Isuzu MU-X vs LDV D90
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Isuzu MU-X wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 154 987 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| MU-X | D90 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 752 300 | R 699 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 13 149/m | R 12 233/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 558 031 | R 403 044 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 194 269 | R 296 856 |
| Value after 5 years | R 468 416 | R 302 014 |
| Our tier | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV | Chinese (new entrant) |
Isuzu MU-X →
Isuzu's D-Max-based seven-seater arrived in South Africa in 2018 to take on the Fortuner and Everest. It sells in smaller volumes than the Toyota but has a loyal following among towing and touring buyers. Ladder-frame toughness and diesel-only engines help it retain value in the used market.
Known for: fortuner-rivalling seven-seat diesel 4x4
LDV D90 →
The D90 is a ladder-frame seven-seater built on the T60's underpinnings and aimed at the Fortuner and Everest. It reached SA in 2025 with the same 160kW bi-turbo diesel, priced from R699,900 although early availability centred on the R849,900 Flagship. A 5-year/200,000km warranty is part of the pitch.
Known for: seven-seat 4x4 suv value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Isuzu MU-X or the LDV D90?
The Isuzu MU-X. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 58% for the LDV D90, a gap of 17 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Isuzu MU-X loses about R 194 269 over three years and the LDV D90 loses about R 296 856. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Isuzu MU-X runs about R 13 149 per month and the LDV D90 about R 12 233, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.