IndianAutosBlog.com learns that the updated version
of the second generation MU-X will launch in India on 16 October 2018. The 2018
Isuzu MU-X (facelift) will feature many cosmetic changes and a few additional
features. A 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel engine will reportedly power the new
model.
The 2018 Isuzu MU-X sports an updated front bumper
with chrome accents around the fog lamps. The LED DRLs are now incorporated
into the Bi-LED headlamps. The grille has been mildly redesigned with stronger
creases around the edges. At the rear, a new lower bumper moulding and new LED
taillights bring freshness. The side profile remains mostly untouched, with the
only disparity arising from the new 18-inch alloy wheels instead of the 17-inch
units.
The most significant update on the inside is the
introduction of an updated dashboard and door panels. The cleaner look of the
centre console lends the MU-X a significantly more premium appeal. The current
7-inch touchscreen infotainment system has been replaced with a new 8-inch unit
that will support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Under the hood, the 3.0-liter 4JJ1-TCX four-cylinder
turbocharged diesel engine will be replaced with the company's 'BluePower'
1.9-liter RZ4E-TC oil-burner. While the current motor outputs 177 PS and 380
Nm, the smaller unit offers 164 PS and 360 Nm. The introduction of the small
powerplant will help the SUV achieve BSVI-compliance. The 2018 Isuzu MU-X will
be available with a 6-speed automatic transmission and 4WD.
The 2018 Isuzu MU-X is expected to cost INR 25 lakhs
(ex-showroom). It will rival the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, and the new
Mahindra Rexton.
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