BS6-compliance To Drive Up Isuzu D-MAX V-Cross and mu-X Prices By Rs 4 Lakh

• The Isuzu D-MAX V-Cross comes with two engine options: 2.5-litre and 1.9-litre.
• The mu-X SUV comes with just a 3.0-litre diesel powertrain.
• All three engines will be upgraded to meet upcoming BS6 emission norms.
• Currently, the D-MAX V-Cross is priced from Rs 16.55 lakh while mu-X starts from Rs 27.35 lakh (ex-showroom).

Eyeing the D-Max V-Cross pickup or the mu-X SUV? Don’t wait too long to make your decision since both models are expected to get a price hike of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 4 lakh next year as their powetrains will be upgraded to meet BS6 emission norms. The manufacturer has also said that it will end production of the BS4-compliant models by the end of December 2019. Meanwhile, here’s the price list of the BS4 D-Max V-Cross and mu-X SUV.

The D-Max V-Cross comes with two diesel powertrains: a 2.5-litre engine and a recently introduced 1.9-litre motor. The bigger unit develops 134PS and 320Nm and can be had with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The newer and smaller unit, on the other hand, churns out 150PS and 350Nm. It comes mated to a 6-speed automatic. Further, the latter is limited to the fully-loaded Z Prestige variant. Both powertrains will be upgraded to meet BS6 emission norms. 

The mu-X SUV comes with a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine that develops 177PS of power and 380Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The SUV can be had with rear-wheel drive as well as all-wheel drive drivetrain. This motor, too, will be upgraded to meet the upcoming emission norms. 

The BS6-compliant D-Max V-Cross and mu-X SUVs are expected to go on sale before April 2020. Considering Isuzu’s statement, we expect the updated D-Max V-Cross to be priced from Rs 19.55 lakh while the mu-X could have a starting price of  Rs 30.35 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom). Recently, Isuzu took the wraps off the 2020 D-Max V-Cross, which looks burlier than ever. Click on these words to know about the latest pickup.