One of Australia’s top-selling utes – the Isuzu D-Max, which ranked third outright last year in the new-car sales race behind the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – has received a major mid-life facelift.
The 2024 model represents the biggest change to the Isuzu D-Max since this generation went on sale locally four years ago.
There is no extra power for the 3.0-litre turbo diesel four-cylinder engine, which retains its modest but under-stressed output of 140kW and 450Nm (paired to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed auto).
The flagship Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain roller shutter is still manually operated (rather than power operated on the Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Toyota HiLux Rogue).
And all models in the updated Isuzu D-Max range still have rear drum brakes whereas most new utes have four-wheel disc brakes on top-end variants.
However, there is still a long list of new and worthwhile features.
In addition to the bold new front fascia, new headlights, new tail-lights and a new tailgate, there is a range of new advanced safety technology and creature comforts.
And the arrival of a new mid-grade model called the X-Rider (pictured below, not to be confused with the flagship X-Terrain, pictured above).
Prices across the 2024 Isuzu D-Max range have risen by between $500 and $3000 depending on the model, starting from $32,490 drive-away (up $500) for the base model, single-cab, two-wheel-drive, 1.9-litre, six-speed manual “traffic controller” with dropside aluminium tray.
The flagship Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain – one of the most popular models in the entire line-up – has risen to $67,990 drive-away, a $9000 increase compared to its launch price in 2020 (when it was $58,990 drive-away) and $3000 more than last year’s price for this model grade (when it was $64,990 drive-away).
Isuzu Ute Australia’s pricing structure still has some unusual anomalies.
There are drive-away pricing offers on the cheapest and the dearest models in the Isuzu D-Max range, but the price of every other variant is at full retail – and the drive-away price depends on your negotiating skills.
Indeed, on Isuzu’s online calculator, the next model down in the D-Max line-up is in fact dearer than the X-Terrain’s drive-away deal.
This is why there is a wait list of up to 12 months for the X-Terrain, because it is actually cheaper than the next model down in the line-up.
The 2024 Isuzu D-Max range is due to start rolling into Australian showrooms from next month.
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