Isuzu Malaysia immediately launched the brand new D-Max facelift which continues to be supplied in 5 variants, all of that are totally imported (CBU) from Thailand. The refreshed pick-up truck options an up to date design and package record, however maintains the identical two inline-four turbodiesel engines as earlier than.
The returning engines are the 4JJ3-TCX 3.0 litre with 190 PS at 3,600 rpm and 450 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 2,600 rpm in addition to the RZ4E-TC 1.9 litre making 150 PS at 3,600 rpm and 350 Nm from 1,800 to 2,600 rpm.
These engines are paired with both a six-speed handbook or six-speed automated transmission, with all variants having four-wheel drive as normal aside from the Auto Plus. A rear differential lock is normal with all four-wheel drive variants too – extra on the variants and pricing beneath.
For 2024, the engines at the moment are compliant with the Euro 4 emissions normal with the addition of a diesel particulate filter (DPF). There’s additionally a brand new ‘Tough Terrain Mode’ that’s normal on Premium and X-Terrain variants and may be engaged through a devoted button on the centre console. The operate makes use of the traction management system and brakes to assist traverse rougher terrain and can be utilized in 2H, 4H and 4L.
The D-Max line-up begins with the Single Cab earlier than shifting on to 4 double-cab choices (Commonplace, Auto Plus, Premium and X-Terrain). In complete, there are eight variant/powertrain configurations obtainable for the D-Max, and right here’s how a lot they value on-the-road with out insurance coverage:
Single Cab
- 1.9L 4×4 MT: RM98,949.20
- 3.0L 4×4 MT: RM105,888.40
Commonplace
- 1.9L 4×4 MT: RM109,599.20
- 1.9L 4×4 AT: RM116,999.20
Auto Plus
- 1.9L 4×2 AT: RM109,499.20
Premium
- 1.9L 4×4 AT: RM134,649.20
- V-Cross 3.0L 4×4 AT: RM141,138.40
X-Terrain
- V-Cross 3.0L 4×4 AT: RM157,938.40
The D-Max is at the moment in its third technology, and the facelift brings with it a revised entrance finish that’s meant to advertise higher aerodynamic effectivity and enhance cooling. For starters, there’s a reprofiled entrance grille that also retains the “fang-like” components, whereas the insert for the big consumption decrease down has a honeycomb lattice design.
There’s additionally a brand new entrance bumper with black surfacing close to sharper fog lamp cutouts, the latter with air curtains to ship air out by the wheel arches. One other notable revision is the evenly tweaked hood and new headlamps, the latter reshaped and now with built-in indicators together with a distinct daytime working gentle signature.
The X-Terrain serves because the flagship variant of the D-Max vary and is about other than the remainder by its black physique cladding over the wheel arches, facet steps and a fake skid plate within the entrance decrease apron. The range-topper additionally nets you welcome lights on the surface in addition to a seven-colour ambient lighting system that now extends to the entrance door playing cards.
On the rear, the brand new D-Max’s taillights get a extra distinctive triple-tier look and the tailgate has been tweaked so there are creases on the high and backside quite than on the perimeters. Shifting inside, the dashboard structure is just about an identical to the pre-facelift mannequin save for brand new patterns for the seats and inside trim.
Different modifications on the within embrace a brand new e-Lumax multi-info show (MID) within the instrument cluster and a swap to USB-C ports (beforehand USB-A). The X-Terrain now comes with a bigger 10-inch touchscreen head unit with wi-fi Android Auto and CarPlay, whereas the Premium and Auto Plus include nine-inch model. Lesser variants get a typical head unit as an alternative.
The up to date D-Max in X-Terrain guise additionally will get higher a new-generation stereo digital camera setup that has a wider area of view of 120 levels (beforehand simply 40 levels) and may recognise automobiles forward so far as 150 metres. This improves the Allsight suite of driver help methods, which embrace autonomous emergency braking that may now “see” extra of what’s forward and react accordingly – Flip Help with pedestrian safety can also be improved consequently.
The X-Terrain additionally will get rear cross site visitors brake as normal now, whereas the round view monitor (AVM) has been improved and is included with the range-topping and Premium variants. The latter comes with extra viewing angles and the model on the X-Terrain has a 3D view operate as an alternative of a 2D view within the Premium.
When it comes to gear, the workhorse Single Cab comes with halogen reflector headlamps, 16-inch metal wheels, a 3.5-inch monochrome multi-info instrument show, a single-DIN head unit, two audio system, vinly seat upholstery, handbook air-conditioning, two entrance airbags, ESC, traction management, ABS, EBD, brake help, hill begin help, hill descent management and two reverse sensors.
Shifting on to the Commonplace, you get 17-inch alloys (255/65 profile tyres), bulb-type entrance fog lamps, bulb-type taillights, facet steps, the e-Lumax instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch MID, a seven-inch touchscreen head unit, six audio system handbook air-conditioning with rear vents, cloth seat upholstery, the identical passive security/help methods because the Single Cab (together with simply two airbags), a reverse digital camera and 4 reverse sensors.
A sports activities bar and cargo tray are optionally available for the Commonplace, which both will get reflector halogens and bulb-type DRLs when you choose of the handbook model, or bi-LED projectors and LED DRLs with the automated transmission.
The Auto Plus is almost an identical to the Commonplace 1.9L 4×4 AT with regards to gear, however with the addition of a nine-inch touchscreen head unit, six audio system and a wi-fi charging pad.
The Premium improves upon the Auto Plus by including an automated operate for its bi-LED projector headlamps, entrance and rear LED fog lamps, LED taillights, tailgate help, 18-inch alloys (with 265/60 profile tyres), a seven-inch MID, keyless entry and begin, dual-zone local weather management (additionally with rear vents), black mixture leather-based seat upholstery.
This variant additionally good points 4 extra airbags for a complete of six, entrance and rear parking sensors totalling eight, a digital video recorder (DVR) on the entrance, an round view monitor, a blind spot monitor and rear cross site visitors alert. Identical to the Commonplace, The Premium in addition to the Auto Plus may be optioned with a sports activities bar and cargo tray.
On the top quality, the X-Terrain builds upon the Premium’s package record by sporting not only a extra rugged exterior, but additionally a matte darkish gray end for its 18-inch alloys (with 265/60 profile tyres).
The range-topper additionally good points distant engine begin, an ambient lighting system, a 10-inch touchscreen head unit, a further driver’s knee airbag for a complete of seven airbags, entrance and rear DVRs and 3D view for the AVM.
Driver help methods reminiscent of ahead collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, Flip Help, pedal misapplication mitigation, adaptive cruise management, automated excessive beam, lane departure warning, handbook pace limiter, mutli-collision brake and rear cross site visitors brake are solely discovered on the X-Terrain, which additionally will get the Premium’s blind spot monitor and rear cross site visitors alert.
There are 5 colors obtainable for the brand new D-Max together with a brand new Namibu Orange that’s accompanied by Islay Gray, Onyx Black, Dolomite White Pearl, Biarritz Blue, Mercury Silver and Splash White.
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