivals. For example, it doesn't have a sky roof, which is present in some of its rivals, and other "plus pogi points" to make it stand out from the rest. When it comes to durability, only time will tell if it is durable enough or if it is more durable than other SUV offerings in the local market. Nonetheless, the mu-X still keeps its spot strong as it has numerous attributes to boast over its competitors.

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