All New Isuzu MU-X // Alterra Next Generation

**leodawesome** · August 1st, 2014 07:50 PM

Sorry no time to backread. New engine na ba to?

**StockEngine** · August 1st, 2014 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by leodawesome

Sorry no time to backread. New engine na ba to?

We will not get the euro5 engine from UK which is the 2.5L 400Nm engine. This is for the Dmax anyways.

Most likely we will get the 3.0 VGS 120kw/380Nm engine. Same as Au and Th versions.

There is a 2.5L with 320Nm engine available...not sure if this will be offered also.

**numbah5** · August 2nd, 2014 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

We will not get the euro5 engine from UK which is the 2.5L 400Nm engine. This is for the Dmax anyways.

Most likely we will get the 3.0 VGS 120kw/380Nm engine. Same as Au and Th versions.

There is a 2.5L with 320Nm engine available...not sure if this will be offered also.

According to Chevy Commonwealth's owner (also the owner of the Inteco dealerships), most likely the engines of the new Alterra/MU-X will be the current engine of the current D-Max. Sadly for the Philippines, Isuzu might not release the VGS equipped 4JJ1-TCX until our fuel standards will be at Euro 4 levels. Di bale in 2 years Euro 4 standard na tayo.

Also, been reading many comparos of the Trailblazer and MU-X made by Australian sites. Medyo magulo nga lang pagdating sa rel time fuel efficiency. Some sites would say that the Trailblazer is more fuel efficient in real time, with 9.8L per 100 km as tested, with the Alterra at 10.1L per 100 km as tested. Some would say otherwise, Alterra has 8.8L per 100 km as tested, with the Trailblazer having the same 9.8L per 100 km as tested.

Sa mga nababasa kong Australian comparos between the 2 twin SUVs, I can list the pros of the 2 twins according to what I have read:

Trailblazer pros:
- More powerful engine
- More standard safety features because of the Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist (Alterra doesn't have those)
- Smoother shifting transmission
- Bigger wheels and tires
- More body control during cornering
- Limited Slip Differential as standard
- Higher water wading capability at 800 mm
- Better smartphone interconnectivity due to the MyLink

Alterra pros
- Better interior
- Better riding comfort
- Quieter engine
- Better exterior (though I hate the chrome grill, my opinion only ofcourse)
- Better off-road manners
- Better in-car entertainment system because of the drop down rear monitor (sana ganun din paglabas ng Alterra dito sa Pilipinas)

Apparently, the comparo reviews did not compare the 3rd row seats of both. They all said that both the Trailblazer and Alterra has decent 3rd row space for 2 adults. This is as far as I can go muna

**StockEngine** · August 2nd, 2014 09:52 PM

not yet sure if the imported mu-x will come the old spec engine. I dont think the thai plant has the old spec engines like the ph plant.

all i know is the local production is only delivering trucks, crosswind and dmax.

**nels76** · August 3rd, 2014 12:11 PM

Kung lumang engine uli isasalpak nila, which is the same as the current DMax and the outgoing Alterra, naku kahit wag na nila i-sale yong Alterra eh mabili pa din yon.

Pero heavily discounted yong Alterra sa mga show room today.

**numbah5** · August 3rd, 2014 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

not yet sure if the imported mu-x will come the old spec engine. I dont think the thai plant has the old spec engines like the ph plant.

all i know is the local production is only delivering trucks, crosswind and dmax.

The Thai plant still has it. Insider info yung sa akin since dealer principal ng Inteco group ang napagtanungan ko. Di ba nga when the current D-Max was launched here in the Philippines, yung initial batch niya was imported from Thailand. For 2-3 months na ganung set up, and it is still using the non VGS 4JJ1-TC engine kahit it was still imported from Thailand.

**Syuryuken** · August 3rd, 2014 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by nels76

Kung lumang engine uli isasalpak nila, which is the same as the current DMax and the outgoing Alterra, naku kahit wag na nila i-sale yong Alterra eh mabili pa din yon.

Pero heavily discounted yong Alterra sa mga show room today.

true! ang importante naman sa mga buyer yung bagong mukha ng alterra iilan lang naman ang talagang nakakaalam kung bago o lumang modelo ng makina yung isasalpak

**numbah5** · August 3rd, 2014 04:20 PM

Old engine or new engine, the new Alterra will still sell. Basta wag lang magscrimp sa features para makapag cost cutting.

**nels76** · August 4th, 2014 05:38 PM

Based sa mga nabasa kong reviews locally sa Top Gear and Autoindustriya, the engine of the current Dmax and that of the outgoing Alterra is underrated. The pulling power feels more than the paper spec of 146hp.

Ok lang ako kung current engine. Tested na yan eh. Walang problem.

Pero kung speed demons ka sa Expressways, better look at other cars.

I have an 07 SF and I never go beyond 120kph sa NLEX. Mahirap humataw pag kasama mo mga loved ones mo onboard.

**ghlennmc** · August 5th, 2014 11:47 AM

First week of September daw ang release ng Alterra and the same agent in Alabang told my boss na "merong mas mura kasi may 2.5 na engine." So its either were getting the new engines or they'll put Crosswind/Sportivo's 4JA1 engine. LOL

Me and my boss are both into Alterra, although sa 2nd hand market kasi wala ko pambili ng brand new. hehe! And personally, sana new engine na lang sa current Urban Cruiser body ang gawin, parang mas may "prestige" kasi. Especially yung length, which I think only the Everest and patrol can rival.