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About the Isuzu D-Max
The 2021 Isuzu D-Max is a Pick-up or Cab Chassis 4x4 offered in cab-chassis (double-cab) or pick-up (double-cab) body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $32,200 for the SX variant and topping out at $63,900 for the X-terrain.
There are 4 variants of the D-Max available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2021.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/450Nm) and 3.0L turbo (140kW/450Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 D-Max was offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
66.52 - 91.41 kW/t
48.44 kW/t
125.55 kW/t
Boot Space
No Data
Fuel Efficiency
7.69 - 8 L/100km
6.49 L/100km
12.82 L/100km
Vehicle Range
950 - 987 km
672 km
1,231 km
Price
$40,200 - $63,900
$20,990
$169,950
Warranty (Years)
6 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
150,000 km
100,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
17 years
1 year
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,100 kg
2,631 kg
4,600 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,950 kg
4,585 kg
11,479 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,701 kg
6,943 kg
Approach Angle
29.6 - 30.5°
15.2°
40.7°
Departure Angle
23.9 - 28.9°
15°
29°
Breakover Angle
No Data
18.4°
18.4°
Ground Clearance Unladen
236 - 239 mm
170 mm
269 mm
Payload Capacity
970 - 1,550 kg
527 kg
1,550 kg
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2021 Isuzu D-Max Price
SX
LS-M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $51,000 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $51,000 |
LS-U
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Extended Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,900 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, RWD | $48,900 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,900 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,900 |
X-TERRAIN
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $62,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Isuzu D-Max Specs
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2021 Isuzu D-Max Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Isuzu D-Max
The most fuel efficient Isuzu D-Max is the SX with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 7.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Isuzu D-Max | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Extended Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed manual, Extended Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, Extended Utility, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Isuzu D-Max?
The Isuzu D-Max has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Isuzu D-Max Warranty
What is the warranty on a Isuzu D-Max?
The Isuzu D-Max offers a 6 year 150,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Isuzu D-Max FAQs
The cheapest Isuzu D-Max is the SX that starts from $32,200.
The most expensive Isuzu D-Max is the X-TERRAIN that starts from $63,900.
The best towing capacity of a Isuzu D-Max is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: SX, LS-U, LS-M and X-TERRAIN.
The largest Isuzu D-Max is the X-TERRAIN which measures 1880mm wide, 5280mm in length and sits 1810mm tall.
The most powerful Isuzu D-Max is the X-TERRAIN which has 140kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO engine.
The Isuzu D-Max is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Isuzu D-Max is the X-TERRAIN which weighs 3100 kg (kerb weight).
The Isuzu D-Max uses diesel.