Isuzu has upped its game by rebranded its iconic KB bakkie with a new and more attractive face and renaming it the D-Max.
The range of the D-Max is aimed to be more appealing and competitive than ever before. More expensive versions of the range raise the bar for Isuzu in terms of luxury and quality. Included is the new six-speed manual and automatic gearboxes for all LX models.
Isuzu is offering a total of 30 D-Max bakkies in South Africa. The range includes 16 single cab versions, which comes with either the factory-fitted flat load deck or drop sides on the base model.
The practical extended cab models include the 2,5-litre Hi-Rider, two 3,0 LX models – with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic gearboxes – as well as a 3,0-litre 4x4 LX manual.
Topping the D-Max line-up is the updated, 3,0-litre LX. The three-litre LX is available with either 4x2 or 4x4 drive and the choice of the all-new six-speed manual or automatic gearboxes.
The biggest styling changes for the D-Max are most noticeable on the LX versions. They come with a muscular, chrome-finished grille and sleek L-shaped headlight clusters with projector-type bi-LED head lights and LED daytime running lights. Some LX versions include a tow bar as standard. It has a maximum tow rating of 3,5 tons.
Isuzu said the cabin is more upmarket that buyers would expect. The LX version includes attractive, high-quality grain for the dashboard and door trims, along with a piano-black finish on the air vent grilles and window switches.
In contrast, the door handles, locking knob, and air-vent knobs are finished in shining chrome.
It has an eight-inch colour touchscreen infotainment display as standard with a Bluetooth connection, smartphone link and a rear-view camera.
All versions of the D-Max come with a comprehensive five-year/120 000km warranty and a five-year/90 000km service plan as standard.
- The D-Max range kicks off at R246 200 for the 250C chassis cab base version
