bahrainthismonth.com | MAY 2026 MOTORING 59 The steering is light enough around town, the seating position is commanding and visibility is exactly what you want in a large SUV. You sit high, with a clear view over the bonnet and enough awareness of the car’s corners to make daily driving less intimidating than its size might suggest. It does not shrink around you like a crossover, but nor does it feel cumbersome once you settle into its rhythm. The MU-X feels most natural when driven smoothly. It is not a vehicle that encourages aggressive inputs or sharp darting through traffic. Instead, it rewards patience, measured acceleration and a more relaxed style of driving. For longer routes across Bahrain, that is no bad thing. It settles into a comfortable stride and gives the sense that distance is something to be absorbed rather than endured. Inside, the cabin follows the same philosophy. It is practical, straightforward and made for use. The MU-X includes an electric parking brake with auto hold, dual-zone climate control and a nine-inch touchscreen audio system with USB, AUX and Bluetooth connectivity. These are useful features rather than decorative ones, and they add comfort without making the cabin feel unnecessarily complicated. Beyond The Tarmac The off-road portion of the drive is where the MU-X begins to separate itself from softer family SUVs. On uneven ground, the engine’s lowdown torque becomes the star. Rather than needing to be worked hard, it allows the vehicle to ease forward with control. That matters off the road, where smoothness often counts for more than outright power. Over loose surfaces, the MU-X felt composed and planted. There is a reassuring weight to the way it moves, and while you are always aware that this is a substantial vehicle, that size becomes part of its confidence. It does not skip nervously over rougher patches. It takes its time, grips, pulls and carries on.
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