Spec showdown: Isuzu Mu-X vs. Nissan Terra
People loving to travel far from the beaten path surely appreciate the capability of SUVs or pickups.
The choice is inevitably dependent on need. If the priority is moving people and not cargo, then an SUV would be up to the task. Thankfully, manufacturers started to develop spacious SUVs that also possess varying degrees of off-road capabilities.
In 2018, Nissan introduced the Terra, a high-quality SUV that is an offshoot of the Nissan Navara. Another competent entry in this segment is the Isuzu Mu-X, which shares a platform with the Isuzu D-Max pickup.
The Nissan Terra and Isuzu Mu-X are both designed with a muscular exterior and a rigid structure which assure their durability in any kind of terrain.
Both SUVs are upholstered with leather seats which offer premium comfort to all their occupants. The Nissan Terra and Isuzu Mu-X similarly provide several storage compartments and 12 cup and bottle holders.
The Terra and Mu-X are equipped with advanced audio systems. Both vehicles have an eight-inch display, and allow smartphone pairing smartphone through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth. To upgrade the entertainment inside the cabin, these SUVs both feature a rear monitor, where rear passengers can conveniently watch their favorite movies and videos. The Nissan Terra has an 11-inch flip-down rear monitor with HDMI input, while Isuzu Mu-X uses a 10-inch roof-mounted DVD monitor.
The Nissan Terra is powered by a 2.5-liter common rail turbo diesel engine which delivers a maximum power output of 190ps at 3,600rpm and a maximum torque of 450Nm at 2,000 rpm. Meanwhile, the Isuzu Mu-X is motivated by a 3.0-liter Blue Power diesel engine which gives maximum power of 177ps at 3,600 and a maximum torque of 380Nm between 1,800 to 2,800 rpm.
The Terra is one of the Nissan vehicles that feature the Nissan Intelligent Mobility, a set of advanced driver assistance features upgrading the driving convenience. It includes an intelligent rear view monitor, intelligent around view monitor, blind spot warning, and lane departure warning. Aside from these, the Nissan Terra is also equipped with modern safety technologies such as anti-lock braking system (ABS), tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and vehicle dynamic control (VDC).
The Isuzu Mu-X has ABS, a brake override system (BOS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control system (TCS). The Mu-X was developed to be a reliable family vehicle that provides child security features such as child seat tethers and child proof door locks.
To help you identify which SUV you want to go for, here are the specs of the two top variants of the Terra and the Mu-X.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Nissan Terra 2.5L VL AT 4x4 |
Isuzu Mu-X 3.0L 4x4 LS-A AT |
Engine Code |
YD25 DDTi |
4JJ1-TCX |
Displacement (cc) |
2,488 |
2,999 |
Engine Type |
Inline Four-cylinder, DOHC, Variable Turbocharger (VGS) with Intercooler |
Inline Four-cylinder Blue Power Diesel with Turbo Intercooler |
Maximum Power (ps / rpm) |
190 / 3,600 |
177 / 3,600 |
Maximum Torque (Nm / rpm) |
450 / 2,000 |
380 / 1,800-2,800 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) |
80 |
65 |
Fuel System |
Common Rail Direct Injection |
Common Rail Direct Injection |
Transmission Type |
Seven-speed Automatic Transmission with Manual Mode |
Six-speed Automatic Transmission with Sequential Shift |
4WD System |
Part Time 4WD (2H / 4H / 4L) Transfer Select Switch |
Terrain Command Select Dial |
Suspension |
Front: Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bar Rear: Multi-link (Five-link) with Stabilizer Bar |
Front: Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Rear: Five-link Coil Spring with Stabilizer Bar |
Brakes |
Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Drum |
Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Ventilated Disc |
Rear Differential Lock |
With |
Without |
Tires and Wheels |
255 / 60 R18 Alloy Wheels |
255 / 60 R18 Aluminum Alloy Wheels |
Overall Length (mm) |
4,885 |
4,825 |
Overall Width (mm) |
1,865 |
1,860 |
Overall Height (mm) |
1,835 |
1,840 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2,850 |
2,845 |
Ground Clearance (mm) |
225 |
230 |
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) |
2,700 |
2,750 |
Steering Type |
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist and Tilt Adjust |
Power Steering with Manual Tilt |
Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
With |
With |
Hill Descent Control (HDC) |
With |
With |
Intelligent Around View Monitor (AVM) |
With Moving Object Detection (MOD) |
Without |
Blind Spot Warning |
With |
Without |
Rear View Mirror |
Intelligent Rear View Mirror with Adjustable Settings |
Day and Night Type |
Land Departure Warning |
With Driving-aid Display |
Without |
SRS Airbags |
With |
With |
Child Seat Tethers |
Without |
Second Row |
Side Door Impact Beams |
Without |
With |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) |
With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) |
Brake Override System |
Without |
With |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
Without |
With |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
Without |
With |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
With |
Without |
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) |
With B-LSD |
Without |
Seatbelts |
Front: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner, Force Limiter, and Height Adjust Second Row: Three-point ELR x 2, Center Two-point Third Row: Three-point ELR x 2 |
Front: ELR, Shoulder Adjust with Pretensioner and Load Limiter Second Row: ELR x 3 Third Row: ELR x 2 |
Under-front Skid Plate |
Without |
Steel with Transfer Case Protector |
High Mount Stop Lamp |
LED Type |
LED Type |
Reverse Sensing System |
Four-eye Rear Parking Sensors with Switch |
Metallic Gray Two-eye Sensor |
Rear Camera |
With |
With |
Defogger |
Without |
Rear |
Anti-theft System |
Immobilizer with VSS Alarm |
Engine Immobilizer and Alarm |
Child Proof Door Locks |
Without |
Rear |
Wipers |
Front: Variable Intermittent Type Rear: With |
Front: Two-speed with Variable Intermittent and Mist Functions Rear: With |
Headlamps |
LED Type with Styled LED Position Lamp, with Auto-on/off and Follow-Me-Home Functions |
Bi-LED Projector Headlamp with Auto-headlamp Leveling |
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
LED Type |
With |
Foglamps |
With Chrome Accent Finisher |
With Chrome Garnish |
Bumper |
Front: Body Color with Chrome Garnish Rear: Body Color with Carbon Accent |
Front: Color-keyed (Upper), Metallic Gray (Lower) Rear: Color-keyed (Upper), Metallic Gray with Integrated Back-up Lamps (Lower) |
Outside Door Handles |
Chrome Grip with Intelligent Key Switch |
Chrome |
Roof Rail |
With |
With |
Rear Spoiler |
With |
With |
Rear Combination Lamp |
Without |
Horizontal Type with LED Positioning Lamps |
Driver Seat Adjustment |
Eight-way Power Adjust with Power Adjust Lumbar Function |
Six-way Power Adjust |
Seat Material |
Brown Leather |
Leather |
Cup / Bottle Holders |
12 |
12 |
USB Port |
With |
With |
12V Accessory Socket |
Four |
Three |
Floor Ambient Lighting |
With |
Without |
Power Windows |
Driver Power Window with One-touch Auto Up/Down |
Driver Auto Up/Down, Jam Protection and Timer Function |
Power Door Locks |
With |
With Speed Sensing Auto Door Locks |
Entry and Starting System |
Keyless Entry with Intelligent Key and Push Button Engine Start/Stop System |
Passive Entry and Push Start/Stop System |
Cruise Control |
With |
With |
Air Conditioning System |
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Rear Cooler |
Automatic Climate Control with Independent Rear Cooler Control |
Audio Type |
Nissan Eight-inch Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio |
Eight-inch Audio-Video Entertainment Display |
Audio Connectivity |
Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Bluetooth (Hands-free Call and Audio Streaming), USB, iPod, Aux, Tuner |
Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Bluetooth (Phone and Music), Wi-fi Display, and USB Link |
Navigation System |
With |
With |
Rear Monitor |
11-inch Flip-down Rear Monitor (with HDMI Input) |
10-inch Roof-mounted DVD Monitor |
Available Body Colors |
Earth Brown, Lunar Metallic Gray, Flare Metallic Gold, Fiery Red, Galaxy Black, Brilliant Silver, and Aspen Pearl White |
Titanium Silver, Silky Pearl White / Splash White, Havana Brown, and Obsidian Gray |
Price |
P2,211,000 |
P2,145,000 |
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Seating
7
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7
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7
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7
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Fuel Type
Diesel
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Diesel
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Diesel
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Engine
1898
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2800
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2393
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Power
148
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174
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148
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179
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190
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Torque
350 Nm
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365 Nm
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400 Nm
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300 Nm
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Automatic
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Manual
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Manual
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