THE FRONT BOOT
Among the changes, the new D-MAX features
improved offroad capability, with a rear difflock,
up to 800mm of wading depth, and an
upgraded Terrain Command System.
While the X-Terrain variant gets numerous
additional features, including the ability to
remote-start the engine, the suite of safety
features, known as the Intelligent Driver
Assistance System (IDAS), is standard across
the range.
Among the IDAS features is Adaptive Cruise
Control with stop-and-go traffic functionality,
as well as Autonomous Emergency Braking,
Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure
Prevention, not to mention eight-airbags,
including a knee and centre airbag.
According to Isuzu, IDAS has been extensively
tested in Australia, enabling Isuzu’s engineers
to finely calibrate its Traffic Sign Recognition
function for our roads.
Standard across the range, a new array of
sensors now control headlight and windshield
wiper operation, automatically turning them
on and off when needed. Automatic High
Beam Control autonomously dims the high
beams when traffic is detected.
The new 4JJ3-TCX engine produces 140kW at
3600rpm, and 450Nm (peak torque) at
1600rpm through to 2600rpm. This represents
a 10kW/20Nm improvement over the previous
engine. According to Isuzu, the engine is more
efficient, with noise, vibration and harshness
further reduced. “Compared to the previous
generation, this engine is as quiet as they
come,” Isuzu says.
Engine power is transferred to the road
through a more efficient and faster-shifting
six-speed automatic or six-speed manual
transmission, according to the company.
The 3500kg towing capacity of the new D-
MAX remains unchanged – we hope to conduct
a tow test in the near future, so stay tuned.
The D-MAX will be on sale from September 1
with introductory pricing of $29,990 for the
4x2 Single Cab Chassis SX MT, up to $58,990
for the top-end X-Terrain model.
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