8.1
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
2024 Isuzu D-Max vs 2022 LDV T60 Comparison
Isuzu D-Max
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2024 Isuzu
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How they stack...
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
7.6
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Based on the Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ (4x4)
Based on the LDV T60 MAX LUXE (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
76L
509 to 608 km
73L - 75L
621 to 720 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,200 - $78,900
$30,516 - $42,095
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good value on offer
- 4x4 = standard across the range
- Better second-row than big-name rivals
Misses
- Not the most refined thing to drive
- Lacking any active safety tech
- No capped-price service plan
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)
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Colours Available
A new Sunshine Orange mica exterior paint colour is offered exclusively on the X-Terrain following the discontinuation of Volcanic Amber metallic.
The 2024 D-Max range will be offered in nine 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 | TWIN TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1996 - 2776 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 2.0L, 2.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 110kW - 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3400 - 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 360Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.9 - 16.3 | 15.9 - 17 | |
