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Who is the Isuzu D-MAX a good car for?
What is the Isuzu D-MAX like to drive?
Tech features in the Isuzu D-MAX
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Is the Isuzu D-MAX a good car?
The Isuzu D-Max bakkie, previously known as the Isuzu KB, has stood the test of time and is a firm South African favourite. Isuzu KBs with a million kilometres on the odometer, in full working condition, are not unheard of.
Who is the Isuzu D-MAX a good car for?
There's a D-MAX for everyone in the line-up. Whether you need it for work or play, you're sure to find the D-MAX you need.
Is the Isuzu D-MAX a good first car?
The D-MAX is a value-for-money proposition and is one of the few workhorse bakkies that offers traction control in the lower-spec models. The Fleetside Safety variant is the D-MAX bakkie you need to be looking at if you're an inexperienced driver.
Is the Isuzu D-MAX a good family car?
The D-MAX range of double cabs make excellent family vehicles. The amount of safety featues you get is model-dependant, of course.
Is there a Hybrid Isuzu D-MAX model?
In the South African line-up, we only have diesel derivatives.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
"The engine remains unchanged though, and that's good news for fans of the KB 300 D-TEQ. It's still the same 130kW and 380Nm turbodiesel inline-four-cylinder that we've come to love and appreciate. Low down torque is still impressive and while the engine will run out of puff higher up in the rev range, there's seldom a need to wring it out past 3500rpm."
- Chad Lückhoff, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Isuzu D-MAX like inside?
The D-MAX has a robust, hard-wearing interior that is built to last. The flagship LX models have all the bells and whistles along with leather seats and a large infotainment touchscreen system.
Style
Yet again, the upper-crust models will look and feel considerably more stylish than the entry-level models. The X-Rider models offer a good combination of style, comfort features, and value for money.
Tech features
The more you spend, the more you get in terms of tech and features in general. Visit isuzu.co.za to compare specs on each model. Below are just a few of the highlights in the X-Rider models (but are not limited to X-Rider models):
- Optional 9-inch Alpine touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, rearview camera and Sat-nav
- AM/FM Radio, 8-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, Audio streaming and hands-free phone (standard)
- Brake override system
- Rear differential lock
- Daytime running lamps
- Keyless entry
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Isuzu D-MAX?
The cheapest single cab is the Isuzu D-Max 250C, priced at R318 800. However, if you need those above-mentioned safety features, the Isuzu D-MAX 250 Fleetside Safety model, at R373 000, is the one. It's tough as nails, too. And you can always add an optional rear differential lock if needed.
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How much does it cost?
Single cabs
| Isuzu D-MAX 250C | R318 800 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250C | R374 900 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 Fleetside | R372 300 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 Fleetside Safety | R373 000 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 LE | R433 200 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 4x4 HI-Ride | R489 500 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 300 3.0TD LX | R507 000 |
Extended cabs
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 Extended cab Hi-Ride | R425 900 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 Extended cab Hi-Ride auto | R445 100 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 Extended cab X-Rider auto | R489 800 |
Double cabs
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 double cab | R416 500 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 double cab Hi-Ride | R470 400 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 double cab Hi-Ride auto | R490 100 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 double cab LE auto | R511 600 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 300 3.0TD double cab Hi-Ride auto | R517 300 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 double cab X-Rider | R518 300 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 double cab 4x4 Hi-Ride | R533 500 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 double cab X-Rider auto | R538 000 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 250 double cab 4x4 X-Rider | R576 600 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 300 3.0TD double cab X-Rider | R590 300 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 300 3.0TD double cab LX | R629 000 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 300 3.0TD double cab LX auto | R647 700 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 300 3.0TD double cab 4x4 LX | R710 800 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 300 3.0TD double cab 4x4 LX auto | R728 200 |
| Isuzu D-MAX 300 3.0TD double cab 4x4 LX Arctic Trucs AT 35 | R906 900 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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