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SML Isuzu MU-X vs Toyota Corolla Cross in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 8 trim prices distributor-verified 30 Sept 2026Comparing 2999cc Diesel 4WD vs High (HEV) variants
The short answer

SML Isuzu MU-X costs रु 16,10,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the SML Isuzu MU-X if
SML Isuzu MU-X costs रु 16,10,000 less ex-showroom.

A capable off-roader that justifies its price through sheer durability, though it faces stiff competition from more modern SUVs in the same price bracket.

Pros
Exceptional build quality
Strong low-end torque
Proven off-road pedigree
Cons
Heavy steering at low speeds
No panoramic sunroof option
Dated cabin design
As of 06 Oct 2026
Choose the Toyota Corolla Cross if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

High HEV offers flagship hybrid Corolla Cross experience at premium price Competes with other premium hybrids and crossovers in Nepal

Pros
Best-equipped variant likely with more comfort and design features
Strong hybrid fuel economy with 23.7 kmpl ARAI claim
Cons
Very high price for a 1.8L hybrid SUV
Ground clearance is low for rural Nepal
Boot space is average compared to non-hybrid rivals
As of 25 Jul 2026
16 rows compared
SML Isuzu MU-X price in Nepal
SML Isuzu
रु 1,64,90,000Lowest price
Toyota Corolla Cross price in NepalToyota Corolla Cross price in NepalToyota Corolla Cross price in NepalToyota Corolla Cross price in Nepal
Toyota
रु 1,81,00,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 1,64,90,000Cheapest
रु 1,81,00,000
Fuel
diesel
hybrid
Distributor
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Isuzu Nepal main distributor) / Times Motors (Isuzu dealer)
United Traders Syndicate Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
No offer on this variant
2 offers on other variants
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
196 bhp (198.7 PS)
Max torque
Not disclosed
163 Nm
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
4,825 mm
Not disclosed
Width
1,860 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,860 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
2,845 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
230 mm
Not disclosed
Seating
7
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
2
53Better
Service centres
3
45Better
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·7-seater configuration
·Climate control air-conditioning with integrated heater and demister
·Cabin cooling vents for all 3 rows of seats
As of 06 Oct 2026
·Seating capacity: 5
As of 29 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·7-inch touchscreen entertainment system
·Cruise control system
·Passive Entry & Start System
As of 06 Oct 2026
·7 airbags
·Toyota Safety Sense
As of 29 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·6 airbags
·Electronic Stability Control
·Traction Control System
·Hill assist
As of 06 Oct 2026
·Airbags: 7
·Crash-test rating: 5-star ASEAN NCAP (2020)
·Brakes: Ventilated Disc / Solid Disc
As of 29 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·3-year / 100,000 km
As of 06 Oct 2026
·Whole-vehicle warranty: 3 years or 100,000 km
·Battery warranty: 8 years or 160,000 km
As of 18 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Bi-LED projector headlamps with auto-leveling
·LED rear position lamps
As of 06 Oct 2026
·Body type: Crossover
As of 29 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU by Continental Trading Enterprises
As of 06 Oct 2026
·High (HEV) price Rs 1,81,00,000 ex-showroom Nepal
·Positioned as top Corolla Cross Hybrid trim in Nepal
·Delivered through Toyota dealers in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Chitwan and other cities
As of 25 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

SML Isuzu MU-X
Toyota Corolla Cross

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 1,64,90,000
रु 1,81,00,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 27,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 10,745
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 1,65,23,985
≈ रु 1,81,38,245
EMI / month
≈ रु 1,98,255 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 2,17,612 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

SML Isuzu MU-X full detailsToyota Corolla Cross full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the SML Isuzu MU-X is रु 16,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (9.8%), while the Toyota Corolla Cross is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the SML Isuzu MU-X if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
Choose the Toyota Corolla Cross if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 42 more service centres in Nepal (45 vs 3); 51 more showrooms in Nepal (53 vs 2).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
1 of 8

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 30 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
SML Isuzu: 2 showrooms, 3 service centres · Toyota: 53 showrooms, 45 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

SML Isuzu MU-X vs Toyota Corolla Cross — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — SML Isuzu MU-X or Toyota Corolla Cross?

As of October 2026, the SML Isuzu MU-X starts at Rs 1.5 crore ex-showroom — Rs 8.1 lakh less than the Toyota Corolla Cross at Rs 1.58 crore.

What is the price of the SML Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Corolla Cross in Nepal?

The SML Isuzu MU-X costs Rs 1.5 crore to Rs 1.65 crore and the Toyota Corolla Cross costs Rs 1.58 crore to Rs 1.81 crore (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the SML Isuzu MU-X or the Toyota Corolla Cross?

These two split the decision: the SML Isuzu MU-X is रु 16,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (9.8%), while the Toyota Corolla Cross is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the SML Isuzu MU-X if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Toyota Corolla Cross if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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