2016
Isuzu D-Max (facelift)
Isuzu has finally
unveiled the facelift for the Isuzu D-Max pick-up truck, which debuts the
company’s new 1.9 Ddi turbodiesel engine. The facelifted pick-up is priced
between 490,000 – 1,004,000 Baht.
The new 1.9 Ddi engine
produces 150 hp and 350 Nm of torque, and is paired to a 6-speed Sport Shift
gearbox. However, the headline figure of the new D-Max is the carbon emissions,
which is rated at 161 g/km for the commercial-oriented Spark body type. The
bigger 3.0 turbodiesel option is retained in the facelifted D-Max, which
produces 177 hp and 380 Nm of torque.
Compared to the
2.5-liter turbodiesel engine that it replaces, the 1.9 Ddi engine is claimed to
be 10 per cent more powerful, has 9.4 per cent more torque, 8.2 per cent faster
in 0-100 km/h acceleration and has a significant 19 per cent improvement in
fuel economy.
The exterior features
an updated front-end that has a more aggressive dual-slat grille, redesigned
headlight clusters with integrated LED daytime running lights and new 18-inch
wheels for the top-spec variant.
Inside, it is equipped
with an optional eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Isuzu Connect,
and a new TFT multi-information display between the instrument dials. It also
has roof-mounted loudspeakers (world’s first for pickups), and an Isuzu Insight
economy driving app that can now be downloaded into smartphones.
