Isuzu KB 3.0 4x4 double-cab pickup review

[@shootar75]

Good to see a review by someone spending time with a vehicle, rather than reading the specs and driving it around town for an hour....

[@nunomellomusic]

Perfect comment. That's it!!

[@BubblesTheCat1]

Exactly

[@kingnathan6196]

I owned a 3.0 4jj1 of Isuzu Dmax 2015. After 2 years, the engine and transmissions kicking like the day one ever since I bought it. Such a great vehicle made by Isuzu.

[@jamieroberts777]

@@kingnathan6196 still kicking?

[@kingnathan6196]

@@jamieroberts777 Glad that you asked. With proper maintenances, it still does. Such a great daily drive. Now I have upgraded the suspensions, linkages, the intakes & EGR blocked. Of course there is shortcoming, but it is still manageable after 9 years.

[@sebastianmirandasolis]

Very good video you made Mr St Pierre. I have one of those pickup truck, a 2014 Isuzu Dmax 3.0 (4JJ1 engine) (Bought it in my country, Costa Rica). Great car. 122K km already and no problems with car at all. I like the way you make reviews and videos at all, we don´t have any kind of reviews like the one you make over these side of the world.

[@h34p]

one of the best reviews i have ever seen on youtube. congrats to that. i am right now think about getting a amarok canyon, a isuzu dmax, a ford ranger wildtrak or a toyota hilux.. cant really decide - but thank you for that really piece of gold you left here with that review.

[@overland-workshop]

Thanks for the compliments. Make sure you get to see our other reviews on our channel.

[@planed1978]

My company car.... Ranger, my private car... D'max. Ranger has poor fuel economy also is not reliable ( all kind of electrical issues, new engine at 100 000 km, change of engine oil cooler, EGR cooler, booster intercooler radiator, turbos actuator etc). I don't care because it's company car but in comparison my D'max had 0 issue for same amount of km. 20% less fuel consumption. My previous company was I Gen Amarok. It's was OK till 320 000 km. After that it became a nightmare to own. If you want reliable truck you can't go wrong with Hilux (had 400 000 trouble free km on one of those) or D'max. If you want sophisticated truck, reasonably reliable... Amarok.

[@sabeloMabuda]

Thanks for this review, I enjoyed every bit of it, an eye opener indeed testing it right here at home, RSA. Good to see its strengths on off road conditions, i own a 2009 Jetta 5 1.9 tdi coming with recommendations versus post 2010 TDIs sensors challenges, my priorities are "fuss free" & reliable car, I have an eye on ISUZU 250D or 3,0D as a budget bakkie (2012 - 2018), I'm happy to see long term review on it, the capable 2010 Fortuner (seen your review it too) I love proves to be out of range of what I can afford right now.

[@sauberbeast]

The king - great cab to drive on a daily, and inspires a lot of confidence wherever the destination. Isuzu has built a monster here!

[@haydne]

Andrew, we had a few words a while ago about a LR Discovery, but I've been waiting for a long time for a decent review of the D-Max and you've delivered it. I had an "Isuzu D-Max Experience Day" last year and I spent about 3 hours on and off road with it. I was very impressed with it so full marks to your review. Thank you.

[@malcolmrandall7349]

I have just bought the Isuzu Blade (UK) 2.5 Auto and had Ive had it around 8 months now and done 24000 miles and all on road. The car has performed well and Im very happy with it. Thanks for your review:-)

[@1990-t1j]

I am about to buy the 2018 3.0 V-Cross in Thailand. EDIT: the best review of a pick-up I have seen. By far. And by a Brit.

[@sherwintoncomique4384]

Thanks for an Honest Useful Review. I got this Isuzu Pickup because of it. No regrets. Very sturdy, dependable and frugal vehicle.

[@rajmohite-patill]

2.5 Dmax Vcross isuzu is available in INDIA. i am going to buy it in few months. now seeing your review. i am sure that i am making a good choice. thank you 😊

[@Jp11130]

How is it

[@rajmohite-patill]

@@Jp11130 it's a very good 4x4. Enjoying it

[@borneoagathis5920]

Do you find it a bit under power?

[@rajmohite-patill]

@@borneoagathis5920 it's just right

[@gibbethoskins8621]

I drive a 94 isuzu trooper 3.1TD with 500,000kms can't kill them

[@sherwintoncomique4384]

The Best review for Isuzu Dmax. Appreciate it Mate

[@aadityamundhalia]

Thanks Andrew I am thinking about a duel cab and was really hoping a good review. Thanks a lot.

[@SteveNicklin]

nice review - have just sold my ageing LR Discovery 3, the king of offroader-cruiser-peoplecarriers and I am getting more and more enthused about the DMax as a sensibly-priced replacement

[@JimsUWPhotography]

We have these at work and they are a great vehicle. I'd love to own one.

[@ktcgarage8572]

I’m so disappointed Isuzu left the US, my old Trooper is great as well but I wish Isuzu would come back to America

[@PoolsideCigarReviews]

Awesome review! I'd love to see you take an F-150 on an adventure one day. I have a supercrew 4x4, and I LOVE it. Best overall 4x4 I've ever owned. It's a bit big for the tight trails, and it can't rock crawl like a jeep, but for fishing and hunting, it's always taken me to where I need to go. I'd love to hear your thoughts on how the F150 stacks up against some of the 4x4s you test regularly. Thanks for sharing this!

[@jsirkerp]

I very much like your reviews! They are very objective and smart.

[@GanjaismOfficial]

Great review man! We're hoping to buy one soon and seems this baby will be a good companion! Puff Puff Drive!

[@kganyaentlemokgoko6283]

My dad's one looks the exacts same besides the wheels we have nice customed wheels

[@KHGuitarFreak1988]

IMO, the only real downside to this vehicle is it's low clearance. Other than that, it gets the job done... :)

[@takayama1638]

Right Andrew, about morons! I love Isuzus! I had a 1981 diesel sedan 5 speed manual, that thing would not stop. Snowy mountains in Japan, just snow tires, I rarely needed chains, it was 2WD. Wish we could get these trucks in America.

[@phoebiemushanya5074]

Love Isuzu, thanks for the review!! Love the Oscar Pretorius 4 holes same as the toilet door, a very good sense of humor!!@!🤣😅😂 Thanks guys!!!

[@johnwm6614]

stunning review...i am in the market for a 4x4 and will be going to GM

[@kubben1]

Will you test the new Mitsubishi L200/Triton any time soon?

[@borneoagathis5920]

You are a good presenter Sir. I just subscribed.

[@Rndmaniacs]

Since you now down under, and the new D-Max is already on sale there, please can you do a review of it?

[@nobodyshome5696]

Isuzu Trouper , except mine was flipped ( wrecked ) I call her , " Side Show " Best GD 4X4 I've ever owned ." So let the Side Show Begin "

[@jeffsama7601]

Thank you Andrew

[@hussamnasar6040]

i am waiting for africa expedition..still waiting for all episodes..plz share all till 16

[@CeeKayz0rz]

Isuzu is best pickup! I just wish the USA was getting them. :c

[@SteveNicklin]

+CK's channel. you do - yours is called the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon - and both look better than the DMax

[@CeeKayz0rz]

Ya, but they don't have the Isuzu style...

[@aliwest2954]

Steve Nicklin They don't have the same engine and transmission

[@bossadave]

Omg that is so funny "Pistorius was here"

[@ReezyChiloane]

haha that Oscar bit got me laughing

[@Samuel-tg1rn]

I apologise for commenting so late, but is the base dmax (KB) smaller inside than the higher spec models? I used to work for a conservation organisation in the UK and I drove a dmax on and off road and it was so tiny inside in terms of leg room and steering wheel clearance. However, the steering wheel was not equipped with a reach and height adjuster. Its a shame because I thought the truck was phenomenal, and I would like to purchase one myself. I am 6ft 5 and big built, so would the dmax (KB) not be suitable for a chap my stature? Thanks, Sam

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU GREAT DETAIL VIDEO

[@cd7059]

Hi Andrew my brother's picking up one of these Isuzu in a couple days he's planning a very long trip around Australia and he's going to give it a lift kit mud tyres snorkel and he's going to be pulling a trailer with it and quite a bit of gear on it, I don't believe it comes with a locker in the rear and I've suggested that he should think about putting one on, am I correct in saying that. he's been told he won't need one which I don't believe to be true, what's your thoughts on it? Thanks Dan p.s. think the channels great

[@GABTICO94]

Hope you can help, i am between getting this or the colorado and I am unsure which to pick

[@ryandunne7558]

Hey Andrew have you thought about Comeing to Australia and doing any over landing!

[@overland-workshop]

Yes. We have an Australian expedition in planning for 2016.

[@HarpsBhalla]

+4xOverland Can I join you guys ? I';m a photographer and would love to do a photographic essay on you guys.

[@PaSolPi]

Great and honest video review , Andrew! Thank you for that. By the way, the video quality is very good. What camera and cutting software do you use?

[@overland-workshop]

That was shot with a Canon 5D Mk3. The lens was a 24-105 Canon L series. I have recently upgraded to a Sony A7S camera, for the improved video codec it uses and am delighted with the improvements. I edit on Adobe Premier.

[@PaSolPi]

Thank you !!

[@yochiththimmaiah4808]

thank you man that was helpfull....

[@teto55055]

do you think it is same with 2.5L engine ?

[@bonaji2010]

if you recall i have sent you a message on youtube on this vehicle in about 2010 asking for you thoughts about this vehicle

[@josemartinez-ob6jd]

I own a Isuzu, do you know if Isuzu be back in the U.S. ?

[@hadrianhaine5204]

Chevy Colorado is the same chassis and running gear is the D-max just a different body.

[@mbitjitambahepa1792]

NICE

[@hansdoward]

So very cool to see our "Chicken Tax" is preventing the US from getting some of the best vehicles made in the world. Checking our privilege. Toyota didn't think Americans would buy the foreign made diesel engines. Speaking as an average American, these would sell very well to people who don't want a giant "full size" american truck, but know what turbo diesel can do.

[@shadowdance4666]

Is it a diesel?

[@AlvinoHorn]

Yes South Africa is Diesel with pick ups.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

But Andrew, you guys are driving at breakneck speed in the rain yourselves.😨

[@overland-workshop]

How could you tell?

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@@overland-workshop One can see it on the video, with the vehicles approaching from the opposite direction. You're doing at least a100 to 120 km/h with the wipers on high speed. Unless the film was sped up a bit. It looked scary. Maybe it's just an illusion. 2:53 ☺😊👋😎👍

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@@overland-workshop But I fully agree with you on the morons here on the roads in South Africa. Especially when it rains. Then they're at their worst.

[@overland-workshop]

If you are judging by the vehicles coming in the opposite direction, then the closing speed would be, if we were doing 80, and they were doing 120, is 200kph! The danger of driving too slowly in these conditions is that people coming up behind won't wait. They will overtake even if they can't see a thing ahead. And if that happens, we are in danger too. One has to keep a moderate pace to keep oneself safe. It's not only about our speed. The closer it's matched, within reason to the traffic, the safer it is. I hate driving in South Africa. The most dangerous country I've ever driven in, by far.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@@overland-workshop O yes, absolutely Andrew. You're quite correct. I find driving in South Africa very tedious, especially on the busier routes, and in the cities. It feels like a war zone on the roads. ❤ the content. 😎👋👍

[@nhlosomagwaza5052]

You mean KwaZulu-Natal ?

[@alanbstard4]

Toyota owns 6 percent of Isuzu

[@kganyaentlemokgoko6283]

Or rims

[@timszon]

The outer exterior makes it look un African vehicle if you know what i mean.

[@ScribblyPoppo]

OMG you're on the WRONG side!!!