Isuzu mu-X vs Toyota Fortuner (2026)
Isuzu mu-X (₹34.53 Lakh – ₹37.71 Lakh) and Toyota Fortuner (₹34.76 Lakh – ₹50.46 Lakh) go head-to-head in the full size suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.23 Lakh of each other).
- The Toyota Fortuner is the more powerful car, with 201 bhp against 161 bhp.
- The Toyota Fortuner has the bigger boot: 296 litres vs 235 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Isuzu mu-X in short
The mu-X is Isuzu's 7-seat ladder-frame SUV, relaunched in India in 2021 on the second-generation global platform, sold in 4x2 and 4x4 automatic forms. It runs the same 1.9-litre turbo-diesel as the D-Max pickups — 163 PS and 360 Nm through a 6-speed automatic — which makes it far less muscular than the 204 PS 2.8-litre Toyota Fortuner it prices against. Its case rests on Isuzu's commercial-grade durability, a comfortable three-row cabin and typically lower running costs than its bigger-engined rivals.
Full mu-X prices & variants →Toyota Fortuner in short
The Toyota Fortuner is the undisputed king of India's ladder-frame SUV segment, dominating sales despite premium pricing and minimal discounts. Its 201bhp 2.8 diesel, proper 4x4 hardware and near-indestructible reputation give it unmatched brand equity against the MG Gloster and Skoda Kodiaq. The lineup now spans a lone 2.7 petrol AT, a value-focused Leader Edition, the new Neo Drive 48V mild-hybrid diesel, and the Legender and GR-S editions at the top of the range.
Full Fortuner prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: mu-X or Fortuner?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.23 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
mu-X vs Fortuner — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Isuzu mu-X — not yet tested; Toyota Fortuner — not yet tested.
Should I buy the mu-X or the Fortuner?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.23 Lakh of each other). The Toyota Fortuner is the more powerful car, with 201 bhp against 161 bhp. The Toyota Fortuner has the bigger boot: 296 litres vs 235 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.