Ford Everest Tremor vs Isuzu MU-X Terrain | Best 4WD SUV for $80k in 2026

The Ford Everest Tremor and Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain are two of Australia’s most popular ladder-frame 4WD SUVs, built to tow, tour and tackle serious off-road terrain. Both sit at the top of their respective line-ups and both cost well over $80,000 on the road. But they approach the job very differently. The Isuzu MU-X relies on a familiar and proven formula: a durable 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, strong reliability reputation, and a focus on simplicity and efficiency. The Ford Everest Tremor, meanwhile, takes a more aggressive approach. It brings a powerful V6 turbo-diesel engine, a sophisticated permanent 4WD system, upgraded Bilstein suspension, and extra ground clearance designed for serious off-road driving. In this comparison we test both vehicles on-road and off-road, examine their engines, technology, interior quality, towing ability and real-world driving behaviour, and determine which of these two big Australian favourite 7-seat 4x4 SUVs comes out on top. If you are deciding between the Everest and MU-X, this head-to-head test will help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of each. Subscribe for the latest advice, reviews and comparison tests 👍 https://www.youtube.com/user/carsaleschannel?sub_confirmation=1 STAY UP TO DATE AND CONNECT WITH US https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/carsales.com.au https://www.instagram.com/carsalescomau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@carsalescomau carsales. Buy it. Sell it. Love it.® For over 25 years, carsales has been Australia’s go-to place for buying and selling vehicles - connecting people across the country with confidence and ease. So for expert reviews, comparison tests helpful advice and everything cars, Like and Subscribe to the official carsales YouTube channel today. https://www.youtube.com/user/carsaleschannel?sub_confirmation=1 #carsaleschannel #carsales