Isuzu updates the D-MAX for 2023

The Isuzu D-Max is the second highest selling two-wheel drive ute on the Australian Market so far this year and is the fourth highest selling vehicle in the more hotly contested four-wheel drive ute segment.

23MY 4x4 D-MAX X-TERRAIN in Magnetic Red mica.

It is outselling more commonly known models such as the Toyota Landcruiser ute, the Mazda BT-50, and the Nissan Navara.

The model was only introduced onto the Australian market in late 2020 but has since sold nearly 50,000 models in our market.

Isuzu has given the model a few touch up improvements responding, they say, to consumer suggestions.

A functional change across the range is that when you are towing the vehicle will automatically disable Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert driver aids when a trailer is hitched and detected via the genuine trailer wiring harness plug.

The D-Max offers a wide range of body styles, tray-configurations, and powertrain options available across the Australian 1-tonne ute segment.

The base model SX variant is targeted at the tradesperson with, among other things, wipe-clean surfaces and they have now added three new variants to the range, all powered by a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission including a four-wheel drive version. This power train had previously been available only on the Cab Chassis 4×2.

Recognising the feedback received from Customers that the rear tailgate on ute variants may be heavy when opening and closing, all 23MY ute models now feature Tailgate Assist; a gas-strut system which allows for easy one-hand operation of the tailgate.

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INTERIOR ENHANCEMENTS

On debut in 2020, the D-MAX was quickly recognised as one of the most comfortable and ergonomic interiors within the 1-tonne ute segment. In keeping with that focus, Isuzu designers have introduced an updated selection of seat upholstery trims to the range; high-grade cloth on LS-M and LS-U, and leather-accented trim on the LS-U+ and X-TERRAIN—with signature X-TERRAIN red stitching reserved for the latter. With more families turning to utes as default dual-purpose family vehicles, the SX Crew Cab Ute and Crew Cab Chassis both receive an additional 2.1Amp USB port in the second row—for charging mobile and tablet devices—matching the offering in the other grades.

RRP excluding on-road costs

4×2

SX Single Cab Chassis 4×2 Manual (1.9-litre turbo-diesel) – $32,200 ($31,990 Special Driveaway Price)

SX Single Cab Chassis 4×2 Auto (1.9-litre turbo-diesel) – $34,200

SX Single Cab Chassis 4×2 Manual (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $34,200

SX Single Cab Chassis 4×2 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $36,200

SX Space Cab Chassis 4×2 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $39,700

SX Crew Cab Chassis 4×2 Auto (1.9-litre turbo-diesel) – $40,700 (NEW)

SX Crew Cab Chassis 4×2 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $42,700

SX Crew Cab Ute 4×2 Auto (1.9-litre turbo-diesel) – $42,200 (NEW)

SX Crew Cab Ute 4×2 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $44,200

LS-U Crew Cab Ute 4×2 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $53,000

4×4 Cab Chassis

SX Single Cab Chassis 4×4 Manual (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $42,200

SX Single Cab Chassis 4×4 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $44,200

SX Space Cab Chassis 4×4 Manual (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $45,700

SX Space Cab Chassis 4×4 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $47,700

SX Crew Cab Chassis 4×4 Manual (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $48,700

SX Crew Cab Chassis 4×4 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $50,700

LS-M Crew Cab Chassis 4×4 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $53,800

LS-U Crew Cab Chassis 4×4 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $59,500

4×4 Ute

SX Crew Cab Ute 4×4 Auto (1.9-litre turbo-diesel) – $50,200 (NEW)

SX Crew Cab Ute 4×4 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $52,200

LS-M Crew Cab Ute 4×4 Manual (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $53,300

LS-M Crew Cab Ute 4×4 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $55,300

LS-U Space Cab Ute 4×4 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $58,000

LS-U Crew Cab Ute 4×4 Manual (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $59,000

LS-U Crew Cab Ute 4×4 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $61,000

LS-U+ Crew Cab Ute 4×4 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $63,500

X-TERRAIN 4×4 Auto (3.0-litre turbo-diesel) – $67,500 ($64,990 Special Driveaway Price)

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Rob Fraser – General dogsbody & Director Rob is the founder of the business. He constantly mutters something about way too many red wines one evening being to blame. Often known for taking the 4WD in the driveway over the sports car, he has travelled pretty much everywhere in Australia and when he is bored goes for a drive. He first learned to drive on the farm in a left hand drive WW11 Jeep when he was 11, and was hooked on 4WDriving way back then. In addition to 4WD he is an avid motoring enthusiast and has maintained a strong interest in the industry ever since his teens. He has owned way too many cars in his time as well. Having previously lived at the top of corporate life he retired in 2000 and hasn’t put a suit and tie on since. Cars are his passion so why not have a business doing what you love he figures. He has towed either a caravan or camper trailer to most parts of Australia, has run guided tours for camper trailers’ and instructed drivers in off road towing.