All New Isuzu MU-X // Alterra Next Generation

**Djerms** · September 30th, 2014 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by yourman_2nd

wala pa ba tayo feedback from owners specially sa engine power or lack of it.

The 2.5 vgs mux has as much grunt as the 2.5 vnt fortuner. The fortuner has a bit more but not by much. In the end we got the fortuner instead due to lack of supply.

**gundam** · September 30th, 2014 09:51 PM

Naka testdrive ako 4x2 a/t mu x last week.
Mu x is Slower than 4x2 a/t fort. I forgot to turn off ESC, so i dont know if would make any difference.
Shifting is smooth or is it because it wont rev hard.
Dont like the 70-80kph behavior ng fortuner maybe because 4 speed lang pero i ordered one also.
Mu x Suspension or ride is better.

**niky** · September 30th, 2014 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by Djerms

The 2.5 vgs mux has as much grunt as the 2.5 vnt fortuner. The fortuner has a bit more but not by much. In the end we got the fortuner instead due to lack of supply.

Nag-Fort ka na pala? Sayang...

I'm liking the MU-X so far... The space is incredible! tTe ride is a bit jiggly, but that's because I've got the tires inflated over the door sticker... still have to check what it's like at the recommended 29 psi. Power is pretty darn good. 136 hp is more than enough for a car like this. It's only on the highway at over 100 where it starts feeling a bit wheezy... but I don't miss the 3.0 one bit.

And, looking at the engine bay... even if it can't achieve the same flood fording height as the Ranger or Trailblazer, I think it will come close.

Too bad the supply is so constrained... I can imagine trading in the Crosswind for one of these.

**HUMABOL KA** · September 30th, 2014 10:51 PM

mga sir sa mga naka pag test drive na po ng 2.5 MUX(at/mt), is it the same or comparable po ba cia sa 2.5 tdci ng ford everest?

**yourman_2nd** · October 1st, 2014 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by niky

Nag-Fort ka na pala? Sayang...

I'm liking the MU-X so far... The space is incredible! tTe ride is a bit jiggly, but that's because I've got the tires inflated over the door sticker... still have to check what it's like at the recommended 29 psi. Power is pretty darn good. 136 hp is more than enough for a car like this. It's only on the highway at over 100 where it starts feeling a bit wheezy... but I don't miss the 3.0 one bit.

And, looking at the engine bay... even if it can't achieve the same flood fording height as the Ranger or Trailblazer, I think it will come close.

Too bad the supply is so constrained... I can imagine trading in the Crosswind for one of these.

sir, when will your test drive results come out in TG para mas comprehensive? so looking forward to reading your review at TG.

**niky** · October 1st, 2014 11:36 AM

The older Ford 2.5 feels peppier... but not by much. The Isuzu 2.5 feels stronger than the Mitsubishi non-VGT 2.5.

Originally Posted by yourman_2nd

sir, when will your test drive results come out in TG para mas comprehensive? so looking forward to reading your review at TG.

We finish the drive this week. Should have something up by next week.

**yourman_2nd** · October 1st, 2014 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by niky

The older Ford 2.5 feels peppier... but not by much. The Isuzu 2.5 feels stronger than the Mitsubishi non-VGT 2.5.

We finish the drive this week. Should have something up by next week.

sir tama ba yung observation ko na tahimik yung engine or just the improved noise deadening? kasi when i test drove it (for a short time during the PIMS), quite noticeable yung quiet engine compared tothe R-eVGT of my santa fe. ofcourse there's no comparison as regards to power. also, the suspension was, IMO, better as in bouncier or softer than my ride

**LancerA174A** · October 1st, 2014 03:19 PM

Hi guys! I've been following this thread even before we got our unit last Saturday. Coming from an old Hi-Lander, the engine is really silent for an Isuzu. 80% siguro maririnig mo lang road noise. We're really impressed and it doesn't feel underpowered at all.

**rna800** · October 1st, 2014 04:46 PM

*Niky: I can't wait to read your review on TGP, sir.

*Djerms: Nag Fortuner na father mo, sir? Sayang! Baka pag nabasa mo ang review ni sir Niky next week ay manghinayang kayo.hehe

*LancerA174A: Welcome to Tsikot, sir! It is really a world of difference if you compare the engine of Hilander to the MU-X. It is way more refined, less vibration and noise and accelerates way quickier than the engine of yesteryears.

Iakyat mo sa matatarik na lugar, sir, then I-share mo dito para malaman ang capability ng MU-x sa steep climbs especially if it is fully loaded.