2023 Isuzu D-Max Review: UNFORTUNATELY... It's Falling Behind Other Utes.
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- When the Isuzu D-Max first came out, I was stoked. But since then, the all-new Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok and Mitsubishi Triton have come onto the scene.
So today, we take a look at the facelifted Isuzu D-Max, which apart from some nice new additions has started falling behind its stiff competition. Is the D-Max a bad ute? Not at all! But there are certainly some areas for improvement which we will cover in today's review.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:18 Exterior Impressions
00:03:49 Tub Dimensions & Changes
00:05:02 Interior Impressions
00:08:58 Rear Seats
00:10:26 Driving Impressions
00:16:22 Performance Test (0-100 kmh)
00:17:10 Final Thoughts
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Some of us will happily have a little less 'tech' and 'refinement' for long life and reliability. That is where the Isuzu 3 litre engine really excels., kilometre after kilometre. There is no way a current Ranger or Amarok will still be running reliably with the engine untouched after high mileage, which is probably not an issue if you buy new and trade them within 3 years but for longevity the Isuzu is king.
Exactly spot on with what you said.
I agree 200/
Ranger Raptor Baby i got one and its been eating D-Max for morning tea. Every time I'm next to a D-max I'm always looking down LOL🤣😂😛
@@wade2669will you be saying that in 5 years?
Yeah it's a common story in Nomad , outback explorer & pastoral / emergency services land. No way you'll do any serious exploring in a Ranger or amarok unless your with a "tour" guide or lots of mates. Dmax & Hilux are the only " middle weight " vehicles with near bullet proof reliability. Their excellent resale values tell you a lot about reputation. Journalist reviews in near empty utes over a few days means nothing. Years ago , the Land Rover Discovery won 4wd of the year award for 3 years & it's been the most unreliable car on & off the road ever since until the Jeep grand Cherokee equalled it . Always check automotive reliability & loyalty sites in Oz , US & other's & the story stays the same. Dmax is pretty sound.
I'm not too crazy about the exterior (though it's fine) but the interior is one of my favorites in a ute. Despite falling a little behind the curve I think most people buy Isuzu for their reliability.
Interior is quute important to me as the outside look is rarely a problem to me, most Bakkies is reliable nowadays, so the interior swings me easily.
@@benvisagie8844 well, everytime you're with your car, you're in it 99% of the time, I always say. So the interior is very important.
Looks better than the hilux , just as solid . This review makes me want one haha besides the title
Awesome that you guys are back together again ❤
You seem so much happier 😁
Hi
Really nice, fun, refreshing yet informative review! Enjoyed this.
Isuzu is still one of the best truck and it’s reliability is so amazing
I like this Isuzu better than the Ford Ranger VW Amarok or any other ute either than a Toyota Hilux.
Thanks the Jolly Friar for the review - do you know if they fixed the engine bay body tearing that occurred in the previous gen? - I drive a Hilux but would happily look at the new Triton before going near an Isuzu.
Guys,
Love your videos!
Can you please do a review on ute tonneau covers? The hard lids, manual and electric roller shutter types.
I want to fit an electric roller shutter cover but heard that they leak, unreliable electric motors and the shutters start to jam as they age.
These guys test vehicles, not accessories 😳🤷♂️
D-Max's are as exciting as Hilux's. This release, is no different. Solid Utes none the less.
I don't need exciting I just want reliable and practical.
@@tonysambar we know mate. Not knocking ya, but, we know.
@tonysambar The same qualities you want in your woman . Dull as dishwater .
The new Hilux’s are the most miserable car I’ve ever been in. The interior is truely horrific practically and aesthetically, the cab is tiny, they’re gutless and $30k overpriced
@@alexclarke373 what do you drive bud?
I love the look, thats why I bought one, well the LSM was my option with less bells and whistles ( still too many for me ) but ay, what do you do when thats the way all new cars are heading.
You guys are lucky to have rear diff locked on 4x4 units in my country we don't have an option to get one
For me buying ute is looking forward if it will last the next 20 years, and isuzu dmax is the top G
Most reliable engine in the segment! I love the driving experience of the new Ranger/Amarok but to be honest I would trust this or a Hilux a lot more out in the bush.
I was thinking of updating my 2015 LSU for no particular reason but was told I can only get a manual in the SX variant at a cost of $52k WTF😳, so decided to stick with what i have as I've had zero issues
What is has going for it now is simplicity and reliability. Not every car has to be ladden with complications, the D-Max keeps it simple.
What are the servicing costs like, I've heard they're pretty high?
i work for like a pre delivery company, so i move cars before they go on the trucks to dealers. these are tiny inside, compared to others and feel so basic i guess haha. they look great though
Still not as tiny as the Hilux (especially in the back) or the run out Triton!
@@devilsadvocate2548 yep. the Hilux second row is horrible
Less tech in offroad Ute's the better
I recently test drove the new twin turbo triton and the Dmax and everyone in the car preferred the dmax. Both the kids and my lovely wife didn't like the triton. We'll be towing close to 3 tonnes and we are leaning towards the dmax. We are probably going to pre-order the 2024 update. Thoughts?
When is the platinum review coming?
Soon! It’s embargoed 😊
Being what it is(a bakkie) i love it!.infact its among my favourite s(Ranger,Hilux & Triton)
For me this looks better than the new Ranger. for the price you can not blame... Top of the range VW and Ford are costing closer to 90K... this is 65K... So !!!! I
Nice
Isuzu, they last as long as Toyota’s, they just keep going and going and going. No frills Utes with strong 3 litre diesel engines👍.
But the ranger and amaroks have issues with their gearboxs, do you really want to spend 80g for a ute to be spending more time in the shop then on the road?
the issues are overblown by many people
Faulty steering knuckles cause excessive tyre ware to the car too.
And as an extra ya get ya steering column to rack coming loose aswell as ya roller shudder screws falling out and ya front tyres chewing out every 10k
still the most reliable engine though
According to…
Do tank 300 review mate ,
Another reviewer totalled the press vehicle 😳😫 They're waiting on another press veh
Isuzu equals RELIABLE. That makes it a winner for me!
TPMS is a pain when you need to pressure down on rough terrain and the tyres provided when new are atrocious... wore out within 45,000km
my cousins went hunting with his mates who bought the new dmax which had decent tyres on it and had to be towed to the top of the mountain by a sr hilux with 31s on muddys because it didnt have the power to go up the slippery mountain
If you're slipping, power ain't your friend
I'd reckon tyre traction may have been the reason.
They haven’t even launched the update in india they’re selling the 2016 d max here and you have to go to a commercial vehicle showroom to get one of these 💀
In Europe we are lumbered with the 1.9 litre diesel which is a bit weedy and, like other previous Isuzu engines, has had issues with the DPF and fuel contamination of the engine oil. No mechanical reliability issues though but lots of users are not particularly happy with it. There is a UK importer approved remap available for the engine that is officially approved, but one should ask just why it isn’t in that state of tune from the factory. It does need a very comprehensive update now, as you say, because it has fallen well behind the best in class Ford/VW and Toyota utes even though the HiLux itself is also in need of an update even though it has just been updated. Hint to manufacturers… stop with the black interiors on utes and avoid piano black like the plague. Black shows up the dust and dirt that is inevitable inside these utility trucks terribly. Piano black scratches and shows dirt particularly badly. I know that this may come as a shock to vehicle manufacturers but they really should check it out for themselves.
If you think a Ford is best in class I feel sorry for you. Doesn't matter where you are in the world Ford builds unreliable disposable vehicles and they charge a premium for them.
@@Sheepleton The Ranger is certainly best in the pickup class. Ford’s spares and back-up is extremely poor. Two different things. I have Ranger that is three months short of ten years old in daily use and have no complaints about it. Very seldom, probably only three times gone further than 50 miles from home and most days no further than ten miles. Fetches cows in season and tows 3.5 tons about twice a week on average and when it’s dry enough is off-road most days. Biggest issue is that it is on its fourth replacement rear leaf spring. All but the original and the last one fitted being various spurious copy brands.
Still one of the most reliable compared to the others
Damn our US government chicken tax... We need these mini truck here bad... I'd take a dmax, or a triton before Id take home a Colorado.
Colorado is the shittiest midsize ute ever 😂
Isuzu D -Max is like a Toyota Hilux,a reliable ichipaso(bakkie or Ute) which won’t give you any mechanical issues
so bakkies or utes are called ichipaso in my country.Its a bemba slang in zambia @amitatwal6920
My only complain of this new dmax is how the paint is so cheap in quality.
Agreed. A leaf landing on the bonnet leaves a bloody scratch.
I rather have this Isuzu than the new Ranger or Amarok. Were the vibrations, oil leak from turbo pipeline, rear diff oil leaked is prevalent. Isuzu? no major issues.
That's not really true. Go to RE Driven, and the mechanic on the show reviews the D Max. He says that Isuzu's are not as reliable as people claim, and ranks the Ranger as more reliable.
@@georgepappas4628you fr? first time hearing a mechanic saying isuzu is not reliable
@@buttman69420 isuzus are unrefined and their d-max is underpowered .
Тачка супер👍
Every online reviewer is obsessed with tech but couldn't care less about reliability and quality. So sick of people who drive a car for a week telling others it's a good choice for them to spend 5 years of payments on.
Where do you guys get your info from? The D-Max hasn't had a DPF for years! It has a DPD which is market leading. No expensive filter to change, Highway drive not required to do the emissions burn. This should have been part of the review if you are matching it to other models that have AdBlue or DPF! It's a significant factor in lower running costs, guaranteed for life of engine and does not require regular maintenance. (So "The DPF has issues" is Totally wrong as it doesn't have one! It has a market leading DPD) - Please better reseach, not your only mistake but the biggest misleading comment.
I have one of these as an employer supplied vehicle except mine's a cab chassis with a canopy on the back and the previous 4x4 was a 2019 Colorado 2.8 diesel. There was no need to do highway running with the DPF for the Colorado didn't get above 80kph and the DPF cleaned itself just fine even with a lot of stop start driving.
Everest and Amarok are now luxury cars, selling to audi and nmw drivers
Functional, pratical, reliable DMAX still wins.
The equivalent hilux or the izuzu
With all the comforts in the duel cab utes, it still doesn't help make people chill out when driving and they still drive like they can't wait to get out of the vehicle like theyre so uncomfortable.
This motor has been reliable since the 90’s. I’m not sure why people talk about how loud it is? It’s a diesel ute. Go buy a little SUV for quietness.
No 360 cameras still ?? 😂 Yip lost a sale with me
I thought these 2 guys were going to lip-lock at some stage 😂
Best
I think it's silly of ford to have this massive LCD screen. When you are loading long stuff inside for whatever reason, imagine hitting that screen and cracking it.
Isuzu selling an older generation model in india with a 1.9 L engine 😂 which doesn't even get basic features like and android auto or an apple car play
They still manufacture old vw Beatles in India for the public as well im pretty sure...😅
y is a guy talking in the back ground thou whats going on
In NZ xterrain $67k, Mitsubishi Triton VRX (GLS) $54k.
Some Utes are workhorses and some are show ponies.
A proper off roader would have traction control that worked rather than just the light on the dash coming on. Reliable? what about the cranks cracking and the front end fracturing so a class action. It is cheaper for simple reasons mostly it is just worth less than te other vehicles.
Last model had all those issues. Drive one (work car so no owner bias) and just hit 50k in 2 years. no problems, fuel economy is great (loaded to 3t) and avg 8.9l per 100km.
@@cmelft2463 The traction control is still almost non functional even the GWM has a far better working system. So what speed were sitting on as it certainly was not town driving.
Mix of highway and start/stop traffic everyday. Sit in traffic every morning and afternoon hitting an avg speed of 30-40kph for an hour to 1.5 hours at a time (yes i hate life) with a mix of highway throughout the day. I did notice fuel economy seemed to drastically improve after i hit 20k on the ute.(prior avg was 10.9-11.2)
@@cmelft2463 SO not always 3 t
@@Sabumnim666 its always been 3t. It got loaded with a service body and tools the day i got it.
Rubber mats provided! I got ripped off. My dealership would even give me complimentary dust !
I would probably go for the BT50. As Isuzu are not very good at customer service imo.
Let's take a pick-up and test it like it's a sportcar. Why should we go offroad with a pick-up?
Isuzu may not be attractive to many..but it still a proven ute
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If you want ugly. Have a good look at ranger . Don't know anyone that likes it .
Go on strike...!!!!! It would be a funny the next episode with you not doing the filming or involvement....lmao
Isuzus entire heritage is making reliable diesel truck engines. I’m not really the type of person who wants to buy a new car every 3-5 years because of trend or because the car is dying
People that dont value reliability in any vehicle dont deserve to be listened
This is a perfect example of a journalist's opinion actually being invalid. The D-Max will still be running in 30 years, a Ranger will not.
This guy is obsessed with tech but the problem is he takes that obsession into cars and that is just not valid when talking about vehicles designed to last the lifetime of the owner, not the warranty.
I ain't listening to a guy wearing a smartwatch telling me a Ranger is better because it has more tech.
Less tech is ok might start thinking of less food 🤔
Like watching a married couple quibble whilst also attempting to review a ute. Very odd dynamic
Land cruiser 79 series is all the way best
65k for this ...😮 what a load of rubbish. Since when is a work vehicle worth that much
True should be about 35k.
Having bought a 2023 X Terrain brand new it has been nothing but a disappointment. They look good the interior is nice but it is poorly put together. It has been nothing but a bucket of rattles . The dash has rattled since the day I drove it off the showroom floor with multiple attempts to fix it from the dealership . The electronics just take all the joy out of driving, with the collision avoidance slamming the brakes on regularly around town and you have to turn it off every time you start the car and you have to scroll through the menu to find it every time. The lane assist can be turned off with a button on the steering wheel but it also must be done every time you start the car. I have done 45,000 kilometres and can’t wait to part company with this vehicle.
Hi Dane , no I haven’t listed it for sale yet , it has sat in the shed for nearly 2 months now not being driven .
But the engine still fine right?
The engine seems ok . It is good on fuel but I wish I had bought a Hilux as they have more torque.
The price is great & look ok BUT as most Ozzie’s say they R unreliable & customer care worse than ford I drove one & @ that time was $10,000 cheaper than the 2. Bi-Turbo & I still bought the ranger 🤔
Can't make 4x4 for all types of Bananas
The IDAS system is not an intelligent system for it's speed minder function bongs for 40kph zones at 3am. I wouldn't want to take this vehicle or any other late model 4x4 into really rough terrain for any problem and the car's computer will refuse to allow you to drive the car stranding you in the middle of nowhere. The older 4x4's were so much better for anything that happened you could put right yourself there and then you could keep going. The majority of all this "tech" is not necessary and just makes what could be a reliable in all conditions 4x4 into a temperamental and unreliable 4x4. It doesn't matter how good the engine is because the fragile 'tech" will fail long before the engine will and the "tech" controls the engine.
Ah guys …. when you go around a corner on a wet road you need to drive slower not faster - drive to the conditions as you don’t want to take another vehicle out or your own - and A$65k (this is not budget as you claimed - I would suggest below A$20k is) for a piece of shaped metal with wheels to get you from one place to another is insane as I’d rather put that towards property - my A$18k Toyota 4WD easily gets me around my 5 acres thank you with no outrageous rip off debts.
Let me guess these ford bum boys run down the D Max and pump up how good Ford is?
Lads, it’s know for heaps of issues. Cooling problems, egr, heads, engine mounts coming away from chassis, fuel system problems and Isuzu has a Ford like reputation for customer service. If you don’t tow more than the car weighs and get it serviced more the usual it should be good. That engine is not used in any commercial truck made by Isuzu. Why? Emissions. Commercial trucks still don’t have that worry in most countries. Other than that it’s not any better or worse than any other Ute. If you like it buy it. Personally, I drove one recently, it’s so much worse than my 2015 Ranger I wouldn’t even bother. Small, uncomfortable, gutless and handled like a bag of cement. Hoping Kia gets their Ute on the market soon and we can all move on!
Isuzu supporters stick to Isuzu, Hilux to Hilux. Never owned an Isuzu as I never liked them subjectively. The review is not helping me, but I will have a closer look.
The bad side of the 2000's 😂
Well we know where all the pies went.
Buy one get one free
Only idiots buy a truck for a damn tech 😂
Very poor build quality. Interior leather & finish has a very cheap feel compared to my previous vehicles. Infotainment unit (radio) is unusable in a capital city. Cannot tune into stations and Isuzu Tech say “ it is what it is”. Very poor quality and customer service. Mechanically ok but way behind its competitors and definitely NOT VALUE FOR MONEY.
Just go for a gwm cannon, only cost you around 40k
Isuzu's reputation for reliability is leagues beyond GWM though. Not sure many would choose GWM when it comes to peace of mind..
@@ronch550 according to…
@stendecstretcher5678 everybody who knows anything about chinese utes haha. GWM hasn't made a ute that survives to 150k's and barely even 100k's without falling about
@@stendecstretcher5678 have you tested the longevity and reliability of GWM? Just because it has four wheels too and a fancy shape doesn't mean it's as reliable and as durable. Reputation is built over many years and many accounts.
ohhhh and that manual tub slider is disgusting wtf
i just dont like the new ranger and hilux 🤮
I live in UK.Have Ford Ranger 2021 2.0l biturbo.Horrible,horrible vehicle.This 10speed gearbox its absolutely rubbish.3 times powertrain got broken.3 times same issue.Absolutely disgusting.I have to mention that it has only 26K miles on clock.Never,ever again
Stop pointing the camera in your faces.
Mate the LDV T60 is far better than all
Tell us how much you like it when you trade it in a couple of years😢😢
@@shanesinclair6224 he may keep it for a long time instead.
@@stendecstretcher5678going to have to because nobody buys second hand chinese utes
Biggest shit bucket ever. The missus got one as a company car. It spent the first 4months in the dealership for a warranty claim, failed driver airbag module. It is now almost a year old and going in for the third warranty claim due to failing electronics. They are rubbish and I doubt that it will make 100k km's. Flimsy piece of crap.
The D-Max interior (like others) is fake leather, “pleather”, not real, not organic and of inferior quality/feel to real leather.
I feel as an automotive journalist you should call out this industry BS!!! Vinyl hasn’t been trendy since the 90’s and it still isn’t…
so calling it “leather” now seems very sheepish, even if the manufacturer does.
Isuzu is from Japanese but it same with Holden car from American,i dont like isuzu brand, it's number five japanese evolution car nothing special about isuzu history car in automotive industry especially in rally racing championship or futuristic technology invention
💩box a,ways has been
Please stick to the car review as your not a comedian.
The D-Max and BT50 looks hideous compared to the rest of the other main trucks in the segement.
DMax poor mans hilux 🤣😂
When will you be able to get hands on the new 2024 triton?😊🛻😎
The Aussie market will get it next year but they can fs drive it in Thailand
@@Motoring_With_Manas oh nice😎
If I was overweight and paid by ford, I’d bag the Dmax too. Get a job your good at, which doesn’t involve men’s vehicles
Your looking at all the lipstick on the pigs 🐖 I just want a ute that's going to last.