2023 Isuzu D-Max
About the 2023 Isuzu D-Max
Last updated Jun 07, 2024The Isuzu D-Max is the Japanese automaker's top-selling vehicle and is one of the top-selling utes overall. It's available in single-cab, extra-cab and dual-cab body styles in either 4x2 or 4x4.
Depending on the variant, the D-Max is available as either a cab-chassis or pickup with a tub bed.
The 2023 Isuzu D-Max is on sale now, with a wider model range and some cosmetic tweaks inside and out.
The range now consists of 27 different variants, with the addition of three new SX Crew Cab models featuring the smaller 110kW/350Nm 1.9-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel with a standard six-speed automatic.
Isuzu Ute Australia says the move to introduce these new variants was driven by positive reception of the 1.9-litre powered D-Max from customers.
That brings the number of 1.9-litre D-Max variants to five, which now outnumbers Mazda’s three-strong range of BT-50 models featuring the 1.9-litre oiler, all automatic only.
| Fuel Efficiency | 6.7 - 8 L / 100km |
|---|---|
| ANCAP Rating | 5-star |
| Warranty | 6 years |
Summary
Torquey, smooth powertrain
Spacious cabin with great front seats
Lane-keeping aid made friendlier
Price hike since launch
Narrow driver’s footrest
Smaller touchscreen looks cheap
Price & Specs
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D-Max Range Guide
Standard equipment on the D-Max SX includes:
D-Max SX key features:
- 17-inch steel wheels
- 255/65R17 Dunlop AT25 tyres
- Rear diff lock (4x4s)
- Tailgate assist (gas struts for assistance) (NEW)
- Automatic wipers
- Halogen headlights with auto high beam control
- Redesigned grille in two-tone black (NEW)
- Vinyl floor
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Manual air-conditioning with rear vents
- 7.0-inch infotainment display
- Reversing camera
- Voice recognition
- DAB+ radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- Four speakers
- 2 x USB ports (NEW)
D-Max LS-M adds:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic Bi-LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED fog lights with dark grey metallic trims (NEW)
- Rear parking sensors
- Body coloured mirrors, door handles and tailgate handle
- Redesigned grille in two-tone black and grey (NEW)
- Redesigned high-grade cloth trim upholstery (NEW)
D-Max LS-U adds:
- 18-inch alloy wheels (NEW)
- 265/60 R18 Bridgestone 684II HT tyres (NEW)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (NEW)
- Tow bar receiver
- Tub liner
- Side steps
- Chrome door handles and tailgate handle
- Chrome heated door mirrors (NEW)
- LED rear combination lights trimmed in dark grey metallic (NEW)
- Redesigned grille in two-tone chrome (NEW)
- Proximity ‘smart’ key fob
- Walk-away auto door locking fob
- Piano black, silver and chrome interior trim accents
- 9.0-inch infotainment display
- Satellite-navigation Android Auto
- 8-speaker sound system
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Vanity mirrors for driver and passenger
- Carpet flooring
- Powered lumbar support for the driver’s seat
- Leather-trimmed gear knob
- Soft-touch door trims and central armrest lid
D-Max LS-U+ adds:
- Leather-accented seats with black stitching (NEW)
- Heated front seats
- 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
D-Max X-Terrain adds:
- 18-inch alloy wheels in dark grey (NEW)
- 265/60 R18 Bridgestone 684II HT tyres (NEW)
- Front parking sensors
- Remote engine start
- Matt black roller tonneau cover
- Aero sports bar in dark grey metallic (NEW)
- Front and rear underbody spoilers in dark grey metallic
- Dark grey metallic accents
- Sidesteps
- Mirrors
- Door and tailgate handles
- Roof rails
- Sports bar
- Fender flares (NEW)
- Redesigned grille in two-tone dark grey (NEW)
- Leather-accented seats with red stitching (NEW)
- Red Stitching on steering wheel, interior trims and gear knob
- Blacked-out instrument cluster with X-Terrain insignia
- ‘X’ badging on tailgate and instrument cluster
- Red and black interior accents
- Vanity mirror lights
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Interior
For 2023, the brand has introduced new upholsteries and trims depending on variant.
The LS-M and LS-U get new high-grade cloth, while the LS-U+ and X-Terrain get updated leather-accented upholstery. As before, the X-Terrain gets distinctive red top-stitching.
SX Crew Cab models (Cab Chassis and Ute) also receive an additional 2.1A USB charging port in the second row to match higher grades, which Isuzu says is in response to “more families turning to utes as default dual-purpose family vehicles”.
The D-Max’s interior is logically laid-out, no-nonsense and modern in appearance.
On lower-spec models there's a 7.0-inch screen surrounded by a thick bezel. At least you still get wired Android Auto plus, rare for this segment, wireless Apple CarPlay. There’s no factory satellite navigation, though.
From the LS-U and above, the D-Max receives a larger 9.0-inch touchscreen that's slightly bigger than most (HiLux and outgoing Ranger use 8.0-inch screens) and has helpful shortcut buttons running below to head straight to the home screen or the embedded navigation.
A colour 4.2-inch information display sits between the analogue dials of the instrument cluster and displays information on, among other things, fuel economy and the active safety systems.
While the dials are clear and legible, the information display is a bit cluttered. Fortunately, it boasts a digital speedometer, something you won’t find in a Triton.
On the X-Terrain, the steering wheel now has piano black inserts rather than silver plastic as before, and red stitching, but is otherwise unchanged. It’s trimmed in quality leather, moves forwards and backwards as well as up and down, and has easy-to-understand button shortcuts on it.
The entire range also benefits from a new steering wheel switch that’ll turn off all lane support systems if you hold it for two seconds.
The highlight of the interior are the front seats, which are cushy and comfortable yet supportive.
There’s plenty of storage up front, including a split-level glove compartment, neat pop-out cupholders on either end of the dash, a reasonably-sized centre console bin, a tray at the base of the centre stack large enough for a phone, and a dash-top tray with a lid that can also fit a phone.
Each door has a bottle holder that’ll fit a typical drink bottle, while stepping into the back you’ll find map pockets on the soft seatbacks plus a small, open cubby above the air vents. It sits next to a USB-A outlet.
Rear legroom, headroom and toe-room is par for the dual-cab ute class, with plenty of room for even taller occupants.
The second-row bench folds upwards at its base to reveal storage beneath the seat, while it can also be folded to access a shared top-tether anchor point for child seats. ISOFIX points are accessible for the two outboard seats.
Exterior
All versions of the D-Max get some aesthetic enhancements for the new model year, including a new version of the brand’s signature horizontal bar grille.
The design has been “moulded to meet the swooped hard creases atop the bonnet and chiselled front bar fascia”, and is finished in two-tone black on the SX, two-tone black and grey on the LS-M, two-tone grey and chrome on the LS-U and LS-U+, and dark grey on the flagship X-Terrain.
Models fitted with LED fog lights get new surrounds in dark grey metallic, while the LED tail lights also receive dark grey metallic accents – replacing the outgoing model’s chrome trim.
New alloy wheel designs also feature on D-Max LS-M and above, ranging from 17 to 18 inches. LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain models also pick up standard tyre pressure monitoring for 2023.
On the entry-level D-Max SX you get 17-inch steel wheels with black plastic door handles. The SX is available in either 4x2 or 4x2 with single cab-chassis, extra cab-chassis, or dual-cab-chassis or dual-cab ute options.
Stepping up the LS-M gains you 17-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured door handles, bi-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights. The LS-M is only available in dual-cab 4x4 variant with either cab-chassis or tub bed options.
The LS-U gets larger 18-inch alloy wheels with a factory tow bar receiver, tub liner on ute models, sides steps and LED rear lights. It also allows you to choose from more exterior paint colours.
The top-of-the-range X-Terrain is available with an exclusive orange exterior paint colour as well as 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels and unique exterior trim.
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D-Max Colours
The 2023 D-Max range will be offered in eight 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)
Cost of Ownership
The D-Max is backed by a six-year, 150,000km warranty, and comes with seven years of roadside assist.
Maintenance for the D-Max is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
The first seven years of servicing will cost you a combined $3513 in 3.0-litre models and $3223 in 1.9-litre models.
How it Drives
The 2023 Isuzu D-Max is offered with a choice of two turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines: a 1.9-litre with 110kW of power and 350Nm of torque, and a 3.0-litre with 140kW and 450Nm.
Both are mated with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission and either rear- or four-wheel drive.
Four-wheel drive models feature switchable 2H, 4H, and 4L options plus a standard locking rear differential.
With the 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, the D-Max is torquey and tractable. It pairs wonderfully with the six-speed auto, which ably keeps it in its torque band and shifts smoothly.
There’s also a lack of turbo lag, while peak torque comes on tap at just 1600rpm and sticks around until 2600rpm.
There’s the typically gruff diesel ute soundtrack under acceleration, but at cruising speeds it’s pleasant. Wind and road noise are kept largely in check, even at highway speeds.
The electrically-assisted steering is pleasantly light and car-like without feeling vague. It’s a boon in tighter urban confines, and the D-Max feels more manoeuvrable than rivals with hydraulic set-ups. The steering also feels secure even as speeds increase.
The D-Max’s ride quality is among the best in the segment, with the usual ladder-frame ute jiggles kept to a minimum even with an empty tub. Those jiggles are further quelled when you put even a small load back there.
At high speeds on unsealed roads, the D-Max has a comfortable, sure-footed ride, even with an empty tub.
The blind-spot monitoring works well and is absolutely welcome, particularly in a segment where this feature remains rare.
The lane-keep assist isn’t too obtrusive, while the adaptive cruise control also performs admirably. You can also adjust the sensitivity of some of these systems, including the forward collision warning.
What’s most impressive about the D-Max is that the steering, ride quality and noise levels don’t get noticeably worse as your speeds get higher, meaning this is a comfortable highway cruiser.
Overall, the capable powertrain, light steering and mostly well-behaved ride makes this one of the better utes to drive.
D-Max Safety Rating
The Isuzu D-Max was tested by ANCAP in 2020 and earned a five-star rating.
That rating was based on an adult occupant protection score of 83 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 89 per cent and a safety assist score of 81 per cent. Vulnerable road user protection testing yielded a score of 69 per cent.
Every model comes standard with the following safety features:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver attention monitoring
- Forward collision warning
- Lane-departure warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Turn assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Automatic high-beam
- Reversing camera
Automatic models also add wrong-pedal acceleration warning, adaptive cruise, and lane-keep assist.
Eight airbags are standard, including a central airbag designed to stop the passenger and driver’s flailing arms and heads crashing into each other in a serious side-impact crash.
D-Max Lifecycle
The current, third-generation Isuzu D-Max was revealed in Thailand in 2019 and has been on sale in Australia since July 2020.
As part of a 2022 model year update, Isuzu introduced a new 1.9-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, a new trim level and new body styles to existing model grades.
To help make room, Isuzu has also discontinued two variants for 2022.
All 4x4 models have a higher gross combination mass (GCM) of 6000kg, up 50kg on 2021 models.
The entire range also benefits from a new steering wheel switch that'll turn off all lane support systems if you hold it for two seconds.
D-Max Options
There are a range of genuine accessories you can option on the D-Max including a bull bar, snorkel, electronic brake controller, and wireless phone charger among others.
D-Max Warranty
The D-Max is backed by a six-year, 150,000km warranty, and comes with seven years of roadside assist.
D-Max Boot Space
The dual-cab Isuzu D-Max has a tub that measures 1570mm long, 1530mm wide and 490mm tall. There's 1122mm between the two rear wheel arches.
D-Max Fuel Economy
Combined fuel economy of the 3.0-litre D-Max ranges between 7.7L and 8.0L/100km depending on the variant, while the 1.9-litre uses between 6.7L and 7.0L/100km.
It has a 76L fuel tank across the entire D-Max range.
Depending on the variant, view the 2023 ISUZU D-MAX fuel usage below.
All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km
| Variant | Series | Style | Fuel Type | Highway | City | Combined | E10? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | 4D SPACE CAB CHASSIS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | 4D SPACE CAB CHASSIS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | CREW C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | CREW C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 6.7 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 6.7 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 7.7 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 7.7 | - |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | CREW C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | CREW C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 6.9 | - |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 6.9 | - |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | 4D SPACE CAB CHASSIS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | 4D SPACE CAB CHASSIS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-U (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-U (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | CREW C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| X-RIDER (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-M (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-M (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| X-RIDER (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-M (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 7.7 | - |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-M (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | CREW C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-M (4x4) | MY24 | CREW C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-U (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-U+ (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-U (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | 4D SPACE CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-U (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-U (4x4) | MY24 | 4D SPACE CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-U (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-U+ (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| LS-U (4x4) | MY24 | CREW C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| X-TERRAIN (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| X-TERRAIN (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
D-Max Dimensions
The dual-cab 2022 Isuzu D-Max with an integrated tray measures 5280mm long and 1870mm wide, or 1880mm wide in the range-topping X-Terrain.
The entire range has a 3125mm wheelbase, and the tallest D-Max X-Terrain measures 1810mm high.
Approach angle is 30.5 degrees, departure angle is 24.2 degrees, and ramp-over angle is 23.8 degrees, while Isuzu claims an 800mm wading depth.
The 3.0-litre D-Max will tow a 3500kg braked trailer and has a 350kg maximum down ball load, and payload varies from 970kg in the X-Terrain to 1320kg in the Single Cab Chassis SX.
The 1.9-litre model has a 2800kg braked towing capacity with the manual, and 3000kg with the automatic. Unbraked towing capacity is 750kg.
Isuzu claims to have simplified the towing process for MY23 models, with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert automatically disabled when a trailer is hitched and detected via the genuine wiring harness accessory.
The brand adds this new development should “improve the functionality and user experience” when towing.
Depending on the variant, the 2023 ISUZU D-MAX measures as below.
| Variant | Series | Style | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Wheelbase (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | C/CHAS | 5325 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | C/CHAS | 5325 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | 4D SPACE CAB CHASSIS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | 4D SPACE CAB CHASSIS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | C/CHAS | 5325 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | C/CHAS | 5325 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | CREW C/CHAS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | CREW C/CHAS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | C/CHAS | 5325 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | C/CHAS | 5325 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | C/CHAS | 5325 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | C/CHAS | 5325 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | C/CHAS | 5325 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | CREW C/CHAS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | C/CHAS | 5325 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | CREW C/CHAS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | 4D SPACE CAB CHASSIS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | 4D SPACE CAB CHASSIS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| LS-U (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5270 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | C/CHAS | 5325 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| LS-U (4x2) HIGH-RIDE | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5270 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | C/CHAS | 5325 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW C/CHAS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | CREW C/CHAS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| X-RIDER (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| LS-M (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| LS-M (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| X-RIDER (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| LS-M (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5265 | 1870 | 1785 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW C/CHAS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| LS-M (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW C/CHAS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| SX (4x4) | MY24 | CREW C/CHAS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| LS-M (4x4) | MY24 | CREW C/CHAS | 5285 | 1870 | 1800 | 3125 |
| LS-U (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5285 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| LS-U+ (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5285 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| LS-U (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | 4D SPACE CAB UTILITY | 5270 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| LS-U (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5285 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| LS-U (4x4) | MY24 | 4D SPACE CAB UTILITY | 5270 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| LS-U (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW C/CHAS | 5285 | 1870 | 1805 | 3125 |
| LS-U+ (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5285 | 1870 | 1790 | 3125 |
| LS-U (4x4) | MY24 | CREW C/CHAS | 5285 | 1870 | 1805 | 3125 |
| X-TERRAIN (4x4) | RG1 MY23 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5303 | 1880 | 1810 | 3125 |
| X-TERRAIN (4x4) | MY24 | CREW CAB UTILITY | 5303 | 1880 | 1810 | 3125 |
The 2023 ISUZU D-MAX has a braked towing capacity from 2800kg to 3500kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.
D-Max Market Fit
The D-Max competes in the hotly-contested 4x2 and 4x4 ute classes in Australia, going head-to-head with the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, and Nissan Navara. It also takes on the mechanically identical Mazda BT-50.
D-Max Sales Data
In 2021, Isuzu sold 6478 4x2 D-Max models and 18,639 4x4 D-Max models.
As the second top-selling 4x2 ute, the D-Max was only outsold by the 4x2 versions of the HiLux (13,214 sales). It beat out the 4x2 versions of the Ford Ranger (4293 sales) and Mazda BT-50 (2876).
It was the third top-selling 4x4 ute, outsold by the 4x4 versions of the Ford Ranger (45,986 sales) and Toyota HiLux (39,587 sales).
Combining these two figures together, the D-Max (25,117 sales) was outsold by the HiLux (52,801 ) and the Ford Ranger (50,279 ).
Should you buy the D-Max
The D-Max remains one of the best workhorses in its class, and deserves its newfound popularity across the market, even if those price hikes strike me as cheeky at best.
That said, once there are plenty of V6 diesel, full-time-AWD-toting Rangers hitting the road this year with their oversized portrait touchscreens, the D-Max might feel in need of a larger-scale facelift before long.
Competitor Analysis
The D-Max's most direct competitor is the Mazda BT-50 which shares the same engine and platform.
It does compete though in the hotly-contested 4x2 and 4x4 ute segments where it goes up against the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, GWM Ute, Ssangyong Musso and LDV T60 Max.
Isuzu is currently pricing its D-Max in the same pricing tier as the HiLux and Ranger, though it's arguably better value than either.
Isuzu D-Max Interesting Facts
For the first two D-Max generations, Isuzu and General Motors jointly developed utes together.
You'll most likely remember the Holden Rodeo and Holden Colorado which shared the same underpinnings as the first- and second-generation D-Max models, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
2024 Isuzu D-Max Height
4x2 High-Ride
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 1790 mm
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 1800 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 1800 mm
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 1785 mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U - 1790 mm
4x4+
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 1790 mm
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 1800 mm
- Space Cab Ute LS-U - 1790 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 1800 mm
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 1785 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-M - 1800 mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-M - 1785 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-U - 1805 mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U Crew - 1790 mm
- Cab Ute LS-U+ - 1790 mm
- Crew Cab Ute X-TERRAIN - 1810 mm
The Isuzu 4JJ3-TCX engine is what powers the majority of the Isuzu D-Max range.
- The 3-litre turbo-diesel, is an in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD).
- 140kw of power @ 3600rpm
- 450Nm @ 1600→2600 rpm (automatic & manual)
- Bore x stroke 95.4mm x 104.9mm
- Compression ratio 16.3 : 1
- Cylinder head Isuzu-patent special aluminium alloy
- Valve gear Chain-driven dual overhead camshafts, roller rockers, 4 valves/cylinder
- Induction Electronic high pressure common rail direct fuel injection with VSS (Variable Swirl System) and intercooled electric control VGS (Variable Geometry System) turbocharger
- Cylinder block Cast iron upper with induction-hardened cylinder bores, cast alloy lower
- Emission level Euro 5
- Alternator 90 amp with Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
The Isuzu RZ4E-TC engine is what powers the entry models of the Isuzu D-Max range.
- The 1.9-litre turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD)
- 110kw of power @ 3600rpm
- 350Nm @ 1800→3600 rpm (automatic & manual)
- Bore x stroke 80mm x 94.4mm
- Compression ratio 15.9 : 1
- Cylinder head Isuzu-patent special aluminium alloy
- Valve gear Chain-driven dual overhead camshafts, roller rockers, 4 valves/cylinder
- Induction Electronic high pressure common rail direct fuel injection with VSS (Variable Swirl System) and intercooled electric control VGS (Variable Geometry System) turbocharger
- Cylinder block Cast iron upper with induction-hardened cylinder bores, cast alloy lower
- Emission level Euro 5
- Alternator 90 amp with Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
- SX - 17” x 7” drilled silver-finish steel; 255 / 65 R17 All-Terrain
- LS-M - 17” x 7” alloy; 255 / 65 R17 All-Terrain
- LS-U and LS-U+ - 18” x 7.5” alloy; 265 / 60 R18 Highway-Terrain
- X-TERRAIN - 18” x 7.5” dark grey alloy; 265 / 60 R18 Highway-Terrain
- All Models Full size steel spare wheel
2023 Isuzu D-Max Gross Combination Mass (GCM) (KG)
4x2 High-Ride
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 5300kg (1.9) / 5500kg (3.0)
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 5850kg
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 5850kg
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 5850 kg
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U - 5850 kg
4x4+
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 6000 kg
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 6000 kg
- Space Cab Ute LS-U - 6000 kg
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 6000 kg
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 6000 kg
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-M - 6000 kg
- Crew Cab Ute LS-M - 6000 kg
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-U - 6000 kg
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U Crew - 6000 kg
- Cab Ute LS-U+ - 6000 kg
- Crew Cab Ute X-TERRAIN - 6000 kg
Maximum tow ball download (when fitted with genuine Isuzu UTE tow kit)
280kg for 1.9-litre engine models, 350kg for all other variants.
The length of the tray to the top for the applicable models is 1495mm.
The length of the tray to the floor is as follows:
4x2 High-Ride
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 2550mm
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 2100mm
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 1800mm
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 1570 mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U - 1570 mm
4x4+
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 2550mm
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 2100mm
- Space Cab Ute LS-U - 1835 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 1800mm
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 1570 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-M - 1800mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-M - 1570 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-U - 1800mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U Crew - 1570 mm
- Cab Ute LS-U+ - 1570 mm
- Crew Cab Ute X-TERRAIN - 1570 mm
measurements apply to the genuine accessory alloy tray body
Turning circle diameter between kerbs for all Isuzu D-Max models is 12.5m
2024 Isuzu D-Max Approach Angle
4x2 High-Ride
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 29.6°
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 29.6°
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 29.6°
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 30°
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U - 30.5°
4x4+
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 29.6°
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 29.6°
- Space Cab Ute LS-U - 30.5°
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 29.6°
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 30°
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-M - 29.6°
- Crew Cab Ute LS-M - 30°
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-U - 30°
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U Crew - 30.5°
- Cab Ute LS-U+ - 30.5°
- Crew Cab Ute X-TERRAIN - 30.5°
2024 Isuzu D-Max Departure Angle
4x2 High-Ride
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 24.6°
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 25.3°
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 25.3°
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 23.9°
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U - 19.0°
4x4+
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 24.6°
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 25.3°
- Space Cab Ute LS-U - 19.0°
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 25.3°
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 23.9°
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-M - 25.3°
- Crew Cab Ute LS-M - 23.9°
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-U - 20.6°
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U Crew - 19.0°
- Cab Ute LS-U+ - 19.0°
- Crew Cab Ute X-TERRAIN - 19.0°
2024 Isuzu D-Max Ramp-over angle?
4x2 High-Ride
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 23.9°
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 23.9°
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 23.9°
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 23.3°
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U - 23.8°
4x4+
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 23.9°
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 23.9°
- Space Cab Ute LS-U - 23.8°
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 23.9°
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 23.3°
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-M - 23.3°
- Crew Cab Ute LS-M - 23.3°
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-U - 24.3°
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U Crew - 23.8°
- Cab Ute LS-U+ - 23.8°
- Crew Cab Ute X-TERRAIN - 23.8°
All variants measure 890mm for the front overhang except the Crew Cab Ute X-Terrain which is 905mm.
2024 Isuzu D-Max Rear Overhang
4x2 High-Ride
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 1310 mm
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 1270 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 1270 mm
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 1250 mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U - 1250 mm
4x4+
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 1310 mm
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 1270 mm
- Space Cab Ute LS-U - 1250 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 1270 mm
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 1250 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-M - 1270 mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-M - 1250 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-U - 1270 mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U Crew - 1250 mm
- Cab Ute LS-U+ - 1250 mm
- Crew Cab Ute X-TERRAIN - 1250 mm
All 4x2 D-Max models have a GVM of 3000kg
All 4x4 D-Max models have a GVM of 3100kg
The maximum width of the Isuzu D-Max tray is:
4x2 High-Ride
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 1777mm
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 1777mm
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 1777mm
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 1530 mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U - 1530 mm
4x4+
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 1777mm
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 1777mm
- Space Cab Ute LS-U - 1530 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 1777mm
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 1530 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-M - 1777mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-M - 1530 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-U - 1777mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U Crew - 1530 mm
- Cab Ute LS-U+ - 1530 mm
- Crew Cab Ute X-TERRAIN - 1530 mm
measurements apply to the genuine accessory alloy tray body
The maximum width between wheel houses of the new D-Max tray is 1122mm
490mm
There are five different tray styles for the Isuzu D-Max.
- Economy Alloy
- General Purpose Alloy
- Heavy Duty Alloy
- Heavy Duty Steel
- Mine Specification Steel
- 320mm diameter ventilated front discs with 2-piston calipers,
- 295mm rear drums
2024 Isuzu D-Max Ground Clearance
4x2 High-Ride
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 235 mm
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 235 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 235 mm
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 235 mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U - 240 mm
4x4+
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 235 mm
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 235 mm
- Space Cab Ute LS-U - 240 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 235 mm
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 235 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-M - 235 mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-M - 235 mm
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-U - 240 mm
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U Crew - 240 mm
- Cab Ute LS-U+ - 240 mm
- Crew Cab Ute X-TERRAIN - 240 mm
The Kerb weight of the Isuzu D-Max:
4x2 High-Ride
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 1.9L - 1595kg manual / 1620kg automatic - 3.0L 1695kg manual / 1700kg automatic
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 1770 kg
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 1825 kg
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 1945 kg
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U - 2015kg
4x4+
- Single Cab Chassis SX - 1780kg (M) / 1790kg (A)
- Space Cab Chassis SX - 1850kg (M) / 1860kg (A)
- Space Cab Ute LS-U - 2060kg
- Crew Cab Chassis SX - 1900kg (M) / 1910kg (A)
- Crew Cab Ute SX - 2035 kg
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-M - 1905 kg
- Crew Cab Ute LS-M - 2020kg (M) / 2030kg (A)
- Crew Cab Chassis LS-U - 1960 kg
- Crew Cab Ute LS-U Crew - 2100kg (M) / 2105kg (A)
- Cab Ute LS-U+ - 2112 kg
- Crew Cab Ute X-TERRAIN -2165 kg
Kerb weight - unladen mass of vehicle plus a full tank of fuel, not including the tray body for cab chassis vehicles
There are two different engines with two different transmissions (six speed manual and six speed automatic). All ratios are listed below. The main difference between the automatic gear ratios in the 1.9L vs the 3.0L engine is the final drive ratio.
The 3.0L engine the gear ratios are as follows:
3.0L Engine: Isuzu MVL-6S 6-speed manual with high torque capacity and output reduction, 275mm diameter clutch plate and dual mass flywheel
- 1st - 4.942
- 2nd - 2.452
- 3rd - 1.428
- 4th - 1.000
- 5th - 0.749
- 6th - 0.634
- Reverse - 4.597
- Final drive - 3.727
Six-speed automatic : Aisin AWR6B45 II 6-speed with sequential shift and brake shift lock electronically controlled, tri-mode with fuel-saving lock-up torque converter on gears 3, 4, 5 and 6
- 1st - 3.600
- 2nd - 2.090
- 3rd - 1.488
- 4th - 1.000
- 5th - 0.687
- 6th - 0.580
- Reverse - 3.732
- Final drive - 3.727
The 1.9L engine the gear ratios are as follows:
Isuzu MVL-6Y 6-speed manual with high torque capacity and output reduction, 275mm diameter clutch plate and single mass flywheel
- 1st - 4.942
- 2nd - 2.686
- 3rd - 1.527
- 4th - 1.000
- 5th - 0.749
- 6th - 0.634
- Reverse - 4.597
- Final drive 4x2 - 4.100
Six-speed auto in 1.9L
- 1st - 3.600
- 2nd - 2.090
- 3rd - 1.488
- 4th - 1.000
- 5th - 0.687
- 6th - 0.580
- Reverse - 3.732
- Final drive - 4.100
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