The Russian division of Arctic Vehicles unveiled a brand new tuning package deal for the Isuzu MU-X. The tuner is already providing the Isuzu D-Max AT35 pickup in varied markets, so it was about time for its SUV variant to get the identical remedy.
The Isuzu MU-X was launched in 2020 as a rival to the Ford Everest, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, and the Toyota Fortuner – all based mostly on pickups. As such, it’s an already succesful ladder-frame SUV, however those that are critical about off-roading will definitely discover use within the modifications supplied by Arctic Vehicles.
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The spotlight is the large 35-inch A/T tires (315/70 R17) which flip the MU-X into a correct bigfoot able to discover the wilderness. With the intention to accommodate the broader wheels, the MU-X received entrance and rear fender extensions, mixing in with the remainder of the bodywork. Different visible modifications embody the body-colored snorkel, mudguards, a skid plate, and an electrical winch that may pull as much as 5.6 tons.
The brand new tires together with the revised heavy-duty suspension have elevated the bottom clearance to a formidable 278 mm (10.9 inches) up from the usual 235 mm (9.3 inches), giving extra confidence to the motive force and bettering the off-road angles. Extra particularly, the strategy angle is 36.2 levels as a substitute of 29.2 levels, whereas the departure angle is 30.9 levels as a substitute of 26.9 levels.
Beneath the bonnet lies the three.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine producing 187 hp (140 kW / 190 PS) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque as within the inventory MU-X. Energy is transmitted to all 4 wheels by means of a six-speed computerized gearbox for the reason that guide is just accessible together with the smaller 1.9-liter turbodiesel.
The equipment is already accessible to order with the conversion taking 20 days as a way to apply the brand new elements and procure all the mandatory certificates.