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 Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
Isuzu D-Max
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2024 Isuzu
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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 LS-U+ (4x4)
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
76L
509 to 608 km
80L
568 to 792 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,200 - $70,500
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interesting interior finishes
- Balance of ride and handling
- Undercuts Aventura by $5000
Misses
- Tech has fallen further behind Ranger
- Doesn't go as far as some off-road rivals
- More expensive than key rivals
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
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 | TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1968 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 2500 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 400Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1250 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.9 - 16.3 | 10 - 17 | |
