Isuzu Philippines (IPC) sure knows how to celebrate a major milestone. On its 20th anniversary, the company hosted a formal gala and unveiled 20 vehicles with new engines. Included in the updates are new Euro 4-compliant mills for the D-Max and the MU-X. Dubbed the Blue Power Technology engines, they're said to "provide maximum engine output, cleaner emissions, superb fuel economy and engine durability." All Isuzu vehicles available in the country will be powered by this new engine technology. Under the hood of the D-Max and the MU-X is the 4JJ1-TCX turbodiesel powerplant. It now has more horses at 175hp and more grunt at 380Nm. The face-lifted MU-X is now equipped with a six-speed transmission for both its manual and automatic variants. Other handy driver-assist features include auto-leveling headlights, hill start assist, and hill descent control. Its 8-inch screen entertainment system with USB link has text-to-speech navigation. The D-Max gets these features without the auto-leveling headlights, but it does get extra USB ports for those women people who always forget to keep their gadgets charged. Along with these new features and greener engines come a price bump, and we'll let you know their pricing soonest. "We are hoping, yet we are confident, that the Philippines will continue to patronize the brand with these substantial changes that we have introduced," said IPC president Hajime Koso said. So, who's checking out the new D-Max and MU-X at the nearest Isuzu dealership? ARTICLE BY TOP GEAR PHILIPPINESThe refresh might have just landed in Thailand, but Isuzu Philippines isn't done with the MU-X just yet. The Japanese carmaker has unveiled a new variant for the popular midsize SUV, breathing new life into the model via a host of new aesthetic upgrades.
It's called the Isuzu MU-X Black Series. Essentially, the Black Series is the SUV's 3.0-liter LS-A 4x2 AT variant with additional styling and a sportier overall look. Emphasizing the MU-X's title is the new black radiator grille and hood garnish, as well as a two-tone front bumper featuring a Cosmic Black lower half. The vehicle also runs on sleeker two-tone 17-inch aluminum alloys wheels with 255/65 R17 tires. The Black Series isn't all looks though. Adding to the SUV's practicality are new components such as gloss black roof rails which can carry up to 60kg of cargo, and black step boards for more convenient accessibility. Inside, the MU-X gets new carbon fiber accents, chrome door handles, new scuff plates, as well as new soft pad-covered armrests. The Black Series also gets a new organizer box for its various storage compartments. Isuzu Philippines vice president Shojiro Sakoda says the new variant signifies the company's appreciation for the market, adding that he hopes more sophisticated customers will like the Black Series MU-X. The Isuzu MU-X Black Series carries a price of P1.568 million, and is offered in either Cosmic Black or Garnet Red. You can check it out at all Isuzu dealerships nationwide. |
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