NEW CAR REVIEW: ISUZU D-MAX
Tough as teak D-Max adds a touch of class to sector All-New Isuzu D-Max in four new trim levels: Utility, DL20, DL40 & V-Cross. Smarter, more assertive exterior design, premium yet practical interior Stronger chassis, faster engaging shift-on-the-fly 4WD system Capable of towing up to 3.5t and carrying a payload of over a tonne.
28 | April 2021 | Company Car & Van
The all-new Isuzu D-Max combines smart new styling and improved off-road performance with impressive safety technology. Not only does it deliver the capability and durability you’d expect from an Isuzu pick-up truck, this tough workhorse now adds superior levels of comfort and refinement. The D-Max appeals to a wide variety of drivers, from fleet operators to families, and the model range is structured into three segments: Business, All-Purpose and Adventure. A new line-up of trucks sit within each range to suit every customer’s requirements. The Business range features the Utility trim and this base specification workhorse is offered in a choice of 4×2 or 4×4 and in three cab types: single, extended and double cab. Developed with work in mind, the Utility features a wide range of practical and safety features to ensure drivers are as productive, safe and comfortable as possible. The All-New Isuzu D-Max has an incredible amount of additional equipment on all variants so the Utility model is anything but basic. Comfort and convenience are assured in this versatile pick-up thanks to automatic headlights with high beam assist, automatic windscreen
wipers, speed-sensitive power steering, DAB radio and a stop & start system. Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) are now standard on all models. Autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, intelligent speed limiter and lane departure warning & prevention are fitted on every model and, for the first time in the pick-up segment, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitor and emergency lane keeping are fitted on all double cabs. Utility models are ideally suited to working environments with features like an easilycleanable vinyl flooring and durable steel wheels, while the bumpers, door mirrors and door handles are made from a hard-wearing black plastic. The All-Purpose range consists of the DL20 and DL40, with ‘DL’ signifying that the rear diff-lock becomes a standard feature and the ‘20’ and ‘40’ demonstrating the model hierarchy. All-Purpose models are also available with an automatic transmission, which come with the additional ADAS functionality of adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist. The DL20 features heated front seats, rear parking sensors, front fog lights and a front
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