2022 New Isuzu D-Max Review - The locally-built Bakkie finally hits showroom floors

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After an unfortunate pandemic-related delay in starting local production of the D-Max, the much-anticipated bakkie from Isuzu is finally here. Has it been worth the wait?
We sent our video guy, Ciro De Siena, to find out. In this video we'll take you through a detailed overview of the 3.0TD LSE 4x4 variant, which is the second from the top of the range, namely the V-Cross.
Price of the 2022 Isuzu D-Max in South Africa (July 2022)
3.0TD double cab LSE 3x4 auto - R771 700
3.0TD double cab V-Cross 4x4 auto - R814 700
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[@jacquesnagel2621]

The noise you hear is the sound of reliability

[@godfreyberry1599]

.....and durability !. The reviewer concentrates more on the unnecessary gadgets which are guaranteed to fail early. Prefer the no-nonsense KB 3.0 LX

[@Joelolly201203]

Isuzu is a quality drive. Toyota flips over.

[@arthur.887]

Lol couldn't have said it better myself

[@tshepo1799]

@@godfreyberry1599 can't really comment and talk about reliability and durability on the first time drive review of a new model

[@itumelengmahaole5890]

​@@tshepo1799 the engine has been around for a minute now and it's as bullet proof as can be! You should see the kind of mileage people get out of these engines, it puts Toyota to shame!

[@shingie_x]

The iconic isuzu engine noise is a classic.

[@thobekanikhoza4038]

brand identity lol! I love this though

[@shingie_x]

@@thobekanikhoza4038 fo sho.. it's a shame its all now a bit tamed

[@bonifaciosalmonzamorajr.6677]

If you want something to stand out, that is the enhine soind.. , it's their trademark though. :)

[@sandilesz4660]

Go to the lacation you will see how we love the rumble...

[@SoloVentureExplorer]

Whoever is filming your videos deserves a raise

[@sm5970]

The engine sound is what makes the Isuzu. Long May it live.

[@Getouttahere78]

Grumbly engine and engine noises in the cabin 🤔 Thank heavens it's not another bakkie that tries to sound like an electric vehicle. Great going Isuzu 👍🏻👍🏻

[@danielngada9939]

This bakkie has been made fit and relevant for us in South Africa. It is well spec'd and I find it practical. Nice automotive review there, thanks.

[@jackrambo1999]

U soujth africans do it right wen it comes to offroading.

[@WaltANelsonPHD]

Isuzu DMax will not be sold here in U.S. I saw one in dealer showroom last month in Costa Rica. Very impressed. I enjoyed this review. The driver seems upbeat, friendly and well informed.

[@moh2502]

Compared to its competitors, not as luxurious but definitely more rugged, Isuzu's are built to be workhorses.

[@mornecombrink8280]

These things have such a smooth ride,drives like a Mercedes on tar

[@slowmomma7222]

After looking around at all the competition I think the Dmax is the most luxurious out of them all. Not comparing to Mercedes or anything twice the price

[@VideoShowMeHow]

Enjoy 👍 They're a great truck! Great to see the minor differences to what we get in Australia! Have had mine for just over a year now, loving doing the build so far :)

[@kobusv2420]

I've been watching so many auzzie reviews! So glad you finally got the chance to do this! Please do the 1.9 next

[@Preyser123]

I agree. I'm not 100% sure about the 1.9l turbo diesel but I suppose it could work very well on the single cabs. If I was working for Isuzu South Africa I would also bring back the 2.5l turbo diesel for maybe the mid range double cabs, preferably with the manual gearbox but if the customer wants an automatic gearbox it'can be an option as well.

[@thelegacy5368]

i really Love Isuzu, most important aspect is comfortness, other brands can follows. If I can have money I 'll probably buy it.

[@vvr881]

Isuzu has always sounded like a tractor so I wouldn't complain about that. Isuzu has got the reliable rep

[@godfreybanda1964]

You're sport on. l love the sound of it if it was to sound smoother it wouldn't be an isuzu to me. Cheers

[@nauuwgtx]

Most diesel pickups like the Dmax in asia sounds like that but in different style, the grrgrrgrrgrrr sound.

[@mahomedahmedseedat3670]

Great video Watched the Australian reviews and they were so deurmekaar

[@maddogdidi8460]

Dmax sound is my favorite diesel sound, my old 2011 2.5l is sounding like a purring cat and i love it

[@DIESELTECH_ZA]

Nice info on the Suzie! Thanks meneer. :)

[@mercygrace7932]

Isuzu will always be the king of bakkies... I love Isuzu. If I have enough money, I'd buy Isuzu KB or D-Max, if not, then it's the P-Series... I think we're just controlled by how much we have than what we 'really' want or need! Isuzu double cabs will always be my 1st choice

[@lehlogonolomaringa3213]

Saying it's the king of bakkies is an overstretch.

[@mercygrace7932]

@@lehlogonolomaringa3213 it's not. Isuzu is the best, yet underrated, workhorse here in SA.

[@manolexing68]

Isuzus are a loved brand here in Thailand. It's​ synonymous with hard working large dump trucks, garbage trucks, commercial trucks and vans, cement trucks, etc.. It can be compared to the GMC or International​ Harvester brands in North​ America. Isuzus have just been​ in Thailand​ for more than half a century doing the dirty-heavy work. Despite​ the latest model looking dated compared to its rivals (2022​ Ranger, Hilux Revo, Mitsu Triton), the​ brand still tops the sales records at every auto show and industry sales annually. I can safely say that Isuzus will always be the stuff of trucks here in Thailand​ in the​ eyes of truck buyers.

[@Tedkelvin]

Isuzu rules the truck market in Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 for the last 50years.

[@nauuwgtx]

There's also the newest restyled one already there now, I would like to see those here in the Philippines especially Dmax was a rare one to see in the land that were dominated by ranger, strada, and hiluxes.

[@sandilemajiya7831]

I love the key, for the first time I have seen a Isuzu with a beautiful key.

[@Living_with_it]

I’m living in Australia from South Africa and for a while now I’ve had a lower end model which is a 3.0 2wd DC which costs 40k here which is around 450k in SA rand, I get an 8” screen with lane assist, adaptive cruise control, reverse camera and sensors as well as auto gearbox. Sadly for roughly the same price the SA market gets a 1.9 with no major features. It’s quite bad to say the least.

[@jadenswans7813]

Ciro seems to be in a good mood 🤣

[@maxlodewyk_na]

The bakkie market has so many good offerings, I think it’s up to brand loyalty now.

[@mercygrace7932]

And affordability...

[@nqabakhumalo9865]

The Isuzu D-Max is also a nice bukkie to live with. On some reviews I have seen on the internet about this new D-Max is it has a center airbag between the front seats. I wonder if the South African ones has it too. Also, there is something quite interesting which I found about the previous D-Max. When one front tyer goes flat or if there is an imbalance of front tyer pressure, it doesn't affect the driving of the vehicle when driving straight. Even the steering feels as light as it does when both front tyres are balanced in pressure even under acceleration it just drives smoothly. I hope they carried that suspension design to this generation as well.

[@smm6526]

I'm so dissapointed by Isuzu for failing us with such a beautiful bakkie, this car is almost at life cycle revamp (face-lift) in Thailand and Philippines

[@nhlakaniphozimu7086]

Covid

[@kasidigital0000]

My thoughts exactly

[@Joelolly201203]

True ne. They should have done it in 2019 already

[@MoAferika]

It is an old car now.

[@nauuwgtx]

There's another one already in Thailand since 2021, different grille styling with the exact 2 tone wheels from that one in this video, with another one that has a monotone black or silver finish.

[@ruanfourie7047]

The 60/40 split bench in the back is a game changer for families with a baby seat that also want to store stuff in the bins below.

[@travelmates1]

Great and comprehensive review!

[@Carscoza]

Thank you! Great to hear you found it useful.

[@jabzdlamini1132]

An Isuzu isn't an isuzu without the rattling diesel engine motor.....that's what we love diesel Isuzu's for

[@neomodipa3461]

Very True

[@theonewhowatchesthewatchme2275]

cars with bowls on the back. i love it. when i get a bakkie im going to wright that on there.

[@GregDennisReviews]

The bakkie bit at the back 🤣

[@hedydd2]

What it actually comes down to is quality, reliability, performance, spares and service backup and warranty plus value for money. The Isuzu in the UK has traditionally sold because it is the cheapest, certainly not due to its engine reliability, performance [we get the 1.9 diesel with Adblue] or best driving experience. Lots of disappointed 1.9 diesel owners and the six speed automatic is ten years behind the times also. Eight speeds makes a massive difference and should be the minimum today. Aisin, who supply the Isuzu auto box, have an excellent eight speed automatic and the only reason for not using it must be cost cutting. Other brands have between eight and ten speed automatics available and well proven.

[@anesumadziyire8726]

Awesome. Thank you

[@SpiritualityLife77]

I really like the cluttering sound of the dmax engine. Sounds cool to me.

[@alvinpong2374]

Can you please confirm if the bakkie get the 4jj3 new engine for the south african market?

[@kurisanisilinda6677]

Finally 🔥 🔥

[@archechme]

It looks very good in red. Just like Ciro.

[@veeveenainaidoo3863]

As always great review. As compared to the Navara would you go for the DMax or Navara ? Too many Hilux's on the road which makes them too high risk.

[@girshboy]

DMax all the way

[@tanmupps5997]

ISUZU IS COMING WAITING FOR MY VCROSS

[@morg785]

Hey man, can you review the 1.9l double cab as well ?😁

[@UltraNationMusic]

Very Nice...a well deserved update for Isuzu.🔥 Could we get a review for the 2022 Toyota Fortuner 2.4 Auto?💯

[@Col_gr33n]

Please do a test with the 1.9 as well

[@CobusDerrenberg]

GREAT REVIEW - AS ALWAYS 💥👍BUT, fir that MASSIVE price I'll rather buy a top spec Mahindra Pickup S11 4x4 Karoo ( with a proper "cool factor" of recent) PLUS a Mahindra 4x4 Scorpio SUV, ( or another bakkie), BOTH for the same price than this EXPENSIVE Isuzu 😯 Literally 😳... Crazy right ?! 🤣

[@vusiLFC]

Please review the SUV version,MUX 2022😭😭 Great review 👍🏾

[@mark3863]

Great review as always, nice bakkie but that roller shutter "drainage" is ridiculous and won't last a couple of knocks and haks.

[@johanjvrensburg5964]

One day when im big. Im still enjoying my LX Dmax

[@gregorybrown616]

How is Isuzu risk wize in SA. is the insurance higher than Nivara?

[@allenoctave2332]

The rugged engine sound is Dmax trademark. I have a 2009 model and i feel like i am driving a pickup.

[@kwaneledube3152]

Finally some nice wheels design

[@craigsparks1442]

Yup, the Ozzie variant of the D-Max has seriously ugly wheels

[@johnfivaz5874]

Nice bakie!

[@JowaMoto]

Got the top variant here in the Philippines 2022 LSE model, but our top variant AT version doesn't come with Diff-Lock 🤬😡 only the Manual transmission got it. But it's a great car with great electronics. Love the truck.

[@rokana9641]

Nice

[@nevrmindme1071]

When are you gonna review the new range rover autobiography 2022

[@Janneman361]

Does it have apple carplay/android auto?

[@philipsnyman1407]

If only their dealerships in my area had some sort of a little bit of customer service we would have bought one👌🏻

[@craigsparks1442]

Good god, I would have thought Isuzu would have better service than they currently do, I had to have a private mechanic sort out an issue that ISUZU could not fix, how can ISUZU not fix an ISUZU, turns out the solution to my problem was actually a very simple one, but my vehicle had been in and out of the ISUZU workshop for almost a year without it being fixed. The private mechanic took all of 30 minutes to identify the issue and manufacture the solution. Mind boggling.

[@abulelekufa7898]

We have ordered a V-Cross back when it was launched. Till today they are still saying that they are out of stock!

[@clehanavi9562]

I like this bakkie D MAX....

[@graiggeraldmapfumo3205]

Looking for a durable good 2nd hand truck budget R200...to R250k double cab but iam not sure which1 is best on these 2013 to 2014 Isuzu Toyota hilux Ford ranger

[@nditshenimanyatshe5256]

its nice

[@jadenswans7813]

The back seats have the same design as the Amarok in terms of the way it folds

[@cwenga1469]

Keen to see the new VW amarok

[@LSGTVSA]

Helloooo.. Thank you for the content. Please review the Nissan Pro2X or Pro4X and advise on the difference. Thanks.

[@faraichireshe4709]

Yes please

[@eternallearner8185]

Gotta say, that country looks exactly like NSW Australia, but I'd reckon the South African roads are better. Good report, as usual.

[@clehanavi9562]

I like this bakkie D MAX....is there manual ?

[@sthembisomhlongo6822]

These new reviews make me sad. I miss the older version of these. E.g. Mans would literally sit in the back to actually show leg room. Now it’s all stats, some cool one liners and a lot of voice overs. Still like the show though🥲

[@DeanFriederich]

Over R900k for a Toyota Hilux? Pass. ✌🏼 D-Max for me, thanks!

[@marylebogangmabunda2405]

There we witness Ciro for the first time doing hard labour pulling a roller shutter

[@russelmada5612]

Please do a full review of Toyota hilux 2.7 vvti double cab

[@seraajroomaney3148]

Does the SA version have the storage compartments below the rear seats?

[@nanganda789]

Yes they do but it’s not very big. Kind of like a Hilux’s

[@seraajroomaney3148]

@@nanganda789 👍🏽

[@ndumisomagubane6255]

Are they going to have a X-Rider model?

[@InfoHubZA]

Ciro why did you guys stop doing drag racing? It's been a while hey.

[@thobekanikhoza4038]

roller shutter R18k? where have I been?

[@juanrules321]

Do the Peugeot Landtrek next.

[@faizelmartin9181]

Why are they always testing double cab bakkies and not single cabs ?

[@StangV2]

I think you guys need to now review the D-MAX V-Cross and show all the features it has. The LSE is missing out on a lot of these features.

[@giftmokoena2761]

No review of the infotainment features? Otherwise great video

[@halellujahmadida6873]

13:06 - Is petrol that expensive?🤣🤣🤣

[@D2Commander]

I find it strange that the warranties are so bad on bakkies, I got a 8 year unlimited km's and 6 year 120K service plan with my 2022 Hilux, I did not ask for such a warrantee.

[@davidseabi7576]

How is it compared to Mazda?

[@onegod4009]

I went to have a look at the mux onyx, the rear seats don’t move front or back , just folds to allow access to the kiddies seats that’s hardly ever going to be used 👀 I’m 5.10 and I was not comfortable at the rear , Isuzu is still far behind it’s competition .

[@seadoomania]

Strong motor with no frills and well priced

[@johanathankistensamy]

Well that's what a bakkie sounds like.

[@NANKEL1]

Mate what's this Bakkie BS, it's a twin cab Ute 😆 Good review look forward to your next one while I'll Binge watch some old ones 🇦🇺🇦🇺cheers

[@elishaemanuel8512]

Isuzu is good in fuel economy almost similiar with Holden car

[@sinethembamatutu2835]

Please review the Volkswagen Tiago

[@Carscoza]

Hi there, we filmed it recently and will be releasing the video soon, thanks for asking

[@vincentmotonya2859]

It looks more like a facelift than a new car and I think compared to its competitors it looks outdated already.i love the brand and it's bullet proof track record

[@tetobdub9097]

On paper they seem slow but everytime you see this Isuzu on long routes their driving so fast

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

In the UK, we only get the D-Max with the 1.9 turbo diesel.

[@nikojevtic6709]

:(

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@nikojevtic6709 I don’t really mind.

[@bill6071]

Heaps better than a ford ranger!! had so many problems with them!!

[@THESLlCK]

I just want one in america

[@carlito0143]

The bakkie bit...that's why it's called bakkie...🤣

[@GS-io3pg]

A "Locally" built Isuzu, but still with an " Imported" price tag 🤣

[@bhekigiven6477]

Even the Polos

[@XITSONGABombaMugaza]

Which one came first, the P series or the the DMAX. I swear those rear lights look the same.

[@paddaboi_]

I saw this comment as same time as I thought the same thing and I agree

[@XITSONGABombaMugaza]

@@paddaboi_ 😆I wonder

[@Gawie]

The biggest issue I had with my xrider was the radio's microphone which was terrible. It had soo much noise, so the other person could barely hear me You didnt mention anything about a rev cam?

[@kagishokgomotso1038]

Please review Toyota Land Cruiser bakkie

[@fortu2479]

How do i secure myselffrom being scamed buying a car from this site

[@matibedalton293]

Buy from a manufacturer approved dealership.

[@giftysambo4238]

Worth the wait.?

[@deonlange4578]

I just don't like the empty sound the doors make when closing

[@hunadimakgatho3403]

I think that color ages the car. Makes it look like its not luxurious or beautiful.

[@patshes1951]

Please test the 1900 cc. That is a new bakkie.

[@SDav21]

But it's missing so many other safety features that the GWM and new Ranger and Amarok has like collision warning, radar cruise, blind spot monitoring, 360 cameras for parking etc. It also just seems so outdated in general. The price isn't great considering the P series which looks more modern and has more features.

[@TALee-ek7ct]

Do you really want those annoying nanny features? I'm going to get mine soon, where I am it comes with all these and I'm trying to find a way to disable it. It loves to beep, terribly annoying.

[@StangV2]

This is the D-MAX LSE model he reviewed. If you want those features then you must look at the D-MAX V-Cross. Which is sold out at the moment. And the LSE does have Blond spot monitoring as well as cross traffic alert with rear radar.

[@ericsmith1453]

Just learn to drive then you would need all this stuff

[@allenoctave2332]

Does the new dmax have rare diff lock?

[@Reginald-Erasmus]

Im confused, this so called 2022 D max is already 3 years old and is not only built here in SA, it has only been built here since 2021 while 2 other countries have been building it for 3 years already. Why say "The locally-built Bakkie finally hits showroom floors" ?? South Africa locally builds 9 different bakkies.