Updated Isuzu D-Max revealed

2024 Isuzu D-Max revealed

Gear up, gents! The 2024 Isuzu D-Max is jumping into the spotlight with an awesome facelift, first unleashed in Thailand and soon to dominate local terrains. Sporting a fierce new front, this beast’s got an edge with its upgraded tail-lights and revamped interiors, borrowing some rugged features from its off-road warrior sibling, the MU-X.

This isn’t just any makeover; it’s a mid-life upgrade for the D-Max legacy that began back in 2019. Brace yourselves for those aggressive redesigned headlights, a sleek grey or ‘black chrome’ grille, and a bolder lower bumper featuring an air vent for that extra aerodynamic punch.

The exterior boasts those menacing “triple-armour” LED tail-lights, killer new wheel designs, and bolder flared wheel arches for the flagship D-Max V-Cross – a true king in New Zealand known as the X-Terrain.

Step inside to a driver’s paradise: paddle shifters right on your steering wheel, cooling front seats for those intense drives, an upgraded 7-inch semi-digital dashboard, and the latest USB-C charging ports. The central touchscreen might look the same, but it’s powered up with wireless Android Auto, joining forces with wireless Apple CarPlay.

Competing head-on with beasts like the Mitsubishi Triton, Ford Ranger, and VW Amarok, this monster is decked out with a digital cluster, widescreen infotainment, rear disc brakes, and that crucial wireless charger. And for those rugged adventures? The D-Max has got you covered with its ‘rough terrain mode’, optimizing brakes and torque for those challenging rock-climbing stints.

Isuzu’s upping their game with a front camera boasting a broader and sharper view. Under the hood, it’s all power with turbo-diesel options, six-speed manual or auto transmission, and a choice between two-wheel or part-time four-wheel drive.

Get ready, New Zealand! This revamped 2024 Isuzu D-Max is coming your way, with all the official details dropping soon. Stay revved up!

(New Zealand specifications and delivery date are not confirmed at time of this article going live)