The Isuzu MU-X was only recently facelifted, but it appears there are yet more changes incoming for the D-Max-based body-on-frame SUV. According to Chinese portal autohome.com.cn, the Japanese commercial vehicle maker has revealed the new model’s interior ahead of its Chinese-market launch on December 26.

The sole image shows a completely new dashboard, with a tablet-like infotainment system – which appears to support Apple CarPlay, sitting between the centre air vents. There’s also greater use of wood trim, and the distinctive round air-conditioning controls have been ditched for more conventional knobs and switches. The three-spoke steering wheel has also been redesigned.


Facelifted models already sport a refreshed exterior with LED head- and tail lights, reprofiled bumpers and a more prominent roof spoiler, plus larger 18-inch alloy wheels. While we get the same 136 PS/320 Nm 2.5 litre turbodiesel as before, other markets gain a new 1.9 litre Ddi Blue Power unit making 150 PS at 3,600 rpm and 350 Nm of torque between 1,800 and 2,600 rpm.

Thai news portal Headlight Magazine added that the update could see the introduction of a new 2.4 litre RZ engine to replace the current 177 PS/380 Nm 3.0 litre turbodiesel. There’s a choice of six-speed manual and automatic transmissions, although we currently get a five-speed automatic.