2022 Isuzu D-Max vs 2023

What's the difference?

The Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain is an awesome ute that combines true practicality and versatility for growing families. It still has most creature comforts but the powerful turbo-diesel engine has the grunt to satisfy those still needing a workhorse that also moonlights as the family car. 

I would have liked a more sophisticated multimedia system but I had a lot of fun in this and the simplicity had its merits, too. I understand why this is such a popular ute and I give it a 9.5/10.

My son didn't want to give this one back and loved the big brutish size of it, he gave it an 10/10.

The D-Max is comfortable and easy to drive on the road and highly capable off the road, with all grades equipped with a high level of advanced safety tech for a ute, all while offering excellent value and a large variety of body styles to suit every need from family duties to the work site.

The D-Max needs to be this good because it’s up against fierce competition from rivals such as the new Ford Ranger, the Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton and new Chinese challengers.

The new features such as the tailgate assist and blind spot deactivation while towing show Isuzu listens to customer feedback and are committed to building better products which has been done here. 

All that’s left to improve is that warranty - these vehicles go all over Australia and an unlimited kilometre coverage would complete a fantastic package.

The sweet spot of the range is the LS-U Ute - sure it doesn't have the stealthy looks of the X-Terrain but it has just about all the same features, plus off-road capability for less money.

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