A family SUV par excellance

Ronelle Rademeyer - Most women with children have different expectations of a family vehicle than their husbands have.Where it comes to Isuzu’s latest masterpiece, the mu-X, husband and wife are on the same page though. Whether your rendezvouz is city-sleek or off the beaten track, it will lives up to your expectations.This full size 7-seater SUV has the macho specs and traits men are looking for in a car, while the comfort, safety and roominess appeal to women. Not to mention the practical plusses like USB charge ports in the front and rear, and the three handy glove compartments in the front.The mu-X is Isuzu’s SUV version of the KB. Its name is an acronym derived from the claim that the car “Makes U eXciting”. It was first introduced in Thailand in 2013.Isuzu engineered this sports utility vehicle to safely “traverse the toughest of terrains, and gracing the landscapes of Africa with presence and power”, reads the introduction on its website.“The Isuzu mu-X has a proven, proud history of performance behind it and an even longer road filled with adventure in front.”Isuzu’s historic portfolio of sedans, bakkies, trucks and buses are indeed testimony to the above claim by the manufacturer.My experience when test-driving it in Windhoek and out on the open road in the Khomas Hochland was: Wow, what a comfy ride!I later read that unlike the bakkie versions which have rear leaf spring suspension made for load hauling, the SUVs have a solid axle coil spring suspension in the rear and this evident in its passenger-biased comfy ride. The mu-X is powered by Isuzu’s proven 3-litre diesel engine, a feature that excites my husband.Famous for its durability, reliability and fuel economy, the Isuzu 3.0L turbo diesel engine provides abundant power and torque to make light work of any load.The versatile second and third row seats mean that you’ll always be able to find a way to accommodate your passengers and anything else you need to take with you, without compromising on space and comfort. This is a big plus for mothers who often have to drive not only their own kids to school/sports/play dates, but the whole neighbourhood’s.Dads are more interesting in the “terrain command” 4WD select dial (2WD-high and 4WD-low) for when he and his blokes are taking on Namibia’s rough terrain. “The high-pressure common rail fuel injection system minimises the amount of fuel needed in the combustion process, providing superior fuel economy. The intercooled Variable Geometry System turbocharger provides excellent response over the engine’s entire rev range.” Now this is a feature appealing to both mom and dad.The body is constructed from high-tensile steel, giving it outstanding strenght and rigidity.The reverse camera on the infotainment console helps avoiding tricky spots.The cleverly split rear seats in both the second and third rows fold in to give you the versatility of several seating configurations, as well as a generous cargo area when you have a sizeable load to carry.One thing is certain: The Isuzu mu-X effortlessly blurs the boundaries between the city and the bush, making it the ideal Namibian family vehicle.*Since August is Women’s Month, female buyers have until the end of next week to qualify for the special offer on the 4X4. See Auas Motors’ advertisement below for the details, or phone sales executive Jaco Jacobs at 081 170 5989.

A family SUV par excellance

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