I have been driving the MU-7 for the better part of the week in Delhi. It’s an SUV we’ve only got the chance to drive recently despite its launch almost a year ago, because over all else, there haven’t been any cars around to get our hands on. Now though, the MU-7 is finally here and attainable as a CKD via 11 ISUZU dealers across the country. So we were out to find out if you should buy one.

Being the national capital, the region is bustling with politicians of all cadres and people wielding some sort of power driving cars from Boleros to Scorpios to Fortuners as they move up the ranks. It’s the state where power is loved to be shown and an SUV that’s large and rare like the MU-7 is, is surely bound to get noticed. I am made aware of the fact when drivers of several Fortuners turn around for a second look of the MU-7 and continue to gaze through their rear view mirrors till I am in them. Small cars make way as soon as they notice the MU-7’s menacing presence and making way through traffic is fairly easy because of that. The novelty factor will take some time to wear off as not many MU-7s are seen on Indian roads but its gargantuan proportions will still give it that intimidating stance. I’ve been engulfed in the attention the MU-7 is getting but it’s time to review the car