Cross-country circle is a relatively small group, but if you can find a car sticker that says "cross-country E family" and "self-driving geography" on their car, it means that this "cross-country big brother" has entered the age of no doubt. Being rich, idle and carefree is the normal state of their group. They have the financial strength to buy LC200, Ford F- 150 Raptor, Toure Y62, Jeep Shepherd and other models. For a top-equipped off-road vehicle within 300,000, it will naturally not be concerned by this group. Although it is not a "big brother" dish, it will not affect the reputation of mu-X Ranger.
Mu-X was its only official title before the birth of the Chinese name "Shepherd Ranger". Due to the introduction of domestic products, the mu-X of Jiangxi Isuzu is the full name of this model, but some cross-country enthusiasts call it "bitch".
The story of Jiangxi Isuzu mu-X starts from 20 15, when the domestic version of Jiangxi Isuzu mu-X was officially listed, with a price of18-250,000 yuan, medium-sized SUV size and non-loaded body structure. For a long time in the early stage, there were only 2.5T and 3.0T diesel engines, and the transmission system was matched with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic gearbox.
This 3.0T diesel engine, code-named 4JJ 1, is really a cross-country talent. Although the maximum power is only 177 horsepower, the maximum torque reaches 380n·m, which also improves the off-road performance. Of course, this model has also been unanimously recognized by off-road enthusiasts.
On the configuration level, Isuzu mu-X also tries to catch up with the configuration level of mainstream joint ventures at this price. Leather seats, adjustable headlight height, 7. 1 inch LCD screen, keyless entry, one-button start, GPS navigation, cruise control and other configurations also appeared in high-profile models, and even a 10.2-inch flip LCD screen was added in the second row. The seating layout provides three rows of 7 seats and two rows of 5 seats. However, this level of configuration has just passed in that year, and it is not very attractive. In addition, rough interiors and functional labels such as diesel engines and off-road vehicles make it difficult to have considerable sales.
The "restriction" of diesel engine in China is more severe than that of Tiger, which is also an important factor restricting the development of mu-X with only diesel power system. Mu-X can hardly be seen in first-tier cities, because it can't be licensed. Even in the seemingly simple action of "four countries rising to five countries", Isuzu has to make great efforts. But people who really understand it may not care, because the 2.5T/3.0T diesel engine carried by Isuzu mu-X is a magical machine, which can overhaul millions of kilometers. If you know the history of Isuzu diesel engine, there will be no doubt. In the eyes of most people, diesel engines are "inferior", while in the eyes of others, diesel engines are "superior".
It is precisely because of its good reliability that Isuzu mu-X has achieved good results in the ring tower rally, and its team won the championship, which also shows from the side that the strength of off-road vehicles that can withstand the severe test of the ring tower can not be underestimated.
In August of 20 16, the new isuzu mu-X was officially launched, and the 5-seat /7-seat models were fully equipped. The power system has not changed, the exterior interior has been fine-tuned, and an optional 18-inch wheel hub has been provided. On the whole, the new models released by 20 16 have not changed much, or it can be said that they have hardly changed. Some people criticize Isuzu mu-X for its poor mute performance, but this is caused by the "personality" of Isuzu 4JK 1 and 4JJ 1 engines, so it is difficult to greatly improve the mute performance. Therefore, an Isuzu mu-X with better mute performance has been put on the agenda.
2017,65438+February, mu-X began to use the Chinese name "mu youxia", followed by 1.9T diesel engine (instead of 2.5T engine). If you want a quieter mu-X, then the 1.9T version can be given to you. In addition, Isuzu mu-X Ranger is closer to the performance of a mainstream joint venture city SUV in appearance, interior and configuration, and this change is huge.
Isuzu mu-X Muyouxia fine-tuned the front grille and headlights, and the Isuzu family-style front face design was preserved. In terms of configuration, functions such as automatic headlights, automatic wipers, Eaton differential lock, four-window one-button lifting, engine compartment hydraulic tappet and tire pressure monitoring have been added with the function of "accompanying you home", which has properly reached the mainstream level of the joint venture brand. The changes in the interior can be described as refreshing. The central control LCD has been redesigned to support CarPlay and CarLife functions. The circular control area under the center console is replaced by the conventional combination of buttons and knobs, which has become the mainstream without the previous personalized shadow.
In terms of power, 1.9T and 3.0T diesel engines are available. 1.9T The maximum power of the engine 163 horsepower and the peak torque are 360 Nm. The maximum power 177 HP of the 3.0T engine and the peak torque are 430 Nm. The transmission system is matched with 6-speed manual and Aisin 6AT gearbox.
Another important change of Isuzu mu-X Muyou Ranger, which went on the market at the end of 20 17, is the obvious improvement of mute performance. If you don't tell it that its engine compartment is a diesel engine, you may mistakenly think that Muyou Ranger is equipped with a gasoline engine. Its consumers no longer have to worry about mute, which is really commendable from the user experience.
In addition, many off-road vehicle owners will modify their cars to improve off-road performance. Is it equipped with isuzu mu-X? 4JJ 1？ The 3.0T diesel engine has great potential for modification, so it is not surprising to see the modified Isuzu mu-X in the street.
In 20 19, the annual sales volume of Jiangxi Isuzu mu-X in China was only 18 19, which was very bleak. On the other hand, the pickup truck model of Isuzu in Jiangxi has sold more than 34,000 vehicles. Isuzu, which has achieved great success with its pickup truck model, has its own unique charm in the field of commercial vehicles.
Then, why is the reliable Isuzu mu-X not selling well? Let's list the reasons.
1、? Only diesel engines are available in the whole system, which is the most fundamental reason why Isuzu mu-X is not easy to sell, but Isuzu can only use diesel power system on mu-X models at present;
2、? Jiangxi Isuzu's brand awareness is not high, and Chinese people still value the brand to meet.
3、? The base of pure cross-country enthusiasts is not large. If you count the owners of Isuzu mu-X, you will find that most of them are senior off-road enthusiasts who know more about cars.
4、? The level of interior materials and vehicle configuration failed to reach the mainstream level of joint venture. But personally, I don't think this is important. Mu-X is an off-road vehicle and does not need such a high configuration. Off-road performance and stability of off-road vehicles are the most important. Mu-X has done a good job in these two aspects.
The global market of isuzu mu-X
After talking about the domestic market of Isuzu mu-X, let's talk about its global market. Isuzu, an automobile brand, still has great influence in the global market, especially in the field of pickup trucks. Isuzu D-MAX is a rare fist product, which has a good performance in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Australia. The new generation Changan Mazda BT-50 adopts the platform of Isuzu D-MAX, and the * * * line is produced in the Thai factory.
The earliest exposure of Isuzu mu-X was at the end of 20 13, and the key market was also in Australia, where the price in the domestic market was basically the same as that in Australia, which also showed that Isuzu was treated equally.
As an off-road vehicle, mu-X does not need too high configuration, as long as the off-road performance is excellent and the product quality is reliable. As for the rest, it doesn't matter.
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