Isuzu MU-X vs Toyota Fortuner: which 4WD wagon is BEST? (Fortuner vs MU-X 2022 comparison) 

Fortuner has heaps more power

Toyota Fortuner is faster Than Isuzu MUX

There is a big problem with your review! The Isuzu MU-X you have shown here is the 2021 Model. I own the 2022 model and much of the grievances you have with the reviewed Isuzu have been rectified in the newer model such as the button on the wheel to disable lane keep assist etc. and also the silly plastic in the glove box that takes up space (maybe some other things too). I know you rated the Isuzu as being the better car overall but you have massively short chaged the 2022 model given how much emphasis you put on the things you didn't like that don't actually exist in the 2022 model.

I thought Fortuner drives heaps better

I think a comparison by top specs and not price would also be welcomed. I struggle to see practicality in your soccer balls test really. I noticed space in which you did not load balls in the Isuzu. If this was about price then Pajero Sport Exceed should have been here as well.

Isuzu has utterly reliable and enduring 4JJ3 engine, it has a much better warranty (its rival's warranty didn't work for me) and where I live, it is a 10y million km warranty!! And it is roomier, more practical and offers a better ride than Fortuner can dream of.

You should not be towing 3500 kg with ISUZU, that is bs

Many Fortuner owners remove the 3rd row seats giving you heaps of space. I would be interested to see off-road test.

I don't understand why people are so hung up on trying to tow 3500kg in a 2400kg SUV that's not only dangerous but daft as well these aren't supposed to tow more than 2000kg please stop using that as a comparison metric

Would be nice to perhaps focus on the fact that Pajero sport is cheaper (top spec is equally priced to these) but most critically comes with the ability to drive in 4wd in High range which is an element of mechanical grip that cannot be replicated in any other within the segment. I’m sure many buyers (esp. families would value this)

excellent review detailed and answers all the questions

Great review. Nice job.

Like your comparison. I bought the top model MU-X and my wife now want to drive it instead of her Toyota Yaris! :)

A fair eeview! Isuzu have made the Mux interior a lot nicer than the previous gen!

This always boils down to personal choice and we actually set out to order the Pajero Sport. We compared Pajero Sport GLX, MU-X LSM and Fortuna GX, not the Everest due to reliability longer term and the extra expense of the upcoming model (current Ford owners). As for price, we were looking at base models to build a touring rig to our needs and we live in country town. The MU-X was quoted at 61K whereas the Fortuna was 55k and Pajero 55k. I had a workmate who with the previous gen MU-X had gearbox issues and had trouble getting repaired under warranty, eventually the gearbox was replaced as well as a persistent rear engine seal leak. Our purchase price factored in aftermarket gear as well, so the extra 5k is a lot of gear compared to the MU-X. At the end of the day and when taking into account what we use it for, touring, off-roading (hard stuff), towing, servicing and reliability as well as aftermarket addon's the Fortuna best suited us. The more we drove it the more at home we felt. In overseas markets they far more popular than here. Comparing these three it's the best off-road as it's traction control is far better and can be tipped nose down into a deep rut without falling into it cocking a rear up scarily high unlike the Pajero Sport which also has a smaller 68ltr tank with a distinct lack of grunt and no rear difflock. Point these three at a steep shale rutted ascent and watch. Where the others stop the Fortuna clambers up. Witnessed first hand in the Flinders Ranges. That extra power and torque makes it cruise more easily towing too. The rear seats will be removed with fridge and drawers to be installed as well as aftermarket suspension lift and AT tyres, like most do anyway, in addition to bar, lights, etc. As with every order regardless of make we have a long wait for delivery.

Well those Toyota fold up seats in the rear Ponch are reminiscent of my late father’s mid 1970’s Toyota Troopy!😱😂

Both reliable both capable so value (money first) and interior design determines which one to buy

Class review. Like it 👍

The Fortuner is probably one of the best, if not the best, best value 4x4s any carmaker makes, let alone Toyota.

My order is in for an MUX. Cant bloody wait!!