Isuzu D-MAX LS-U Reviews, Specs & News

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$30,910

The 2021 - 2025 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U is currently priced from $30,910.

Our most recent review of the 2025 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Deputy News Editor Tom White had this to say at the time: Unquestionably rugged, capable, and surprisingly comfortable, the D-Max is the quintessence of the modern ute formula: (Almost) everything you need, with none of the things you don't.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Tom White liked most about this particular version of the Isuzu D-MAX LS-U: Mighty 4JJ3 engine, Rugged and capable, Nice ride, good handling.

Overview

Likes

Mighty 4JJ3 engine

Rugged and capable

Nice ride, good handling

Dislikes

Less creature comforts than some rivals

Lacklustre software

Distance-limited warranty

Isuzu D-MAX Reviews

TRADIES

Isuzu D-Max 2026 review: 2.2L

7.6/10

3 Oct 2025

ADVENTURE

Isuzu D-Max 2025 review: Blade - Off-road test

7.9/10

13 Feb 2025

ADVENTURE

Isuzu D-Max 2025 review: Blade - Australian first drive

8.1/10

1 Nov 2024

TRADIES

Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ vs Mitsubishi Triton GLS Dual Cab 2025 comparison review

30 Aug 2024

ADVENTURE

Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain vs Isuzu MU-X LS-T 4x4 3.0 2025 comparison review

9 Aug 2024

TRADIES

Isuzu D-Max 2024 review

7.5/10

1 May 2024

TRADIES

Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 3

8.0/10

5 Dec 2023

TRADIES

Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 2

26 Oct 2023

TRADIES

Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 1

25 Sep 2023

ADVENTURE

Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: LS-U

8.0/10

23 Aug 2023

FAMILY

Isuzu D-Max 2023 review: X-Terrain

9.5/10

15 Feb 2023

CAR REVIEWS

Isuzu D-Max SX 2023 review: snapshot

6.8/10

27 Dec 2022

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Isuzu D-MAX News

SPECULATION

What Will Replace the Diesel Ute in Oz?

21 Dec 2025

SALES

Ute heavyweights crush the competition

11 Dec 2025

SALES

These are Australia’s best-selling cars

6 Nov 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

Embattled Isuzu keeping eye on new rivals

3 Nov 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

'Very important' change for popular ute

8 Oct 2025

OPINION

Best new 4WD features: Key items you'll find in off-road warriors such as the 2026 Ford Ranger PHEV, Kia Tasman, Isuzu MU-X, Land Rover Defender and more

27 Sep 2025

PRICE AND SPECS

Bigger engine for rugged ute and SUV: Japanese brand to tackle emissions standards with new engine and drive-away pricing specials for 2026 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X, as it gears up to battle Ford Ranger and Everest

25 Sep 2025

SPECULATION

Kia Tasman's next move exposed: The 2026 Kia Tasman ute’s next step against the Ford Ranger, BYD Shark 6 and Toyota HiLux to be hybrid power

12 Aug 2025

TRENDING

The best used car options in Australia

12 May 2025

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Isuzu D-MAX LS-U Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Isuzu D-Max varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $54,500 and going to $62,500 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2025	Body Type: Dual Cab	Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $54,500	Price to: $62,500
2024	Body Type: Dual Cab	Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $45,650	Price to: $69,410
2023	Body Type: Dual Cab	Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $38,280	Price to: $55,990
2022	Body Type: Dual Cab	Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $34,540	Price to: $68,640
2021	Body Type: Dual Cab	Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $30,910	Price to: $50,820
2021	Body Type: Extra Cab	Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $39,820	Price to: $46,860

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Isuzu D-MAX LS-U Towing Capacity

The Isuzu D-Max has maximum towing capacity of 3500kg for the latest model available.

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	Body Type: Dual Cab	Braked Capacity from: 3500kg	Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2025	Body Type: Other	Braked Capacity from: 3500kg	Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2024	Body Type: Other	Braked Capacity from: 3500kg	Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2024	Body Type: Dual Cab	Braked Capacity from: 3500kg	Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2023	Body Type: Other	Braked Capacity from: 3500kg	Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2023	Body Type: Dual Cab	Braked Capacity from: 3500kg	Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2022	Body Type: Other	Braked Capacity from: 3500kg	Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2022	Body Type: Dual Cab	Braked Capacity from: 3500kg	Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2021	Body Type: Extra Cab	Braked Capacity from: 3500kg	Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2021	Body Type: Dual Cab	Braked Capacity from: 3500kg	Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2021	Body Type: Other	Braked Capacity from: 3500kg	Braked Capacity to: 3500kg

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Isuzu D-MAX LS-U Dimensions

The dimensions of the Isuzu D-Max Dual Cab and Other vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2025	Body Type: Dual Cab	Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5270 mm	Ground Clearance: 240 mm
2025	Body Type: Other	Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5270 mm	Ground Clearance: 240 mm
2024	Body Type: Other	Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5270 mm	Ground Clearance: 240 mm
2024	Body Type: Dual Cab	Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5270 mm	Ground Clearance: 240 mm
2023	Body Type: Other	Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5270 mm	Ground Clearance: 240 mm
2023	Body Type: Dual Cab	Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5270 mm	Ground Clearance: 240 mm
2022	Body Type: Other	Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5270 mm	Ground Clearance: 240 mm
2022	Body Type: Dual Cab	Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5270 mm	Ground Clearance: 240 mm
2021	Body Type: Extra Cab	Height x Width x Length: 1790x1860x5265 mm	Ground Clearance: 240 mm
2021	Body Type: Dual Cab	Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5265 mm	Ground Clearance: 240 mm
2021	Body Type: Other	Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5270 mm	Ground Clearance: 240 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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Isuzu D-MAX LS-U Wheel Size

The Isuzu D-Max has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 265x60 R18 for Dual Cab in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 7.5x18 inches.

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2025	Body Type: Dual Cab	Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2025	Body Type: Other	Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2024	Body Type: Other	Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2024	Body Type: Dual Cab	Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2023	Body Type: Other	Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2023	Body Type: Dual Cab	Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2022	Body Type: Other	Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2022	Body Type: Dual Cab	Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2021	Body Type: Extra Cab	Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2021	Body Type: Dual Cab	Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2021	Body Type: Other	Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in

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Isuzu D-MAX LS-U Fuel consumption

The Isuzu D-Max is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.0L/100km for Dual Cab

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2025	Body Type: Dual Cab	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2025	Body Type: Other	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2024	Body Type: Other	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2024	Body Type: Dual Cab	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2023	Body Type: Other	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2023	Body Type: Dual Cab	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2022	Body Type: Other	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2022	Body Type: Dual Cab	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2021	Body Type: Extra Cab	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2021	Body Type: Dual Cab	Fuel Consumption: 7.7L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2021	Body Type: Other	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO

*Combined fuel consumption

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