Isuzu D-Max 2022 review: X-Terrain 4x4 dual-cab ute off-road test

[@pukavita]

I could probably get past the red stitching, but I can't get past the frisbee rims.

[@BelloBudo007]

The D-Max is certainly one my list. I liked your review and could see one of these parked outside my country home.

[@the510wagon]

Finally! They added red stitching. When I test drove the DMax last year I had to make the difficult decision to walk away. The plain stitching was a deal breaker for me. Especially at school pick up and the tennis club car park, next to all the Rangers and Amaroks with their fancy stitching. It would have been a disaster.

[@aulord80]

Wow a decision based on stitching the rock and ranger have better motors and drive train , for starters

[@the510wagon]

@@aulord80 Yeah but do they have red stitching on their engine covers?

[@marcusjackson4063]

@@aulord80 debatable on some ranger models. Plenty of people having transmission and turbo issues. Wouldn’t bother for the money my money would be this or the Amarok even triton

[@the510wagon]

@@marcusjackson4063 I hope the next model update gets a 16 ounce GVM upgrade (so I can haul more lattes) and drum brakes on the front axle to match the rear. And more red stitching.... on the bumpers.

[@Sisu2280]

@@the510wagon haha, no one gets your irony mate. Love it. While I agree with the sentiment, that the vast majority buying these have no real use for them and would be way better off buying a larger SUV (particularly families since the boot space is better than the silly little tray), some of us have farms/properties and like the comfort afforded by the little luxury touches on the long drives to town. Ok, maybe not red stitching! The 4 door utes are very impractical, for the school run or hauling lattes; most of those around my property, including what I have on order with Iszuzu, are single cab so you actually have room for equipment.

[@Candesce]

That lane support system update is available for the MY21 as well, for free, on request at your dealership. Also, for off roading, the stock D-Max is very capable of off-roading. Yes, the bottom touches, but it's a ute. Go and mod it if you want to drive off-road regularly.

[@anthonyramdin1037]

Don't even need to modify it for regular off road driving, just need to learn how to properly drive.

[@jdexplores01]

@Roy Hatter never heard about this, do you have a link

[@leunammenaikngip8140]

Your review on Isuzu dmaX is awesome and excellent.

[@marklittlely2151]

Looking forward to receiving mine in a few months 👍

[@Leanne-zb4pu]

I have the 2022 LSU+ with rear draws and fibreglass canopy and tow a2.9t caravan I had to toughen the rear suspension which was done by Pedders which is the only mod done to the vehicle I have done about 38000 km much of it towing and Max does it all effortlessly with no problems at all its just great

[@seraajroomaney3148]

9:16 I wonder if the heat from the exhaust would affect the spare tyre being so close, most spare wheels stay in the same position for long periods of time and that portion of the wheel might be weakened, perhaps fit a heat shield there

[@Jez3134]

Your tyres see more heat and stress during day to day driving

[@neilcopeland5815]

Would be interesting to find out what has been done to allow the 50kg GCM increase. What has been changed from the MY2021 DMax?

[@phillipbridge5009]

Fluff all here referring to history....poor journalism but perfect "reporter" He reported on the sales brochure....lol

[@BEETLEJ00CE]

Nice Ute. I test drove one back to back with a Hilux SR5 Rogue. The DMax felt like a cheaper build than the Hilux. Hilux on road dynamics have improved dramatically since the last one I drove about 5 years ago. Also the local Isuzu sales team were downright arrogant with respect to availability and pricing.

[@bloody927]

I recently got me a 2021 Dmax. You're right about the sales team being useless. It felt like they were trying their best not to give me the ute. Nearly changed my mind because of it.

[@alexfrankl7861]

I heard people comparing a base model DMax against an sr5 , not comparing apples .

[@alexfrankl7861]

@@bloody927 very dealer dependant, some are great.

[@BEETLEJ00CE]

@@alexfrankl7861 I drove a top level rogue against a top level x terrain..just my personal observation.

[@iackybobacky]

You'd wanna hope the rogue feels better for an extra 12 grand lol

[@kbbjr8979]

Outstanding vehicle!

[@trickster8635]

What does, "Low range - pretty good", mean? Overall reduction? Spread of ratio's? Does it run away in reverse? Does the torque convertor lock-up in low-range? Fuel capacity? Is there space for a second battery? When are you blokes going to answer pertinent questions and/or address real world questions for those seeking a four wheel drive to four wheel drive???

[@anthonyramdin1037]

Reduction gearing and spread of ratios is probably something you need to look into yourself cause no reviews ever mention it

[@mick12456]

@Roy Hatter wtf is bakkie if you don't mind?

[@reventonrowe6111]

Looks good. Nice angry front end to intimidate the cars in front👍

[@keeganharrison2336]

Do the x terrains come in manual transmission

[@mudgutsthomas3934]

when are you guys going to do a Tow test?? Still waiting!

[@samtaifi2404]

A LSD should be a standard feature diff locks or not ,everything else looks mint , maybe more clearance

[@jdexplores01]

Even the hilux has less clearance

[@joshuaculleton5230]

Nice review mate

[@philipc239]

Crafty! Instant Like no question about it 👍😀

[@Greg4Short]

Far better than you have portrayed...

[@JDMEVOVIGSR]

I disagree. This review may as well have been an Isuzu advert.

[@Greg4Short]

@@JDMEVOVIGSR Was it scripted by Isuzu?

[@tanmupps5997]

The grill design was changed in Thai markets this didn't change in australia so confusing , still like the 2020 dmax?????? I expected it to look different

[@donkaputjaza]

The 2021 model is fine for 63k. The updated bits and pieces does not really constitute for the price of 66k

[@garrypointer]

Garry .9 out 10 .Crafty .👍

[@dirtydog288]

what watch is that ? is that the new garmin? 3:07

[@quietdominator666]

Any lag? Is it worth buying a fly by wire chip?

[@turdferguson74]

Can we get these in North America pls…..

[@erwinamsuess7707]

das fahrzeug ist für mein vertändnis wirklich gut ausgestattet,und bei der nächsten gelegenheit ist eine probefahrt umbedingt fällig

[@Denspi1969]

Your the best Crafty

[@JowaMoto]

Does this one have a diff lock? Or is it still on the MT variant

[@liamwindsor5854]

Yes

[@atifsaeed792]

Good review

[@jmoranretana]

Great video! Nice car. I am considering it but wtf with those wheels.

[@garybloom7445]

Say after me... EYE SUE ZOO..... I like the Aussie market because it's a good idea of where south africa is going... I do however Hate those damn wheels, sports bar and hardshell cover... Skip all those things.

[@allandrayton5612]

I want to write a commercial for Isuzu. A jungle

[@rayg1232]

Looks the party missing some nice additions like 360 camera, could do with 500 NM to take it to those other Utes and increase in gvm is great but could do with a little more so I have ordered one……! Ranger is nice except that it’s a ford and they have a long way to go in customer service……!

[@animalscars3799]

360camera is absolutely useless literally my friend has it and it does nothing but further confuse u

[@anthonyramdin1037]

450 NM is good enough for a vehicle like this. Also Ford and Toyota always estimate their engine outputs instead of running it on a bloody dyno and actually testing power at the flywheel. Toyota has a tendency to over estimate

[@revolvist]

Wanted to see this specific colour ... I don't think having it vomited-over is in any case more interesting.

[@boirampai7404]

I’m in SA and price for this Ute is almost the same as the outgoing ford ranger wiltrak, the knowledge that the “old” Wiltrak is better than this makes buying it a difficult proposition. The new wiltrak will definitely be a lot more expensive but the old 1 is still better than all other utes including the dmax, is it better than the hilux @least?

[@phillipbridge5009]

Seems like a sales pitch from a regulated reporter to me. Maybe a journalist would report on previous issues and the resolutions of such. Not much here....Isuzu must be perfect? Why buy a Toyota?

[@danmccarthy4700]

I've never heard Crafty yelp for joy in a review before.

[@honestjoe632]

Not sure if ISUZU have done enough to attract new young customers…

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Still no AWD on the bitumen. Absolutely ridiculous.

[@erichopham]

Why would you even need that?

[@StephenFogarty2023]

@@erichopham Wow RUFK ! Having a lot more grip and less chance of oversteer are good reasons. AWD gives u heaps more grip and confidence in wet conditions etc, and on poor road surfaces. And it’s hugely helpful when towing… More grip More vehicle stability etc 😳

[@torquendirty2186]

What a useless review (not on your part), but may as well have just renamed the 2021 review. Red stitching and a dedicated button, great value from that price increase.

[@GlowingTube]

Overpriced, no thanks.

[@johnlee2540]

Well maintain showroom unit , 😅

[@allanembury4175]

I won’t one👍

[@chrisa8569]

Maybe do the design speech before you get the car dirty, I don’t need to watch a video of a filthy car. There’s an expert car (😉) reviewer that is in another league when it comes to reviews.

[@sneakyschooners]

Hard to watch with all the mid sentence pauses when talking

[@sweetjesus697]

could not care less about Apple play bullshit, just what I can fit in it, carry and tow

[@user-vd5rm1db6z]

stupido blokes always mentioning road noise inside a diesel engine pick up truck are idiots. that car does not yet have proper all-terrain/offroad tires and it will make a lot more noise. ordinary tires wont last long on this trucks. if your a hippie concerned on road noise, better not buy this kind of car :V

[@grantwatts681]

Who are these salesman, these so called experts, their on every cereal box now now, wanker that are self proclaimed experts, salesman.

[@tyzon00800]

Underpowered primadonna

[@runningcyclingdad6521]

65k my ass mate....

[@corz114]

Does anyone like the style of the wheels? 🤢

[@wisesmhonthong7843]

สีเทาเก่า

[@Oz_Men_Life_Style]

Red stitching cheapens the otherwise classic interior. leave it to the 80s.

[@Serious7997]

In INDIA . WERE OUR KERALA🏝 WE HAVE 💥💥💥👑BABS MONSTER TRUCK💥 .

[@fpv88hsv]

Meh…

[@johncantony703]

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[@MrFijibati]

Sorry to disappoint all the Isuzu Dmax fan boys but the new Ford Ranger will literally dominate it in sales and everything else 🤭

[@turatii]

Math this: Ford engine vs Isuzu engine. I am so disappointed, already. I own Isuzu's from 2009 till this day, including 2021 model, engines and transmission, zero failures. I stick with my D-Max, anytime. Only additional sound proofing needed (which I already do, Ford is better here, no doubt)...

[@MrFijibati]

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[@tacuazinful]

There are People like myself that values more reliability than outside esthetics. You can keep your Ford

[@anthonyramdin1037]

D K like trolling eh mate

[@MrFijibati]

@@anthonyramdin1037 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHWrmGqBjbuaaKc

[@berendpyper8100]

New ldv still has more kw's and nm's for 30k less 🤣🤣

[@joking7081]

IDV Chinese rust buckets!

[@treasurechest1993]

Good luck trying to sell it or trade it later.

[@liamwindsor5854]

Ok capt reliable!!

[@Sachu3535]

Front look very ugly

[@danrmetal]

Over priced

[@marklittlely2151]

Looking forward to receiving mine in a few months 👍

[@Sisu2280]

Had an LSU on order since June... Was talking to the dealer yesterday, no solid timeline on mine, but likely March. He said the X Terrain models are the slowest to come to Australia. Only benefit of the delay was I got upgraded to the 2022 model with push button start, free bull bar, and tub liner. Hope yours comes in soon!

[@willcaswell2341]

@@Sisu2280 I'm in the same boat, ordered in July 2021, (Pre-Price rise). Delivery expected Feb / March.