2025 Isuzu D-MAX Blade Review: BEST NEW Offroad Ute?!

[@exploringsydneyandbeyond9059]

so many manufacturers add heated seats but very few have ventilated seats - in australia we need ventilation more than heating . i dont see 80K in value .

[@jeremygeduldt936]

The Isuzu D-Max Blade should come to South Africa 😮

[@normkubyang9430]

Have they fixed the bump steer?

[@stormvalestarabs]

For that money, I’d like a tuned by Walkinshaw sticker too. No 360 camera is curious.

[@garageblitztv3215]

Does anyone know who makes the flow-form 17x8.5 P18 offset wheels for Walkinshaw ?

[@TerenceBarringtonHowlett]

Is there a time factor,on these videos

[@jameswilson4712]

Sounds like there’s a few compromises for 80k

[@Niddez]

Our Dmax have a 360 cam, 10inch screen and an around view monitor

[@pinchface]

this facelift model isn't even advertised in the UK yet!

[@EmmanuelPingkianSr]

Wow whaT a truck from Isuzu. dMaX Blade. Hopefully this truck will come to Philippines

[@michaelwebb540]

Looks nice. Very reliable cars.

[@airforceone6523]

Looks like they slapped on wheels ams suspension and put drawings on the car and gave it a $20,000 sale price increase lol

[@ss-xl1cc]

Just bought a bi turbo ranger xlt with touring pack,ceramic coating,soft tonneau for 64k driveaway. If i knew this blade was coming out I would have waited to give this a test driveway before making a purchase. Ah well at least i got a good deal on the ranger

[@geneharrison6625]

Isn’t the blade like $76k ? Not sure it’s worth the extra 12k

[@willross7121]

Sheesh and i just got a '22 musso.. xlv, lux pack.. bells whistles and a Lil more for a whopping 38K

[@simonr23]

different reasons for buying this dmax vs a non-raptor ranger. ranger - more car like, more tech, but less off road ability. dmax (or any other ute) - less refined, less tech, better off road. i wont get into reliability.

[@RocketRod63]

Mate you should have paid the extra $4k & got the V6 🤦‍♂️ I have 2 V6s…..a Sport & an XLT 👍

[@gureno19]

$64k for a Bi turbo is wild for a ute that's going to be worth $25k in 3 years 😂

[@Motoring_With_Manas]

The alloys look like the ones from a Ranger 2013

[@xcurlyfry2140]

0-100 = shit it's underpowered compared to many other utes out there... But.. It makes it up for the reliability. Can always Tune it and Remap it, so.. can get more out of it

[@kacheve]

This looks like a beast wow👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 It's competing with Toyota we all know Ford gonna be parked up in a Garage before long

[@Jerdani_4]

love it mate

[@patrlcksreaLView]

STOP TOUCHING THE DUST!

[@CryptikStudios]

Agreed

[@stormvalestarabs]

I know right. Scratches!

[@mokisan]

Why stop touching the dust? Sorry I am not aware , also how should someone clean of dust then? 😅 a dust rag is OK?

[@valentinebulala6748]

😂😂

[@nafedogg6361]

What's wrong with touching the dust? Srs question

[@southerngentleman5321]

Can we get that scratched one at a discount?

[@MrKrizzer]

When is this coming to India? Isuzu is not updating the current model since a long time.

[@ethanbird8519]

12:19 Did this guy seriously say Solid Axles front and rear?? What kind of BS is he talking about

[@CarSauce]

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[@CarSauce]

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[@CarSauce]

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[@ethanbird8519]

@@CarSauce Lol, all good dude😂

[@Jinj.c]

@@CarSauce hahah wtf

[@jiangsu9348]

Who else got triggered when he passed his hand over the dusty car paint? 😡🤣

[@PlumbBob-FGX]

Got a mate that does the same thing and is also tapping his index finger nails on every ferken surface.

[@abshassan]

I was about to write the same comment, micro scratch city :)

[@FishandHunt]

Solid axles front and rear? Incorrect.

[@Tristananger12345]

Rear drums is pretty poor, it shows it’s just a gap filler until the next design

[@trickster8635]

You get an individual POO number, I get that!

[@bongisiphomalinga7709]

This looks so sick 🥹🔥

[@RocketRod63]

And for $76,990 you get……rear drum brakes 🤦‍♂️ And no 360 deg cameras 🤯

[@adamcrea3547]

can't park without a 360 camera hmm

[@RedDog-e7v]

Why you need 360 cameras ?

[@shawsie5780]

How did we ever survive back in the day

[@pukavita]

@@RedDog-e7v it helps in the outback, particularly when you go bush bashing and going over crests. Front facing camera or 360 cameras help quite a bit.

[@bobjuniel8683]

Racing through features, then slipping in not included items on the list of inclusions is crazy deceptive. I never trust salesmen that talk too fast and do not give the customer time to internalise and evaluate information. It's called pressure selling.

[@simranbanga5467]

With increase in track width, they should look into widening the cab and bed so these narrow cabs of all Thai or Chinese built utes can be useful for family long travel. Back seats of every small dual cab Utes are pretty much no room except if we are 5’7 or else will be uncomfortable for long distance. Ute beds in these small category Utes not even 5 foot or under. At least these companies can bring some long wheelbase models like LDV has megatub. No wonder we seeing heaps of American Utes on roads as they can tow safely and heaps more comfortable. These small Utes are getting way too expensive for what they offer and let alone small diesel rubbish engines

[@Daytona53]

I wonder if we'll get something similar.

[@jeppo1185]

Literally looks like every other Dual cab ute that exists on the planet. Different day, same shit!

[@benking1955]

Except a better engine

[@mayaswellbethewifesaccount]

Sound like a Kia Tasman or cybertruck is more up your alley

[@jeppo1185]

@mayaswellbethewifesaccount7625 this may well be the reason why Kia designed the Tasman like they did. Trying to stand out in a sea of monotony.

[@Chris0-58]

12:55 to 12:58. What happened?

[@jnrgriessel1340]

Dont forget about the ISUZU D-MAX AT35❤

[@jasonvass1908]

That's not testing the car at all my 2 wheel dr would of made it up those little hills .car expert will give it a good test

[@browney9062]

Yeah just get the x terrain youll spend less on the extras 😂😂 younget in the blade unless you really like the stickers and fenders

[@narclem]

Anyone did a word count on the use of the word ‘gnarly’ ?

[@stevegordon-hall2732]

Only thing it’s missing is power and torque why would you buy it.

[@RocketRod63]

Not to mention rear drum brakes.

[@ramudithadesilva8547]

Raptor is more worth the money

[@AutoDrive669]

isuzu d'max 2025 modified

[@akrembouali8778]

It comes with a manual gearrbox

[@edwardmorrison2461]

Have they fixed the front end so the tyres aren't destroyed within 20000km? Have they fixed the gear box so cruise control can be used in sport mode and doesn't constantly hunt for gears? Have they fixed the fule consumption so it actually matches the 8L/100km claimed by the factory? Have the fixed the seats so they are actually comfortable instead of giving you back pain? They obviously still haven't fixed the screen display so it is easy to use. Have they fixed the dash computer so it actually gives you accurate information instead of estimations? Have they fixed the paint pealing within 2 years issue? It doesn't appear so. The only supposedly good thing about Isuzu since 2023 is the motor's reliability. In short, they're still a piece of crap and the factory and dealership won't support their product.

[@CryptikStudios]

76K for a 150,000km warranty? LOL

[@shawsie5780]

The 4j will outlive any other Ute on the market 💯

[@bhanukahettiarachchi8523]

the door closing sound in the 1st minute wanted to skip the video

[@shawsie5780]

Agree, I own the MUX and Dmax and the door sound is horrific, I bought it for the reliable motor

[@slickraider6858]

Still 16mm less unlaiden clearance compared to the Nissan pro 4x Warrior

[@shawsie5780]

4j will out live a Warrior 4x over

[@Davidsmith-mc2no]

BYD SHARK 6

[@vitorharalambus6537]

Very interesting times, sennndddd itttttt

[@shawsie5780]

Chinese rubbish, when you connect it to the Internet China is watching

[@dw2176]

jfc who cares

[@CC-tk9xw]

It's pronounced E-so-zo as Asian what is Aysuzu?

[@Reotha]

Typical

[@garageblitztv3215]

If only it had similar outputs to the GR Hilux …

[@cellularking3585]

Definately not worth the $80,000 price tag, rather buy a HAVAL which has more features including 360 degree camera.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

$7k for $4.5k worth of upgrades... yeah nope. Also still has 1990s engine and gearbox. Also this is not a review, this is a product show case in controlled conditions. Essentially advertising (reading off the spec sheet).

[@morriemariani9646]

No 360 degree camera for 75k!!! No fkn way.

[@richardcharlton8259]

How about ISUZU you bring a complete new vehicle to the market instead of just flogging the same old Ute you are just flogging a dead horse

[@INGGITME]

Sana all may ganyan na cars at marunong magdriveSana all may ganyan na car at magaling magdrive

[@kurtesparon6914]

It would be awesome if it had a manual transmission option

[@juanpaoloescopete]

i-suzu

[@julianmelan85]

It feels criminal that you failed to mention the new Mitsubishi Triton. It is the direct competitor. How ever, Ranger has never been left out. Criminal I tell you.

[@Smitty19966]

I got a Triton GSR for 60K a month ago. 77K for this is a complete rip off. That interior is dated by at least a few years, much like the Navara. Isuzu think that they can start up their own brand tax scheme like Toyota I guess. 🙄

[@julianmelan85]

​@@Smitty19966 Triton GSR? We have it with the name Triton Athelete in south east asia. Im loving my new triton by miles! it just feels criminal that these Aus reviewers are failing to mention it and giving the Triton the praise it deserves.

[@sabiankylelee]

And to think that they were actually raving the Triton on this channel when it first came out

[@julianmelan85]

@ and then it just fell off the radar. I have mine and it’s amazing. I just don’t get it

[@shawsie5780]

The new Triton has Renault technology in it, no thanks

[@stevenalexander403]

The dustiest tarted up old ute around Mutton dressed as lamb It's now up there with the Toyota's Hilux Charge like a bull ISUZU and rip-off the consumer

[@johnlee2540]

2nd best ..

[@abdikadar2]

New Performance engine and New Ute is what I expected. . Still old D Max with minor changes. Stick to my old Dmaz no Upgrade. Old is better and no DFP shit.

[@philipl6900]

I am pissed just paid 70K for DMAX and now they bring this out, Isuzu are a joke, they are cash grabbing and unfair on anyone that purchased a DMAX given they would have had to go spend a fortune to do these upgrades. Absolutely nothing different about it and no more power then the rest of the 3.0 litre range.

[@RedDog-e7v]

So blame someone else for your decision? Ok mate

[@eugeneandemmakeelan4065]

What's under the Hood though shit. Over 5 minutes in and I still don't know and that's really the main point to answer. Thumbs down.

[@Dylan-li5vv]

They done this wrong they wasting money creating the stock version then bringing it to aus to tear it up put new leather it would be cheaper if they just done it at the factory

[@whynot0969]

3:45!! You GAY LORD

[@michaelchapman2121]

I do like the D-MAX but they keeps getting more and more outdated and expensive every year and left behind by the competition

[@garageblitztv3215]

Over 12 seconds 0-100 unloaded … that’s almost dangerous pulling out on to a Hi-way for people who aren’t truck drivers! Seems like a missed opportunity and a major letdown for the rest of the work done not to have a mild tune. However, If it is true that the wheels, shocks and springs are Australian made, then due credit needs to be given to Walkinshaw supporting where possible Australian made.

[@dr.killjoy5001]

That's why I am still eyeing the previous generation Amarok V6 diesel cause it is still the fastest normal sized ute.

[@garageblitztv3215]

@@dr.killjoy5001 @ aside from the Raptor, it’s actually the TRD supercharged Hilux that still holds that claim, with no comprise payload and being not too big and not too small … but I think we both could agree that dual cabs are not race cars, however it makes the driving experience a lot better when vehicles are under 8 seconds 0-100.

[@dr.killjoy5001]

@garageblitztv3215 Yea, raptor is a bit of a different breed from normal utes, so is the supercharged Hilux. I agree, they are not race cars but good acceleration is always welcome especially when you want to overtake.

[@Mays99]

Bargain buys with very low kms 👌​@@dr.killjoy5001

[@vitorharalambus6537]

Quite pathetic in 2024…..

[@tidlywinks]

12.05 seconds!!!! Bahahahahahha

[@crispinswainstonharrison9042]

That engine is very outdated

[@laridavis]

You're better off throwing your own suspension, tune, wheels and tyres. It would still be cheaper than this. I purchased a new 2023 XTerrain, put wheels and all terrains, upgraded GVM, canopy, roofrack and 270-awning, the price of that. The Blades not worth it

[@vitorharalambus6537]

Still has the reliable but slow and dated donk, yawn……

[@mraduldhakar8406]

80k for almost nothing in value for return. Compared to tank 500, gwm cannon alpha and others, why would someone buy this at such an astonishing price. Don’t come with arguments that Chinese are shit. I own one and you guys can see a lot of them on the road day by day so they certainly getting traction and are acceptable

[@Scads_In_Space]

Congraturation! +100 Social Credit Score!

[@ramudithadesilva8547]

Gwm is only for putting on big lift and tyres then goinf to the shopping centre

[@shreckm6470]

With a basic green tune 538 NM to the wheels instead of 352 and 60 more hp.

[@sleebavarghese5664]

❤

[@davidshannon4854]

Never have I seen anyone destroy their credibility so completely. I would have thought it might have been a good idea to get someone who had even the vaguest knowledge of off road driving to road test a 4wd... let alone being the hardest to watch vehicle review it has ever been my misfortune to come across.

[@XEvilxknievilX]

Wth is Eye-suzu ?? 🥴🥴

[@KirkAnderson-l3i]

My 11 year old Max is still going strong, don’t need fancy add on’s, electric gimmicks, or fancy paint. 70 grand is better off going into the Mortgage

[@JF-di1nr]

Walkinshaw sticker pack. Overpriced.

[@docregsportsmd]

Toyota set the bar low

[@alexjohnson3696]

Grossly overpriced as in the hilux and ranger equivalent. Also, why are you yelling?

[@kycania2046]

Research Isuzu warranty Very bad Body cracking etc etc

[@ramudithadesilva8547]

Waste of money rather get a raptor

[@kieronmoodley7471]

Stopped watching coz reviewer is a cake

[@PrajwalChandangole-ur4bg]

First