Isuzu D-Max 2021 review: LS-U 4x4 off-road test
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- The Isuzu D-Max has always been a pretty solid ute in terms of reputation, reliability and value for money, but now that Isuzu has sorted out any issues from previous generations - overly firm ride, noisy engine, less-than-ideal off-road traction control and no diff-lock - are those changes enough to boost its appeal in a highly competitive ute market?
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When a vehicle is getting so many good review when it's only just been released you just KNOW it will be even better in a few years. Take a bow Isuzu.
Will definitely buy this in manual transmission 4x4 once it's sold here in the Philippines. Thanks for this review lads. I've also watched its head to head with the 2021 Hilux.
If I wanted a new ute, I would definitely get this over anything else on the market at the moment
Under stressed engine is a winner for me!!!
If you want a ute that has been 10 years behind the pack then this ute is for you, as its still behind the ranger.
@@vevohoeyo hit the nail on its head mate. Most features were available on a px1 ranger back in 2012 haha
@@ayrtonrama1191 yeah this ute is for you man under stressed, under powered, under and out done by 9yr old ranger and the lux.
@@sandman4life9119 yes youre right the ranger is much better to drive as i owned one before but it really depends on how we use our ute. Personally based on my experience the dmax may be slower and much more old school than the ranger but it never failed me bigtime. After thousands of kilometers the 4jj1 truck engine is still pulling like hell.theres a reason for that engine being underpowered; a b10 rating. Youre right though, the ranger is far more advance when it comes to features and technology but as of now i prefer a ute that gets me from point a to point b carrying heavy stuff for 10 years cause i cant afford to buy another ute.cheers mate! If i have the money for maintenance and the parts i would go for the ranger.
Love it. only thing i would say to Isuzu is: Guys! Offer an off-road pack. Bigger off-road tyres, better suspension, etc. customers would eat this up.
That's easily fixed, buy the SX model and put the parts on yourself, take a look at what TJM already have on offer and let's just say they offer far more superior parts than oem and with full kit you will still be coming in under the cost of their top spec xterrain.
Its called the x-terrain version... auto only thou
@@jasonbunce7668 I wish that were true. I can’t see any additional off-road capabilities with that model. Have a look at what Ford US has done with the new Bronco (not the baby sports one). You can option it up like crazy. This makes life far better as everything is under the same warranty. No wasting parts - buy only what you want. And for Australia, this would mean you can have legal huge 35, 37 tyres, as they are standard equipment! Plus, life is good if you are leasing.
@@WhyWouldYouDrawThat for me I'm looking at getting the LS-U model as I will not buy an automatic 4x4.. nothing beats having the extra clutch control when doing serious offroading... and I plan on adding a 1-2inch lift, 33/10.5 tyres on 18" rims... and putting a full tray and custom canopy on it. Mods are possible on any car, and can turn most 4x4 into more serious versions.
As far as the ranger goes, wont touch any model as they only come in auto..
Absolutely wrapped with the purchase the ute is an absolute gem thus far - haven’t loaded it up yet but loved every minute it
Much of a discount mate? Trying to suss out what I can get away with pricing wise.
@@Sisu2280 mate to be honest the finance fell through on the fella who had brought it and I snapped it up the following day - didn’t want to wait for months on end for one to come in - I took home 4 days later
@@jonathanmccartney4498 thanks for the reply!
I manage to get a couple of things thrown in - but I think it's end of financial year, and I have to wait 3 months, so it's a bit of give and take!
Drive safe, fellow Isuzu owner!
I like the fair and honest review about the dmax.
you won't get one unless an owner does it because Isuzu spent $100 million in clever advertising through cronies.
I took 1 for a test drive yesterday,, beautiful ute to drive,comfortable, and the engine noise is not as bad as some say. Hey its quieter than my triton..
Cant wait to get into 1 full time. Good review by the way 👍
Same here mate!
Been a fan of Toyota for quite a few years, but I'm pushing towards a D Max this time.
Gee really ..... I keep hearing all these triton lovers drone on about how good they are . You get what you pay for people, triton are cheap for a reason and ugly
@@mannyvalenti475 my triton is awsome, but it only has a 3ton pulling capacity.
I need a 3.5 ton, to pull my new van. Thats why im looking at the Dmax
Nothing in this category should be pulling more then 3t regularly, on the highway or any sort of distance.
@@markwitham6784 None of these utes should be pulling more then what the vehicle weighs. buy a ford f250 or ram 1500 petrol or silverado if your going to pulling 3.5 tonnes or more.
Finally someone who gives isuzu it's due praise
Just bought one. I had the old one 2017 model. Nothing went wrong just a little harsh. Hoping this one is a little more driver friendly. Wish me luck!
Much of a discount on offer mate?
We just bought the new D-Max Vcross M model 6 month ago in Thailand. Absolut great. The best truck I ever had! Only issue, Isuzu had to change the steering coloum due to engineering problem
I would have lots of difficult situation trying to choose it between a Ford ranger coz I love them both
To be frank, i wish the industry media would stop asking for more road comfort and more tech in 4x4 vehicles. Its those things that become such a hassle once the vehicle is 5 + years old and its used remotely or off road a lot. If people want better road capability and comfort and more technology then buy an awd not a 4wd. Buy an suv not a ute.
Picking mine up on Wednesday 😊
How is it? I'm getting mine in July... Just waiting on delivery.
@@shanea9613 hey mate, I absolutely love it
Ok so Toyota and Ford cost a lot more, Ford has zero customer service and the Ranger is too complex for there own mechanics to repair, they couldn’t even handle problems with Falcons, Toyota has a lot going for it with service and parts available all over the country but they have also been known to not look after customers with legitimate warranty issues and now there is the dpf issues and some say that the current fix isn’t good enough. I’d say that both the Hilux and Ranger have the edge off road but having the best off road capability is not essential in my opinion when all there are fairly close anyway. I think the reliability that I trust the DMAX will have like previous models is enough to trump the others even if I wasn’t cheaper.
i have had 2 ford rangers 100.000 ks plus on both zero problems great customer service i must be just lucky
Totally agree with your informed comments Tim - would not touch a Ford or Holden with a barge pole - rubbish brands and crap service culture - I’ve owned six Subarus but they’re just too soft for what I want now for Aus touring hence Toyota Hilux but I can see the DMax has some good space to promote its much improved vehicle build and safety features that will give Ford and Toyota an ankle biting experience.
@@johnnumbat9782 yeah mate you don't deserve a ranger or a hilux they are light years ahead of the this dmax you are better off buying something like a ssyangyong
What dpf issues are you talking about?? Are you just getting your info from anecdotal claims you get from forum?? Or maybe the dpf issues were the operators fault 99% because people weren't driving the vehicles how they should and to many women and grannies were driving Hilux's and to drop their kids off at school and to do the grocery shopping rather than using it as a workhorse as it was intended??... That sounds like more sense! I tell you what my Hilux is over 15 years old with over 350k on the clock and it still told like a clock!
Will a ranger, Triton, or dmx stand the test of time like so many Toyota's have??
I don't think so?!
all4dh8rz 😂
I just bought one of these waiting for delivery but honestly how can you go past a Ute like this a more reliable engine than anything on the market may not be the most powerful but at the end of the day it’s a 4x4 not a Ferrari I drive the new hiluxs for work every day but could not justify spending the extra 10k+ for it great Ute but really when it comes to 4x4 not much of a difference
Seems like all the upgrades are targeting adding what was missing from the previous model - rear diff lock, more refinement and more modern with an actual touchscreen etc. Good stuff
Seems to be much better than current model. Hopefully its true. My experience using my vcross for 7 yrs along off road workplace. Trusted engine durability but the other part should be upgraded especially on its suspension (Vibration/bumping experience along the offroad at my workplace). Until now im replacing 3 times of shock absorber, 2 times of upper ball joint, and 1 time of steering rack 1 time lower ball joint and others.
Handling on the road seems no issue at all except off road and hopefully they're upgraded then i'll wait to grab this new comming model.
I like Isuzu dmaX and having this truck someday.
Disables traction control on the front when you engage the rear locker
Had mine for 2 months and put 16000ks in it. Lots of country roads and plenty of towing. Please ISUZU do something about he lane assist settings. Great on good roads. Dangerous in skinny roads with only center line. Can see many carabiners getting into trouble with it.
As many people say the previous generation smokey..is that right the new generation isuzu d-max right now is pretty good ? that's all wanna know cauz i've plan to have it..thnks
This is a nice truck. Honestly i really like the clutter from the engine.
So is it true this model cannot have lift kits installed and bull bars or bigger wheels?
that front end is something
top selling pickup truck in Thailand
Anyone knows where the Isuzu was tested off road? If so, particular track?
Double-decker vampire grill! I can't! 😂
Kelvin Wachira Does that mean it sucks twice?🤣
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@@andrewd7586 Stop it!! Lol!
So only a 'tweak' to the engine when the only real carry over parts from the 4JJ1 are the conrods? ;-)
So whats the difference between this LS-U and the X-Terrain , the looks?
Auto start, push button start, electric drivers seat etc. Comfort stuff
@@everist22 That and the styling pack, yep. Have a look at our pricing and spec video here for more detail: ruclips.net/video/aDTvBynLY5w/видео.html
do you not do your own research before asking such questions? Have you not read D max specs from their website?
I Love the double vampire teeth grill😎😎😈😈💖💖
Great review. Very balanced. Thank you.
It looks great, but those rims are ugly, I'm sorry
Mi favorita
Good review
George Costanza wants his wallet back
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Looks good!
perfect 4wd
Hope to have onr
Marcus review yes 👍👍👍😊
I look forward to the new bt50
Awful Automatic! Feels like the ones used in the 90's by the Toyota Cressida, always confused 😂
Manual MUCH better and way more fuel efficient.
Wow. SsangYong's Musso has a less noisy engine, the interior has more creature comfort, and the same safety features bar for the lap only centre seatbelt at the back and costs 22 Grand less. With a an extra year warranty and real unlimited kilometres coverage. Made in Korea and all.
I know where my money is.
Waiting for "ranger and hilux are trash", "4jj is the best"🤣
2nd here😂😂 almost first
❤️👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿❤️
This Dmax compared to its previous version is better. But I still don’t believe it’s better than Toyota Hilux 2021 on most basic terms like Durability, money value, resale value, fuel economy, tough, toque, noise on the road, smoothness. But I can admit that it’s technology has increased further but Ute with tech rarely last long that’s why Ford ranger Wildtrack hasn’t reached ranks of Hilux yet has huge tech. Hilux man here
Now your being plain silly. You know how many issues the toy donk has !
Hilux was good before, a lot of farmers had purchased Isuzu Dmax and they are happy, so it tells you it's good ute. Also look 4wd show what Isuzu Dmax does. At the end of day car is person choice.
Victor Odera can you travel more than 1,000km on a single tank ? Dmax engines have been known to last over 500,000km and the automatic gearbox is the same as the Toyota.
I just sold my 2016 Isuzu L-SM for $40,000 I’d say it held its value pretty well mate