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EXPERT RATING
7.5

Likes

  • Sat nav
  • 9.0-inch media display
  • 240mm ground clearance

Dislikes

  • Tonneau cover not standard
  • Misses out on leather seats
  • Doesn’t have the X-Terrain’s tough looks

The LS-U is a grade that sits high in the Isuzu D-Max ute range. The 4x4 Crew Cab Ute in the LS-U grade lists for $61,000, the Space Cab version is $58,000 and a 4x2 version of the Crew Cab is $53,000.

Coming standard on the LS-U are LED headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED fog lights.  Sidesteps are also standard, so is a tub liner, tow bar receiver, proximity key with 'walk-away locking' function, carpet floors, a 9.0-inch media system, sat nav, digital radio, Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, and an eight-speaker stereo. 

The LS-U is powered exclusively by a 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel making 140kW and 450Nm (4JJ3-TCX). A six-speed automatic transmission shifts the gears smoothly, while a six-speed manual gearbox is also offered.

The four-wheel drive version of the LS-U is comfortable on the road and extremely capable off the road with a high and low gear, a braked towing capacity of 3500kg and a ground clearance of 240mm. The two-wheel drive version has the same braked towing capacity and ground clearance. 

The updated D-Max was given the maximum five-star ANCAP rating in 2022. All come with AEB with turn assistance, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, trailer sway control and eight airbags.

Read the full 2023 Isuzu D-Max review

Isuzu D-MAX 2023: LS-U (4X4)

Safety Rating
Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 3.0L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 8.0L/100km (combined)
Seating 2
Price From $57,750 - $66,330

Pricing Guides

$55,390
Based on 1065 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$27,998
HIGHEST PRICE
$85,895

Range and Specs

Vehicle Specs Price*
LS-M (4X4) 3.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTO SEQ SPORTS MODE $55,000 - $63,250
SX (4X2) High-Ride 1.9L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTO SEQ SPORTS MODE $35,750 - $42,570
SX (4X4) 1.9L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTO SEQ SPORTS MODE $43,340 - $50,380
See all 2023 Isuzu D-Max in the Range
*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
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