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2023 Isuzu D-Max price and specs
The Isuzu D-Max range has grown to 28 variants for 2023. Prices are unchanged, but there's a new grille and colours among other tweaks.
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About the Isuzu D-Max
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The Isuzu D-Max has been around since 2002 and in third-generation guise became Australia's third most popular new model in 2023. Justifiably popular among commercial and private buyers alike due to its durability and broad range of variants, the D-Max was originally sold in Australia as the Holden Rodeo between 2003 and 2008, when the facelifted version was renamed the Colorado and the D-Max itself was released by Isuzu UTE Australia. The first D-Max was replaced by the RT-series in 2012 and then the latest RG model in 2020.
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
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C/chas
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | $28,800 | $36,100 |
| SX (4x4) | $37,700 | $50,700 |
Crew C/chas
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | $33,100 | $34,800 |
| SX (4x4) | $47,100 | $50,600 |
| LS-U (4x4) | $53,200 | $53,200 |
| LS-M (4x4) | $56,900 | $56,900 |
Crew Cab Utility
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | $34,400 | $36,000 |
| SX (4x4) | $40,900 | $48,900 |
| LS-U (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | $47,500 | $47,500 |
| LS-M (4x4) | $47,700 | $51,800 |
| X-RIDER (4x4) | $51,900 | $51,900 |
| LS-U (4x4) | $52,800 | $54,500 |
| LS-U+ (4x4) | $56,800 | $56,800 |
| X-TERRAIN (4x4) | $60,400 | $60,400 |
4d Space Cab Chassis
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | $35,600 | $35,600 |
| SX (4x4) | $44,200 | $46,100 |
4d Space Cab Utility
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| LS-U (4x4) | $54,400 | $54,400 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Isuzu D-Max Specs
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2022 Isuzu D-Max Dimensions
1790mm
1870mm
5325mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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The dual-cab Isuzu D-Max has a tub that measures 1570mm long, 1530mm wide and 490mm tall. There's 1122mm between the two rear wheel arches.
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2022 Isuzu D-Max Safety Rating
The Isuzu D-Max was tested by ANCAP in 2020 and earned a five-star rating.
That rating was based on an adult occupant protection score of 83 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 89 per cent and a safety assist score of 81 per cent. Vulnerable road user protection testing yielded a score of 69 per cent.
Every model comes standard with the following safety features:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver attention monitoring
- Forward collision warning
- Lane-departure warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Turn assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Automatic high-beam
- Reversing camera
Automatic models also add wrong-pedal acceleration warning, adaptive cruise, and lane-keep assist.
Eight airbags are standard, including a central airbag designed to stop the passenger and driver’s flailing arms and heads crashing into each other in a serious side-impact crash.
2022 Isuzu D-Max Fuel Economy
Combined fuel economy of the 3.0-litre D-Max ranges between 7.7L and 8.0L/100km depending on the variant, while the 1.9-litre has a rating of 7.0L/100km.
It has a 76L fuel tank across the entire D-Max range.
| Isuzu D-Max | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| SX (4x4) | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Isuzu D-Max?
All Isuzu D-Max’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2022 Isuzu D-Max drive?
Our expert take on Isuzu D-Max drivability.
With the 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, the D-Max is torquey and tractable. It pairs wonderfully with the six-speed auto, which ably keeps it in its torque band and shifts smoothly.
There’s also a lack of turbo lag, while peak torque comes on tap at just 1600rpm and sticks around until 2600rpm.
There’s the typically gruff diesel ute soundtrack under acceleration, but at cruising speeds it’s pleasant. Wind and road noise are kept largely in check, even at highway speeds.
The electrically-assisted steering is pleasantly light and car-like without feeling vague. It’s a boon in tighter urban confines, and the D-Max feels more manoeuvrable than rivals with hydraulic set-ups. The steering also feels secure even as speeds increase.
The D-Max’s ride quality is among the best in the segment, with the usual ladder-frame ute jiggles kept to a minimum even with an empty tub. Those jiggles are further quelled when you put even a small load back there.
At high speeds on unsealed roads, the D-Max has a comfortable, sure-footed ride, even with an empty tub.
The blind-spot monitoring works well and is absolutely welcome, particularly in a segment where this feature remains rare.
The lane-keep assist isn’t too obtrusive, while the adaptive cruise control also performs admirably. You can also adjust the sensitivity of some of these systems, including the forward collision warning.
What’s most impressive about the D-Max is that the steering, ride quality and noise levels don’t get noticeably worse as your speeds get higher, meaning this is a comfortable highway cruiser.
Overall, the capable powertrain, light steering and mostly well-behaved ride makes this one of the better utes to drive.
2022 Isuzu D-Max Options
Options list for the Isuzu D-Max
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Isuzu D-Max variants on the official website, and within the official Isuzu D-Max specifications page.
2022 Isuzu D-Max Colours
What colours are available for the Isuzu D-Max
The 2022 D-Max range will be offered in eight colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.
- Mineral White
- Basalt Black mica
- Cobalt Blue mica
- Mercury Silver metallic
- Obsidian Grey metallic
- Marble White pearl (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain)
2022 Isuzu D-Max Warranty
What is the warranty on a Isuzu D-Max?
The Isuzu D-Max offers a 6 year 150,000km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Should you buy the 2022 Isuzu D-Max
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The D-Max remains one of the best workhorses in its class, and deserves its newfound popularity across the market, even if those price hikes strike me as cheeky at best.
That said, once there are plenty of V6 diesel, full-time-AWD-toting Rangers hitting the road this year with their oversized portrait touchscreens, the D-Max might feel in need of a larger-scale facelift before long.
Isuzu D-Max FAQs
The cheapest Isuzu D-Max is the SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE that starts from $28,800.
The most expensive Isuzu D-Max is the LS-U (4x4) that starts from $64,200.
The best towing capacity of a Isuzu D-Max is 3500Kg offered by the following variants
- SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE
- SX (4x4)
- LS-U (4x2) HIGH-RIDE
- LS-M (4x4)
- X-RIDER (4x4)
- LS-U (4x4)
- LS-U+ (4x4)
- X-TERRAIN (4x4)
The largest Isuzu D-Max is the X-TERRAIN (4x4) which measures 1880mm wide, 5303mm in length and sits 1810mm tall.
The most powerful Isuzu D-Max is the X-TERRAIN (4x4) which has 140kW of power from its Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection engine.
The Isuzu D-Max is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Isuzu D-Max is the X-TERRAIN (4x4) which weighs 3100 kg (kerb weight).
The Isuzu D-Max uses diesel.