Isuzu Ute D-MAX
The Isuzu D-Max is a popular ute produced by Isuzu Motors, a Japanese automaker. The current model has been in production since 2019, with a tough new facelift unveiled in 2023.
Over three generations, the D-Max has been a versatile and reliable workhorse, competing in the best-selling utility segment with the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger.
The D-Max sits alongside the MU-X in the Isuzu family, a large 8-seater SUV.
News
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News2024 Isuzu D-MAX Blade launched: Walkinshaw-fettled flagship model arrives
D-MAX Blade gets the Walkinshaw treatment, but 3.0-litre turbo-diesel remains untouched
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NewsWalkinshaw and Isuzu are working on D-MAX Blade hero variant; reveal date confirmed
Walkinshaw and Isuzu are collaborating on a tougher D-MAX hero, and Isuzu has confirmed its official reveal date
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News2024 Isuzu D-MAX pricing and specs update
Isuzu has given its D-MAX a midlife makeover with some fresh styling, improved safety, more features and the introduction of a new X-Rider variant
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News2025 Isuzu D-Max mild-hybrid ute revealed for lower CO2 emissions push
Stepping into carbon neutrality, Isuzu reveals hybrid and EV concepts, with some headed for Australia.
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Wheels catch-up: Electric D-Max for Oz, emissions fight continues, JAC T9 ute & Chery Omoda 5 EV
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Isuzu D-Max to gain hybrid engine to battle Toyota HiLux — report
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VFACTS December 2022: 20 years on top for Toyota as the market breaks through the COVID years to find recovery
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VFACTS November 2022: HiLux back on top as SUVs outsell LCVs
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NewsVFACTS September 2022: Supply boost gives car brands bumper month – with Tesla Model Y nabbing a top 10 spot
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far
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NewsVFACTS August 2022: Brighter skies emerge for new car sales
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far
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NewsVFACTS July 2022: Market up, Toyota dominates with strong HiLux and RAV4 sales
The Australian new car market has recovered from a rough June, but it's not clear sailing yet
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NewsVFACTS June 2022: New-car sales drop to lowest point in over a decade, Toyota remains on top
A tough June for carmakers has resulted in the lowest sales figures since 2011
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4X4 Australia's modified D-Max up for auction
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VFACTS May 2022: New car sales labour towards one million
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VFACTS April 2022: New car sales slump as supply chains break
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VFACTS March 2022: New car sales return to form as Tesla reports figures
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News2022 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X prices rise
Follows previous drive-away price increase last year
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NewsVFACTS February 2022: Market begins to recover in spite of ongoing delays
The strongest post-COVID February has seen some familiar models at the top of the sales charts
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2022 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X facing delays for high-spec orders
The semiconductor shortage is understood to be one of the key causes of the stock delays
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NewsSales stop on Isuzu D-Max variant with 1.9-litre turbo-diesel
The issue doesn't impact variants utilising the marque's 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine
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VFACTS January 2022: Chinese brands thrive as luxury vehicles suffer
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VFACTS December 2021: Toyota HiLux number one again as new-car sales pass one million
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2022 Isuzu D-Max drive-away price increased as rebates dropped
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2022 Isuzu D-Max range pricing and features revealed for Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
The Isuzu D-Max has a maximum braked towing capacity of 2800kg/3000kg (manual/auto with the 1.9L engine) or 3500kg (3.0L engines), with a tow ball download maximum rating of 280kg/300kg for the 1.9L engine and 350kg on all other models.
Payload in the dual cabs ranges from 925kg for the X-Terrain to 1405kg for the SX 4x2 cab chassis.
The D-Max, along with its platform-shared Mazda BT-50 derivative, set a new benchmark among mid-size utes when each arrived in 2019, featuring a long list of standard active safety equipment in all models.
ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) awarded the D-Max a full five-star crash safety rating in 2020.
Learn more in our Isuzu D-Max range review.
The D-Max’s warranty coverage is for six years or 150,000 kilometres, along with roadside assistance for seven years.
Isuzu specifies scheduled servicing every 15,000km or 12 months, whichever comes first, with a first free service at 3000km or three months. Under its capped-price service offering, maintenance costs range from $335 to $799 per service, depending on the interval.