8.1
2023 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain review
Australia's third top-selling dual-cab ute, the Isuzu D-Max, is tested here in its flagship X-Terrain specification level.
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2022 Isuzu D-Max vs 2024 Jeep Gladiator Comparison
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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 X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Based on the Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4)
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Work
Off-roading
Transporting thingsAwards
We don’t have any awards for Isuzu D-Max. The Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Offroad
Fuel Efficiency
76L
509 to 608 km
83L
1029 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Particularly great front seats
- Punchy, efficient diesel; tows well
- Reasonable value and servicing costs
Misses
- Styling elements all form, no function
- Can't match Ranger's V6, full-time 4x4
- Pulling down the sunvisor knocks the rear-view mirror out of alignment
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheaper than a Wrangler...
- Unstoppable on the rough stuff
- Looks tough
Misses
- ... but still hella expensive
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- Off the pace in payload, towing capacity
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)
- Lifestyle Adventure Group (+$2,950)
- Premium Paint (+$895)
Colours Available
The 2022 D-Max range will be offered in eight colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.
- 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 | SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 347Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.9 - 16.3 | 11.03 | |
