Design and Comfort
The Isuzu D-MAX is justified in boasting about creating an ideal balance of aerodynamic exterior styling that's elegant in any setting, with the kind of useful practicality that makes your life so much easier.
With a surprisingly spacious cabin, plus interior comfort comparable to that of a high-grade saloon, Isuzu D-MAX sets new standards for one-ton pickups. The monographic overall design emphasises a futuristic yet highly functional instrument panel with intelligently placed gauges and controls.
Safety
Protected Environment
The cabin of the Isuzu D-MAX is a very safe place to be, thanks to a variety of features specifically designed for occupant protection. Body construction boasting a reinforced chassis frame with front and rear crushable zones, reinforced centre zone, door beams for all side doors, and reinforced front bumper, maximise all-direction impact absorption. Adding to occupant protection is a collapsible steering column, standard front and rear 3-point ELR seatbelts and front-occupant SRS airbags.
Active safety features, which help drivers avoid accidents, include ABS brakes and high-mount stop lamp.
Other features making your drive a safer experience are larger windshield and front wipers, brighter headlamps, and child-proof door locks, plus a comfortable, ergonomic cockpit with high-legibility meters and comfortable seating for reduced driver fatigue.
High-mount stop lamp is prominently located above the rear window to warn following drivers of sudden stops
Rear-window defogger turns off automatically once window has cleared, enhancing rear visibility
Day-and-night rear-view mirror significantly reduces the distraction of reflected headlamp glare from following vehicles
Both front and rear side ELR seatbelts feature adjustable shoulder anchors
While most pickups offer 3-point ELR seatbelts for side occupants, Isuzu D-MAX Crew Cab includes a standard rear centre 3-point ELR seatbelt.
Parents with small children will appreciate the child-proof rear door locks equipped on the Isuzu D-MAX Crew Cab
Front ventilated-disc brakes gripped by powerful 2-pot calipers are backed up by reliable drum brakes in the rear
Wheel-stoppers prevent tyres from intruding into the cabin in a frontal collision
Side-door beams minimise cabin deformation from side collisions
Hard Worker
Isuzu D-MAX's cargo bed works hard so that you don't have to. Generously endowed length- and width-wise, and with its depth increased to a full 480 mm*, the cargo bed is highly practical as well as recreationally versatile. Spacious for utility and double-walled for strength, the Isuzu D-MAX cargo bed will handle with care whatever you ask of it.
*Crew (Double) Cab only
Horizontal and vertical indentations on inner walls of the Crew Cab serve as dividers and supports to maximise cargo bed utility. Use planks or other dividers to efficiently separate and contain your cargo or recreational gear, for more fun in less space.
Side tailgate handles of the Regular Cab add security, especially when transporting heavy loads
Crew Cab's centre tailgate handle is easy to use and ensures secure transport of goods and gear
Regular Cab's rear-body guard frame protects the cabin from shifting cargo
Regular Cab's cargo bed features outer hooks on the side panels
Crew Cab's cargo bed features inner hooks to securely tie-down various types of cargo
Sturdy rear-step bumper eases tailgate access, while protecting the cargo bed in a rear-end
Engine
3.0-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel (4JH1-TC)
Direct injection technology combines superb power delivery with reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. This engine delivers strong power and torque at low rpm's, for satisfying acceleration and reliability
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel (4JA1-L)
This engine employs a high-pressure injection pump to minimise exhaust emissions, plus a double-scissors gear for reduced noise. Direct-injection technology enhances fuel economy , without compromising on satisfying power
Petrol 2.4-litre 8-valve SOHC Petrol (C24SE)
The most cost-efficient engine in the line-up, this compact inline-4 combines ample power with superb fuel efficiency and minimised emissions. Smoother torque delivery increases this engine's overall functionality and driveability
Four Wheel Drive
4WD At Your Fingertips
Isuzu D-MAX's unique 4WD system could not be easier to use: three transfer modes, controlled by buttons conveniently located in the centre of the instrument panel, cover all conceivable on- and off-road driving conditions. Pushing the 2H and 4L buttons simultaneously instantly puts the Isuzu D-MAX into "Neutral mode."
Recommended for most normal on-road driving conditions, ensuring smooth, economical performance
Basic four-wheel-drive mode greatly enhances traction and stability in dirt, sand and snow
Maximum-traction 4WD for extreme conditions like deep snow, mud, sand or steep hills
Aptly named, "shift-on-the-fly" free-wheel hubs allow effortless, one-button shifting from 2H to 4H at speeds up to 100 km/h, enabling the driver to continue concentrating on what's going on outside the cabin, as opposed to inside the cockpit
Off-road purists will appreciate the manual lock wheel hubs for ensuring positive 4WD transfers
A higher 2.482:1 transfer ratio elevates climbing ability, while the chain-type drive system delivers quieter, smoother gearshifts
Limited-slip differential ensures greater control of the vehicle when driving in slippery conditions
Heavy-duty front skid plate protects vital under-casings during serious conditions
4WD
Outstanding Durability
The Isuzu D-MAX was built to the kind of durability standards that ensure you'll never have to worry about it. A newly designed body boasts double-sided galvanised steel sheets for high-rigidity in really rough conditions, plus enhanced collision protection and reduced cabin noise for improved ride comfort. The high-performance full frame with large side-members minimises torsional distortion, further increasing safety and durability
Suspensions for All Conditions
The Isuzu D-MAX's suspension systems feature optimised proportions of safe, all-round handling accuracy and smooth, quiet driving comfort. The front suspension of 2WD models uses double wishbones with coil springs for level ride comfort. 4WD models team double wishbones with torsion-bar springs, for superb grip and stable performance on tough surfaces. All models feature a rigid elliptical leaf-spring rear suspension for increased durability regardless of driving conditions
On-target Steering
Highly accurate steering contributes to driver comfort as well as overall safety. Isuzu D-MAX's rack-and-pinion system precisely responds, offering drivers a more positive, direct, and sporty steering feel. In addition, its simplified design is lighter in weight and occupies less space than the ball-and-nut steering systems equipped on much of the competition
High ground clearance helps protect the underbody from damage in rough off-road conditions
High approach and departure angles enable smooth passage over most obstacles
The Isuzu D-MAX can safely be driven laterally on slopes of up to 49 degrees