Best Value SUV

The awards are highly regarded because consumers are spending more time than ever these days in researching their next vehicle purchase, weighing up suitability, versatility, and affordability before signing on the dotted line.

 In recent years, Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) have grown to become the top selling vehicle type in Australia accounting in 2023, for 58.3% of all new vehicles sold.

In undertaking their evaluations, Wheels magazine personnel go beyond the purchase price to analyse real-world costs such as insurance premiums, servicing costs, fuel bills and depreciation to determine the best value to own and operate over a three-year period.

Wheels Editor, Andy Enright said: ‘The Isuzu MU-X beat everything else out of sight after detailed crunching of numbers’.

He added that the clincher, was its resale value, - by far the best in class.

The MU-X was found to have the best resale value out of all others on test, outperforming the competition by up to $9,924 over three years. Insurance premiums were another component where the MU-X took top marks, ranking as the most affordable to insure.

Michael Shemeld, Sales Manager of Major’s Isuzu Ute division based at Bibra Lake said he was delighted with the recognition that the D-Max and MU-X are receiving.

‘It’s interesting that it has not just been the Wheels Magazine that has showered bouquets on these vehicles but other magazines are also doing the same,’ he said.

‘It all helps sales which are going well’, he added.

To read about the full ‘Best Value 4X4 SUV’ comparison, visit Wheels’ website .

For further information on the Isuzu MU-X click here – or for the Isuzu D-MAX click here.