For quite a long time, Isuzu D-Max and Nissan Navara constituted the main camp of domestic mid-range pickups. Compared with Nissan Navara, the diesel power of Isuzu D-Max has obviously become another important selling point-Isuzu’s diesel engine, what else can I say?
Not long ago, the new generation of Isuzu D-Max had exposed road test spy photos and related information. After a period of waiting, Isuzu officially released a new generation of D-Max in the Thai market a few days ago, ending the eight-year life cycle of the previous generation model.
Judging from the official pictures and related information released in the early stage, the new generation of Isuzu D-Max adopts a more aggressive front face to form the main design language of the new car.
Under the family image, the front face of the new generation of Isuzu D-Max has been refined with more layering. With the blessing of LED technology, the headlights of the new generation of Isuzu D-Max have also significantly compressed the longitudinal size, and the corresponding air intake grille has become a double-layer chrome-plated shape.
At the rear of the vehicle, the new generation of Isuzu D-Max adopts an integrated rear bumper, which combines the characteristics of the rear bumper profile with the characteristics of the cargo box rail.
According to Isuzu’s official information, the new generation of Isuzu D-max has also optimized the aerodynamic effect of the vehicle, reducing the drag coefficient. The body form also provides single-row, one-and-a-half-row and double-row combinations, and there are also different body kits to meet the needs of segmented markets.
The interior design has been fully upgraded for passenger use, changing the simple and rough image of the previous tool cart. The liquid crystal display on the center console adopts a 9-inch configuration and serves as a physical carrier of an intelligent human-computer interaction system. The active safety configuration has also been optimized.
In terms of power, the new generation of Isuzu will be equipped with a brand new 3.0L turbocharged diesel engine with a maximum output of 140 kW and a maximum torque of 450 Nm. At the same time, the power of 1.9L will continue to appear. It is matched with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, and the driving form is rear-wheel drive or part-time four-wheel drive.
In terms of the market, the new generation of Isuzu D-Max is expected to be officially launched in the global market next year, and the domestic version is expected to usher in a new generation next year.
