All New Isuzu MU-X // Alterra Next Generation

[disesaki]

Third thread in tsikot that I've posted and monitored in the last three months. Initially wanted the new Navara 4x4 but was not impressed when I took it for a test drive. The TOTL has all the specs I wanted but I just wasn't comfortable driving it. Sayang talaga.

Next option was the new Chevy LTX or TBZ SE. Would have gotten this already but people's negative perception of Chevy vehicles and after sales service was overwhelming. Spoke to a friend who also recently bought a TBZ 4x4 and while he was happy with the high engine HP and the unit itself, he would not recommend it as a first priority. Same reasons above.

The new Everest is out of the question since mahal daw yung pricing ng new models and their after sales isn't exactly great. Hindi ko na rin mahintay ang Fort or Monty, aside from the fact that I am dismayed with the bare features it comes with (Monty has slightly better features though).

What wasn't a serious option was the 4x2 LSA MUX due to the supply situation. Two weeks ago, my wife and I decided to test drive it when we happened to pass by one of the isuzu dealerships. We both fell in love with it. The test drive unit had the stock 17" wheels and it was so comfortable to drive. Eto yung mga rare cases na fit na fit sayo yung sasakyan and feels very comfortable. We knew this was what we wanted, if only may available stock. It does not feel underpowered at all, unlike what some of the haters say. I have a grandia which only has 102hp but it can haul a full load to baguio. Features are better than those in the same class, but I hoped it had HID or LED projectors and fogs. I'd say it really is a value for money vehicle.

Anyway, I'm already supposed to get my 4x2 LSA today but the Agent called last minute kasi wala pa daw CSR. Unit is already at the plant though and will be released next Friday. I'm using a bank PO and was not made to buy insurance or pay additional DI. They however just asked me to buy some of the accessories from them and I chose *25k worth (step sill cover, hood protector, visor, spare tire cover, mid resr spoiler, etc). Based on outside pricing, the casa prices were probably more expensive by * 6-8k. Not bad though, considering I've spoken with the SA just last week. Probably just got lucky since pinakiusapan lang din yung SA ng friend ko na dealer ng ibang auto brands.

Btw, I won't get my preferred color na pearl white and will be getting a black unit instead.

[m2m]

Pls PM your SA contact info. thanks!

[macjr1115]

Third thread in tsikot that I've posted and monitored in the last three months. Initially wanted the new Navara 4x4 but was not impressed when I took it for a test drive. The TOTL has all the specs I wanted but I just wasn't comfortable driving it. Sayang talaga.

Next option was the new Chevy LTX or TBZ SE. Would have gotten this already but people's negative perception of Chevy vehicles and after sales service was overwhelming. Spoke to a friend who also recently bought a TBZ 4x4 and while he was happy with the high engine HP and the unit itself, he would not recommend it as a first priority. Same reasons above.

The new Everest is out of the question since mahal daw yung pricing ng new models and their after sales isn't exactly great. Hindi ko na rin mahintay ang Fort or Monty, aside from the fact that I am dismayed with the bare features it comes with (Monty has slightly better features though).

What wasn't a serious option was the 4x2 LSA MUX due to the supply situation. Two weeks ago, my wife and I decided to test drive it when we happened to pass by one of the isuzu dealerships. We both fell in love with it. The test drive unit had the stock 17" wheels and it was so comfortable to drive. Eto yung mga rare cases na fit na fit sayo yung sasakyan and feels very comfortable. We knew this was what we wanted, if only may available stock. It does not feel underpowered at all, unlike what some of the haters say. I have a grandia which only has 102hp but it can haul a full load to baguio. Features are better than those in the same class, but I hoped it had HID or LED projectors and fogs. I'd say it really is a value for money vehicle.

Anyway, I'm already supposed to get my 4x2 LSA today but the Agent called last minute kasi wala pa daw CSR. Unit is already at the plant though and will be released next Friday. I'm using a bank PO and was not made to buy insurance or pay additional DI. They however just asked me to buy some of the accessories from them and I chose *25k worth (step sill cover, hood protector, visor, spare tire cover, mid resr spoiler, etc). Based on outside pricing, the casa prices were probably more expensive by * 6-8k. Not bad though, considering I've spoken with the SA just last week. Probably just got lucky since pinakiusapan lang din yung SA ng friend ko na dealer ng ibang auto brands.

Btw, I won't get my preferred color na pearl white and will be getting a black unit instead.

Congrats! Just beware of the mid spoiler as mine was not custom fit and i have to ask them to replace it.. [emoji2]

[ebn711]

* tammy19 - if you come across one paki post din dito para ma-check :-)

[macjr1115]

Well if you come across one paki post din dito para ma-check :-)

Yes and this thread will help us a lot [emoji2] .

Btw, i posted a month ago regarding the "brrr" sound and feel i get when i reach 75kph have anyone experience this? This is my first diesel turbo equip car...i was thinking it is the turbo?

Thanks

[tammy19]

Yes and this thread will help us a lot [emoji2] .

Btw, i posted a month ago regarding the "brrr" sound and feel i get when i reach 75kph have anyone experience this? This is my first diesel turbo equip car...i was thinking it is the turbo?

Thanks

Matic ba or manual sainyo sir *marc1115

[macjr1115]

Matic ba or manual sainyo sir *marc1115

Matic Sir [emoji2]

[tammy19]

Matic Sir [emoji2]

Ganun ba sir.. matic din sakin wala namn akong nrramdaman n ganun.

[tammy19]

* tammy19 - if you come across one paki post din dito para ma-check :-)

*ebn711 ang alin po sir?

[r_caceres]

Third thread in tsikot that I've posted and monitored in the last three months. Initially wanted the new Navara 4x4 but was not impressed when I took it for a test drive. The TOTL has all the specs I wanted but I just wasn't comfortable driving it. Sayang talaga.

Next option was the new Chevy LTX or TBZ SE. Would have gotten this already but people's negative perception of Chevy vehicles and after sales service was overwhelming. Spoke to a friend who also recently bought a TBZ 4x4 and while he was happy with the high engine HP and the unit itself, he would not recommend it as a first priority. Same reasons above.

The new Everest is out of the question since mahal daw yung pricing ng new models and their after sales isn't exactly great. Hindi ko na rin mahintay ang Fort or Monty, aside from the fact that I am dismayed with the bare features it comes with (Monty has slightly better features though).

What wasn't a serious option was the 4x2 LSA MUX due to the supply situation. Two weeks ago, my wife and I decided to test drive it when we happened to pass by one of the isuzu dealerships. We both fell in love with it. The test drive unit had the stock 17" wheels and it was so comfortable to drive. Eto yung mga rare cases na fit na fit sayo yung sasakyan and feels very comfortable. We knew this was what we wanted, if only may available stock. It does not feel underpowered at all, unlike what some of the haters say. I have a grandia which only has 102hp but it can haul a full load to baguio. Features are better than those in the same class, but I hoped it had HID or LED projectors and fogs. I'd say it really is a value for money vehicle.

Anyway, I'm already supposed to get my 4x2 LSA today but the Agent called last minute kasi wala pa daw CSR. Unit is already at the plant though and will be released next Friday. I'm using a bank PO and was not made to buy insurance or pay additional DI. They however just asked me to buy some of the accessories from them and I chose *25k worth (step sill cover, hood protector, visor, spare tire cover, mid resr spoiler, etc). Based on outside pricing, the casa prices were probably more expensive by * 6-8k. Not bad though, considering I've spoken with the SA just last week. Probably just got lucky since pinakiusapan lang din yung SA ng friend ko na dealer ng ibang auto brands.

Btw, I won't get my preferred color na pearl white and will be getting a black unit instead.

Great!! Thanks nice informations & gives us more ideas...

[macjr1115]

Ganun ba sir.. matic din sakin wala namn akong nrramdaman n ganun.

Thanks sa info...sabi ng SA ko sa turbo daw...reklamo ko na lng sa 1500km na PMS sa sabado...

[tammy19]

Thanks sa info...sabi ng SA ko sa turbo daw...reklamo ko na lng sa 1500km na PMS sa sabado...

Anytime *marc1115

[Calistro]

Just be wary of opportunistic salesmen. I know someone who paid for the MUX in cash but gave in to the agent for a set of wheels at 100k.

[janalla]

Kaya siguro none of the 3 dealers i have contacted nung March pa - Pangasinan, Cabanatuan, Alabang - has contacted me yet although each one promised to update me re availability of the LSM MT. I am buying cash, but I made clear to them that I wont give in to any 'extras' such as DI, accesories, casa insu, etc.

If this puts me least in the last priority, so be it. In fact, should any dealer tells me na puwede na... I am now thinking of also imposing a no-plates-no-pay demand.

[brodjason]

Kasma ba philippines sa recall?

[janalla]

Nabasa ko rin ang full article na ito somewhere... if i remember it right, it is mentioned therein na LAHAT nang galing sa Thailand. I didnt realize then na ito rin pala ung MUx dito??

[boybit1]

San loc.mo sir? Try nyo sir s isuzu imus cavite din kasi galing unit ko. Mabilis sila magprocess dun and mdami stock nila not sure lang kung anong mga kulay available

Cash kasi sakin sir. Wla namn silang hiningi n d.i. tska khit s labas ka kmuha ng insurance pwede.

Pm sent po.

Thank you sir/mam tammy

[minicarph]

Kaya nga, 2004 pa nung unang lumabas yung Alterra. Di agad obsolete kung tatagal man sa owners. Isuzu won't offer the non VGS 4JK1 (fitted on the entry level D-Max) eto nga 2.5 VGS nilalait na ng mga tao yun pa kaya? Plus they prolly wouldn't do it kasi tama lang pricing ng 4x2 variants. Undercut pa yung competitors (even the very bare Trailblazer L). Nandiyan na yung Standard trim * 1.188M sa mga sobrang strict ang budget.

If you're worried about IPC's greedy dealers and SAs, edi sila yung may problema. Hindi yung sasakyan.

Kahit ilista niyo pa minute details at icompare niyo di kayo lugi sa mu-X (except sa 4x4 na wala naman masyasong differrence sa 4x2 LS-A pero ang laki ng price gap)

Isuzu will never be a first choice once all models are in. Ie. new Everest, Fortuner and there's a 2016 Montero test drive happening na pala.

Even. Everest with it's all muscle looks, will become 3rd once the big 2 slug it out in late 2015 or early 2016.

The only way Isuzu will have a better odds of fighting it off till the end is offer the best value now, while they still have a chance.

Ecosport made a gamble and look at how it beat not only the Tucson and Sportage but also the CRVS, rrav4 and Subarus. It's in the 2014 sales report wherein all these gasoline SUVs are in onecategory na in terms of quantity sales.

The market is looking for something new, something of value. isuzu's vslue is it's a workhorse of an SUV. use it now and be known for the market for that.

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It won't be long and people will start to notice its resemblance to Chevy Trailblazer, Meaning originality of this car is not all 100% percent.


And Lastly, when the new Fortuners and Monteros starts selling, the market will experience an influx of 2nd hand previous gen Monteros and Fortuners, or more particularly in the 700k to 800k price range.

This will affect Isuzu too coz 2nd hand Monteros and Fortuners will also be perceived as workhorses too, yet cheaper.

Kaya sinasabi ko do what Australia did, alam Nila ang takbo ng market nito. Australia is the SUV capital of these diesel vehicles. The best meter too

[minicarph]

Btw, don't assume that pickup-up based SUVs will be hot sells or will enjoy the same market share in 2016 up, as before,

Statistic shows that more young people are looking for crossovers than heavy to drive pickup SUVs.

I myself drive two pickup up based SUVs and if you really want my opinion, ayoko na, suko na ako.

The congestion, the overpopulation, simple things like parking, going to grocery, even going up to mall ramps, nakaka pagod na.

I'm planning to replace it with HRV and CX3 once it becomes mainstream. I learned this when I visited Japan. When I was there, how come the Japanese will all their wealth don't use their truck SUVs in Tokyo and Osaka, Then it dawned to me, Kaya sila wealthy coz their mind is less clutter. Driving efficient mini vehicles contribute to ther well-being

[ebn711]

* tammy19 - if you come across one paki post din dito para ma-check :-)

*ebn711 ang alin po sir?

Yung spare tire cover and/or lock :-)