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The only other issue is that the MU- X has only a 65L fuel tank , so towing a heavy van into a headwind is going to require a bit more planning for refuelling .
The MU-X is one of few heavy-duty tow vehicles that can be at its GVM and tow a trailer at its maximum capacity . Of course , you have to allow for towball mass as vehicle payload , but it ’ s still one of the easier vehicles for keeping legal on weights .
While Isuzu MU-X is a bit dated , there are not many other tow wagons that get on with the business of towing as well as the MU-X . With a heavy trailer behind it , the MU-X has outstanding stability , excellent fuel economy and good performance .
QUICK SPECS
• Priced from : $ 50,200 ( LS-M , plus on-road costs )
• Engine : 3L turbodiesel
• Output : 130kW / 430Nm
• Transmission : Six-speed automatic
• Towing capacity : 3000kg / 300kg
• Kerb weight : 2045kg VGVM : 2750kg
• GCM : 5750kg
MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT The Pajero Sport has a smaller displacement engine than the MU-X , a relatively low kerb weight and two extra gear ratios on its side . The 2.4L four is also a smooth free-revving engine , which it needs to be given that its power and torque figures peak relatively high in the rev range .
It can get a little thirsty when towing and its fuel tank capacity ( 68L ) is not great for those long transport stages with a van behind .
Yet the Pajero Sport is one of the smoothest and quietest towing wagons in the business , and it ’ s high on features and low on price . Combined with its excellent , stable towing characteristics , the Pajero Sport makes for a relaxed longdistance towing tug .
QUICK SPECS
• Priced from : $ 47,490 ( plus on-road costs )
• Engine : 2.4L turbodiesel
• Output : 133kW / 430Nm
• Transmission : Eight-speed automatic
• Towing capacity : 3100kg / 310kg
• Kerb weight : 2070kg
• GVM : 2710kg
• GCM : 5400kg
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