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

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing 4WD vs Corolla Cross Hybrid variants
The short answer

SML Isuzu MU-X costs रु 9,00,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the SML Isuzu MU-X if
SML Isuzu MU-X costs रु 9,00,000 less ex-showroom.

This trim is for buyers who want the MU-X badge and a premium diesel SUV image more than value. It is hard to justify on features alone unless the price gap versus alternatives is not a concern.

Pros
Single-variant simplicity.
Premium positioning may appeal to brand-loyal buyers.
Diesel torque suits touring.
Fresh styling noted in Nepal coverage.
Cons
Pricing is high for the equipment level disclosed locally.
Exact spec sheet is not clearly published in the Nepal sources provided.
Variant naming is inconsistent across Nepal portals.
Narrow value proposition against similarly priced SUVs.
As of 28 Jul 2026
Choose the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Positioned as premium five-seat hybrid crossover above petrol High Offers hybrid efficiency at lower price than HEV trims

Pros
Strong fuel efficiency versus pure petrol Corolla Cross
Hybrid combination of 2.0L-class performance and electric assist
Cons
Key Nepal-spec specs were not surfaced in the accessible official result.
Price is high for the compact-SUV class.
Feature-to-price competitiveness is unclear without a full spec sheet.
No verified Nepal-market safety and drivetrain breakdown found here.
As of 25 Jul 2026
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SML Isuzu MU-X price in Nepal
SML Isuzu
रु 1,49,00,000Lowest price
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid price in Nepal
Toyota
रु 1,58,00,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 1,49,00,000Cheapest
रु 1,58,00,000
Range, all variants
रु 1,49,00,000 – रु 1,64,90,000
रु 1,58,00,000 – रु 1,81,00,000
Variants on sale
3
4
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
bundled
No specific public Nepal offer details surfaced in the retrieved official result.
3 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
1.8 litre (1,800 cc)
Transmission
automatic
CVT
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
4,825 mm
Not disclosed
Width
1,570 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,860 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
2,845 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
2
49Better
Service centres
3
45Better
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Premium single-variant positioning noted for Nepal.
·Cabin feature details not fully disclosed in Nepal sources (As of: 2026-07-28).
As of 28 Jul 2026
·Rear air-conditioning duct: Available
As of 03 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Infotainment specification not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-28).
As of 28 Jul 2026
·Touchscreen / smartphone connectivity: 7-inch touchscreen / Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
As of 03 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·Updated styling and safety mentioned, but exact equipment is not disclosed locally.
As of 28 Jul 2026
·Airbags: Front, driver knee, front side and curtain airbags
·Parking sensors: Six sensors across front and rear bumpers
·VSC / ABS / HAC: Available / Available / Available
As of 03 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
·Current Nepal MU-X is described as updated in styling.
As of 28 Jul 2026
·Exterior colours: Red Mica Metallic, Celestite Gray Metallic, Attitude Black, Graphite, Nebula Blue, Metal Stream, White Pearl Mica
As of 03 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Another Nepal portal lists the MU-X at Rs 1.5 crore ex-showroom.
As of 28 Jul 2026
·Toyota Nepal lists Corolla Cross in its model pages and price list infrastructure.
·Official dealer brochure PDF exists on Toyota Nepal’s site.
As of 07 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

SML Isuzu MU-X
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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 1,49,00,000
रु 1,58,00,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 37,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 10,745
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 1,49,48,245
≈ रु 1,58,33,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 1,79,139 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 1,89,960 · 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 Hybrid full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the SML Isuzu MU-X is रु 9,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (6%), while the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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); 47 more showrooms in Nepal (49 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
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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
SML Isuzu: 2 showrooms, 3 service centres · Toyota: 49 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 Hybrid — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 2026, the SML Isuzu MU-X starts at Rs 1.49 crore ex-showroom — Rs 9 lakh less than the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid at Rs 1.58 crore.

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

The SML Isuzu MU-X costs Rs 1.49 crore to Rs 1.65 crore and the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid costs Rs 1.58 crore to Rs 1.81 crore (ex-showroom, September 2026).

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

These two split the decision: the SML Isuzu MU-X is रु 9,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (6%), while the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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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