Overview
The 2021 Isuzu D-max SX (4x4) is a four-wheel drive Crew Cab Utility that was released to the Australian market on 7th January 2020 classified as a RG MY21. The Isuzu D-max is regarded as a pick up or cab chassis 4x4 built in Thailand with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $48,000.
The Isuzu D-max is a four-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 3.0L Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 140 kW of power (at 3600 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (at 1600 rpm) via a 6 Speed Auto Sequential Sports Mode. Isuzu claims the D-Max SX (4x4) uses 8.0L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 207g of CO2. It has a 76L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 950km per full tank.
The Isuzu D-max measures 1785mm (70.3 inches) in height, 5265mm (207.3 inches) in length, 1860mm (73.2 inches) in width with a 3125mm (123.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2035kg (4486.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The D-Max SX (4x4) comes standard with 255/65 R17 front tyres and 255/65 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 72 month, 150km warranty.
The 2021 Isuzu D-max SX (4x4) has a 235mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 700kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.727.
The Isuzu D-max has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Mid Front Driver Chassis and the compliance plate is located on the RHS Corner of Deflector Panel. An example VIN number would be similar to MP*TFS40JHT100001.
Pros
- Torquey, smooth powertrain
- Spacious cabin with great front seats
- Lane-keeping aid made friendlier
Cons
- Price hike since launch
- Narrow driver’s footrest
- Smaller touchscreen looks cheap
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2999 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 140kW |
| Power RPM | 3600 |
| Torque | 450Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Bore Stroke | 95.4x104.9 |
| Compression Ratio | 16.30 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Auto Sequential Sports Mode |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.727 |
| Suspension Front | coil spring, independent, stabiliser bar, gas pressurised shock absorber, upper and lower wishbone, fully floating axle, high ride |
| Suspension Rear | leaf spring, gas pressurised shock absorber, rigid semi-floating banjo axle |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | 4x4 |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8.0 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 9.8 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.9 |
| Tank Size (L) | 76 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 207 |
| CO2 Urban | 254 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 100 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DRUM |
| Tyre Front | 255/65 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 255/65 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7Jx17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7Jx17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1785 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 5265 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1860 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 235 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3125 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 12.5 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 2035 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 5950 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 3100 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 3500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 700 |
| Compliance Plate Location | RHS Corner of Deflector Panel |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Thailand |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Mid Front Driver Chassis |
| VIN Number | MP*TFS40JHT100001 |
| Warranty KMs | 150 |
| Warranty Months | 72 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |