Isuzu D-Max review - is it finally a Ford Ranger rival? | batchreviews (James Batchelor)

The pick-up market has been popular in the UK for around two decades, with carmakers scrabbling to offer blinged-up, workhorse pick-ups for the lifestyle market.
Their appeal is easy to see - pick-up truck owners can take advantage of low taxation and no VAT payments on a vehicle that's almost like an SUV in style and equipment levels.
In the last couple of years, however, the sector has started to shrink with Nissan, Mercedes, Volkswagen and Mitsubishi all exiting. It leaves few choices for the pick-up buyer now which is why Isuzu thinks it has a chance with its new D-Max.
The 2022 D-Max is packed with safety equipment, tech and a plush interior to tempt buyers away from Ford, SsangYong and Toyota. Has the firm succeeded? I find out.
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[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. One of the best Pickup Trucks on sale

[@MattGuddat1]

Isuzu specialise in trucks and heavy cargo transport vehicles therefore their pickups are solid and more reliable than a Toyota. They chassis uses 3.5mm steel whereas most pickups use 2.5mm. Their background explains the solid build, high safety rating, heavy load suspension tuning and off-roading abilities. Glad to see they’ve worked on refining the interior. Unlikely to stay at a low price point as their reputation grows.

[@jamiemagdeleyns9152]

They are way worse in reliability, and with this toy 1.9 it is for sure

[@MrCedric123abc]

like a nature doc ..... Thanks DAVID 😮

[@Михаил-я4ь2ц]

I am from Russia, I have an Isuzu D Max with a 3L engine and with a rear differential lock, this is my favorite car

[@Ali-qg6sv]

Is there any way to reduce the engine noise? I test drove one and it's extremely noisy, the salesman said it may be quieter if i let it warm up first is it true? It's also very rough i was being thrown around a lot, is there a solution for this?

[@iancastillo5578]

@@Ali-qg6sv try cleaning the intake manifold and throttle body as well, or check the timing chain tensioner, lever and guide, or the chain itself it might need replacing. And have it adjust the valve clearance. My isuzu dmax 3L. Has less rattle and vibration when idle, it also lessen the engine noise. You can barely hear the engine when driving too.

[@CFHmetalorama]

If it had the 3L engine I'd buy one but not willing to spend that kind of money for the toy engine.

[@cunawarit]

I bought a DL20 as my daily driver, family hauler, and fun off-roader. I like it a lot, it's comfy and drives nicely much like a traditional body-on-frame SUV. My only criticism is the engine which is agricultural and down on power compared to other offerings, particularly when you consider the world market overall. That's not to say it is a bad truck, it isn't! It's great value for money and a great off-roader and practical daily driver. Isuzu needs to bring the 3.0 engine to Europe or they need to hurry up with the electrification, additional power will make it a class leader.

[@leunammenaikngip8140]

Well said and well explain about new Isuzu DmAx. Hope to have another new Isuzu dMaX in the near future be explain by you which have 215hp and 500Nm because you explain it clearly

[@zenithnardin]

Will never be with that blender engine, only if they put the 3 liter engine.

[@yousseffares8634]

isuzu d max💪💪💪

[@JohnNichols-u3j]

Not built for the agricultural market, built out of bean tins

[@lesleywillis6177]

I can eat more than 4kg of curry! 😀

[@Imran-qz3xm]

Thanks for this great rewiew 👍🏻

[@turkeyswissandcheddaronwho8203]

No

[@jamiemagdeleyns9152]

What an embarrassment😂a 1.9 litre in a truck , what a shame

[@ivorharden]

Have you drove one?

[@jamiemagdeleyns9152]

@@ivorharden no but my 3.0 hilux was tuned and still slow but reliable the 1.9 will be slow and unreliable

[@jamiemagdeleyns9152]

@@ivorharden less engine capacity than a golf 😂

[@RobG001]

Someone is compensating about something. :)

[@IsuzuItaliaUfficiale]

💪💪💪

[@Ayrton4everrr]

It’s called “eesuzu” Not “i suzu” Like an iPhone or ipad. Please, it’s just a name. No accent excuses

[@batchreviews]

How do you pronounce "Ayrton"?

[@Ayrton4everrr]

@@batchreviews “aa ir ton” In its purest brazilian form. I know where you’re going. Surely not “air tin” A name is a name, and not a word. Isuzu is a Japanese name for s river. Names are names. bdw, as for storage, you forgot to mention that under the back seat, the Isuzu has storage spaces. Just saying

[@batchreviews]

​@@Ayrton4everrr Thanks for watching

[@billybecke8450]

He pronounced it correctly that’s how we say it in Australia to

[@Ayrton4everrr]

@@billybecke8450 its a Japanese brand

[@jackgreenhill3193]

The bloody muso thats crap

[@patinosndr6274]

I have that same one in the Dominican Republic, it is a phenomenon, the best