Should a ute or 4WD be used as a family car? The Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X are some of the best sellers in Australia, but do they work as a dual-purpose vehicle? Here's the verdict | Opinion

Should a ute or 4WD be used as a family car? The Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X are some of the best sellers in Australia, but do they work as a dual-purpose vehicle? Here's the verdict | Opinion

30 Dec 2024 by Marcus Craft

They sell and sell and sell, they’re so popular they’re ubiquitous on our roads, some of them may never be used on the dirt and yet they’ve all become the people-movers of choice in the 21st Century ...Read more
Which off-road SUV should you buy between the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kakadu, Lexus GX550 Overtrail, Ford Everest Platinum and Isuzu MU-X LS-T? We compare how each 4WD stacks up on paper

Which off-road SUV should you buy between the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kakadu, Lexus GX550 Overtrail, Ford Everest Platinum and Isuzu MU-X LS-T? We compare how each 4WD stacks up on paper

28 Dec 2024 by Samuel Irvine

With Australia's four-wheel drive segment more competitive than ever before, deciding which off-road SUV to buy has become an increasingly complicated task. Read more
Best 4WDs arriving in 2025

Best 4WDs arriving in 2025

13 Dec 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Four-wheel drives are a major part of Australia's motoring DNA. It's little wonder then that the segment is one of our most competitive.It's set to grow even more so in 2025, with old familiar ...Read more
Ute power wars over? New 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine poised for 2025 Isuzu D-Max ute and 2025 Isuzu MU-X family SUV as Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival could be set for less power and torque but improved emissions

Ute power wars over? New 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine poised for 2025 Isuzu D-Max ute and 2025 Isuzu MU-X family SUV as Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival could be set for less power and torque but improved emissions

25 Nov 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Isuzu has launched its D-Max ute and MU-X SUV in Thailand with a brand new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.It will go on sale in Thailand – where both models are ...Read more
The end of a legendary engine? 2025 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X to get new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel in Thailand to fight Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger but what does it mean for Isuzu 4JJ3's future in Australia?

The end of a legendary engine? 2025 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X to get new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel in Thailand to fight Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger but what does it mean for Isuzu 4JJ3's future in Australia?

19 Nov 2024 by Tom White

At long last, Isuzu’s Thailand division has confirmed rumours that the brand will launch a new smaller diesel engine for its two-strong 4x4 line-up. ...Read more
Special new Isuzu 4WD revealed: Popular 2025 Isuzu MU-X off-road SUV gears up with a touring and towing-focused package to battle the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Special new Isuzu 4WD revealed: Popular 2025 Isuzu MU-X off-road SUV gears up with a touring and towing-focused package to battle the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

1 Oct 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Isuzu has extended its special 'Tour Mate' packaging to its popular seven-seat MU-X SUV. Read more
Popular ute and 4WD hit with urgent safety recall

Popular ute and 4WD hit with urgent safety recall

9 Aug 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Isuzu has issued a massive safety recall for about 150,000 vehicles in Australia. Read more
Best 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2024

Best 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2024

5 Jul 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Whether they're for work or for play, we are officially a nation of outdoorsy adventurers. Read more
Off-road rivals or also-rans? The Isuzu MU-X and GWM Tank 500 to lead the charge against the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado, but can they really take down the king?

Off-road rivals or also-rans? The Isuzu MU-X and GWM Tank 500 to lead the charge against the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado, but can they really take down the king?

16 Jun 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The new Toyota LandCruiser Prado will be entering into some tough competition when it officially launches in Australia, with two new off-road SUVs ready to take the icon's crown.The current- ...Read more
2025 Isuzu MU-X revealed: Major upgrades on the way for the best-selling Ford Everest and Toyota Prado rivalling off-road SUV

2025 Isuzu MU-X revealed: Major upgrades on the way for the best-selling Ford Everest and Toyota Prado rivalling off-road SUV

13 Jun 2024 by Tom White

Isuzu has revealed its much-anticipated facelifted MU-X off-road SUV in its defacto home market of Thailand. Read more
2025 Isuzu MU-X update coming: what we know so far about the D-Max's SUV sibling and rival to the Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner

2025 Isuzu MU-X update coming: what we know so far about the D-Max's SUV sibling and rival to the Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner

11 Jun 2024 by Chris Thompson

Following on from its updated D-Max which recently landed in Australia, Japan’s Isuzu is preparing to set loose an updated version of its closely related SUV, the Isuzu MU-X. ...Read more
Sorry Toyota LandCruiser and Hyundai Palisade: Record Ford Everest sales lead boom of ute-based SUVs like the Isuzu MU-X and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport ahead of NVES roll out

Sorry Toyota LandCruiser and Hyundai Palisade: Record Ford Everest sales lead boom of ute-based SUVs like the Isuzu MU-X and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport ahead of NVES roll out

9 May 2024 by John Law

Two of Australia’s 10 most popular cars in April 2024 were ute-based off roaders, with both the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X continuing to soar in popularity. As orders catch up to demand, Ford and ...Read more
2024 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X allegedly suffering rapid front tyre wear due to steering geometry issues, with Mazda BT-50 'twin-under-the-skin' also called out

2024 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X allegedly suffering rapid front tyre wear due to steering geometry issues, with Mazda BT-50 'twin-under-the-skin' also called out

19 Apr 2024 by James Cleary

Some owners of the current generation Isuzu D-Max ute and MU-X SUV, as well as the closely-related Mazda BT-50, are reporting on-going issues with accelerated front tyre wear they say is caused by a ...Read more
2024 Isuzu MU-X price and features confirmed: Isuzu lowers entry price with smaller, more efficient engine for the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport rival

2024 Isuzu MU-X price and features confirmed: Isuzu lowers entry price with smaller, more efficient engine for the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport rival

25 Mar 2024 by Laura Berry

Isuzu has added a smaller engine to its MU-X range but would you be willing to pay less for less braked towing capability? Read more
Everyone should own a 4WD! Here's why off-roaders like a Toyota Prado, Isuzu MU-X, Nissan Patrol and more should be the vehicle of choice for Australians | Opinion

Everyone should own a 4WD! Here's why off-roaders like a Toyota Prado, Isuzu MU-X, Nissan Patrol and more should be the vehicle of choice for Australians | Opinion

27 Jan 2024 by Marcus Craft

Out of all of the vehicles available on the market today, a 4WD simply makes the most sense as a great all-purpose vehicle because it can be big and tough and it has a drivetrain, mechanical and ...Read more
Top 10 car reviews of 2023

Top 10 car reviews of 2023

30 Dec 2023 by James Cleary

EVs are on the rise, emerging brands from China are stealing a lot of the headlines and head-to-head comparison tests hit the mark for many, as reflected in the Top 10 most popular reviews we ...Read more
Could Isuzu Ute expand its offerings beyond just the D-Max and MU-X?

Could Isuzu Ute expand its offerings beyond just the D-Max and MU-X?

15 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Isuzu Ute Australia is doing a lot with a little, managing to be a top-10 player with just two models in its stable and holding off much bigger players like Nissan and Volkswagen in sales to the end ...Read more
Diesel's not done yet! Isuzu believes oil burners still have 'potential' while other brands quickly move to electric cars

Diesel's not done yet! Isuzu believes oil burners still have 'potential' while other brands quickly move to electric cars

5 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Isuzu will still offer diesel powertrains for models like D-Max, MU-X and the N Series light truck, at least in the medium term, as it believes the oil-burning powertrain still has a place in a ...Read more
Don't want to wait for a Toyota HiLux or Ford Everest? Isuzu Ute on track for record-setting 2023 as freer supply of D-Max and MU-X open up

Don't want to wait for a Toyota HiLux or Ford Everest? Isuzu Ute on track for record-setting 2023 as freer supply of D-Max and MU-X open up

18 Sep 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) is headed for a banner 2023 as sales surpass 28,000 units after eight months of trading. Read more
Electric Isuzu D-Max to launch in 2025 as Australian, Thai markets turn up heat on electrified commercial vehicles - Report

Electric Isuzu D-Max to launch in 2025 as Australian, Thai markets turn up heat on electrified commercial vehicles - Report

31 Aug 2023 by Tom White

While Isuzu seems like one of the least likely automakers to go fully electric in the near future, a new report from Nikkei Asia claims an electric D-Max variant will start production as early as ...Read more
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