Isuzu mu-X LS-A 4×4 3.0 AT (2018) vs Isuzu D-Max 3.0 LS-E 4×4 AT (2021)

Isuzu mu-X LS-A 4×4 3.0 AT (2018) vs Isuzu D-Max 3.0 LS-E 4×4 AT (2021): which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer weighing cost against capability, the Isuzu D-Max 3.0 LS‑E 4×4 AT (2021) is the more sensible choice if budget and outright power are top priorities. Priced at ₱1,825,000, it is ₱320,000 cheaper than the mu‑X LS‑A and delivers a higher peak output of 190 PS and 450 Nm of torque, giving it a clear edge in performance for both highway cruising and off‑road pulling. The D‑Max, however, is a pickup truck and lacks the SUV body, three‑row seating, and dimensions (4825 mm L × 1860 mm W) that the mu‑X offers, making the latter better suited for families needing up to seven seats and a more enclosed cabin. The mu‑X’s 4‑door SUV layout, 2+3+2 seating, and 6‑speed automatic transmission provide greater practicality for daily commuting with passengers, albeit at a higher price and with slightly lower power (177 PS, 380 Nm). Both share a 3.0‑litre turbocharged diesel engine, 4WD drivetrain and similar warranty (100,000 km/3 years). Choose the mu‑X if you need a full‑size SUV for family trips and prefer the comfort of an automatic, and choose the D‑Max if you want a cheaper, more powerful work‑oriented vehicle with a larger payload capacity and are comfortable with a pickup body.