Comparison - Volkswagen Touareg R 2021 - vs - ISUZU MU-X LS-M 2022

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Volkswagen Touareg R 2021

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Make: 
Volkswagen
ISUZU
Model: 
Touareg
MU-X
Average Price: 
$
Updated: 
25 Feb 2020
$
38,616
Updated: 
06 Aug 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Rear Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
no
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Magnetic red mica
#771B1B
Basalt black mica
#292929
Cobalt blue mica
#1B3D79
Mercury silver metallic
#9B9B9B
Obsidian grey mica
#414549
Mineral white
#BABEBB

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

PROS
PHEV drivetrain enables limited electric running at speeds up to 135km/h
Excellent blend of everyday comfort, refinement and performance
3500kg towing capacity
It shares its drivetrain with the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

CONS
PHEV drivetrain adds handsomely to the weight
Li-ion battery robs 70L of boot space
Lacks the traditional hardened performance focus for which Volkswagen R models are renowned

By: 
caradvice.com.au

“A curious mix of speed and efficiency with a big dollop of comfort. It's just not especially fun ”

PROS
Comfy,
plush,
quick and a company car bargain

CONS
Not as nimble as a Cayenne

By: 
topgear.com

The VW Touareg R is comfortable, well-equipped and effortless to drive, but not sharp or engaging enough to be considered a true sports SUV. That leaves it in somewhat of a no man’s land. Put simply, those looking for a fast yet relatively frugal sports SUV would be better served by the similarly priced Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid, while those wanting a luxurious and well-rounded plug-in hybrid luxury SUV would be better off with the BMW X5 xDrive45e.

PROS
Well-equipped
Spacious inside for up to five people
Very quiet in electric mode

CONS
Cheap-feeling interior
Fussy infotainment system
Not very exciting to drive

By: 
whatcar.com

The MU-X may look and feel a bit more basic than the Everest or Fortuner, but its tough Isuzu truck underpinnings is this SUV’s secret weapon. Isuzu also builds big commercial engines, designed to be reliable and robust, and that DNA is this engine.

Pros
Great new engine
Capable off-roader
Decent third row

Cons
Cabin is starting to age
Boot is smaller than some rivals
No advanced safety equipment

By: 
carsguide.com.au

Like the D-MAX ute on which it's based, the evolution of Isuzu UTE's MU-X seven-seat SUV has remained relatively slow, its latest update headlined by extra torque from its 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel (now 130kW and 430Nm, up from 380Nm) and a new six-speed automatic transmission (previously five).

Pros
Rugged and practical
Very comfy ride
Drop-down rear video unit

Cons
Lacking some new safety tech
Turbo lag from a standing start
Rather basic cab trim

By: 
motoring.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Engine type: 
Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
Torque: 
331ft-lbs
at 2 600rpm
Horsepower: 
187hp
at 3 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
no
yes
Door Pockets: 
no
yes
Cupholders: 
no
yes
Overhead console: 
no
no
Seatback Storage: 
no
yes
Power Steering: 
no
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
no
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
no
yes
Rear View Camera: 
no
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
190.90in
Width: 
73.60in
Height: 
71.80in
Ground Clearance: 
9.20in
Front Track: 
61.80in
Rear Track: 
61.80in
Wheel Base: 
112.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.10
Front Leg Room: 
42.30in
Rear leg room: 
36.00in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.40in

Weights and capacites

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Angle of Approach: 
28.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
27.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
4706.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
no
Clock: 
no
yes
Trip computer: 
no
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
no
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
no
yes
More Power Features: 
keyless entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
yes
Front Seats Features: 
passenger seat adjustment
Bucket front seats
Adjustable headrests for all seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding door assist-grips for rear passengers
3rd row assist-grips

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Double wishbone, Coil Spring, Gas damper, Anti roll bar
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link system, Coil Spring, Gas damper, Anti roll bar

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone climate control air-conditioning with integrated heater/demister
Manual air-conditioning with integrated heater/demister
Pollen and fine particle air filter

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
yes
AM/FM Radio: 
no
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
4 Speakers
USB connection
I-pod connectivity
CD/VCD/DVD/Tuner/USB/MP3 compatible, Bluetooth
Built-in satellite navigation with MID turn-by-turn directions
7 inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof rails
Rear privacy glass
Bi-LED projector headlights with auto-levelling feature
Black power door mirrors
Colour-coded power fold-in door mirrors with integrated turn indicators
Alloy Wheels: 
no
yes
Wheel size: 
16
Wheels more: 
Tyre Repair KIT
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
70
Diameter: 
R16

Safety Features

ABS: 
no
yes
Front head airbags: 
no
yes
Rear head airbags: 
no
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
no
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
no
yes
Traction control: 
no
yes
Child seat anchors: 
no
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
no
yes
Rear brakes: 
Drum
Rear door child safety locks: 
no
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
no
yes
Rear headrests: 
no
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
no
yes
More Safety Features: 
height adjustable headrests
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Side anti-intrusion bars inside all doors
Post-Collision Braking (PCB)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#232227
Grey
#636162
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