Isuzu MU-7
The Isuzu MU-7 is an SUV that is powered by a 2,999 cc diesel engine which is mated to a manual transmission and has the option of an automatic gearbox. It can seat seven passengers including the driver and measures 4,955 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, 1,805 mm in height and has a minimum ground clearance of 3,050 mm. Suspension setup on the SUV is an independent double wishbone with torsion bar springs upfront and rigid suspension with gas sealed, twin-tube shock absorber. Both versions of the Isuzu MU-7 are offered with 245/70 section tyre on 16 inch alloy wheels. In terms of safety, the MU-7 has ABS (Anti lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), dual front airbags and rear parking sensors.
Isuzu MU-7 Car Key Features
The Navigation system is offered on the higher variants along with Bluetooth connectivity as well as USB, AUX, Radio audio playback
Projector headlamps offer good visibility at night
Wooden inserts add to the premium feel inside the Isuzu MU-7
Pros
- Spacious Cabin
- Ability to track driving patterns for better fuel efficiency
Cons
- Interior build quality could have been better
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Isuzu MU-7 Exterior
The Isuzu MU-7 is a 7 seater SUV that measures 4,955 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, 1805 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 3,050 mm. The front track is 1,520 mm and the rear track is 1,525 mm. The minimum turning radius of the Isuzu MU-7 is 6.2 metres and it has a ground clearance of 210 mm. The fuel tank capacity is 72 litres and the minimum kerb weight of the SUV is 1,940 kg. It is offered with 16-inch alloy wheels on all variants and 245/70 section tubeless radial tyres.
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Isuzu MU-7 Interior
Inside the Isuzu MU-7, the manual transmission trim has a monotone black dashboard with matte finish wooden inserts, while the automatic gearbox variant is offered with a dual tone beige/black dashboard with a high gloss lacquer finish. Both versions come with an infotainment system, the manual variant has a 2 DIN Kenwood 6033 BT touchscreen system while the automatic version has a Kenwood 6015 BT which also has navigation, rear view camera and an interior chrome package.
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Isuzu MU-7 Engine
The Isuzu MU-7 is powered by a 2,999 cc turbocharged diesel engine that produces 161 hp of power at 3,600 rpm and 360 Nm of torque from 1,800 rpm to 2,800 rpm. Power generated is sent to the rear wheels which is sent to the rear wheels via a manual transmission and an automatic gearbox. In the automatic transmission variant, the MU-7 has the same power figure, however torque is 333 Nm from 1,600 rpm to 3,200 rpm.
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Isuzu MU-7 Transmission
In the Isuzu MU-7, there are two transmission options, one being a manual transmission and the other being an automatic. Both transmissions have acceptable gear changes, however, none of the variants are offered with an all wheel drive system.
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Isuzu MU-7 Braking and Safety
All variants of the Isuzu MU-7 are offered with ABS (Anti lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), dual front airbags and keyless entry. The higher variants also have reverse parking sensors.
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Isuzu MU-7 Mileage
The MU-7 from Isuzu has a rated fuel efficiency of 12.08 kmpl for all variants in BS3 and BS4 compliant engines. However, the Isuzu MU-7 has the ability to track driving patterns by recording them which makes the ECU (Electronic Computable Unit) understand the best mileage of the vehicle at that point of time.
