2021 Isuzu D-Max Review - The new ute to beat | Drive Section

[@larsmorabe4718]

KZbin recommended me this and I must say that I am completely surprised by the amount of subs you have now, you practically make better videos than those with half a million subs man. Hope you continue to make quality content man, you'll be pulling viewers left and right with the quality u have rn

[@DriveSection]

Thank you so much Lars, it truly means a lot to hear. Definitely don't have any plans of stopping any time soon.

[@salimzulu1961]

This video made me subscribe to the channel.

[@DriveSection]

Thanks Salim!

[@adonatimuryp2765]

Finaly Isuzu do somethings fantastic to get a step forward.. Cool.. 😎😎😎

[@53glowe]

Stumbled upon this channel and was incredibly impressed. The presenter is excellent. Hugely surprised at the low subscriber count...I'm sure if subsequent reviews are this quality, this will grow very quickly. You have a new subscriber 👍

[@DriveSection]

Thank you so much for the kind words and the sub! Admittedly, I'm primarily a writer by trade and the Drive Section website (and my other freelance writing work) is my main focus, and so producing video content has been secondary to that at times given for the most part it's practically all filmed and edited by myself as well. I'm certainly hoping to see it grow and expand as I continue to refine my video style going forward though, so I appreciate your support!

[@53glowe]

@@DriveSection Well given that this was primarily a solo production, more kudos to you. Well done indeed and good luck for the future 👍

[@mikeykeyes]

Mate he is doing a drive review - if he had a bikini clad or figure hugging clothed sheilas around like others he would have three more zeroes next to the 369 subscribers. I guess he can always try- getting a chick to show her and the vehicles curves- always works.

[@Roach73warren]

Finally a test drive where they don’t put it down because it doesn’t have heated seats, can’t wait to get mine

[@deepinthemangroves208]

Heated seats are for snowflakes .

[@sba0147]

Mate hands down probably one of the best reviews I've seen done, not regarding the Dmax but as just a review, bloody fantastic. No doubt your numbers will grow very quickly, great job and cracking no BS review.

[@DriveSection]

Thank you so much mate - means a lot to hear given how small an operation this is, and given how much I pride myself on being truly independent, unbiased, and prepared to call out both the good and the bad where I see it.

[@michaelnugara1]

Just found your chanel and love the review. You covered a lot of material most of the others haven't. We're looking to buy one and set it up for touring next year. Can't wait to get behind the wheel of one. Thanks Mick

[@DriveSection]

Thanks Mick - I don't doubt you'll love it when you get the chance to take one for a spin!

[@mickglinatsis161]

Thanks for an honest review 👍

[@DriveSection]

Cheers Mick, glad you enjoyed it!

[@robbutcher9503]

This is the best new model D Max review I’ve seen on the Internet. It looks like a great ute.

[@VideoShowMeHow]

Mate you're a class act - very nice vid and great commentary!

[@RollyBalondo]

your subscribers will grow. you have a more detailed review that we ordinary folks can understand. :-)

[@DriveSection]

Thanks Rolly!

[@dowlat454]

great review.

[@TheLandichoChannel]

keep up the good work. Hope to own that beast someday, would suggest to balance the voice volume

[@modernagriculture2641]

โตโยต้า ไฮลักซ์ รีโว่ ร็อคโค 2.8 4 × 4 Isuzu d'max cross 3.0 4x4 ไม่รู้จะซื้ออะไรดี? ความต้องการทางการเกษตรและการเดินทางประจำ

[@aburashed5448]

I am planning to get one. Any body knows when it will arrive to Saudi Arabia?

[@douglasyong6939]

A new king of reliability for utes until the new Hilux comes out..or perhaps the new BT50.

[@DriveSection]

Hi Douglas - the new BT-50 is the same underneath as this new D-Max, so it'll be right there alongside it as far as reliability is concerned. Toyota claims to have gotten on top of its DPF issues with the facelifted HiLux model, but time will be the judge of that. I'll be sure to try and put out some reviews when I'm able to get my hands on both the BT-50 and HiLux though.

[@turbo66]

Solid review!

[@Martin-np7ho]

Great review, well paced and fresh. How about doing a comparison against the Hilux?

[@DriveSection]

Thanks zenopod - I'll see if I can line something up!

[@stevemumbling7720]

@@DriveSection If you do can you find out if they've sorted the Hilux DPF issues in the new version that looks a lot like the Tacoma?

[@myownopinion6676]

What an ugly wheels!

[@mickglinatsis161]

I put a deposit on my x terrain today I cannot wait till it arrives . This morning I drove the new Hilux, And I have been a Toyota owner for a long time it drove like a pig ,noisy Steering was awkwardly lite ,bumpy Not refined in any way . And to achieve the options of the x terrain I needed to spend an additional 12k .good luck Hilux for being tight .

[@calummccreath4740]

I did the exact same thing mate, good choice. Can't wait for my x terrain as well. What color did you choose?

[@mickglinatsis161]

Calum McCreath Nice one don’t laugh I went with the orange ,maybe it’s the mid life crisis kicking in 🤣. What did you pick ?

[@calummccreath4740]

@@mickglinatsis161 Thats a great choice haha. That was my second option, actually ended up going with the red haha

[@mickglinatsis161]

Calum McCreath Nice ,when dose yours arrive ?

[@calummccreath4740]

@@mickglinatsis161 apparently early February, hoping it comes earlier tho...

[@jhonpazmino126]

Isuzu dmax la mejor pickup del mundo

[@grampiansfpv1998]

Took awhile for algorithm to show me this vid great job. Having owned a patrol ute for 18 years and looking to upgrade I am liking the look new dmax time for a test drive I think cheers

[@616lichking]

“..Quite tall and has short T-rex arms”. nice review 👍🏼

[@smule27]

I subscribed, waiting for more good review like this one

[@eckahesketh9789]

looking forward to a 3 ton caravan towing assessment

[@DriveSection]

Hi Ecka - I'll see if I can line something like this up for next time I'm back in a D-Max, along with some more extensive payload testing, too.

[@eckahesketh9789]

@@DriveSection good point! trying to work out tow loads is a nightmare.. surely there's a formula we can use to verify towing legally

[@greatsidders]

Awesome review mate. Channel subscribed

[@songunlunkipgen8971]

Can you show X terian version

[@major_shu5264]

:)

[@Tuesdayb2008]

Impressive review. 💡

[@bryane2857]

Wish Isuzu was in usa

[@kloppskalli]

ok, but which colour is the fastest?

[@sahbanichadly5657]

Have the new isuzu 2020 engines become unobtrusive or remained just as annoying as their predecessors and please answer

[@DriveSection]

Hi Sahbani - as I mentioned in the video at around 4:38 the new engine is considerably quieter, remaining very hushed below around 3000rpm. It does get a bit noiser in the higher rpm range, but it is still nowhere near as coarse or loud a sound as before.

[@zhr4121]

Tritón or dmax?

[@malcolmmathers2690]

i like my old 2011

[@tashingakeith5919]

Dear all motoring journalists A Diesel engine is ALWAYS going to be noisy. We all know that! How about you stop talking about the clatter and concentrate on other things because quite frankly every pickup truck/ute/buckie buyer expects diesel rumble 🤷🏽‍♂️ Sit in a Prius if you are going to wine about diesel noise. Thank you

[@DriveSection]

Hi Tashinga - for the sake of objectivity, it's just something that simply needs to be pointed out, especially as trying to cut down on clatter is something Isuzu made a big point of trying to do here. You will note, though, that I did say I liked how muscular the engine in this does sound when you get on it, and that most of the time it's remarkably quiet for what it is.

[@53glowe]

But man...there are different levels of noise. Some diesels make a hell of racket, others are more subdued, like the Triton, Mercedes and surprisingly the Musso. I think it's objective of the presenter to differentiate them 😐

[@mikeykeyes]

Isuzu spent $100 million dollars in advertising - very cleverly too- using cronies. Isuzu hopes to claw back from Ford and Toyota using "reliability" over popularity. Even new Ranger which is a real true model when released never got this much publicity- a testament to the millions spent wisely through the grass roots campaign. There is no doubt a D Max is a very popular ute so time will tell if the $100 million will fetch treble returns or not.One thing that baffles me - in 2021 despite all the safety gear still drum brakes in the rear?

[@liamwindsor5854]

$100m spent, as if

[@akhilvattmala]

👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽

[@vevohoeyo]

In other words the new d max is just getting close to where the ranger has been for the last 10 years, Not impressed at all!

[@kloppskalli]

that, and it wont break, and costs much less.

[@Naessey]

Can’t wait to test drive. I was leaning towards Ranger at first, however holding off until I drive this.

[@ayrtonrama1191]

I still think the ranger drives better but if you want long term reliability and an almost bulletproof engine id go for the dmax.

[@Naessey]

Ayrton Rama Me too!. I loved driving the Ranger but tow a lot and want more flexibility. Also, I’m not convinced about putting so much pressure through a 2.0l bi Turbo. I’ve driven one (with boat) and it shifted through the gears - a lot. Can’t wait to test drive.

[@ayrtonrama1191]

@@Naessey agree. Still, theres no replacement for displacement. Either way, both are great cars, it just depends on the persons preference and need.

[@stephenvincent4706]

Welcome to Australia, the 51st state of the USA.

[@kloppskalli]

i thought 51st is the UK

[@calebbillington2194]

Should’ve done the review on a 2wd model, if your gonna test drive a 4x4 at least show its off road capabilities

[@DriveSection]

Hi Caleb - firstly, all vehicles available to journalists at launch were 4x4 models so had no choice in that. Secondly, if you're after an overview of its off-road capabilities, that's discussed from 11:38 onwards. Hope that helps.

[@jafferhussain1439]

Nice review. Just make it right. Its not a 1 ton ute rather its a 2 ton ute. Thank you and all the very best.

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

In Australia, a 1 Tonne Ute is called that because of its payload capacity, not its kerb weight.

[@gregoriohodgson5332]

I've seen the D-Max 2021,and Ford Ranger 2021,go head to head,and the D-Max just couldn't keep up,and that's with all the upgrades.Isuzu still has a long way to go.

[@leonwakefield7285]

Gregorio Hodgson good luck getting to same mileage out of a tiny twin turbo

[@kloppskalli]

show mercy and use space after a comma

[@Seaslayeradventue]

The isuzu will last x10 longer without any issues unlike the ford

[@gregoriohodgson5332]

@@Seaslayeradventue it's through.The Isuzu will last longer,mutch longer.But the Ford is more capable.And that's because i don't like Ford.

[@Seaslayeradventue]

@@gregoriohodgson5332 yeah the ford looks to be more capable

[@OOOUZ]

Rarararara... Are you reading from a script mate? Bloody boring!

[@mickglinatsis161]

Go dive it before you criticize.

[@OOOUZ]

@@mickglinatsis161 dive what 🤔🤔😏

[@JRiddledickDangerfield]

Does the automatic transmission have better programming than last years.. The 6 speed often can't make up it's mind.

[@DriveSection]

Hi Jason - it definitely feels to be more decisive from what I found, and I think the stronger and more usable torque curve of the new engine is a big part of why as it means it doesn't need to downshift so much when you give it a boot-full to get it into the powerband. Combine that with the slightly tweaked shift logic and it definitely feels better than before.

[@Madzci]

I wish they would review the other line not the best of the best. Who can afford that. A 4x2 manual or automatic would be nice to know how it works

[@DriveSection]

Hi Mohan - basically all of the cars lent out to journalists for this Australian launch were higher spec'd LS-U (like you see here) and X-Terrain models so it's just the luck of the draw. However, you will be glad to hear I have already expressed my interest in sampling something from the lower end of the range and something with a manual if/when the opportunity presents itself.

[@Madzci]

@@DriveSection sweettttt!!!

[@liamwindsor5854]

I can afford one!