“This is arguably one of the sexiest bakkies I have seen in years,” she exclaimed as she was handed the keys.
You know you have a winner when the woman you send to test drive the new bakkie at your local NTT Isuzu dealership is more excited about the vehicle than her scheduled manicure. In fact when Bulletin’s sales executive Adinda Tolmay, first set her eyes on the D-Max Double Cab as it stood stealthily on the showroom floor, her reaction was comparable to that of an excited bride crossing the chapel’s threshold on her wedding day.
“This is arguably one of the sexiest bakkies I have seen in years,” she exclaimed as she was handed the keys. “Just look at this beast! I want one, and I don’t care how it drives.”
The all-new ISUZU D-MAX Double Cab range offers 12 new models built to conquer whatever the wilderness or urban jungle throws your way. You’ll travel a long way to find a better bakkie.
With a choice of a 1.9- or 3.0-litre turbo-charged diesel engine under the hood, ISUZU D-MAX Double Cab bakkies boast more than enough power to conquer mountain passes and urban jungles. Whether your next adventure is a weekend off-roading, a road-tripping family holiday or navigating school drop-off and pick-up, an ISUZU D-MAX Double Cab will take you there.
The upgraded 3.0-litre Ddi engine is optimised for more torque at lower engine speeds, superior pull-off and acceleration, significantly reduced noise levels, and optimised fuel consumption. It delivers 140 kW of peak power at 3,600 rpm, with maximum torque of 450 Nm from 1,600 to 2,600 rpm. The 1.9-litre Ddi engine is a new powertrain added to the ISUZU D-MAX range.
It uses common rail direct injection to produce a maximum power output of 110 kW at 3,600 rpm, with peak torque of 350 Nm available between 1,800 and 2,600 rpm. The result – superb fuel economy and low running costs.
In addition to boosted power, you can look forward to a revised body and frame with increased strength, new front and rear suspension with a longer wheelbase, and a new wider and tougher chassis. Now with a wading depth of 800mm, water crossings are a breeze. On- and off-road performance is further enhanced by electronic rear differential lock and overall improved ride and handling.
Smart, ‘gradelogic’ transmission prevents over-revving and unnecessary fuel burn by ensuring that the new ISUZU D-MAX Double Cab bakkies stay in the best gear for the terrain.Overall weight reduction also contributes to excellent fuel consumption at just 7.9 litres per 100km depending on prevailing conditions and driving habits (please see range brochure for more information).
On gravel track or smooth tar, expect a smooth, comfortable driving experience in one of the all-new ISUZU D-MAX Double Cab bakkies.Noise and vibration levels are reduced thanks to added insulation and improved door seals.
Allowing you to fully master your environment, the 4X4 models feature a Terrain Command Dial that allows for instant switching between 2WD-high and 4WD-high modes at speeds of up to 100 km/h.
The ISUZU D-MAX Double Cab features sleek and aggressive front and rear facias for a strikingly distinctive silhouette. The bigger-than-ever grille and signature dragon eye motif of the front lights will keep you looking back after you’ve parked. Minimised panel gaps and an integrated two-step rear bumper that seamlessly flows into the body round off the upmarket, sporty look of the all-new ISUZU D-MAX Double Cab.
Exclusive features such as aero sports bars add a confident expression of style.
Watch Adinda take the ISUZU D-Max Double Cab 3.0 beast through its paces in the video on our Facebook page at Far North Bulletin.
Adinda’s rating: 9.5/10
