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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2024 Isuzu D-Max vs 2023 RAM 1500 Comparison
Isuzu D-Max
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RAM 1500
2024 Isuzu
D-Max
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2023 RAM
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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
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Based on the Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ (4x4)
Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Isuzu D-Max. The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
76L
509 to 608 km
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
Warranty
6 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$32,200 - $70,500
$138,950
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
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)
The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 5654 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 5.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 291kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 3950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.9 - 16.3 | 10.5 | |
