Help me choose my next M-SUV Trailblazer or MU-X

[butchyboy]

Not everyone wants power anyway.

Majority of the people I know who own pickup-based SUVs don't even know how many horsepower their car makes.

I'm sure you know how well the 102 hp 2.5 Fortuner sold. Even just that much power is adequate for many, many people.


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Agree, thats why I am asking kung di sya manghihinayang kung bigla lumabas yung 3.0 ni MU-X since alam nya na currently available yun in other SEA countries. In my case manghihinayang ako nun, medyo tanggap ko kung tataas presyo but a 4x4 MU-x going for more than 1.8M might not be competitive kung nasa 1.7 lng yung iba (unlikely Isuzu will increase the price significantly) or di rin sakin masyado masakit kung initially di talaga available yung specs tapos midcycle refresh may biglang bago lumabas na features. ( Ex. would be the initial Montero releases ffd by the VGTs)

He asked panu kung "sulit" ba yung current MU-x na mukang 4x4 gusto with a 3.0 engine

[andrewnathaniel]

For me, imho, as long as happy ka sa ride mo, wala ka dapat panghinayangan. Kung makuha mo man yung 2.5 4X4 and happy ka naman dito sa ride mo kahit pa lumabas yung 3.0, hindi ka dapat manghinayang. Nanghihinayang lang naman kasi tayo kasi nakakahili lang sa ibang makakakuha ng 3.0.

mejo OT:2010 model yung Fort ko, second facelift yata yun, syempre nung nakuha namin yun happy talaga kame nun, then kahit pa lumabas nga yung current model ng Fort tapos may lumabas pa na VNT equipped, dumating ang Sta. Fe, Sorento, happy pa rin ako sa unit ko, kung ano yung saya na naibigay sakin nung Fort ko nung bago pa sya, ganoon pa rin hanggang ngayon, at andun pa rin yung excite pag gagamitin mo sya.

BTT: May possibility kasi na dumating si 3.0, meron din naman na hindi. Kung hindi mabibili si 2.5 4X4, saka pa lang sila maglalabas ng 3.0, pero kung magiging hit kahit pa 2.5 lang, I'm sure hindi na maglalabas ng 3.0. Ngayon kung manghihinayang ka naman kung sakaling dumating si 3.0, and hindi ka naman yata nagmamadali makakuha ng tsikot, better maghintay na lang muna.

[Newcomer123]

Agree, thats why I am asking kung di sya manghihinayang kung bigla lumabas yung 3.0 ni MU-X since alam nya na currently available yun in other SEA countries. In my case manghihinayang ako nun, medyo tanggap ko kung tataas presyo but a 4x4 MU-x going for more than 1.8M might not be competitive kung nasa 1.7 lng yung iba (unlikely Isuzu will increase the price significantly) or di rin sakin masyado masakit kung initially di talaga available yung specs tapos midcycle refresh may biglang bago lumabas na features. ( Ex. would be the initial Montero releases ffd by the VGTs)

He asked panu kung "sulit" ba yung current MU-x na mukang 4x4 gusto with a 3.0 engine

1.4M lang yung budget ng TS, bakit naman umabot na kayo sa 1.8M? let's get back to the scope of the topic please.


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[playplugg]

Hi guys! I need your input. Kung may budget ka na 1.4M, alin sa dalawa ang pipiliin nyo? MU-X or Trailblazer? Why? Pros and Cons of each. Salamat mga ka-tsikot!

Sir enterbay,


Kung MU-X or TB ang pipiliin nyo?! Depende po sa usage?! ano po ba ang mas preferred nyo?! lower displacement ng engine or higher displacement?! city or highway driving?! or combined?! family car po ba or business usage?!


MU-X - more on relax driving (family vehicle and not used in heavy haul [full passenger]/towing)
TB - Serious heavy hauling/towing

malaki kasi ang difference ng 2.5 and 2.8 engine + yung tech specs ng engine...

[StockEngine]

Sir enterbay,


Kung MU-X or TB ang pipiliin nyo?! Depende po sa usage?! ano po ba ang mas preferred nyo?! lower displacement ng engine or higher displacement?! city or highway driving?! or combined?! family car po ba or business usage?!


MU-X - more on relax driving (family vehicle and not used in heavy haul [full passenger]/towing)
TB - Serious heavy hauling/towing

malaki kasi ang difference ng 2.5 and 2.8 engine + yung tech specs ng engine...

Fyi the 2.5vgt can haul 7 passengers.

[jut703]

Bakit lahat ng sentence pasigaw?! May question mark na, may exclamation point pa?! 😅


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[joemarski]

^ baka naman pinaki- kinggan ang mga sentences...

hindi bina- basa. :hysterical:

[niky]

The MU-X's dark interior is a big boost in hauling.


(that's about 1,000 pounds of traffic cones... fifty pieces. )



Isuzu MU-X LS-M 4x2 review in the Philippines | TopGear.com.ph
Have driven it with seven on board... and five with lots of junk. No issues.

A lot of people here seem to forget how little power diesel SUVs have had in the past. The MU-X AT has more power, more torque and more gears than the old Pajero 2.8 Fieldmaster. The old LC80 was rated at more power... but I've driven it... and it's hella slower than the MU-X (because it was so heavy).

The MU-X is NOT UNDERPOWERED at all. It's just not FAST.

[playplugg]

Fyi the 2.5vgt can haul 7 passengers.

and addition, not only for 7 passengers, 2.5vgt (high power version) plenty enough power na pwedeng ilagay sa engine bay ng mga mini-truck (closed van, both 4 & 6 wheeler) and mini bus,

Bakit lahat ng sentence pasigaw?! May question mark na, may exclamation point pa?! ��


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^ baka naman pinaki- kinggan ang mga sentences...

hindi bina- basa. :hysterical:

Hindi naman po ako pasigaw na nagtatanong, silent communication means naman po dito sa forums, (not unless kung capital letters, jeje words and text reply, clearly a violation rules) to clarify na rin po sa TS kung ano po yung purpose kung saa nya gagamitin, as one of the members here sa forums, to help and give some good advice and info para magkaroon po ng idea si TS, para makapag-decide po sya kung anong variant ang kukunin nya without regrets and sulit sa budget.

The MU-X's dark interior is a big boost in hauling.


(that's about 1,000 pounds of traffic cones... fifty pieces. )



Isuzu MU-X LS-M 4x2 review in the Philippines | TopGear.com.ph
Have driven it with seven on board... and five with lots of junk. No issues.

A lot of people here seem to forget how little power diesel SUVs have had in the past. The MU-X AT has more power, more torque and more gears than the old Pajero 2.8 Fieldmaster. The old LC80 was rated at more power... but I've driven it... and it's hella slower than the MU-X (because it was so heavy).

The MU-X is NOT UNDERPOWERED at all. It's just not FAST.

Thanks po Sharing this good photo and info Sir niky.

Ask ko po sana? Last Nov. 1, nagpunta rin po ako sa MOA, meron po nakadisplay na 3 na sasakyan, 2 MU-X, (MT and AT) and yung nasa profile picture ko po dito sa forum. (since TB & MU-X related po ang topic na ito and similar body naman yung design pero iba naman yung system platform between engine and accessories).

Nakita ko po personally yung 2 display ng MU-X, (the MT standard, medyo kakaiba yung clutch, hindi pantay sa brake pedal, angat sya)


Ask ko lang po, specially sa 3rd row seat floor folding?! kaya po ba i-withstand po yung heavy load material(s) in prolonged period? wala po kasing naka-lagay na load limit allowable for 3rd seat pag naka fold sa floor.

Gusto ko rin po i-test yung heavy load/hauling, ang concern ko lang po kasi yung plastic materials inside, it's possible na kaya i-withstand naman, pero yun lang po yung mga springs/mechanism ng 3rd row seat?!

Between 2 brands comparison sa topic thread and other different brand variant na design sa 3rd row seat folding?!

[niky]

Ask ko lang po, specially sa 3rd row seat floor folding?! kaya po ba i-withstand po yung heavy load material(s) in prolonged period? wala po kasing naka-lagay na load limit allowable for 3rd seat pag naka fold sa floor.

Gusto ko rin po i-test yung heavy load/hauling, ang concern ko lang po kasi yung plastic materials inside, it's possible na kaya i-withstand naman, pero yun lang po yung mga springs/mechanism ng 3rd row seat?!

Between 2 brands comparison sa topic thread and other different brand variant na design sa 3rd row seat folding?!

Chevy has the same issue (seat raised over floor level), but they have an optional cargo tray that raises the floor flush with the seats, so the mechanism isn't under as much stress.

Fortuner, seats fold up to the sides... no issues with weight bearing... but they take up a lot of space.

[playplugg]

Chevy has the same issue (seat raised over floor level), but they have an optional cargo tray that raises the floor flush with the seats, so the mechanism isn't under as much stress.

Fortuner, seats fold up to the sides... no issues with weight bearing... but they take up a lot of space.

Thanks Po Sir niky for the good info.

[LancerA174A]

Hi guys! I need your input. Kung may budget ka na 1.4M, alin sa dalawa ang pipiliin nyo? MU-X or Trailblazer? Why? Pros and Cons of each. Salamat mga ka-tsikot!

IMO, yung nearest TB variant na pantapat sa mu-X 4x2 A/T (P 1.358 M) ay yung LTX (P 1.588 M). Pero yung level of equipment malayo pa rin po.

Features that made us choose the mu-X:
1. Electronic Stabilty Control
2. Traction Control
3. Passive Entry
4. Push start system
5. OEM-spec HU with back up camera plus rear factory installed 10" monitor (rarely use it though, sana yung Isuzu developed na lang kesa AVT )
6. Silent engine
7. I like the interior color + instrument cluster (sweeping needles)
8. Overall looks (Subjective naman po)
9. Automatic climate control

And more. Tska maganda experience namin sa Isuzu, our Hi-Lander never gave us a headache kahit medyo napabayaan na.

All that for 1.358M. I just find the cheaper TB variants bare. But you do get better flood wading depth (800mm vs 600mm), and of course, the more powerful diesel engine. Somehow I also like the look of the TB, mu-X's muscular wheel arches look quite awkward and it makes you feel like you're driving an extra wide SUV.

Having the mu-X for over a month already, sulit po siya para sa amin.

[jut703]

OT: proper punctuation may not be a forum rule, but it makes posts less of a headache to read, just like correct capitalization and grammar.


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[playplugg]

OT: proper punctuation may not be a forum rule, but it makes posts less of a headache to read, just like correct capitalization and grammar.


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Copy Sir jut703.

[frostmourn]

What I can say is after market parts pag tagal ng auto mo. Japanese cars pa din. Pero if you have the money talaga to go to casa why not choose the new one. Still your happiness will decide.

[kutangbato]

Trailblazer.

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[EJS12129]

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[jick.cejoco]

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[ACarEnthusiast]

MuX for me for the most practical reasons. You get all safety features and that nice interior for the Lsa version. With the TBZ you only get power. Which on a daily basis you dont really need IMHO.

[edsgail1230]

Good pm tsikot.

2015 Trailblazer LTZ 4x4, Fortuner 2.5vnt, Fortuner 3.0v, hilux 3.0, innova 2.5, Prado 3.0, Landcruiser Lc200, Montero 2.5 non vgt, Montero 2.5 gls se, Pajero 3.2 Bk, Pajero 2.8 Field Master, Strada 3.2, Adventure 2.5, Alterra 3.0, Dmax 3.0, Crosswind, Grand starex vgt, Starex Grx crdi, Santa fe 2.2 evgt, Sorento 2.5 vgt, Tucson Crdi, Sportage crdi.

Lahat po diesel powered.
If me queries po kayo regarding sa mga na mention ko, feel free to PM me.. Will give Honest and Un bias review.. Just want to help.. Para naman me pakinabang experiences ko.. Hehe.. Good night tsikoters.

Wala pong sasakyan ang THE BeST para sa LAHAT ng tao. It all boils down to personal PREFERENCE ( too many to mention and consider).

Better to test drive a car if there is opportunity. Ask current owners about know hows if there is and dont just rely on written specs.

Sorry no MU-X at the moment.