Isuzu Malaysia has launched the new D-Max
Stealth, a special edition model meant to celebrate the pick-up truck’s 15th
anniversary in the country – the first D-Max arrived here in 2005. Priced at
RM 125,799.20 on-to-road without insurance and limited to just 180 units, the
Stealth features a number of enhancements over the existing Double Cab 1.9L 4×4
AT-Premium variant it is based on. Aesthetic changes begin on the outside,
where we find black trim applied on various parts of the pick-up truck’s body,
even replacing some of the existing chrome pieces. These can be seen on the
front grille, which also sports a prominent silver accent line that extends
into the new headlamp garnish.
Elsewhere, more black pieces can also be
found near the fog lamps and lower section of the front bumper, with the rear
bumper also receiving the same finish. These add-ons are more noticeable with
the Silky White Pearl finish, which is one of two body colour options for the
Stealth, with the other being Stallion Black Metallic. The company says only 75
units of the pick-up truck will come in white, with the remaining 105 units
finished in black. Aside from the additional black trim, the company also gave
the Stealth a set of two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels with a six-twin-spoke
design, with each wheel carrying a “Stealth” emblem on one of the spokes. There
are also distinctive decals along the sides of the vehicle, with more badging
found on the tailgate that comes standard with feather-touch assist.
One feature that is rather unique to the
Stealth are the powered retractable side steps (labelled “Power Step”), which
carry the Stealth branding and are complemented by welcome lights. These deploy
independently depending on which doors are opened on either side of the
vehicle, with a load rating of 100 kg. Regardless of exterior colour, both
options share the same interior, where you’ll find seats in a striking red
leather and black fabric combination, with Stealth logos stitched onto the
backrests. Other changes include piano black trim instead of silver bits, a
unique start-up screen for the Android-based touchscreen head unit and a dark
grey headliner.
Additional kit comes in the form front and
rear digital video recorders from IROAD, along with an around view monitor that
works with four cameras located around the exterior. This is automatically
activated when the reverse gear is engaged, or manually by way of a button
located to the left of the steering wheel. For easier parking, you also get
front parking sensors that activate when the vehicle slows to 20 km/h or lower,
and can be manually disabled when not needed.
Mechanically, the Stealth is powered by a
RZ4E-TC 1.9 litre common-rail four-cylinder turbodiesel engine rated at 150 PS
and 350 Nm, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and an accompanying
four-wheel drive system.