Isuzu D-MAX
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D-MAX X-TERRAIN
Check out our in-depth expert review of the best Isuzu has to offer; the 2021 D-MAX X-Terrain. Our article and accompanying video take you through everything you need to know about one of Australia's most popular 4x4 utes.
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D-MAX LS-M
This is the ute that offers a few less creature comforts so you can save some money. But, it doesn't sacrifice power or capability. Is this all the ute you need? We head off-road to find out.
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D-MAX LS-U+
This is the Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+, and it’s the bridging model between the LS-U and the off-road focused X-TERRAIN.
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D-MAX SX
The base model D-MAX has plenty to offer. We gave the D-MAX SX a full write-up and put everything you need to see on video so you can decide if this 4x2 ute is right for you.
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Ute that drives like a car
D-MAX 4x4 X-Terrain (2020-2023)The powerful diesel offers a very smooth and comfortable ride and the heated leather seats are a spoiler for this amber beauty. We purchased her to tow our new caravan and have not been disappointed - tows our 19 foot van like there was nothing on board.
The DMax provides ample storage including a handy pop down sunglass holder and cup holders in the centre console and doors. Airconditioning is easy to negotiate for both front seat passengers and there have been no complaints from the back seat. The centre touchscreen is easy to use and does no
Vehicle is good performer, but not Isuzu Assist
D-MAX 4x2 LS-U High Ride (2017-2023)Very impressed for the first 3 years. Performs well, economical on fuel, and huge torque good for towing my 21' caravan, but the 6 year Isuzu Assist cover is a waste of time. I had a minor issue with the brakes which caused the pedal to go to the floor slowly, even though it would still pull me up. Because it was scary, I felt it needed to be fixed immediately before continuing my trip with the caravan in tow. I call Isuzu roadside Assist, and they say no worries, we will have someone out there within 1 hour to help you back on your way. Wel
... Read morel not so; a guy from RAA Port Augusta SA tell me they have to send a tow truck and cart it to a repairer of my choice. Really? And leave my caravan parked so it can be stolen by thieves? As it was, I limped to a caravan park only 5kms away, so I was not left totally in the cold. So I ask who can repair and they say Isuzu motors in Port Augusta... so I call them. They say sorry, we are very busy and cant help you for 10-15 days. I was left high and dry by Isuzu Assist. So I call a local guy from AAA Auto in Port Augusta, and he fix me up no problems within 24 hours (after I drive it to his workshop) and back on the road again and only charge me $200. All it was is a small piece of grit had entered when I take off the master cylinder cap to check levels. This grit had stuck under one of the seals causing fluid to escape, and hence the pedal goes slow to the floor. If the RAA guy had of attended the car like he is supposed to do, it could have easily been accessed and I would be on my way. Problem is, it should have cost me nothing, but of course I had to pay AAA Auto out of my own pocket. What are my chances of being reimbursed by Isuzu? Two hopes... Buckleys and none I reckon. So much for the 6 years guarantee and Road assist. I do hope an Isuzu rep sees this. I used to praise them to everyone... not now mate... they are full of hot air. The Dmax is used for caravaning and small local trips for everyday services only... hence the low milage. The vehicle is great, but after sales is lacking. EDIT: One thing I neglected to add... Its not Isuzu fault for grit under seal; so it is merely the "assist" part I am not satisfied with.
Dont believe Isuzu false promises on delivery times
D-MAX 4x4 SX (2017-2023)I paid a deposit in November - told to expect delivery late April. May came - no ute. Then June, July both promised but now its mid August I'm told its not even built yet. Either Isuzu Japan lies to Isuzu Australia or Isuzu Australia lies to their dealers. No business can be that far out of control with their basic supply processes. To make it worse, 2 emails to Isuzu Australia have gone unanswered. I feel sorry for their dealers. Wish I'd ordered a Toyota. They were more honest about delivery times.
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Buyers beware!
D-MAX RC.I (2012-2016)Had a 2015 dmax 4x4 car was regularly serviced and well looked after, first two weeks of ownership the fuel pump failed and had to be replaced under warranty, 12 months out of warranty and the engine failed completely and had to be replaced had only done 130,000km's, Isuzu provided absolutely no compensation as it was outside of warranty, absolute pain to deal with. Then the rear diff failed 2 weeks after having the engine replaced (this is a known problem with the Dmax) Isuzu also wanted no part in helping out on this occasion. I would stay away from this brand unless you want a poor product and bad customer service.
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DPF problem, no warranty support
D-MAX 4x4 LS-U (2017-2023)2021 model, DPF problem after 45k. Isuzu Australia looked for excuses for 4 weeks, refused warranty. Their excuse is some "contaminants" in the bottom of fuel tank. Anyone can be in the same position. I will never buy from Isuzu again!
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Ticks all the boxes for a great 4x4 ute
D-MAX 4x4 X-Terrain (2020-2023)When I started looking for a new Ute, I explored all brands and did extensive research. What lead to the purchase of the DMAX Xterrain was the design, the towing capacity and 3L turbo diesel, the value for money (much less than popular utes such as the Ranger) and inclusions. The x terrain comes with extras such as premium leather and red stitching on the dash and doors to complement, the roller cover for the tray, the Moulded seats etc.
I have had for 6 months now and can say I love my Ute, very easy to drive, great on the beach and dirt tracks, hard wearing and looks great.
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Complete failure
D-MAX 4x4 SX (2017-2023)Turbo change for 2nd time and now run out of warranty and. Turbo showing failure again, broken condenser running no aircon on hot qld summer. Egr failure with just 100k on clock. And to sum it up complete disaster with car spending too much time on shop. Unreliable piece of crap. Never buy this trash
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Rated as a reasonable buy after 15 months use
D-MAX 4x2 SX High Ride 3.0L (2017-2023)Model: 2021 Build. SX Space Cab 3Ltr Auto Pickup truck style. (e.g. NOT roadworks style ute with flat aluminium tray)
Paid: 39K new on the road, (price included some options such as side steps, tonneau cover, 2 sets of front and rear floor mats (1 rubber / 1 carpet), and rear tray liner mat.
Likes:
- 3LTR Engine has enough go for my purpose
- Torque converter Auto transmission works quite fine
- This model was more affordable than others and represented reasonable value for the vehicle segment
- seats are comfortable, including on longer trip
The best 4WD Ute I’ve ever owned!
D-MAX RC.I (2012-2016)It’s nothing fancy but this is by far the best 4WD Ute I’ve ever owned. Bought new I have never had a problem with this Ute. The 3ltr engine is super reliable. I’ve now got 170kms on the clock and apart from scheduled services I’ve only ever had to replace one set of tyres and one battery. The dealer services are always 10/10. I recommend these utes for all tradies out there.
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Perfect Euthanasia Device
D-MAX 4x4 LS-M (2017-2023)If you drive this vehicle with lane control turned on it won't be too long until you are fighting it to stay on the right side of the road. I would say at least 5 times a day I have to fight the steering to stay on the correct side of the road. Dangerous cars.
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automatic transmission
D-MAX RC.I (2012-2016)I had to replace the transmission after 252000 as it stopped working, this is really poor considering the price of vehicle, looking at internet this seems all they do before replacing. not good enough
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Ute Tray Leaks
D-MAX 4x4 X-Terrain (2020-2023)I bought the X terrain because it had the lockable roller cover, not once was I advised it was not waterproof and to expect so much water in the tray that you cannot store any items in the tray. I have rung Isuzu and they say it is fit for purpose. I would not have bought this model of car, I would have bought a cheaper model with another cover if I was advised of this. I had an older DMAX and it never failed and I regret buying this car now. Very disappointing and do not recommend the car to anyone who wants to put things in the tray without getting wet\mouldy.
Isuzu confirmed it does leak in two places but wouldn't fix it.
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nice ute with some dumb things
D-MAX 4x4 LS-U (2017-2023)got rid of my 2018 mazda BT-50 as it was using too much fuel and mazda wouldnt/couldnt do any thing about it. Bought the 2022D-Max LS-U space cab from Harrigans at Yallah. first impression was a leap forward in comfort, ride and features in this next generation vehicle. Seats are much better than previous Isuzu and the ride is very nice with better suspension and electric power steering. A lot of technology in the car but a lot of it is of little use to the driver. The first thing you turn off is the lane departure which can now be done with a
... Read more button on the wheel rather than searching through menus. Great. The collision avoidance has a habit of jamming the brakes on when it really wasnt necessary and on a couple of occasions I was nearly rear ended by other cars while over taking and it jammed the brakes on when I got too close to the car in from while changing lanes. You should be able to turn all this crap off and have it stored in memory rather than doing it all again every time you start the car. Auto wiper and headlights, nice. Seat belt buckles too low and a pain to engage. Passenger seat belt rattles constantly and is annoying. Radio has rather poor reception distance and built in voice command is rubbish and constantly asks you to repeat your command. Android auto is far superior. needed a wheel alignment at 15k service. Apparently the weight of the bull bar puts your alignment out and why they didnt do it at the dealer before delivery is a mystery. Fuel consumption average 8.5ltr/100km which is mainly highway driving. Gearbox is much better than what was in the Mazda. The brakes always feel spongy and feel like they wont stop you in a heavy braking situation. The old mazda had much better brakes. The bull bar is below bonnet line because of the cabin cameras and you cant tell how close you are to objects as there are no parking sensors and only available in the X-terrain. Overall a nice ute with annoying things
Third Isuzu on the trot!
D-MAXAs I have said this is my third Isuzu, I did 350000Kms. in a diesel powered Gemini, 200000Kms. in a Holden Rodeo two wheel drive which were both Isuzu products rebadged. They ran beautifully and gave us lots of pleasure, we ignored four wheel drive only road signs and traveled some really hard tracks which they stood up this treatment without complaint.
My Current vehicle is a Isuzu MUX LSU rear wheel drive model which is now eight years old and approaching 60000Kms. apart from a dealer caused problem during service has performed as one would e
12 years old, 200000 kms and have never spent a penny on it
D-MAX RA (2008-2012)Used daily, purchased mainly to tow my 5 metre boat which it does with no fuss. I drove performane cars for 15 years for a living and this vehicle has the best brakes of any car that I have ever driven. Stops on a dime. Heaps of power and great acceleration. Has been serviced every 10000 kms at Isuzu Ute Gympie, great people.
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Hi I have a 2017 d max, intermittently throwing codes for communication error to tcm, live data shows irregular and high voltage to tcm. any one come across this before?
Can the autonomous emergency braking be turned off permanently? (2022 Dmax)Or do you have to turn it off in the menu every time you start it up?
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| Category | Utes | Utes | Utes | Utes |
| Starting Price | $55,230 | $51,097 | $67,990 | $38,513 |
| Warranty Distance | 150000 kms | 150000 kms | 150000 kms | 150000 kms |
| Transmission | Automatic and Manual | Automatic and Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drive Type | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Alloy | 18" Dark Grey Alloy | 16" Steel |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars |
| Doors | 2 to 4 | 2 to 4 | 2 to 4 | |
| Seats | 4 to 5 | 2 to 5 | 2 to 5 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L | 76 L | 76 L |
| Engine | 4 Cylinder 3.0L Turbo Diesel | 4 Cylinder 3.0L Turbo Diesel | 4 Cylinder 3.0L | 3-litre turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve with Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD) |
| Engine Code | 4JJ1-TC | 4JJ1-TC | 34JJ1-TCX | 4JJ3-TCX |
| Max Power | 130kW @ 3600rpm | 130kW @ 3600rpm | 140kW @ 3600 rpm | 140kW @ 3600 rpm |
| Max Torque | 430Nm @ 2000-2200rpm | 430Nm @ 2000-2200rpm | 450Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm | 450Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm |
| Country of Manufacture | Thailand | Thailand | Thailand | Thailand |
| Phone Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wireless) and USB | Android Auto (Wired), Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wireless) and USB | Android Auto (Wired), Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wireless) and USB | |
| Security Features | Immobilizer | Immobilizer | Immobilizer | Immobilizer |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Telescoping (Electric) and Up/Down | Telescoping (Electric) and Up/Down | Telescoping (Electric) and Up/Down | Telescoping (Electric) and Up/Down |
| Maximum Towing Capacity (braked) | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Maximum Towing Capacity (unbraked) | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Tray Type | Pick Up | Cab Chassis and Pick Up | Cab Chassis | Cab Chassis and Pick Up |
| Cab Options | Dual and Extra | Dual, Extra and Single | Extra | Dual, Extra and Single |
| Maximum Payload | 1,029 kg | 1,034 kg | 970 kg | 1,300 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 235 mm | 225 mm | 240 mm | 225 mm |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 6 year(s) | 6 year(s) | 6 year(s) | 6 year(s) |
| Keyless Features | ||||
| Keyless Locking/Unlocking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ignition | Keyless Start/Stop | Keyless Start/Stop | Keyless Start/Stop | Keyless Start/Stop |
| Headlights | ||||
| Headlight Type | LED | Halogen | LED | Halogen |
| Headlight Features | Auto High-Beam Dip | Auto High-Beam Dip | ||
| Safety Features | ||||
| Cruise Control | Adaptive (ACC) | Adaptive (ACC) | Adaptive (ACC) | Adaptive (ACC) |
| Hazard Perception | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Ground Clearance | 235 mm | 225 mm | 240 mm | 225 mm |
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| Built-In Navigation System | Yes | Yes | ||
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