8.1
2023 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain review
Australia's third top-selling dual-cab ute, the Isuzu D-Max, is tested here in its flagship X-Terrain specification level.
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Mike Costello
2022 Isuzu D-Max vs 2022 Ford Ranger Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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Based on the Isuzu D-Max X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Based on the Ford Ranger PLATINUM 3.0 (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Isuzu D-Max. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
76L
509 to 608 km
80L
520 to 920 km
Warranty
6 year
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Particularly great front seats
- Punchy, efficient diesel; tows well
- Reasonable value and servicing costs
Misses
- Styling elements all form, no function
- Can't match Ranger's V6, full-time 4x4
- Pulling down the sunvisor knocks the rear-view mirror out of alignment
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- As luxurious as a ute this size gets
- Punchy V6 diesel with full-time 4WD
- Really clever standard tub accessories
Misses
- Retains some low-grade interior trims
- Extended wait times, signs of markups
- No petrol option, unlike VW Amarok twin
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
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)
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1996 - 3198 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 2.0L, 3.0L, 2.2L, 3.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 5, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 118kW - 292kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3000 - 5650 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 385Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1500 - 3500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.9 - 16.3 | 15.7 - 16 | |
