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2025 Isuzu D-Max review
The D-Max is a staple in the Australian ute market, and this year's updates have done well to bring it up to speed against the competition.
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Max Davies
2023 Isuzu D-Max vs 2024 Jeep Gladiator 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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8.1
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Based on the Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ (4x4)
Based on the Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4)
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Work
Off-roading
Transporting thingsAwards
We don’t have any awards for Isuzu D-Max. The Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Offroad
Fuel Efficiency
76L
509 to 608 km
83L
1029 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
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MSRP
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$78,250 - $87,250
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong, reliable diesel engine
- Comfortable interior, good tech
- Impressive ride quality
Misses
- No full-time 4WD
- Prices keep climbing
- A little rattly here and there
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheaper than a Wrangler...
- Unstoppable on the rough stuff
- Looks tough
Misses
- ... but still hella expensive
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- Off the pace in payload, towing capacity
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 (+$695)
- Lifestyle Adventure Group (+$2,950)
- Premium Paint (+$895)
Colours Available
The 2023 D-Max range will be offered in eight colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.
- Mineral White
- Basalt Black mica
- Neptune Blue mica (new)
- Mercury Silver metallic
- Obsidian Grey mica
- Granite Grey metallic (new, X-Terrain only)
- Moonstone White pearl (new; LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain only)
- Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain only)
- 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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 347Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.9 - 16.3 | 11.03 | |
