Isuzu MU-X
2nd gen, 2021–
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the MU-X, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise.
Axle ratio3.583–3.727Factory, by trim
Crawl ratio43.6:1Best trim: 2026 LS-M, 2.2 RZ4F-TC, 8AT
Angles28.6 · 22.6 · 27.6°Approach, breakover, departure
Clearance9.3 in9.1 to 9.3 in by trim
Highway mpg26Not EPA rated: australian rating, highway (extra-urban), scaled to EPA terms
Trims
12 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Use in the calculators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 LS-M, 1.9 RZ4E-TC, 6AT | 255/65R17 | — | 28.6 · 22.6 · 27.6 | 9.1 in | Use → | |
| 2024 LS-M, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT | 255/65R17 | 6-speed automatic | 3.727 | 28.6 · 22.6 · 27.6 | 9.1 in | Use → |
| 2024 LS-T, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT | 265/50R20 | 6-speed automatic | 3.727 | 23.9* · 19.6* · 26.4* | 9.3 in* | Use → |
| 2024 LS-U, 1.9 RZ4E-TC, 6AT | 265/60R18 | — | 29.2 · 23.1 · 26.9 | 9.3 in | Use → | |
| 2024 LS-U, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT | 265/60R18 | 6-speed automatic | 3.727 | 29.2 · 23.1 · 26.9 | 9.3 in | Use → |
| 2026 LS-M, 2.2 RZ4F-TC, 8AT | 255/65R17 | 8-speed automatic | 3.583 | 23.4 · 19.1 · 27.6 | 9.1 in | Use → |
| 2026 LS-M, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT | 255/65R17 | 6-speed automatic | 3.727 | 28.6 · 22.6 · 27.6 | 9.1 in | Use → |
| 2026 LS-T, 2.2 RZ4F-TC, 8AT | 265/50R20 | 8-speed automatic | 3.583 | 23.9 · 19.6 · 26.4 | 9.3 in | Use → |
| 2026 LS-T, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT | 265/50R20 | 6-speed automatic | 3.727 | 29.2 · 23.1 · 26.4 | 9.3 in | Use → |
| 2026 LS-U, 2.2 RZ4F-TC, 8AT | 265/60R18 | 8-speed automatic | 3.583 | 24 · 19.6 · 26.9 | 9.3 in | Use → |
| 2026 LS-U, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT | 265/60R18 | 6-speed automatic | 3.727 | 29.2 · 23.1 · 26.9 | 9.3 in | Use → |
| 2026 X-TERRAIN, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT | 265/50R20 | 6-speed automatic | 3.727 | 29.2 · 23.1 · 26.4 | 9.3 in | Use → |
* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.
Size
- Wheelbase
- 112.4 in
- Front overhang
- 35.6 in
- Rear overhang
- 43.3 in
- Height
- 71.9 in
- Body
- SUV
- Stock tires
- 255/65R17, 265/50R20, 265/60R18
Transmissions and low range
- 6-speed automatic (AWR6B45 II)
- 3.6 · 2.09 · 1.488 · 1 · 0.687 · 0.58
- 8-speed automatic (L-B500)
- 4.903 · 3.12 · 2.166 · 1.597 · 1.312 · 1 · 0.776 · 0.651
- Low range, part-time
- 2.482:1
Axles
- 3.583 ratio
- 2026 LS-M, 2.2 RZ4F-TC, 8AT, 2026 LS-T, 2.2 RZ4F-TC, 8AT, 2026 LS-U, 2.2 RZ4F-TC, 8AT
- 3.727 ratio
- 2024 LS-M, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT, 2024 LS-T, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT, 2024 LS-U, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT, 2026 LS-M, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT, 2026 LS-T, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT, 2026 LS-U, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT, 2026 X-TERRAIN, 3.0 4JJ3-TCX, 6AT
- Ratios made for it
- 3.727 · 4.1
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 12.60 in, 320 mm
- Rear rotor
- 12.52 in, 318 mm
- Rear
- disc
Suspension
- Front
- Independent high-ride upper/lower wishbone, coil springs, gas shocks
- Rear
- Five-link live axle, coil springs
- Rear layout
- Factory 4-link
- Front shock, factory-length replacement
- 14.17 to 19.69 in eye to eye, 5.52 in of stroke (Dobinsons IMS21-50470)
- Rear spring rate
- 143.4 lb/in
- Work out yours
- Wheel travel and flex with your parts
Fuel economy
- Highway, not EPA rated
- about 26 mpg
- Where it comes from
- Australian rating, highway (extra-urban), scaled to EPA terms (2024 MY24; LS-M 4JJ3-TCX 3.0 diesel 4x4 6AT)
- As published
- 7.2 L/100km
- Source
- isuzuute.b-cdn.net
Roof and stability
- Roof load limit
- 220 lb, with the factory rails
- Roof
- Raised rails
- Width
- 73.6 in
- Track
- 61.8 in front, 61.8 in rear
- GVWR (GVM)
- 6,173 lb (2,800 kg as printed)
- GAWR (axle load)
- 3,197 lb front (1,450 kg as printed), 3,638 lb rear (1,650 kg as printed)
- Rack and tent
- Roof rack and tent calculator
Aftermarket bumpers
10 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it with the Clearance calculator and every owner of this MU-X sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 10
- ARB ARB Summit Bull Bar with Matt Black finish - Isuzu MU-X (3448620)168 lb (76 kg as printed) · winch ready
- MCC 4x4 Isuzu MUX 2025-On Facelift 078-02SQ Rocker Bull Bar Triple Loops Package106 lb (48 kg as printed) · winch ready
- MCC 4x4 Isuzu MUX 2025-On Facelift 707-01 Falcon Bull Bar Triple Stainless Loops Package (No Foglight)99 lb (45 kg as printed) · winch ready
- MCC 4x4 Isuzu MUX 2025-On Facelift 808-01 Phoenix Bull Bar Triple Stainless Loops Package86 lb (39 kg as printed) · winch ready
- MCC 4x4 Isuzu MUX 2025-On Facelift 808-02 Phoenix Bar A-Frame Package (MCC-08010-802)93 lb (42 kg as printed) · winch ready
- MCC 4x4 Isuzu MUX 2025-On Facelift Falcon Bull Bar Black A-Frame Package (No Foglight) (MCC-08010-702UP)106 lb (48 kg as printed) · winch ready
- MCC 4x4 MUX Gen 3 2020-2025 707-01 Falcon Bull Bar Triple Stainless Loops Package (No Foglight)95 lb (43 kg as printed) · winch ready
- MCC 4x4 MUX Gen 3 2020-2025 707-01A Alloy Falcon Bull Bar Triple Loops Package (LED Foglight) (MCC-08008-701AW)57 lb (26 kg as printed) · winch ready
- Offroad Animal Isuzu MU-X 2021 on | Toro Bull Bar (FB-IMX-RG-21-TOR-ASM0)121 lb (55 kg as printed) · winch ready
- Offroad Animal Isuzu MU-X MY21, 2021-2024 | Predator Bull Bar (FB-IMX-RG-21-PR-ASM0)121 lb (55 kg as printed) · winch ready
Rear
None listed yet.
Every calculator, set up for the MU-X
Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tiresRegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gearsCrawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawlSpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedoLinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your linksClearanceReal angles from a tape, and the bumpers that fit.Measure your anglesBuild sheetEvery part and number on your truck, on one sheet.Start a build sheetLeaderboardsWhere the MU-X ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks
Source: isuzuute.com.au.
Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.