It’s only been a few weeks since our last spec-sheet comparo, but we’re already back with another one. And this time, we have four midsize SUVs to pit against each other—including the all-new Isuzu MU-X.
We’ve picked the top-of-the-line Isuzu MU-X 3.0L 4X4 LS-E AT for this brawl. As we’ve said, this is a four-way, so we have the Nissan Terra 2.5 VL 4x4 AT, the Toyota Fortuner 2.8 LTD 4x4 AT, and the Mitsubishi Montero Sport GT 4WD AT stacked against it.
The MU-X may have gotten an all-new engine, but its new 187hp, 450Nm 3.0-liter turbodiesel is only good for second place here. These figures are identical to what the Terra’s powertrain is capable of, only that one is a smaller 2.5-liter unit. Taking the win in this regard is still the Fortuner with its 201hp, 500Nm 2.8-liter turbodiesel. The Montero Sport, meanwhile, falls behind with its 178hp, 430Nm 2.4-liter engine.
If you’ve read about the tech that the all-new MU-X now comes with, then you know that it now has all the toys to go head-to-head with the best in its segment. That’s why here, this comparo remains fairly equal, as all four come loaded with driver-assist and active safety features.
The Fortuner used to lack blind-spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking, and rear cross-traffic alert, but Toyota Motor Philippines has since added all these features with the recent update. The Terra, however, still lacks adaptive cruise control. The MU-X, meanwhile, basically has all the added tech that its competitors have on offer, save for the 360-degree camera and the paddle shifters.
As for the prices, the Isuzu MU-X stickers for P2,450,000. It’s now more expensive than the Fortuner, even after the recent price bump that got its tag up to P2,440,000. The Terra has a P2,339,000 SRP, while the Montero Sport retails for P2,298,000, making these two the more affordable vehicles here.
Which of the midsize SUVs is the best choice, You know the drill: Check out more details below, then tell us your pick through the survey afterwards.
Isuzu MU-X 3.0L 4X4 LS-E AT |
Nissan Terra 2.5 VL 4x4 AT |
Toyota Fortuner 2.8 LTD 4x4 AT |
Mitsubishi Montero Sport GT 4WD AT |
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| Price (Philippine Peso) | P2,450,000 | P2,339,000 | P2,440,000 | P2,298,000 |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Seating capacity | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Engine Type | 3.0-liter turbodiesel I4 | 2.5-liter turbodiesel I4 | 2.8-liter turbodiesel I4 | 2.4-liter turbodiesel I4 |
| Power | 187 | 187 | 201 | 178 |
| Torque | 450 | 450 | 500 | 430 |
| Fuel tank capacity (liters) | 78 | 78 | 80 | 68 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Brakes (Front/Rear) | disc/disc | disc/disc | disc/disc | disc/disc |
| Wheels | 20-inch aluminum alloy | 18-inch alloy | 18-inch alloy | 18-inch alloy |
| Tires | 265/50 R20 | 255/60 R18 | 265/60 R18 | 265/60 R18 |
| Front suspension | Independent double wishbone | Independent double wishbone | Independent double wishbone | Independent double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | 5-link live axle w/ coil springs | Multi-link live axle w/ coil springs | Multi-link live axle w/ coil springs | Multi-link live axle w/ coil springs |
| Seat material | leather | leather | leather | leather |
| Infotainment system | 10.1-inch touchscreen | 9-inch touchscreen | 8-inch touchscreen | 8-inch touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | yes/yes | yes/yes | yes/yes | yes/yes |
| Push-to-start ignition | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Smart keyless entry system | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Parking assist | reversing camera with parking sensors | 360-degree camera with parking sensors | 360-degree camera with parking sensors | reversing camera with parking sensors |
| Cruise control | adaptive | yes | adaptive | adaptive |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| ABS w/ electronic brakeforce distribution | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Traction control | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Electronic stability control | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Hill-start assist | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Hill-descent control | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Blind-spot monitor | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Lane-keep/lane-change assist | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Forward-collision alert | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Autonomous emergency braking | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Rear cross-traffic alert | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dimensions (mm) | 4,850 x 1,870 x 1,825 | 4,900 x 1,865 x 1,865 | 4,795 x 1,855 x 1,835 | 4,825 x 1,815 x 1,835 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,855 | 2,850 | 2,745 | 2,800 |
