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2022 · Isuzu · Diesel
mu-X
3.0TD Onyx 4x4
← More SUVs ranked by cost to ownCost to own / mo
R9,648
R8/km
Market price
R849,900
Annual total
R115,776
Monthly cost breakdown
Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates
FuelR2,653
InsuranceR1,487
MaintenanceR1,076
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR5,276
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR4,371
Cost to own / moR9,648
Specifications
- Body type
- SUV
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Engine
- 3L
- Power
- 140 kW
- Torque
- 450 Nm
- Driven wheels
- 4x4
- Seats
- 7
- Fuel consumption
- 7.6 L/100km
- CO₂ emissions
- 200 g/km
Maintenance score77/100
Higher = cheaper to maintain
Detailed specifications
Performance
- Engine capacity
- 2,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder layout
- Inline
- Aspiration
- Turbocharger
- Gears
- 6-speed
- Power peak
- 3,600 rpm
- Torque peak
- 1,600 rpm
- Top speed
- 0 km/h
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 4,850 mm
- Height
- 1,820 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,855 mm
- Ground clearance
- 235 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,125 kg
- GVM
- 2,800 kg
- Doors
- 5
Capacity & range
- Fuel tank
- 80 L
- Range
- 1,053 km
Towing
- Towing (braked)
- 3,500 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Tyres
- Front tyres
- 265/50 R20
- Rear tyres
- 265/50 R20
Safety
- Airbags
- 8
- ISOFIX
- Outer Rear
- Lane departure
- Standard (Lane Keeping Assist)
Comfort & convenience
- Cruise control
- Adaptive
- USB
- Front + Rear
- Central locking
- Keyless
- Parking camera
- Front + Rear
- Daytime running lights
- LED
- Headlights
- LED
- Electric windows
- Front + Rear
Ownership
- Warranty
- 120,000 km / 5 yr
- Service plan
- 90,000 km / 5 yr
- Service interval
- 15,000 km
How this estimate works▾
Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:
- Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
- Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
- Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
- Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
- Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.
These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →
Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.
Drive Score
59/ 100
How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.
Value24
Efficiency26
Reliability87
Practicality99
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