Isuzu MU-X Driving Experience in Thailand

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The all-new SUV was just released in Vietnam on July 29 past and Isuzu Vietnam has already organized a Driving Experience dedicated to it at Bira Circuit International Pattaya racetrack, Thailand for both versions 1.9L and 3.0L engines.

The forerunner MU-X was Isuzu MU released in 1989. The word MU is short for “Mysterious Utility”. The birth of MU-X marked the breakthrough of the Isuzu brand. Dedicated for “Working style and Lifestyle”, the MU-X is designed to provide maximum benefits for customers with fuel-saving capability, durability and safety. MU-X is designed with the criteria Active, Sports, Strong & durable and Value.

Before coming to the track to experience the MU-X, we are honored to be visited Samrong plant of Isuzu Motors Company Limited in Thailand. This is one of 03 factories in Thailand Isuzu, Samrong plant is built on a total area of 231 400 square meters of production capacity considered up to 220,000 units / year, and this is also where the product assembly line mu- X completely new.

After visiting the factory, we continued to move to the track Bira International Circuit in Pattaya, where the MU-X Powerful awaiting conquest. This time our experience will be a test drive in two versions 1.9L and 3.0L engines are. Before approaching the car, the team members received an overview of the MU-X as well as safety instructions when participating in this drive on the track by the expert.

That moment has arrived. MU-X was launched and ready to hit the road. Our experience Raceway will be set sa Zik-zak apparently run, slippery roads, obstacle to corner the letter S, and a delegation rough off-road path slightly. Sitting next to the steering wheel and on the road Our test is always the appearance and guided by the expert to ensure the safest for the program.

The MU-X experience was truly an exciting time. The car carries the mark of the brand breakthrough Isuzu did not disappoint us. The surface looks no less competitive rivals other SUV. Towards the passenger compartment for customer convenience. At the line, but the diesels, but if compared to the average level, the MU-X is capable of relatively good speed. Chassis systems, suspension systems work very effectively in the corners and rough roads, we feel the incredible balance that brings cars, no sense of floating Whether driving or operating sitting guest behind. About sound insulation, it can be said that great progress of Isuzu. If you operate the car at speed range are the essence of noise emitted diesel very small, the roars only appear if you stuffed surprise to speed station.

Isuzu MU-X is equipped with a diesel engine, type Hi-Power, DOHC, direct fuel injection using the common path, VGS variable turbocharger. VGS version 3.0L Turbo engine AT, the engine produces 177hp at 3.600rpm power and torque of 380Nm at a maximum of up to 1,800 – 2.800rpm. AT 1.9L engine version (not supplied for Vietnam market) produces 150hp at 3.600rpm power, maximum torque of 350Nm at 1,800 – 2.500rpm. Both versions come with 5-speed automatic transmission.