ISUZU has unveiled its new-look D-Max in Thailand this week, the revised MY24 mannequin sporting an up to date frontal design with revised bi-LED headlights and new ‘black chrome’ grille, extra know-how, and several other new comfort options, together with a revamped ‘triple armour’ tail-light meeting and broadened alloy wheel choice.
Whereas Australian timing for the up to date D-Max continues to be but to be confirmed, GoAuto understands the strong-selling utility vary can be refreshed from early within the new 12 months, serving to Isuzu Ute Australia proceed its battle in opposition to the Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota HiLux.
In response to Isuzu’s Thai web site, the facelifted D-Max will even supply bolstered wheel arch extensions on the high-grade V-Cross variant (bought regionally because the X-Terrain), and an aerodynamically improved decrease bumper part with drag-reducing outer vents and an angled fog- or cornering gentle.
Inside modifications take the lead from the Isuzu MU-X with steering wheel paddle shifters, ventilated entrance seats, entrance and rear USB-C charging ports, and wi-fi Android Auto now that includes on choose variants. Contact-sensitive controls change lots of the infotainment system’s laborious buttons.
A brand new bronze-finish inside remedy with BT-50 model brown and black leather-based upholstery is depicted on the high-grade V-Cross (X-Terrain) variant.
The vary can also be set to see the introduction of a bigger multi-function show throughout the instrument panel, upgraded from 4.2- to 7.0 inches, although seemingly solely on greater grade variants.
Isuzu’s Thai web site doesn’t point out any modifications to the protection equipment becoming to the D-Max, mentioning solely a wider-view frontal digicam (the digicam seems to be stereoscopic within the photographs proven).
Equally, there isn’t a indication of any replace to the car’s driveline with the D-Max set to carryover the present 1.9- and three.0-litre turbocharged diesel engines (outputting 110kW/350Nm and 140kW/450Nm respectively), six-speed guide and computerized transmissions, and selection of two- and four-wheel drive – the latter now accessible with the MU-X’s ‘tough terrain mode’.
It’s not but identified whether or not the modifications famous above can be utilized to Mazda’s twin-under-the-skin BT-50 vary.
Isuzu Ute Australia has not but supplied timing, value, or specification particulars for the up to date 2024 Isuzu D-Max vary, saying merely that it’s persevering with to watch the scenario.
“Isuzu Ute Australia will proceed to watch the market to make sure that any native (Thai) product updates meet Australian market necessities earlier than committing to any modifications regionally,” an IUA spokesperson instructed GoAuto.
“Nonetheless, we’re unable to touch upon future mannequin plans at this cut-off date.”
The present Isuzu D-Max 1.9 vary is priced from $32,200 – $50,200 and the D-Max 3.0 vary from $34,200 – $67,500 plus on-road prices.
Yr-to-date gross sales (to the top of September 2023) present Isuzu’s D-Max was the third best-selling ute within the one-tonne section with 2885 delivered for the month, and the fourth best-selling car in Australia for the month.
The D-Max has bought 21,479 examples to the top of September 2023, making it the third best-selling ute within the nation.
Isuzu Ute Australia at present charts because the tenth best-selling model regionally.
