Facelifted large seven-seat SUV adds new equipment and fresher look, but prices rise and top out at $73,990 drive-away for the hero X-Terrain
Isuzu’s strong-selling MU-X large SUV has been facelifted for 2025, with fresh body and cabin designs, improved specification, higher prices and new X-Terrain flagship grade.
Four years into this generation’s life cycle, facelifted variants feature a revised suspension tune for improved ride quality, upgraded driver assist, and fresh infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The MU-X updates follow Isuzu’s 2024 facelift of its D-Max ute, which shares drivetrains and platforms with this large SUV.
The MY25 MU-Xs go on sale on March 1, with prices up between $1000 and $2000 over outgoing models.
Available across four grades and ten variants, the range opens at $46,990 drive-away for an MU-X LS-M 1.9L 4×2. The two highest specification 3.0L 4×4 models are also available with drive-away pricing: $69,990 for the LS-T and $73,990 the X-Terrain.
Seven-seat ladder frame rivals include the top-selling Ford Everest and freshly arrived Toyota Prado 250 Series, both priced higher than the Isuzu.
New style, same engines
There are no changes to the MU-X’s powertrains. A 110kW/350Nm 1.9L and stalwart 140kW/450Nm 3.0L four-cylinder turbo-diesels are offered, each mated to a six-speed automatic and choice of 4×2 or 4×4.
Exterior cosmetics have been tweaked rather than revolutionised. Redesigned bi-LED headlights are sleeker and more aggressively angled, there’s a new double horizontal line grille, taller and squared-off soft nose design and new bonnet with full-length creases.
Fender flares, lower skirt trims and side steps are revised and finished depending on model grade, while the rear features a smaller Isuzu badge, revised bumper and LED taillights with a full-width trim piece.
The new X-Terrain mirrors the D-Max X-Terrain with unique (and giant) gloss black grille that has plenty of Ford vibes to it. Gloss black also coats the fog light surrounds, 20-inch alloys (on skinny 50 profile tyres), mirrors and fender flares.
The X-Terrain is the only grade available in hero Slate Grey as seen in the images, this Audi RS-type hue also boosting the model’s sporty aesthetic.
Cabin cleanup
All MU-Xs feature seven seats, and rear chairs can all fold flat to offer up to 2138L cargo capacity.
Seat cloth for LS-M and LS-U grades has been updated using “high grade cloth with vertical wave patterns”, while LS-T and X-Terrain models have perforated leather-accented seats. These are heated and electric across the front row, but no seat ventilation is offered.
The X-Terrain show a sportier side with red stitching throughout the cabin, plus dark grey and piano black trim. It also has red ambient lighting, while the LS-T has more conservative white ambient lighting.
Entry grade fleet special LS-M grades use an updated 4.2-inch multi-information display, while the rest now have a 7.0-inch digital display alongside analogue gauges.
There’s a new look steering wheel, USB-C connectivity, and revised infotainment screens. The LS-M has an 8.0-inch display and the rest use 9.0-inchers. They feature wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but there’s no sign of wireless phone charging.
Off-road and safety improvements
The MU-X’s ground clearance of up to 235mm and 800mm wading depth remains, but Isuzu’s Rough Terrain Mode (RTM) has been refined to work across a wider range of surfaces.
This intelligent traction control system can now work in tandem with the rear differential lock, offering constant mechanical traction across the rear axle while deploying electronic traction control across the front. Previously, the two couldn’t work in unison.
Responding to customer feedback, Isuzu’s improved its tyre pressure monitoring system to display real-time individual tyre pressures and temperatures.
Isuzu MU-X 2025 X-Terrain driving beach 4
The MU-X’s front camera has been gifted a better field of view to 120-degrees, up from the old 40-degrees. There’s a USB-A port to fit an aftermarket dashcam, while new intelligent adaptive cruise control uses traffic sign recognition to offer the driver the option to match vehicle speed with the posted limit.
Lane keep assist has been improved for less harsh steering correction inputs, and now works from 0-140km/h. It also has traffic jam assist to follow the vehicle in front at speeds up to 60km/h.
Other improvements include rear cross traffic brake, a digital reversing camera and 360-degree surround view monitor for the two top grades.
For off-roaders and towers, there’s a ‘turn view’ showing blind spots when turning, a ‘hitch view’ for lining up a trailer when reversing, plus a live feed virtual ‘under floor view’ with guidelines to help navigate obstacles over tricky terrain.
Prices and ownership
Isuzu’s warranty is long at six-years, but expires after 150,000km. Services costs are set at $469 per visit, which is annually or every 15,000km. That totals $2345 for five years.
2025 Isuzu MU-X pricing – RRP before on-road costs:
Six-speed automatic transmission with 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrain
4×4 Terrain Command: with 2-High, 4-High, and 4-Low dual-range transfer case (4×4 models)
Rear-Diff Lock and revised Rough Terrain Mode (4×4 models)
Automatic-Electric Park Brake with Auto Hold function
Ute-based SUV class-leading boot space of 311 litres with all seats up, 1,119 litres with the third row folded flat, and 2,138 litres with the second and third rows folded flat
800mm wading depth and 230mm ground clearance, with 28.6° approach, 22.6° ramp-over and 27.6° departure angles
Updated high-grade cloth trim seven-seat upholstery
Updated interior dashboard in matte black
Dual vanity mirrors
Push Button Start with remote keyless entry
Updated 4.2-inch Multi-Information Display with new fonts, graphics and black instrument shroud
New 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display with tuning and volume dials, Voice Recognition, DAB+ radio, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, integrated Terrain Command 4×4 drive modes, ADAS, Inclinometer and electrical systems, with 4-speakers
3x 3.0-Amp USB-C ports – 1x front row, 2x second row
1x 2.1-Amp USB-A port for aftermarket dash camera
Air-conditioning with rear passenger air vents and controls
ISOFIX compatible anchor points on outer two seats of the second row, with three top-tether points
Updated automatic bi-LED headlights with LED daytime running lights (DRL), with auto-levelling and automatic high beam control
Updated double horizontal bar grille finished in black and dark grey metallic
Updated front bumper in material black and body colour with integrated air curtains
Updated bonnet
Updated rear bumper in material black and body colour
Updated rear tailgate
Updated badges
Door mirrors and door handles finished in black
Sidesteps finished in black
Window trims finished in black
Automatic windshield wipers
Updated LED rear combination lights
Rear Park Assist Sensors
BSM, RCTA and RCTB ‘Auto-Off’ when towing
Available in Mineral White, Mercury Silver metallic, Obsidian Grey mica, Neptune Blue mica, Basalt Black mica, and Magnetic Red mica
MU-X LS-U adds:
235mm ground clearance, with 29.2° approach, 23.1° ramp-over and 26.9° departure angles
Updated premium leather steering wheel
Premium leather gear selector
6-way adjustable driver’s seat, with electric adjustable lumbar support
Updated interior dashboard in piano black
Updated door trims finished in piano black
7.0-inch Multi-Information Display with new fonts, graphics and black instrument shroud
9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display with tuning and volume dials, Sat-Nav, Voice Recognition, DAB+ radio, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, integrated Terrain Command 4×4 drive modes, ADAS, TPMS, Inclinometer and electrical systems, with 8-speakers
4x 3.0-Amp USB-C ports – 2x front row, 2x second row
Push Button Start with Smart Entry and Start
Walk Away Door Lock – automatically locks when it senses the driver is over 3 metres away from the vehicle
Dual-zone air-conditioning with rear passenger air vents and controls
New 18-inch 12-spoke titanium metallic alloy wheels with 265/60R18 Bridgestone 684II HT tyres
Updated Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Powered-folding and heated body-coloured door mirrors
Body-coloured door handles
Updated double horizontal bar grille finished in black and titanium carbide
Updated front bumper in gloss black and body colour with integrated air curtains
Updated rear bumper in gloss black and body colour
Aluminiumsidesteps finished in magnetite
Roof rails finished in magnetite
Rear privacy glass with chrome window trims
Updated LED fog lights with black fog light bezels
Automatic windshield wipers with intuitive flat wiper blade design
Front Park Assist Sensors
Power tailgate, with remote and hands-free operation
Optional Moonstone White pearl available in addition to Mineral White, Mercury Silver metallic, Obsidian Grey mica, Neptune Blue mica, Basalt Black mica, and Magnetic Red mica.
MU-X LS-T adds:
140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine only
235mm ground clearance, with 29.2° approach, 23.1° ramp-over and 26.4° departure angles
